Terms of Service
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.
App subscriptions renew on their own, and you must cancel 24 hours early
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 charges
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'
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 data
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.
| 116 | 116 | ### Plans and Subscriptions: |
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| 118 | 118 | We 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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| 124 | These Terms also apply when you use our mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app. | |
+ ADDEDNew section for mobile apps The terms now clearly cover W3Schools mobile apps, such as the W3Schools Adventure app, not just the website. | ||
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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 | |
+ 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. | ||
| 130 | - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store or Google Play account settings | |
+ 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. | ||
| 131 | - Deleting an app does not cancel your subscription | |
+ 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. | ||
| 132 | - Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Apple or Google, following their own refund policies | |
+ 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. | ||
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| 134 | 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. | |
+ 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. | ||
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| 122 | 138 | ## Domains |
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| 124 | 140 | We 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. |
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| 126 | 142 | When you buy a domain, you become its sole owner and must follow all related terms and conditions. |
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| 238 | 254 | ## Contact Information |
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| 240 | 256 | If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [help@w3schools.com](mailto:help@w3schools.com) |
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| 242 | Last updated: 2025.05.19 | |
| 258 | Last updated: 2026.08.07 | |
± CHANGEDUpdated date The "last updated" date moved from 2025.05.19 to 2026.08.07. | ||