Adobe to pay $75 million to resolve US lawsuit over fees, subscription cancellations - Reuters

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March 13, 2026
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Adobe will pay $75 million for making it difficult to cancel subscriptions and imposing hidden fees.

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Adobe customers may get refunds and the company must make subscription cancellation easier going forward.

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Adobe will pay $75 million to settle a US government lawsuit alleging the company made it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions and imposed hidden fees. The settlement resolves claims that Adobe violated consumer protection laws through its subscription practices.

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