Opzeggingsservice Nr. 1 in United States
Geachte heer, mevrouw,
Hierbij deel ik u mijn beslissing mee om het contract met betrekking tot de dienst Academia.Edu te beëindigen.
Deze kennisgeving vormt een vastberaden, duidelijke en ondubbelzinnige wil om het contract op te zeggen, met ingang van de eerstvolgende vervaldatum of conform de toepasselijke contractuele termijn.
Ik verzoek u alle nodige maatregelen te nemen om:
– alle facturering stop te zetten vanaf de effectieve opzeggingsdatum;
– mij schriftelijk te bevestigen dat dit verzoek goed is ontvangen;
– en, indien van toepassing, mij de eindafrekening of bevestiging van saldo te sturen.
Deze opzegging wordt u toegestuurd via gecertificeerde e-mail. Het verzenden, de tijdstempel en de integriteit van de inhoud zijn vastgesteld, wat het een bewijskrachtig geschrift maakt dat voldoet aan de vereisten van elektronisch bewijs. U beschikt daarom over alle nodige elementen om deze opzegging regelmatig te verwerken, conform de toepasselijke beginselen inzake schriftelijke kennisgeving en contractvrijheid.
Conform de regels met betrekking tot de bescherming van persoonsgegevens, verzoek ik u ook:
– alle mijn gegevens te verwijderen die niet nodig zijn voor uw wettelijke of boekhoudkundige verplichtingen;
– alle bijbehorende persoonlijke ruimtes te sluiten;
– en mij de effectieve verwijdering van gegevens te bevestigen volgens de toepasselijke rechten inzake bescherming van de persoonlijke levenssfeer.
Ik bewaar een volledige kopie van deze kennisgeving evenals het bewijs van verzending.
Cancellation Academia.Edu: Easy Method
What is Academia.Edu
Academia.edu is an online platform for researchers and academics to share papers, track readership analytics, and access premium features such as enhanced profile tools and advanced analytics. It operates a subscription service called Academia Premium that unlocks additional features for paying users.
How to cancel Academia.Edu
- On the web: Sign in at Academia.edu, go to Account Settings → Premium Subscription → Cancel auto‑renewal, then follow the on‑screen confirmation (including the short survey) and click “Continue to Cancel.” Cancelling auto‑renewal stops future billing but your current subscription and benefits remain until the end of the paid period. Note: cancelling on the website does not cancel subscriptions purchased through the App Store or Google Play.
- If you subscribed via Apple App Store (iOS): You must cancel through iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions; subscriptions purchased through Apple cannot be cancelled via the Academia.edu website and refunds are handled by Apple.
- If you subscribed via Google Play (Android): Cancel via the Google Play Store → Payments & Subscriptions → Subscriptions → select the Academia subscription → Cancel. Subscriptions bought through Google Play must be managed through Google Play.
What happens when you cancel
When you cancel auto‑renewal on Academia.edu the service will not bill you again at the next renewal date, but your current paid period and access to premium features continue until that paid period ends. Cancellation does not delete your account or uploaded papers; your profile and content remain unless you explicitly remove them. If you purchased through the App Store or Google Play, cancelling on the website does not affect those platform subscriptions - those must be cancelled in their respective stores.
Will I get a refund?
Academia.edu’s stated policy is that cancelling auto‑renewal does not trigger a refund: cancellation stops future charges but does not end the current subscription or return funds already paid. In practice many users report that Academia.edu support routinely denies refunds for renewals. That said, some users have successfully obtained refunds by disputing the charge through PayPal, their bank, or the App Store/Google Play refund processes when the purchase was handled by those platforms. Refund outcomes therefore vary by payment method and dispute channel.
Academia.Edu plans and pricing
| Plan | Price (CAD) | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Premium - Monthly | C$12.99 | Monthly | Premium analytics, Mentions, PDF Packs, enhanced profile features |
| Academia Premium - Annual | C$124.99 | Annual | Same Premium benefits, billed once per year |
Your consumer rights in Canada
Under Canadian consumer protection for digital services, consumers typically have a cooling‑off period (commonly around 14 days) during which they may cancel certain digital purchases and request a refund. However, users report that Academia.edu’s “no refunds” policy and confusing cancellation flow have caused conflicts with these rights. If you believe your consumer rights have been infringed, you can dispute the charge with your credit card or payment provider, contact your provincial consumer protection agency, or file a complaint with federal authorities such as the Competition Bureau of Canada. Keep documented evidence of purchases, cancellations, and communications to support any claim.
Customer experiences
User feedback is mixed. Some users successfully obtained refunds by disputing charges through PayPal or their bank after initial refusal from Academia.edu support. On the negative side, many report unexpected auto‑renewal charges, multiple confirmation steps during web cancellation that caused confusion, price increases without clear notice, and slow or generic responses from support. Several users say they had to resort to chargebacks to stop billing or recover funds.
Documentation checklist
- Account email and username used on Academia.edu
- Receipt or invoice for the subscription (date, amount, payment method)
- Transaction ID or bank/PayPal statement showing charge(s)
- Screenshots of your account settings showing subscription status and any cancellation attempts (including timestamps)
- Copies of all communications with Academia.edu support (emails, ticket IDs)
- Proof of where the subscription was purchased (web, Apple App Store receipt, Google Play receipt)
Common mistakes
Common errors include assuming a website cancellation will stop an App Store or Google Play subscription (it will not), stopping at an intermediate confirmation step and not completing the final “Continue to Cancel,” and not saving receipts, transaction IDs, or screenshots before contacting support. Some users also assume a cancellation automatically entitles them to a refund; with Academia.edu the stated practice is to stop future billing while retaining the current paid period, and refunds are often refused unless obtained via the payment processor or a dispute.
Comparative recap
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Website (Account Settings → Premium Subscription) | No (Academia.edu does not issue refunds for renewals; stops future billing) | Medium (multi‑step flow; can be confusing) |
| Apple App Store (iOS subscriptions) | Depends - refunds handled by Apple; cancellation must be done in iOS Settings | Medium (easy to cancel; refund approval depends on Apple) |
| Google Play Store (Android subscriptions) | Depends - refunds handled by Google Play; cancellation must be done in Google Play | Medium (easy to cancel; refund approval depends on Google) |
| PayPal / Bank dispute / Chargeback | Possible (some users obtained refunds this way) | High (time‑consuming, may affect merchant relationship) |
After cancelling
After you cancel, keep all documentation and monitor your bank or card statements for the next billing date to confirm no further charges occur. If you are charged despite cancelling, immediately contact your payment provider to dispute the charge and provide the documentation checklist items. For App Store or Google Play purchases, use the platform’s refund request processes before pursuing a bank dispute. Helpful resources: Academia.edu Help Center, Apple subscription management, Google Play subscriptions, and Canadian consumer protection authorities. Useful links: Academia.edu Help, Manage subscriptions on iPhone or iPad (Apple), Cancel, pause or change subscriptions (Google Play), Competition Bureau of Canada, Government of Canada - Consumer Protection.
Address
Send written cancellation or a registered notice (recommended as a registered letter - “raccomandata A/R” to ensure proof of delivery) to:
Academia, Inc.
580 California Street No. 400
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States of America