List of services without clear cancellation: Difference between revisions
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|The FTC filed a complaint and relevant charges against Brigit for:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Nov 2023 |title=FTC Action Leads to $18 Million in Refunds for Brigit Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Promises About Cash Advances, Hidden Fees, and Blocked Cancellation |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/11/ftc-action-leads-18-million-refunds-brigit-consumers-harmed-deceptive-promises-about-cash-advances |website=Federal Trade Commission}}</ref> | |The FTC filed a complaint and relevant charges against Brigit for:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 Nov 2023 |title=FTC Action Leads to $18 Million in Refunds for Brigit Consumers Harmed by Deceptive Promises About Cash Advances, Hidden Fees, and Blocked Cancellation |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/11/ftc-action-leads-18-million-refunds-brigit-consumers-harmed-deceptive-promises-about-cash-advances |website=Federal Trade Commission}}</ref> | ||
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|LA Fitness states that memberships may be ended: | |LA Fitness states that memberships may be ended: | ||
* by written mail | *by written mail | ||
* in person at a club | *in person at a club | ||
* or via the online account<ref>{{Cite web |title=Membership Questions |url=https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/MembershipQuestions.aspx# |website=LA Fitness}}</ref> | *or via the online account<ref>{{Cite web |title=Membership Questions |url=https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/MembershipQuestions.aspx# |website=LA Fitness}}</ref> | ||
LA Fitness does not suggest a clear, standardized method of cancellation. | LA Fitness does not suggest a clear, standardized method of cancellation. | ||
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However, the company adds the qualifier that "some policies and procedures may vary by location based on state and local guideline,"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.planetfitness.com/about-planet-fitness/customer-service#region-faq-accordion-0 |website=Planet Fitness}}</ref> and that the cancellation process varies club by club<ref>{{Cite web |title=Membership FAQs |url= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.ph/XSG0Q |website=Planet Fitness}}</ref>, suggesting no standardized transparent method of cancellation. | However, the company adds the qualifier that "some policies and procedures may vary by location based on state and local guideline,"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |url=https://www.planetfitness.com/about-planet-fitness/customer-service#region-faq-accordion-0 |website=Planet Fitness}}</ref> and that the cancellation process varies club by club<ref>{{Cite web |title=Membership FAQs |url= |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.ph/XSG0Q |website=Planet Fitness}}</ref>, suggesting no standardized transparent method of cancellation. | ||
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|Spectrum does not allow online cancellation. Instead, cancellation must happen in-store or through calling customer service<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Why Can’T I Cancel Spectrum Online |url=https://visualpcs.com/why-cant-i-cancel-spectrum-online/ |website=Visual PCs}}</ref>. The Spectrum website includes hidden cancellation options, broken links, and slow loading pages<ref name=":0" />. | |||
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|Winstom-Salem Journal | |||
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|The newspaper's website states that cancellations can be done by either calling the customer service number or through the subscriber's dashboard<ref>{{Cite web |title=How can I cancel my subscription? |url=https://journalnow.com/helpcenter/how-can-i-cancel-my-subscription/article_439fdf56-71a8-11ee-8511-2becfb44d3a7.html |website=Winston-Salem Journal}}</ref>. However, when seeking cancellation through the dashboard, an error message appears stating that cancellation must be done via calling customer support<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://consumerrights.wiki/w/File:Screenshot_2025-01-22_at_6.49.12_AM.png}}</ref>. | |||
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