Postclic premium unlimited: promotional offer at ₹92.44 for 48h, then ₹5,032.79 per month without commitment
Cancellation service #1 in India
Cancellation TuneCore: Easy Method
What is TuneCore
Overview
TuneCore is a music distribution and publishing service that lets artists upload and distribute music to major streaming stores and digital retailers worldwide.
Artists may choose pay-per-release options or Unlimited subscription plans for recurring distribution and additional features.
Why this guide
This guide explains how to cancel TuneCore services from India, what happens after cancellation, refund rules, and practical next steps.
It uses TuneCore's support documentation and public reports to summarise actions you can take and what to expect.
How to cancel TuneCore
Cancel on the TuneCore web dashboard (recommended)
- Log in to your TuneCore account at the India site or main dashboard.
- Go to Account Settings → Subscriptions and choose the active Unlimited plan.
- Select "Cancel Subscription" and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the cancellation.
- After confirmation, the plan remains active until the specified cancellation date; you will receive reminder emails 28 days and 2 days before expiry for Unlimited plans.
Cancel purchases through app stores
- If you subscribed via Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel directly through your Apple ID / Google Play subscriptions - TuneCore cannot cancel those for you.
- For refunds on app-store purchases, follow Apple or Google refund procedures; TuneCore support does not control App Store/Play billing.
What happens when you cancel
Account access and active period
When you cancel an Unlimited subscription on the TuneCore dashboard you keep access to plan features until the stated cancellation/expiry date.
Reminder emails are sent before expiry so you can choose to renew or let the plan lapse.
Distribution status after expiry
If a renewal is missed or the plan is not active, TuneCore notes releases remain live through any applicable grace period and then may be taken down.
TuneCore has indicated releases can be removed after a grace period (reports reference a 42‑day removal window following expiry). See TuneCore's Unlimited renewal notes for details.
Will I get a refund?
TuneCore's stated refund policy
TuneCore's published policy is that "all sales are final" and they do not generally offer refunds for digital distribution services.
Refer to TuneCore's refund/support documentation for the official position on refunds.
Exceptions and physical products
Refunds for digital services are very rarely granted and usually only in documented error cases or as permitted by applicable law.
For physical products (where applicable), TuneCore's Terms allow written return requests within 14 days of delivery for defective or unfulfilled orders, subject to approval.
TuneCore plans and pricing
Pricing table (India, INR)
| Plan | Price (INR) | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Artist (Unlimited) | ₹1,499/year | Annual | Unlimited releases to 150+ stores; standard features; support within 72 hours |
| Breakout Artist (Unlimited) | ₹2,599/year | Annual | Unlimited releases + advanced features; support within 48 hours |
| Professional (Unlimited) | ₹3,999/year | Annual | Premium reporting; own UPC; custom label name; support within 24 hours; add'l primary artist ₹999/year |
| Single (Pay-per-release) | ₹1,499 (first year) | First-year | One single distribution; renewals applicable |
| Album (Pay-per-release) | ₹2,599 (first year); ₹3,299 (renewal) | First-year / Renewal | Album distribution; higher renewal fee applies |
| Ringtone (Pay-per-release) | ₹1,299 (first year) | First-year | Ringtone distribution |
| Distribution Credits - Single (1) | ₹1,499 | One credit | Single release credit |
| Distribution Credits - Album (1) | ₹3,299 | One credit | Album release credit |
| Distribution Credits - Ringtone (1) | ₹1,299 | One credit | Ringtone release credit |
| Distribution Credits - Single (5 pack) | ₹6,799 | Pack of 5 | Five single release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Album (5 pack) | ₹14,499 | Pack of 5 | Five album release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Ringtone (5 pack) | ₹5,599 | Pack of 5 | Five ringtone release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Single (10 pack) | ₹12,649 | Pack of 10 | Ten single release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Album (10 pack) | ₹28,299 | Pack of 10 | Ten album release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Ringtone (10 pack) | ₹10,399 | Pack of 10 | Ten ringtone release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Single (20 pack) | ₹24,099 | Pack of 20 | Twenty single release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Album (20 pack) | ₹55,199 | Pack of 20 | Twenty album release credits |
| Distribution Credits - Ringtone (20 pack) | ₹19,499 | Pack of 20 | Twenty ringtone release credits |
Price notes
Prices are listed in Indian Rupees (INR) as published for TuneCore India and are shown before applicable GST or taxes.
