How to Cancel Zoom
Quick process
Within 30 days of initial purchase or upgrade
Cancel before renewal date
Important Warnings
- Annual subscriptions have early termination fees of 50% of remaining contract value
- Cancellation takes effect at end of current billing period, not immediately
- Cloud recordings may be deleted 30 days after cancellation
- You cannot share Host rights or transfer licenses without Zoom approval
- Must maintain minimum commitment quantity for duration of subscription term
- Outstanding balances must be paid before cancellation is processed
Step-by-step instructions
Sign in to your Zoom account at zoom.us
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner
Select 'Profile' or navigate to zoom.us/profile
Click on 'Plan & Billing' or 'Subscription' in the left sidebar
Locate your active subscription and click 'Cancel Subscription' or 'Cancel Plan'
Follow the prompts to confirm cancellation (may include survey questions)
Review the cancellation confirmation and note the end date of your current billing period
Tips & Things to Watch For
Software License is Revocable at Any Time
CriticalSection 3.1 explicitly states your license to use Zoom software is 'revocable in Zoom's sole discretion'. They can revoke your access even during a paid subscription term without necessarily providing a refund.
Account Suspension Can Occur Without Refund
CriticalSection 4.4 states Zoom may investigate complaints and take action including 'suspending or disconnecting the Services' in their sole discretion. This could result in losing access to paid services without refund if they deem a TOS violation occurred.
Retention Offers Potentially Available When Canceling
Pro TipSince cancellation requires contacting sales (based on difficult-to-find cancellation process), there may be retention offers like discounted rates or free months if you speak with sales about canceling. However, this isn't documented.
AI Companion Available Free with Eligible Paid Plans
Pro TipThe homepage mentions AI Companion is included at no extra cost with eligible paid Zoom Workplace plans. This is a significant feature included free that competitors charge extra for. Make sure you're on an eligible plan to access this.
What to Expect
Dark Patterns to Watch
- Cancel button location varies and can be hard to find
- Multiple survey questions before allowing cancellation
- Retention offers presented before final cancellation
- Warning messages about losing features without clear 'proceed' button
- No direct 'cancel' link from main navigation
Retention Tactics
- Shows list of features you'll lose
- May offer discount or downgrade options
- Highlights meetings scheduled in the future
- Emphasizes loss of recordings and data
- May suggest downgrading to free plan instead
Hidden Fees
- Early termination fee applies if canceling annual subscription mid-term
- No refund for partial months on monthly plans
Early Termination Fee
50% of remaining contract value for annual plans
Zoom Plans & What You'll Lose
What you'll lose access to
After You Cancel
Data Retention
Your data kept for 30 days
Reactivation
You can reactivate your account later
Content Access
Your content remains accessible after cancellation
Refund
Via Original payment method within 5-10 business days
Refunds typically only available within 30 days of purchase. No pro-rated refunds for mid-cycle cancellations on monthly plans. Annual plans may incur 50% early termination fee.
Not ready to fully cancel?
Downgrade available
Switch to a cheaper plan instead
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