In other news, my match.com subscription ran out. The lovely people there sent me a 25 percent off offer. (I think.) Here are the terms:
Match.com
Subscribe and Make a Splash for Summer!
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OFFER DETAILS. This offer (the "25% Offer") consists of 25% off the initial subscription price of any of subscription packages (1-month, 3-month or 6-month) to the Match.com service.
HOW TO REDEEM. To redeem your 25% Offer to Match.com you must meet all of Match.com's eligibility requirements, including that you are 18 years old at the time of redemption. Match.com reserves the right to refuse any subscription for any reason. Redemption of the 25% Offer must be completed no earlier than May 28, 2009 and no later than December 31, 2010. Limit of one 25% Offer per person. Any attempt by a person to redeem more than one 25% Offer shall subject subsequent 25% Offer(s) to disqualification.
BILLING UPON EXPIRATION. Upon the completion of your initial subscription period you will be automatically billed for a full paying, non-discounted subscription of equivalent package term (for example, if you choose the 3-month discounted offer, you will be renewed for a 3-month package at the regular subscription price). You will be automatically renewed at the end of each subscription term thereafter until you submit your resignation.
MATCH.COM TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Subscriptions purchased pursuant to the 25% Offer are subject to all the terms and conditions applicable to subscriptions to the Match.com service. Such policies include Match.com's terms of use (http://www.match.com/registration/membagr.aspx), privacy policy (http://www.match.com/registration/privacystatement.aspx), and all policies presented to users in connection with the subscription process.
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Get your summer 25% off discount now!
My mortgage had fewer caveats. I think if I take them up on this offer, it means I have agreed to automatic renewals for the REST OF MY LIFE.
But I'm not a lawyer, so I can't say for sure.
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Hi Jeanne,
though I'm not a lawyer, it seems to me that-at the end of the promotional period- you'd be obligated to one other equal term at full subscription price. You'll have the option of canceling after that. However, you'll probably have to cancel at least 7-days prior to the expiration of your 1st term at full price in order to avoid being automatically billed for yet another term at full price. It sounds like a trap to me. Their 25% off offer is, in fact, only 12.5% off considering they'll make you pay for an equal term at full price. I'd much rather pay full price and have the flexibility of cancelling at any given time. Just my $.02
Yeah, see the clause that says:
"You will be automatically renewed at the end of each subscription term thereafter until you submit your resignation."
You can cancel. But the more important question, did you meet good people and go on cool dates with this?
Wow and they say romance is dead.. Sheesh. That has me totally stumped. I don't know how tied in you are but you sound pretty tied in.. Also, an organisation that ties you in like that and is so desperate to keep you - how can they also, in any way, be incentivized to match you up? They would lose you? Hrmm. I think we need a fresh plan for you.
I'll admit... I didn't even read all that lawyer babble. Just check and make sure it doesn't say you owe your first born child or your soul to the devil or anythiing like that!
My eyes glazed over by about the sixth line so I can't help you. But did you meet any hot blokes?
Sounds like they don't expect you to meet anyone at their Summer Splash.
We dont want to play anyone. Thus, just do your thing and let it go. You can do it! : )
have you tried fitsingles.com or fitness-singles.com?
Don't sign your life away.
Oh and I never got any details of the dates you went on!
You're a hoot!
I can tell you exactly what happens because I've taken this deal myself. You sign up - they bill you for whatever period you choose. You cancel before it is over, it extends to the original expiration date and you are done! Their billing system is as crappy as their contract language. We won't mention the quality of the men out there, will we?
I'm not even going to fix that.
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