Terms of Service

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FIRST SEEN 2026-08-20 · VERSION 20260820_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20251001_rev01

What changed, in plain language

W3Schools added a new Mobile Apps section covering its apps (like W3Schools Adventure). It says app subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends, deleting the app does not cancel your subscription, and all payments and refunds go through Apple or Google rather than W3Schools. It also names RevenueCat as the service that manages in-app subscriptions. Nothing was removed, and the rest of the terms are unchanged apart from the updated date.

Changes that may affect you

App subscriptions renew on their own, and you must cancel 24 hours earlyMATERIAL
BILLING & RENEWAL

Your app subscription keeps charging you until you cancel, and you have to do it at least a full day before the period ends. Miss that window and you pay for another period. This is a new billing rule that did not appear in the old terms.

“Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends”

What you can do — Set a reminder 2 days before your renewal date, and cancel in your App Store or Google Play subscription settings if you don't want to be charged again.

Deleting the app does not stop the chargesMATERIAL
BILLING & RENEWAL

Many people assume removing an app ends the payments. It doesn't. If you delete the app without cancelling, you keep getting billed.

“Deleting an app does not cancel your subscription”

What you can do — Cancel the subscription in your App Store or Google Play account settings first, then delete the app.

Refunds now depend on Apple's or Google's rules, not W3Schools'MINOR
BILLING & RENEWAL

For anything you buy inside the app, W3Schools points you to Apple or Google for a refund. That means their refund windows and decisions apply, and W3Schools is not the one you can push for your money back.

“Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Apple or Google, following their own refund policies”

What you can do — Request app refunds directly through Apple (reportaproblem.apple.com) or Google Play, and do it quickly — their refund windows are short.

A new third party, RevenueCat, handles your subscription dataMINOR
DATA SHARING

W3Schools now uses an outside company to run in-app subscriptions, which means your purchase and device information passes through that company. The terms don't spell out what it collects and just point you to the Privacy Policy.

“We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions. See our [Privacy Policy](https://w3schools.com/about/about_privacy.asp) for more information about how your data is handled.”

What you can do — Read the W3Schools Privacy Policy section on third-party services if you want to know what subscription data is shared.

Changelog

  1. + ADDEDNew section for mobile apps

    The terms now clearly cover W3Schools mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app, not just the website.

    These Terms also apply when you use our mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app.

  2. + ADDEDApp subscriptions auto-renew with a 24-hour cancellation deadline

    Subscriptions bought in the app keep renewing on their own. To stop the next charge, you have to cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

    Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends

  3. + ADDEDDeleting the app does not stop the billing

    If you remove the app from your phone, you still get charged. You must cancel in your App Store or Google Play settings.

    Deleting an app does not cancel your subscription

  4. + ADDEDApple and Google handle payments and refunds

    W3Schools does not take app payments or issue app refunds. Money questions go to Apple or Google, and their refund rules apply instead of W3Schools' own.

    Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Apple or Google, following their own refund policies

  5. + ADDEDRevenueCat now handles in-app subscription data

    W3Schools says it uses a third-party company, RevenueCat, to manage in-app subscriptions, and points to the Privacy Policy for how your data is handled.

    We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions. See our [Privacy Policy](https://w3schools.com/about/about_privacy.asp) for more information about how your data is handled.

  6. + ADDEDWhere to cancel an app subscription

    The terms now tell you that cancellation happens in your App Store or Google Play account settings, not on the W3Schools site.

    You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store or Google Play account settings

  7. ± CHANGEDUpdated date

    The "last updated" date moved from 2025.05.19 to 2026.08.07.

    Last updated: 2025.05.19

    Last updated: 2026.08.07

Full text changes — 20251001_rev01 to 20260820_rev01

COLOUR MARKS THE SEVERITY OF A FLAGGED CLAUSE · + AND − MARK ADDED AND REMOVED

116116### Plans and Subscriptions:
117117
118118We do not provide refunds for plans or subscriptions. You may cancel your subscription anytime, but no refunds will be issued for the period you paid for.
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122## Mobile Apps
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124These Terms also apply when you use our mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app.
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126### In-App Purchases and Subscriptions:
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128- All payments in our apps are handled by the Apple App Store or Google Play, not by W3Schools
129- Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends
130- You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store or Google Play account settings
131- Deleting an app does not cancel your subscription
132- Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Apple or Google, following their own refund policies
133
134We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions. See our [Privacy Policy](https://w3schools.com/about/about_privacy.asp) for more information about how your data is handled.
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122138## Domains
123139
124140We provide a domain purchasing service that seamlessly integrates with the W3Schools web hosting and development platform ("Spaces"). It allows you to search, select, and purchase a domain that automatically links to your Spaces.
125141
126142When you buy a domain, you become its sole owner and must follow all related terms and conditions.
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238254## Contact Information
239255
240256If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [help@w3schools.com](mailto:help@w3schools.com)
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242Last updated: 2025.05.19
258Last updated: 2026.08.07