# NYC becomes the first US city to ban sketchy subscriptions

https://mins.news/en/item/82019

- The Verge, 2026-10-01 14:49 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/1003426/nyc-click-to-cancel-subscriptions-rule

> New York City’s click-to-cancel rule is now in effect, requiring businesses to make ending a subscription as easy as starting one. Residents can report unclear terms, delayed cancellations, or undisclosed auto-renewals through a city portal, and businesses may face fines starting at $525 per violation.