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I hereby notify you of my decision to terminate the contract relating to the Contabo service.
This notification constitutes a firm, clear and unequivocal intention to cancel the contract, effective at the earliest possible date or in accordance with the applicable contractual period.
Please take all necessary measures to:
– cease all billing from the effective date of cancellation;
– confirm in writing the proper processing of this request;
– and, if applicable, send me the final statement or balance confirmation.
This cancellation is addressed to you by certified e-mail. The sending, timestamping and content integrity are established, making it a probative document meeting electronic proof requirements. You therefore have all the necessary elements to proceed with regular processing of this cancellation, in accordance with applicable principles regarding written notification and contractual freedom.
In accordance with personal data protection rules, I also request:
– deletion of all my data not necessary for your legal or accounting obligations;
– closure of any associated personal account;
– and confirmation of actual data deletion according to applicable privacy rights.
I retain a complete copy of this notification as well as proof of sending.
Important warning regarding service limitations
In the interest of transparency and prevention, it is essential to recall the inherent limitations of any dematerialized sending service, even when timestamped, tracked and certified. Guarantees relate to sending and technical proof, but never to the recipient's behavior, diligence or decisions.
Please note, Postclic cannot:
- guarantee that the recipient receives, opens or becomes aware of your e-mail.
- guarantee that the recipient processes, accepts or executes your request.
- guarantee the accuracy or completeness of content written by the user.
- guarantee the validity of an incorrect or outdated address.
- prevent the recipient from contesting the legal scope of the mail.
Cancellation Contabo: Easy Method
What is Contabo
Service overview
Contabo is a hosting provider that offers VPS, VDS and dedicated server products on a subscription basis. Services are managed through an online Customer Control Panel and support channels.
Who uses it
Contabo serves private and business customers worldwide and lists terms that distinguish consumer (private) rights from business contracts. Billing and official prices are presented in EUR, USD or GBP.
How to cancel Contabo
Via the Customer Control Panel
- Log into the Customer Control Panel.
- Open "Your services" and find the service you want to cancel.
- Click "More" or "Manage" next to the service, choose "Cancel", select a cancellation reason, check the cancellation date and submit.
Revocation for newly purchased products (private customers)
- Private (non-business) customers can revoke a new purchase within 14 days.
- To request revocation, submit a support ticket and select option C (Contract management). You must accept possible data loss for that service.
What happens when you cancel
Service access and data
When you cancel a service it remains active until the listed cancellation date, after which access ends.
Contabo notes that revocation or cancellation can lead to immediate data loss if you requested it or for certain contract types. Always back up data before cancelling.
Account closure and renewals
An account is closed automatically once all active services are cancelled; you do not need a separate step to close the account after every service ends.
Contracts normally auto-renew unless terminated with proper notice; cancelling a service stops its future renewals.
Will I get a refund?
14-day withdrawal (private customers)
Private (non-business) users may request a refund if they cancel within the first 14 days of the contract, under Contabo's right of withdrawal policy.
Other refund situations
- If a service was automatically renewed, refunds may be requested within 72 hours of the automatic renewal.
- Accidental orders or requests to refund remaining account balance can be handled via support; administration fees may apply.
- Refunds are processed back to the original payment method.
Contabo plans and pricing
Price availability
Contabo does not publish official pricing in ZAR. Official prices are shown in EUR, USD or GBP on Contabo's site and invoices.
How to get exact pricing
For exact rates or quotes contact Contabo via the control panel or support channels; do not rely on unverified third-party price lists.
| Plan | Period | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VPS / VDS / Dedicated | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing (official prices in EUR, USD or GBP) |
Your consumer rights in South Africa
Contabo's stated rights
Contabo's Terms & Conditions grant private customers a 14-day right of withdrawal from the contract; business customers are excluded from that right.
Contracts auto-renew unless terminated with the required notice; cancellation can be made via the customer portal or in text form.
How this relates to South African consumers
South African consumers should consider local consumer-protection rules in addition to Contabo's terms and may seek local advice for enforceability and remedies.
Keep written records of cancellations, support tickets and payment receipts when asserting rights with the provider or local authorities.
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Some users praise Contabo for competitive pricing, strong performance and responsive support, noting good value for money.
Reviews on independent sites highlight fast server speed and low costs for many customers.
Negative feedback
Other customers report problems such as slow or unhelpful support, occasional downtime, billing issues and concerns about data loss or account termination.
Before cancelling, review independent feedback relevant to your use case and prepare backups and documentation.
Documentation checklist
Essential items to collect
- Account number / customer ID and service IDs.
- Order/invoice numbers and payment receipts.
- Copies of support tickets and confirmation messages.
Data & legal records
- Back up all service data and verify backups.
- If invoking the 14-day revocation, keep a record of the revocation request and the support ticket option selected (option C).
Common mistakes
Missing deadlines
Assuming a late cancellation will prevent an automatic renewal is a common error; automatic renewals usually require notice four weeks before term end.
Also watch the 14-day withdrawal window for private accounts and the 72-hour window for recent automatic renewals.
Data assumptions and support steps
Not backing up data before cancelling can lead to irreversible loss, especially when accepting revocation terms.
Do not assume cancellation via a mobile app or app-store flow (App Store / Google Play) applies; Contabo's documented cancellation paths are via the web control panel or support.
Comparative recap
Quick comparison
| Feature | Contabo |
|---|---|
| Cancellation method | Customer Control Panel or support ticket |
| Refund window (private) | 14 days from contract start |
| Refund after auto-renew | Request within 72 hours of renewal |
| Billing currencies | Official pricing in EUR / USD / GBP (no ZAR billing) |
How to use this table
Use the comparison to confirm the key timelines and the correct channels for cancellations and refunds.
Keep documentation to support refund or dispute requests if timelines are tight or if issues arise.
After cancelling
Follow-up actions
Confirm the cancellation date shown in the control panel and retain any confirmation emails or ticket IDs for your records.
Verify that automatic renewals have stopped and that no further payments are charged.
Helpful official links
- How can I close my Contabo account or cancel a service?
- Can I request a revocation for a Contabo product?
- Can I get a refund?
- Contabo Terms & Conditions
Address
Legal address
Contabo GmbH, Aschauer Strasse 32a, 81549 München, Germany.
Using the address for formal notices
If you need to send a formal cancellation or legal notice by post, use the legal address above and include your customer and service IDs.
Also open a support ticket via the control panel to ensure digital confirmation of your request.