Always review the checkout screen for final taxes and fees.
Your consumer rights in India
Statutory cooling-off and conflicts
Indian consumer protection rules include short cooling-off rights for some digital goods and services, commonly interpreted as a seven-day window for cancellations in certain e‑commerce contexts.
TuneCore's "all sales are final" term may conflict with statutory rights; asserting rights can require formal complaint or legal channels.
Practical steps to assert rights
- Document dates, transaction receipts, screenshots of the TuneCore UI and any support correspondence.
- If charged without proper cancellation, contact your bank or card issuer and consider lodging a dispute for unauthorised recurring charges.
- File complaints with Indian consumer forums or the relevant authority if the issue is not resolved through TuneCore support.
Customer experiences
Positive reports
Some users praise TuneCore's dashboard for being user-friendly for uploads and note helpful responses from paid support tiers.
Professional tier customers report faster support and clearer guidance for complex distribution tasks.
Negative reports
Many public reviews cite difficulty cancelling subscriptions, problems removing payment methods, and long or automated customer service replies.
There are reports of releases being taken down unexpectedly when renewals fail, causing frustration among artists.
Documentation checklist
Before you cancel
- Account email and login details.
- Screenshots of Subscriptions page showing current plan and cancellation button.
- Payment receipts and dates of last charge.
If you need to escalate
- All correspondence with TuneCore support (tickets, emails).
- Bank/card statements showing charges you dispute.
- Release identifiers (UPC/ISRC) and store links for affected releases.
Common mistakes
Relying on email only
Example: emailing support without cancelling in the dashboard. TuneCore requires cancellation via the Subscriptions UI for Unlimited plans.
Always confirm cancellation in your account and keep the on-screen confirmation or expiry date.
Assuming app-store purchases can be handled by TuneCore
Example: expecting TuneCore to cancel an Apple or Google Play subscription - these must be cancelled through the store's subscription manager.
Contact Apple/Google for refunds related to app-store billing.
Comparative recap
Quick comparison
| Plan type | Cancellation method | Refund policy | Key risk/benefit | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited (web) | Account Settings → Subscriptions → Cancel Subscription | Typically no refunds ("all sales are final") | Convenient unlimited uploads; must cancel manually or pay renewal | Annual |
| Pay-per-release (Single/Album) | Manage releases via dashboard; no auto-cancel needed per release | No refunds for digital distribution; first-year vs renewal fees apply | Pay only per release; renewals may apply for continued retail presence | First-year / Renewal |
| App Store / Google Play subscriptions | Cancel through Apple ID or Google Play subscriptions | Refunds handled by Apple/Google per their policies | Billing controlled by store; TuneCore cannot cancel/refund | Varies |
| Publishing Administration | Termination request required 45 days before quarter end (after initial year) | Subject to agreement terms; TuneCore retains 12 months post-termination collection rights | Quarterly renewals after year 1; strict termination windows | Quarterly / Annual initial |
After cancelling
What to monitor
Keep an eye on your email for the cancellation confirmation and the stated expiry date for your plan.
Check store links for your releases to confirm whether they remain live during the grace period.
Useful links
- TuneCore - Renewing your TuneCore Unlimited Plan
- TuneCore - What is TuneCore’s refund policy?
- TuneCore - Terminating Publishing Administration agreement
- TuneCore Terms of Service
Address
Corporate mailing address
TuneCore's published corporate address (United States): 63 Pearl Street, Box #256, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
TuneCore does not provide a separate Indian postal address for cancellations in its public documentation.
Support contact notes
Use the TuneCore support centre links above to raise tickets and retain ticket IDs for escalation.
If you encounter unauthorised charges, also contact your bank or card issuer to dispute recurring payments.
Verify a sent letter
Already sent a letter? Enter its tracking number to see its proof of dispatch and certified timestamp.
Written by Ayaan Bhatia
eIDAS legal expert · 6 years experience
Lawyer specialized in digital trust services and the eIDAS regulation, I have been helping individuals and businesses send legally binding certified mail for 6 years.