Service de résiliation N°1 en Canada
Madame, Monsieur,
Je vous notifie par la présente ma décision de mettre fin au contrat relatif au service Adobe.
Cette notification constitue une volonté ferme, claire et non équivoque de résilier le contrat, à effet à la première échéance possible ou conformément au délai contractuel applicable.
Je vous prie de prendre toute mesure utile pour :
– cesser toute facturation à compter de la date effective de résiliation ;
– me confirmer par écrit la bonne prise en compte de la présente demande ;
– et, le cas échéant, me transmettre le décompte final ou la confirmation de solde.
La présente résiliation vous est adressée par e-courrier certifié. L’envoi, l’horodatage et l’intégrité du contenu sont établis, ce qui en fait un écrit probant répondant aux exigences de la preuve électronique. Vous disposez donc de tous les éléments nécessaires pour procéder au traitement régulier de cette résiliation, conformément aux principes applicables en matière de notification écrite et de liberté contractuelle.
Conformément aux règles relatives à la protection des données personnelles, je vous demande également :
– de supprimer l’ensemble de mes données non nécessaires à vos obligations légales ou comptables ;
– de clôturer tout espace personnel associé ;
– et de me confirmer l’effacement effectif des données selon les droits applicables en matière de protection de la vie privée.
Je conserve une copie intégrale de cette notification ainsi que la preuve d’envoi.
Cancellation Adobe: Easy Method
What is Adobe
Adobe is a software company known for creative and document tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Creative Cloud services. In Canada Adobe sells subscriptions and perpetual licences through its website and via third‑party app stores (Google Play and Apple App Store), with different purchase and cancellation terms depending on where and how the product was bought.
How to cancel Adobe
- On the web (directly via Adobe): Sign in to your Adobe account at account.adobe.com, go to Manage plan or Plans & payments, choose the subscription you want to cancel and follow the on‑screen cancellation prompts. See Adobe's Canada subscription terms for details and timing: Adobe Canada subscription terms.
- On Google Play (Android apps such as Adobe Express): Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions, select the Adobe product and Cancel subscription. Cancelling is done through Google Play - not by uninstalling the app. Guidance: Cancel on Android (Adobe).
- On iOS (App Store purchases): Open the App Store, tap your account icon → Subscriptions, select the Adobe subscription and Cancel. Apple’s App Store policies govern refunds and cancellations for App Store purchases.
What happens when you cancel
When you cancel a subscription the immediate effect depends on the plan type and when you cancel. If you cancel within Adobe’s 14‑day initial purchase window (when applicable) you may be eligible for a full refund (see next section). Otherwise, annual contracts and prepaid plans generally remain active until the end of the contracted term or billing period but payments may be non‑refundable. Annual plans billed monthly may incur a cancellation fee but often remain usable until the end of the billing period. Access to cloud services, sync and some collaborative features may be reduced once the plan ends; locally saved files remain yours but premium features will be disabled once the licence lapses.
Will I get a refund?
If you purchased directly from Adobe on the web, Adobe’s stated policy for Canada is a full refund if you cancel within 14 days of the initial purchase. After 14 days payments are generally non‑refundable. Exceptions and specifics: annual plans billed monthly cancelled after 14 days can incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the remaining contract obligation; annual prepaid plans remain active until the end of the term but payments are non‑refundable; month‑to‑month monthly plans without an annual commitment remain active through the paid month but are non‑refundable after 14 days.
Non‑subscription (perpetual or term licence) software bought directly from Adobe can typically be returned within 30 days; refunds are normally processed in about 5 - 7 business days. Purchases made through Google Play or the App Store are subject to those stores’ refund processes - Google Play allows refund requests within ~48 hours via the Play app; after that window you may need to contact Adobe Support and/or the store for consideration.
