New Jersey § 56:8-42
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:8-42.
a. A subscription service provider selling subscription services online shall provide
a consumer with an online option to initiate the termination of the subscription service
entered into online in accordance with the established billing terms and conditions
of the agreement. The subscription service provider or a person administering the subscription service
shall provide to any eligible consumer, in an easily accessible location, a direct
link or button on the subscription service provider's Internet website through which
a consumer can initiate termination of the automatic renewal of the subscription service. The direct link or button shall be in a prominent location immediately accessible
through: (1) a customer account or profile on the subscription service provider's internet
website, or the user settings on a consumer's smartphone or tablet; or (2) a termination email formatted and provided by the subscription service provider
that a consumer can email to the subscription service provider without being required
to provide any additional information. b. As used in this section: “ Automatic renewal ” means a plan or arrangement in which a paid subscription service is automatically
renewed at the end of a definite term for a subsequent term. “ Clear and conspicuous ” means in larger type than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or
color to the surrounding text of the same size, or set off from the surrounding text
of the same size by symbols or other marks, in a manner that clearly calls attention
to the language. “ Consumer ” means a resident of this State to whom a subscription service is sold online. “ Subscription service provider ” means a person who sells a subscription service to a consumer online. “ Subscription service ” means health club services provided on a subscription basis in exchange for a reoccurring
payment, including, but not limited to, a weekly, monthly, or annual payment charged
to and made by a consumer. c. It shall be an unlawful practice and a violation of P.L.1960, c. 39 ( C.56:8-1 et seq. ) for any person to violate the provisions of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:8-42
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:8-42 cover?
Section 56:8-42 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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