What to do if I’m trying to cancel a website service but am being told that my initial contract renews every year unless I cancel 30 days prior to renewal?
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What to do if I’m trying to cancel a website service but am being told that my initial contract renews every year unless I cancel 30 days prior to renewal?
The original contract was done January 2 years ago; they state that the current term does not expire until April of next year. I was not sent a notice this year or last year prior to the automatic renewal. From what I have read in the state statute, I do not think that this contract can be enforceable, since they did not provide a notice that it was going to renew. Is this contract enforceable?
Asked on December 1, 2014 under Business Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You are asking this question based upon your reading of the contact and what you believe to be is the applicable state statute. And while you may in fact be correct, what you really need to do is take the contract to an attorney to read as well. You are generally bound by the terms of the contract you sign unless they can be found to be unconscionable or against public policy. They can be void or voidable - meaning you have to sue the void them. So please get help. Good luck.
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