Adobe plans and pricing
| Plan | Price (CAD) | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Cloud Standard (individual, annual, billed monthly) | C$71.99/month | Monthly (annual contract) | 20+ desktop apps, limited generative AI (25 credits/month), 100 GB cloud storage |
| Creative Cloud Pro (formerly All Apps) (individual, annual, billed monthly) | C$91.99/month | Monthly (annual contract) | 20+ desktop apps, unlimited standard generative AI, 4,000 premium generative credits/month, 100 GB storage |
| Creative Cloud Standard (individual, month-to-month) | C$107.99/month | Monthly (no contract) | Same apps as Standard, limited generative AI |
| Creative Cloud Pro (individual, month-to-month) | C$137.99/month | Monthly (no contract) | Full apps, unlimited standard generative AI, premium credits |
| Creative Cloud Pro for Students & Teachers (first‑year, annual, billed monthly) | C$38.99/month | Monthly (annual contract, first year) | Full apps, AI enhancements at student discount |
| Creative Cloud Pro for Students & Teachers (renewal, annual, billed monthly) | C$51.99/month | Monthly (annual contract, renewal) | Full apps |
| Adobe Stock - 10 standard assets or 1 video/month (individual, annual, billed monthly) | C$38.99/month | Monthly (annual commitment) | 10 credits for images or 1 video, rollover up to 120 credits |
| Adobe Stock - 25 standard assets or 3 videos/month (individual, annual, billed monthly) | C$65.99/month | Monthly (annual commitment) | 25 credits or 3 videos, rollover up to 300 credits |
| Adobe Stock - 40 standard assets or 6 videos/month (individual, annual, billed monthly) | C$104.99/month | Monthly (annual commitment) | 40 credits or 6 videos, rollover up to 480 credits |
| Adobe Stock - 750 standard assets or 25 videos/month (individual, annual, billed monthly) | C$261.99/month | Monthly (annual commitment) | 750 credits or 25 videos |
Your consumer rights in Canada
Canadian federal and provincial consumer protection laws require that digital products and subscriptions be clearly represented and that automatic renewals include clear notice and an easy means to cancel. If subscription renewal terms, fees or cancellation procedures are unclear or misleading, consumers may have grounds to request remedies under provincial laws. Adobe’s 14‑day full‑refund policy for direct purchases aligns with common consumer expectations, but cancellation fees applied after that window - especially for annual plans billed monthly - could be scrutinized by provincial regulators if they were not clearly disclosed.
When purchases are made through app stores (Apple or Google), those platforms’ terms largely govern refunds and cancellations, but Canadian consumer protections still require clear representations; consumers may need to engage the platform for refunds while retaining the right to escalate issues to consumer protection authorities if terms were deceptive.
Customer experiences
Users report positive aspects such as powerful, feature‑rich software that is broadly used in professional workflows and acceptable stability on many devices. Some customers also report success negotiating promotional pricing or retention offers when they contact Adobe Customer Support directly.
On the negative side, many customers complain about confusing or costly cancellation terms (especially for annual commitments), billing after attempted cancellations, and difficult interactions with customer support. Complaints often focus on perceived non‑transparent terms, high prices for certain plans, and inconsistent refund outcomes when purchases were made via different channels.
Documentation checklist
- Order confirmation or invoice (Adobe order number)
- Email address used for the Adobe account
- Credit card or bank statement entries showing the charge
- Purchase date and subscription start date
- Screenshots of your Adobe account subscription page and cancellation confirmation (if any)
- App Store or Google Play receipt if the purchase was through a mobile store
- Copies of any chat transcripts, emails or support ticket IDs
Common mistakes
Common errors include attempting to cancel by uninstalling an app (this does not stop billing for store or web purchases), cancelling in the wrong place (e.g., using the Adobe web portal when the purchase was made through Google Play or the App Store), missing the initial 14‑day refund window, and not saving confirmation or support communications. Another frequent issue is not checking which account or payment method was used - if the subscription was bought under a different Adobe ID or via a family/shared account, the visible subscription list may not show it.
Comparative recap
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Direct via Adobe (web) | Full refund if cancelled within 14 days; after 14 days payments usually non‑refundable. Annual billed monthly may incur a 50% cancellation fee if cancelled after 14 days. | Low - Medium: self‑serve online cancellation is available but fee rules can be confusing. |
| Google Play (Android) | Request a refund via Google Play within ~48 hours; after that you must contact Adobe Support and/or Google for consideration. | Medium: must use the Google Play app; Google handles refunds. |
| Apple App Store (iOS) | Refunds and cancellations are governed by Apple’s App Store policies; Adobe refers to the App Store process. | Medium - High: Apple controls refunds; Adobe cannot directly issue App Store refunds. |
After cancelling
After you cancel, keep your documentation (confirmation screens, emails, bank records) and verify that future billing stops. If you need to recover files or export assets, do so while you still have access to the subscription’s premium features. If a refund is owed and not issued, contact Adobe Support (see Adobe help pages) and the app store where applicable. If you encounter billing that continues after cancellation or unclear charges, you can escalate with your card issuer (chargeback) or contact your provincial consumer protection office. Useful pages: Adobe subscription terms and cancellation help at Adobe Canada subscription terms and Adobe Express cancellation on Android at Cancel on Android (Adobe).
Address
Adobe Systems Canada Inc., 343 Preston Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 1N4, Canada.
Note: for some disputes or formal notices Adobe entities in other jurisdictions (including an Adobe office in Ireland) are sometimes listed for legal correspondence; if you send physical dispute notices consider using registered mail or a method that provides delivery confirmation.