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How to Cancel All Your Streaming Services: Hulu in Rhode Island

Complete guide to canceling Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+, YouTube Premium, and 10+ other streaming services. This guide applies specifically to Hulu ($7.99-$17.99/mo) subscribers in Rhode Island, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in Rhode Island

Rhode Island doesn't have a specific auto-renewal law, but the DTPA (no specific auto-renewal law) (R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-1) and federal consumer protection laws still protect you:

Deceptive trade practices protections
Federal FTC rules apply
ROSCA for online subscriptions
Private right of action

How to Cancel All Your Streaming Services

Applied to Hulu (Website) in Rhode Island

1
List all your streaming subscriptions
Check your bank statements, Apple subscriptions (Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions), and Google Play subscriptions for all active streaming services.
2
Identify billing source for each service
Some subscriptions are billed through the streaming service directly; others go through Apple, Google, Roku, or your cable provider. You must cancel through the BILLING source, not the app.
3
Cancel direct-billed services
Netflix: netflix.com/account. Spotify: spotify.com/account. Disney+: disneyplus.com/account. Hulu: account.hulu.com. HBO Max: max.com → Profile → Settings → Subscription. Each requires website login.
4
Cancel Apple-billed services
iPhone: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. You'll see all Apple-billed subscriptions. Tap any to manage or cancel. This covers Apple TV+, Paramount+, and any service you paid via App Store.
5
Cancel Google Play-billed services
Go to play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions. All Play-billed subscriptions are listed here. Cancel each one directly.

Cancel Hulu Specifically

Method: Website · Difficulty: easy

1Go to account.hulu.com
2Click 'Cancel Your Subscription'
3Follow prompts to confirm
4Access continues until billing date

Tips for Cancel All Your Streaming Services in Rhode Island

Canceling Netflix doesn't cancel Hulu — each must be canceled separately even if you bundle them
Disney Bundle (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+): cancel through Disney+ to cancel all three
Spotify cannot be canceled through the mobile app — must use a web browser at spotify.com
Confirm cancellation by checking your account's billing page — look for 'Access until [date]' not 'Next billing date'
Set a reminder to re-evaluate each service when a new season starts — don't pay year-round for one show

Hulu-specific tips

If billed through Disney bundle, cancel through Disney+
Hulu may offer a discount to keep you — consider taking it
Live TV add-ons cancel automatically with base plan

Hulu Refund Policy

No refunds. Access until end of billing period.

Watch Out For

· Live TV sports add-on may not cancel automatically

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Hulu in every state, including Rhode Island:

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges

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More Hulu Guides for Rhode Island

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