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SaaS billing
Charging you again and again in a software plan, for example when a free trial turns into a paid one with no notice.
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then ₹299/mo, auto renews, no reminder
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An example
A free trial ends and the first payment is taken with no reminder. This example is made up.
How to spot it
Note the trial end date in your phone. Check if the app warns you before it charges.
What the law says
Listed as a specified dark pattern in the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, issued by India's Central Consumer Protection Authority.