NJ A3766

Businesses must present automatic renewal or continuous service terms in a clear and conspicuous manner before purchase, obtain affirmative consumer consent before charging, and provide acknowledgment with cancellation policy information

Free trials or promotional offers must include clear disclosure of the price charged after the trial ends or how pricing will change

Consumers who accept offers online must be allowed to cancel exclusively online; businesses must also provide a toll-free number, email, or other easy cancellation mechanism

Products sent under automatic renewal agreements without obtaining proper consumer consent are deemed unconditional gifts, and businesses must provide full refunds within 30 days upon request

Violations constitute unlawful practices under New Jersey's consumer fraud act, punishable by penalties up to $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential treble damages