You received a notification that the platform’s Terms of Service had been updated. Like most users, you may have accepted the changes without reviewing every section.
Later, you noticed a higher subscription charge and assumed the price had been increased without clear notice.
However, a Terms update does not automatically mean an immediate price increase. Policy revisions and billing adjustments often operate under separate timelines.
Why Price Changes Can Be Misunderstood After Terms Updates
- Pricing clauses may be revised for future billing cycles only
- Regional tax or fee adjustments may appear as price increases
- Legacy subscribers may retain old pricing until renewal
- Promotional rates may expire near the same time as policy updates
- Currency conversion adjustments may alter final billing totals
How To Verify If Your Price Actually Increased
- Compare previous invoices with the new billing statement
- Check renewal dates tied to the updated Terms acceptance
- Review promotional or grandfathered pricing eligibility
- Confirm regional tax or exchange rate adjustments
What Terms Changes Legally Affect
- Future renewal pricing conditions
- Refund eligibility windows
- Auto-renewal disclosures
- Fee or surcharge transparency requirements
In most cases, price increases follow renewal cycles — not the moment Terms updates are accepted.