Carlton C.
Refund
Just a short while later, **DaCast** promptly charged us for another full additional year once again. We made every effort to configure the platform using all of our knowledge and experience, but it still failed to deliver what we required. As a result, we set up our own server for encoding and switched to a different provider for passthrough. Not long after making the switch, DaCast charged us for yet another full annual term. I contacted them to explain that we had never been clearly informed about any automatic renewal—especially since we were no longer using the service—but DaCast refused to issue a refund, stating that all subscriptions renew by default. Overall, our experience with DaCast has been extremely disappointing, both technically and from a customer service perspective. We strongly caution others to carefully review subscription terms and closely monitor billing.
Response from DacastMar 10, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Carlton. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the situation. Following a detailed review of the account history, we confirmed that no explicit cancellation request was submitted prior to the 2025 renewal. While there were exchanges with our team in January 2025, they did not include a clear request to cancel the subscription, and the required cancellation process outlined in our Terms of Service was not completed. For the 2026 term, the cancellation request was received after the annual renewal had already been processed, despite several follow-up emails sent regarding the account status. As with most subscription services, plans renew automatically unless cancellation is completed before the renewal date. Although the renewals were applied in accordance with the subscription agreement, we understood that there had been a misunderstanding regarding the cancellation procedure. In the interest of resolving the matter amicably, we conducted an additional internal review and approved a 6-month prorated refund as a goodwill gesture. At Dacast, we are committed to transparent communication and fair resolution of customer concerns, and we appreciate the opportunity to work directly toward a solution. Kind regards.



