What your Spotify contract says

In short

This is a streaming music subscription agreement with Spotify USA Inc. The free tier gives you ad-supported access to Spotify's library with shuffle-only playback on mobile, while Spotify Premium removes ads and unlocks on-demand playback, offline downloads, and higher audio quality. Premium subscriptions auto-renew monthly (or annually if you chose that option). Spotify can change its prices with 30 days' notice, and under California's automatic renewal law (Bus. & Prof. Code §17600 et seq.), they must clearly disclose the recurring charge and provide a simple way to cancel. Spotify's music catalog is licensed from record labels and publishers, and tracks can be removed at any time if a licensing deal expires.

What you agree to do

• You must pay your subscription fee by the billing date to maintain Premium access.
• You must not copy, redistribute, or record any content from Spotify's platform.
• You must not use bots, scrapers, or other automated tools to access or manipulate the service.
• You must not circumvent any DRM or technical protection measures applied to Spotify's content.

What you can ask for

• You can cancel your Premium subscription at any time (you keep access through the end of your current billing period).
• You can download music for offline listening on up to 5 devices with a Premium subscription.
• You have the right to receive at least 30 days' notice before any price increase, per CA Bus. & Prof. Code §17602.
• You can request deletion of your personal data under the CCPA by contacting Spotify or using their privacy settings.

Points worth knowing

• Price increases with continued-use acceptanceSpotify can raise subscription prices with 30 days' notice. If you don't cancel before the new price takes effect, your continued use is treated as acceptance. Spotify has raised US Premium prices multiple times in recent years.
• Music catalog changes without noticeSongs, albums, and podcasts can be removed from Spotify at any time if licensing agreements change. Playlists you've built may lose tracks without warning.
• Mandatory arbitration and class action waiverSpotify's terms include a binding arbitration clause and a waiver of your right to participate in class action lawsuits. You can opt out by sending written notice within 30 days of creating your account.
• Account termination for terms violationsSpotify reserves the right to immediately terminate your account if they determine you've violated their terms (including using ad-blockers on the free tier or manipulating streams). There is no formal appeals process guaranteed.
• Automatic renewal chargesYour subscription renews automatically each billing period. Under CA Bus. & Prof. Code §17601, Spotify must provide a clear cancellation mechanism, but if you forget to cancel a free trial or unwanted renewal, charges continue.

Dates and deadlines

Monthly billing renewal

Subscription auto-renews on your billing date each month (or annually for yearly plans)

Price increase notice period

At least 30 days before any price change takes effect

Arbitration opt-out window

30 days from account creation to opt out by sending written notice to Spotify