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Shutterstock to Pay $35M to Settle FTC Subscription and Cancellation Allegations
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Kathleen Greenler Sexton --- Subscription Expert Kathleen Greenler Sexton --- Subscription Expert
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Dateline: Boston, MA
Saturday, May 16, 2026

 
Shutterstock Inc. will pay $35 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company used unfair and deceptive subscription and cancellation practices on its online licensing platform. The FTC announced the proposed settlement on May 13, 2026. The FTC alleged that Shutterstock charged consumers without informed consent, failed to clearly disclose auto-renewals and…
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