How to Cancel Your Website Subscription: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Cancel Your Website Subscription: Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Turner

December 12, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Web subscriptions can be canceled through two main methods: immediate cancellation or auto-renew disablement. Here's what you need to know:

Before Canceling

  • Export your content to save it for future use
  • Note that cancellation affects:
    • Your online store (if on a Commerce plan)
    • Customer subscriptions (will need manual restart)
  • Annual plans canceled within 14 days receive a prorated refund minus $20 domain fee

Cancellation Options

  1. Immediate Cancellation:
  • Access Billing panel
  • Click Website/Commerce/Squarespace under Subscriptions
  • Select "Cancel subscription"
  • Follow the promdown menu prompts
  1. Disable Auto-renew:
  • Access Billing panel
  • Click Website/Store under Subscriptions
  • Turn off "Renew automatically" toggle

Post-Cancellation Access

You'll retain access to:

  • Billing and invoice history
  • Domain management
  • Content export options
  • Google Workspace settings
  • Product and sales records
  • Email campaign dashboard (if subscription active)
  • Customer and contact information

Other Subscriptions

  • Domains: Can be transferred or canceled separately
  • Digital Products: 30-day pause state
  • Google Workspace: Continues billing separately
  • Email Campaigns: Remains accessible
  • Acuity Scheduling: Stays active independently

Refund Policy

  • Full refunds: Available within 14 days of first annual payment
  • No refunds for:
    • Monthly plans
    • Payments after 14 days
    • Renewal payments
  • Processing time: 3-10 business days

Search Engine Impact

Your site will gradually disappear from search results after cancellation, as it's no longer indexed. Timing varies by search engine.

Note: Website subscriptions cannot be transferred between sites. A new subscription must be started for a different site.

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