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Stimate Domnule sau Doamnă,
Prin prezenta vă notific decizia mea de a rezilia contractul referitor la serviciul Digitalocean.
Această notificare constituie o intenție fermă, clară și neechivocă de a anula contractul, cu efect la prima dată posibilă sau în conformitate cu perioada contractuală aplicabilă.
Vă rugăm să luați toate măsurile necesare pentru:
– încetarea oricărei facturări începând cu data efectivă a anulării;
– confirmarea în scris a procesării corecte a acestei solicitări;
– și, dacă este cazul, trimiterea extrasului final sau a confirmării soldului.
Această anulare vă este adresată prin e-mail certificat. Trimiterea, marcarea temporală și integritatea conținutului sunt stabilite, făcând din acesta un document probatoriu care îndeplinește cerințele de probă electronică. Prin urmare, aveți toate elementele necesare pentru a trece la procesarea regulată a acestei anulări, în conformitate cu principiile aplicabile privind notificarea scrisă și libertatea contractuală.
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– ștergerea tuturor datelor mele care nu sunt necesare pentru obligațiile dvs. legale sau contabile;
– închiderea oricărui cont personal asociat;
– și confirmarea ștergerii efective a datelor conform drepturilor de confidențialitate aplicabile.
Păstrez o copie completă a acestei notificări, precum și dovada expedierii.
Cancel DigitalOcean: Easy Method
What is DigitalOcean
Overview
DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure provider that offers virtual servers (Droplets), managed databases, object storage, and related services for developers and businesses.
The platform is managed via a web account and is commonly used for hosting websites, applications, and development environments.
Service context for Nigeria
Nigerian users access DigitalOcean services through the web interface; there are no public, Nigeria-specific app-store subscription flows documented.
Billing is generally in USD and Nigerian taxes such as VAT may apply at local tax authorities' direction.
How to cancel DigitalOcean
Prepare before cancellation
Back up any data you need and export configurations before you start the cancellation process.
Note your billing history, resource IDs, and any active services that may continue to incur charges until they are removed.
Step-by-step cancellation (web account)
- Log in to your DigitalOcean account at the web console.
- Destroy or snapshot all Droplets, volumes, and other billable resources you do not want to retain.
- Remove payment methods if you prefer not to keep them on file.
- Go to Account Settings (or Billing) and follow the instructions to close or cancel your account.
- If an immediate option is not visible, submit a support request asking for account cancellation and include your account email and a request to close the account.
- Keep the confirmation email or ticket number confirming cancellation for your records.
Alternative and written requests
If you need to send a formal written request, use DigitalOcean’s support channels or the legal address for correspondence; note that the only explicit mailing address is in the U.S.
For App Store or Google Play purchases there are no separate cancellation instructions publicly provided, so web account cancellation is the applicable route for Nigerian users.
What happens when you cancel
Access and account status
Upon cancellation your account is inactivated and you will generally lose the ability to log in or access services.
Some account data and billing records may remain accessible for a period defined by DigitalOcean’s retention policies.
Resources, billing and renewals
Active resources you do not destroy before cancellation may continue to incur charges until they are removed or the account is fully closed.
Prepaid periods longer than one month may be eligible for a prorated refund for unused time (see refund section), but first-month or start-up costs are excluded.
Will I get a refund?
General refund policy
DigitalOcean generally does not offer refunds. The standard position is no refunds except in limited or extenuating circumstances evaluated by support.
Contact support to request consideration; refunds are not guaranteed and are handled case-by-case.
Known exceptions and prorated refunds
- Prepaid fees for periods longer than one month: may be refunded on a prorated basis after cancellation, excluding first-month and start-up costs.
- Cloudways-branded services on DigitalOcean: unused prepaid funds may be refundable if requested within three months of adding funds, less charges for services consumed.
- Extenuating circumstances: support may consider refunds in specific cases - document your request and provide evidence.
DigitalOcean plans and pricing
Typical plan example
| Plan | Price (approx.) | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Droplet (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM) | ≈ €5.00 (estimated) | Monthly | 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, SSD storage, 1 TB transfer |
Currency and taxes
DigitalOcean invoices in USD; displayed euro estimates are conversions and may vary at checkout.
Nigerian users should consider local VAT or other taxes; the USD price on DigitalOcean is typically not changed by local VAT at the time of invoicing.
Your consumer rights in Nigeria
Statutory rights and limitations
DigitalOcean’s terms do not provide a Nigeria-specific cooling-off period or a general right to refunds; their standard policy is a general no-refund stance unless law or exceptions apply.
Nigerian statutory consumer protections that cannot be waived by contract may still apply, even if not referenced explicitly in DigitalOcean’s terms.
Dispute resolution and legal notes
DigitalOcean’s Terms include binding arbitration and limits on class actions, but they state that non-waivable statutory rights remain unaffected.
If you believe local law grants you specific consumer remedies, consider seeking local legal advice to understand enforceable rights in Nigeria.
Customer experiences
Positive feedback summary
Many users praise DigitalOcean’s responsive and helpful support and find the interface and documentation beginner-friendly and effective.
Users often cite reliability, simplicity, and good long-term value for money.
Negative feedback summary
Some customers report difficulties cancelling accounts and encountering unexpected charges after attempting to cancel.
Common criticisms include billing issues and limited refund availability, which can frustrate users who expect full refunds.
Documentation checklist
What to gather before you cancel
- Account email and username associated with the DigitalOcean account.
- Billing statements, invoice numbers, and payment method details.
- Resource identifiers (Droplet IDs, volume IDs, snapshots) and proof of deletion if applicable.
- Screenshots of account settings, cancellation attempts, and any confirmation messages.
What to include in a support request
- Clear request to close the account and reason for cancellation.
- Dates and amounts of disputed charges, if requesting a refund.
- Contact email and any ticket numbers for prior correspondence.
Common mistakes
Not destroying billable resources
Users often assume cancellation will automatically stop all charges; if resources remain, they can continue to incur fees.
Always destroy or snapshot and delete resources before closing your account to avoid ongoing charges.
Assuming automatic refunds or app-store routes
Expecting an automatic refund after cancellation is a common mistake; DigitalOcean’s policy is generally no refunds with limited exceptions.
Relying on App Store or Google Play refunds is not applicable for most DigitalOcean services in Nigeria since web account handling is standard.
Comparative recap
Quick side-by-side
| Aspect | DigitalOcean (summary) |
|---|---|
| Cancellation method | Web account cancellation / support request |
| Refund policy | Generally no refunds; prorated refunds possible for prepaid >1 month; Cloudways exception applies |
| Support reputation | Often praised for responsiveness, but billing disputes reported by some users |
| Local (Nigeria) specifics | No Nigeria-specific cancellation flow; local statutory rights may still apply |
Key takeaways
Plan to remove billable resources, collect documentation, and contact support promptly for any refund requests.
Be aware that refunds are limited and exceptions are narrowly defined.
After cancelling
Immediate steps
Save and archive any confirmation of cancellation and monitor your payment method for residual charges for at least one billing cycle.
Keep exported backups of important data; access may be lost after account inactivation.
Helpful links and contacts
Support and documentation: DigitalOcean Docs
Contact/support page: DigitalOcean Contact
Terms of Service: DigitalOcean Terms of Service
Address
Official correspondence
The primary legal correspondence address is a U.S. address; no Nigeria-specific postal address was found in public terms.
Use support channels for operational cancellation requests; use the mailing address for formal legal correspondence if required.
Mailing address
DigitalOcean, LLC
105 Edgeview Drive, Ste. 425
Broomfield, CO 80021
ATTN: Legal Department
FAQ
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