News Subscription Terms

Terms of service analysis for digital news and journalism subscriptions

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Companies Reviewed
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Avg Score
Grade C
Category Grade

Category Terms Overview

Digital news subscriptions have moved from simple access to complex bundles with hidden auto-renewal traps, account sharing restrictions, and cancellation friction. Many offer introductory rates that skyrocket after trial periods, with terms that make price increases difficult to spot. Understanding cancellation windows, sharing rules, and what happens to your payment information is essential before subscribing to journalism platforms.

New York Times
42

Complex bundle pricing, account sharing restrictions, and mandatory arbitration for subscriber disputes.

Bundle Complexity Arbitration Clause
Wall Street Journal
38

Dow Jones terms cover multiple publications. Introductory pricing traps and complex cancellation process.

Price Escalation Cancellation Friction
Washington Post
45

Bezos-owned, Amazon integration available. Reasonable cancellation but aggressive retention tactics.

Amazon Integration Retention Tactics
The Athletic
40

Now owned by NYT. Regional content restrictions, bundle rules, and sports blackout considerations.

NYT Ownership Regional Limits