Subscription Trap
A dark pattern where it's easy to subscribe but very difficult to cancel the subscription.
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“user-friendly cancellation”
Trick Cancellation
A dark pattern where the cancellation process is intentionally complicated to discourage users from canceling.
Roach Motel
A dark pattern where it's easy to get into a situation but hard to get out of it, such as signing up for a service but finding it difficult to cancel.
Obfuscated Options
A dark pattern where options to opt out or cancel services are deliberately hidden or made difficult to find.