How Must the Autorenewal Terms of the Agreement be Disclosed to the Consumer?

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Electronic or Written Agreements:

If the agreement is offered or entered into electronically (online or using a fax or tablet) or in writing, the disclosures must be made clearly and conspicuously: 

  • In a way that the consumer can keep, such as a downloadable document or an email

AND in text that is: 

  • In bigger text than the rest of the document, or
  • In a different style or color to make it stand out or
  • Highlighted with symbols like asterisks or boxes to catch the consumer’s eye

Verbal or Telephonic Agreements:

If the agreement is offered or entered into verbally or over the phone, the business must clearly and conspicuously tell consumers the terms of the autorenewal:  

  • By speaking loudly and slowly enough for consumers to understand without any difficulty. 

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