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Old Jul 12th, 2012, 02:35 PM   #1
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I subscribed to a service and canceled subscription before the end of the 1st month. They charge $50 for a month. I got confirmation that my debit card would not be charged again and my subscription would expire after a full month of use. The subscription did not expire, I've been using the service for half a year now without paying. If they find out will they try to make me pay for all the use. I really do not need it much but sometimes I use it.
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Old Jul 12th, 2012, 02:43 PM   #2
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I wish to inform you that you can be held liable to pay charges for use of web account. The charges are based upon the concept that by using services you have agreed terms of service and to pay charges.

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Old Jul 12th, 2012, 04:48 PM   #3
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I wish to inform you that you can be held liable to pay charges for use of web account. The charges are based upon the concept that by using services you have agreed terms of service and to pay charges.

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So how will they make me pay? Will they take me to court? I am in UK they are probably registered on Cayman Islands or something like that. And all they have about me is my nickname and IP address. My card details are held by the electronic payment company which canceled my subscription on my request and promised not to charge me again.
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So how will they make me pay? Will they take me to court? I am in UK they are probably registered on Cayman Islands or something like that. And all they have about me is my nickname and IP address. My card details are held by the electronic payment company which canceled my subscription on my request and promised not to charge me again.
Please give real life answer.
You said that they have your debit card information. They could effectively charge that, or they could send you a bill to pay what you owe. You can be tracked by your IP address, so they do know where to find you to send you an invoice if necessary. Or they could sue you.

But seriously, if you cancelled the service, then why are you still using it? Do you seriously believe that you are entitled to keep using a service you aren't paying for? STOP stealing the services if you have no intention of ever paying for it anymore.
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You said that they have your debit card information. They could effectively charge that, or they could send you a bill to pay what you owe. You can be tracked by your IP address, so they do know where to find you to send you an invoice if necessary. Or they could sue you.

But seriously, if you cancelled the service, then why are you still using it? Do you seriously believe that you are entitled to keep using a service you aren't paying for? STOP stealing the services if you have no intention of ever paying for it anymore.
They do not have my credit card info, it is a separate trustworthy and controlled company that has it and they are independent of the service provider, otherwise there would be plenty of scams if you were giving your card details to any service that asks. I use it still just out of curiosity. Should I send them email to cancel my subscription?
And they may track my location by IP through a court order I think only.
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I would not. If you send them this email you draw atention to your use. Just stop using service and delete any profiles or such you have on that site
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I believe this is what they call theft of services. If I were you I'd stop wasting your time wondering how you can get around the law and just do the right thing. Stop using their service without paying for it.
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