Regulations
- California Automatic Renewal Law & Click-to-Cancel Act
California Automatic Renewal Law & Click-to-Cancel Act directly addresses auto-renewal disclosure requirements and cancellation mechanisms.
- Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act
Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act governs negative-option (auto-renewal) transactions, including clear and conspicuous disclosure requirements.
- Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act
Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act establishes standards for gift card and stored-value disclosures applicable to auto-renewal contexts.
- Federal Trade Commission Act: Section 5
Federal Trade Commission Act Section 5 prohibits unfair or deceptive acts, including misleading auto-renewal disclosures and enrollment practices.
- EU Consumer Rights Directive
EU Consumer Rights Directive requires explicit consent and clear information before auto-renewal charges and specifies withdrawal periods.
- UK Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013
UK Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 mandate transparent pre-purchase information and cancellation rights for distance selling including subscriptions.
- Act on Specified Commercial Transactions (ASCT)
Act on Specified Commercial Transactions (ASCT) regulates subscription and auto-renewal arrangements in Japan, including disclosure obligations.
Controls
- Auto-renewal disclosure + click-to-cancel program
Auto-renewal disclosure + click-to-cancel program control addresses practical implementation of auto-renewal transparency and cancellation mechanisms.
Enforcement cases
- Amazon — FTC 2025
Amazon Prime auto-renewal case illustrates FTC enforcement around ease of cancellation and disclosure clarity in subscription programs.
Guides
- COPPA 2025: What the FTC's Updated Rules Mean for Mobile Game Teams
COPPA 2025 guidance includes auto-renewal disclosure requirements for monetization in products directed to children.
This is based on Magist's regulatory data, not legal advice. Verify with counsel for your specific situation.