According to the FTC, the rule went into effect on January 19, but enforcement of some provisions was delayed until May 14. Now the FTC is delaying enforcement by another 60 days, until July 14.

As more inflation-weary Americans scrutinize tight budgets, they’re increasingly asking: Why do I need this subscription?

If you've ever found yourself stuck on the phone trying to cancel an unwanted subscription or end a "free trial," you're in luck because the FTC has a new rule to fix that. The only problem? They ...

The FTC says it’s delaying enforcement of the “click-to-cancel” that requires companies to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as to start one.

The "click-to-cancel" proposal is part of the FTC’s ongoing review of its 1973 Negative Option Rule, which the agency uses to combat unfair or deceptive practices related to subscriptions ...

The Federal Trade Commission has delayed enforcing the Negative Option Rule, which is the "click-to-cancel" option requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and other programs.

Last year, the FTC voted to ratify amendments to a regulation known as the Negative Option Rule, adding a new "click-to-cancel" rule that requires companies to be upfront about the terms of ...

FTC hits pause on 'click to cancel' rule. By Jody Godoy. May 9, 2025 11:04 PM UTC Updated May 9, 2025. A view of signage at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC ...

If you've ever found yourself stuck on the phone trying to cancel an unwanted subscription or end a "free trial," you're in luck because the FTC has a new rule to fix that. The only problem? They ...