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RenewalWatch — California auto-renewal law watchdog
Charged for a subscription you didn't know would renew?
California law requires companies to clearly disclose auto-renewal terms, obtain your affirmative consent, send an acknowledgment email with a cancellation policy, and provide easy online cancellation. Products sent without complying are treated as unconditional gifts.
Companies we've reviewed
Dated observations, not conclusions of law.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Last reviewed Jun 20, 2026
Amazon Prime
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Apple iCloud+
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Audible
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Bumble
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Canva
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
ClassPass
Last reviewed Jun 10, 2026
Disney+
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
DoorDash DashPass
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Equinox
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Grammarly
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Hulu
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Instacart+
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
LA Fitness
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
LinkedIn Premium
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Match.com
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Max (HBO Max)
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Netflix
Last reviewed Jun 15, 2026
Peloton App
Last reviewed Jul 1, 2026
Planet Fitness
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Spotify
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
The New York Times
Last reviewed May 30, 2026
Tinder
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Wall Street Journal
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026
YouTube Premium
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026