Auto Renewal

California Auto Renewal Laws. The following are ARL rules that need to be complied with under California law. Generally California has the strictest ARL rules within the US; please be aware that these are general rules and you should retain an attorney to advise you regarding your specific circumstances.

(1) Present the automatic renewal terms in a clear and conspicuous manner before the purchasing agreement is fulfilled.

(2) Obtain consumer's affirmative consent to the agreement with the automatic renewal terms (including whether the offer is made at a promotional or discounted price for a limited period of time) along with cancellation policy, etc.

(3) Provide an acknowledgement that includes the automatic renewal or service offer terms, cancellation policy and information on cancellation that can be retained.

(4) Provide appropriate cancellation mechanism (ie telephone, website, etc). An online cancellation method may be required.

(5) Provide the consumer notice of any material change to the terms of the automatic renewal or continuous service that is clear and conspicuous.