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1. Your Account
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In certain situations, we may offer free trial subscriptions to new subscribers. Please note that any free trial subscription will last for a limited time. At the end of the free trial period, unless you cancel the subscription prior to the end of the trial, you will automatically be charged at the price offered to you during sign-up using the payment method provided. You will continue to be charged the price offered to you at sign-up on a monthly, quarterly, annual, or biennial basis (based on the plan you selected) until you cancel per the method described herein. We reserve the right to determine free subscription eligibility in our absolute discretion.
3. Cancellation, Renewal, Refunds
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Service and your subscription will renew automatically until it is cancelled in accordance with this Section. For annual and biennial subscriptions, we will notify you of the pending renewal of your subscription at least 30 days prior to the date your subscription renews, if applicable, except as otherwise required by law. Annual and biennial subscribers of forbes.com memberships who cancel mid-subscription term are entitled to request a refund based on the number of days remaining from the requested cancellation date to the end of the subscription term. To request a refund for a refund-eligible subscription, contact help@forbes.com or 1-888-303-0108.
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5. Limitations on Use
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6. General
This Agreement contains the final and entire agreement between us regarding your use of the Services and supersedes all previous and contemporaneous oral or written agreements regarding your use of the Service. We may discontinue or change the Service, or its availability to you, at any time. We may change the terms of this Agreement at any time, and we will inform you of material changes by notifying you of the change in writing or electronically (including without limitation, by email or by posting a notice on the Service that the terms have been “updated” or similar words). By using the Service after changes are made to this Agreement you signify that you agree to be bound by such changes. This Agreement is personal to you, which means that you may not assign your rights or obligations under this Agreement to anyone. No third party is a beneficiary of this Agreement.