Pereg Rubens F.
A $1 course that ended up costing much more / Ein 1-Dollar-Kurs, der am Ende deutlich teurer wurde
Update – full refund received I originally bought a course for $1, which included a 7-day trial of the MindfulEve subscription. After the trial ended, I was charged $46.41 twice, on 25 August and 25 September (€39.81 and €40.86 on my statements). I do not dispute that the trial and automatic renewal were mentioned in the confirmation email. My concern was the way the subscription and cancellation process worked in practice. I did not knowingly use the broader paid subscription after the trial. I had used the original $1 course I intentionally purchased, but when I asked support to distinguish that activity from use of the paid subscription, I was told that account activity made no difference to their refund policy. I also received no reminder shortly before either recurring charge. When I tried to cancel, the cancellation process included several successive offers to stay: first a 30-day pause, then a 60% discounted plan, and later a $9-per-month offer. I simply wanted to cancel the subscription. I contacted customer support several times and was initially told repeatedly that subscription payments were non-refundable. After further correspondence, however, MindfulEve reviewed my case again with management and changed its decision. They approved a full refund of both subscription charges, $92.82 in total, and the refund has now been credited to my account. I appreciate that they ultimately reconsidered the case and refunded the full amount. That is important to acknowledge. At the same time, my concerns about the original experience remain. A $1 promotional purchase turned into more than $90 in subscription charges, there was no reminder before the renewals, and the cancellation process contained several retention offers before cancellation was completed. I also submitted the case and screenshots of the cancellation process to Verbraucherzentrale Brandenburg, a German consumer advice organisation. So my final view is mixed: I was very dissatisfied with the subscription and cancellation experience and with the initial handling of my refund requests, but I do appreciate that MindfulEve ultimately escalated the case and issued a full refund. For anyone considering the $1 offer: read the trial and renewal terms carefully, and if you do not want the full subscription, make sure to cancel before the 7-day trial ends.
Response from MindfuleveSep 25, 2026
Hello Pereg, Thank you for sharing your feedback. The subscription terms, including the 7-day trial and the auto-renewal process, are proclaimed during the purchase process and included in the confirmation email sent to all customers. These details are provided to ensure transparency and clarity regarding the services offered. I can confirm that our Support Team has received your request, canceled your subscription, and processed a refund for you. If you have any remaining concerns or additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our Support Team via email at [email protected] or WhatsApp at https://wa.me/19292351304. Best regards, Customer Support Team at MindfulEve




