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Checkout subscription disclosure text refreshed
New default wording takes effect on 6/22

The disclosure text shown at checkout for subscription purchases has been updated. New translation keys are introduced, and stores that haven't customized the text will automatically switch to the new default wording starting June 22.

On this page
  1. What's actually changing (understand it in 30 seconds)
  2. Where the disclosure text appears
  3. The 4 new translation keys being added
  4. What happens on 6/22: conditions for automatic application
  5. What to check and act on now (3 steps)
  6. 5 key points for developers
  7. 3 use cases you can apply to your work
  8. A one-line summary you can use in a pitch

1What's actually changing

As checkout evolves, Shopify isrevising the default wording.
This time, thedisclosure text shown to buyers at the time of a subscription purchase is being refreshed with the latest information. Along with this, new translation keys for the disclosure text are introduced.

Before: old default wording

The disclosure text about consent and cancellation for subscription purchases was shown using the previous default wording.

After: updated disclosure text

The wording has been refreshed so buyers see the latest information. It's reorganized to be tied to the new translation keys.

2Where the disclosure text appears

Buyer Purchases a subscription product Checkout Just before purchase confirmation Subscription disclosure text Clearly states consent, cancellation terms, and more (latest wording) Buyer reviews the details Purchases with full understanding
What is the disclosure text? : The explanatory text at checkout that clearly informs buyers of the contract terms, consent, and cancellation method when making a subscription purchase. This time, this wording is being updated to the latest content.

3The 4 new translation keys being added

As part of this change, the following are added for the disclosure text:New translation keyswill start being used. If you localize or customize disclosure text on a multilingual store, the text will be managed at the level of these individual keys.

Translation keyRole (as far as can be inferred from the key name)
Purchase options subscription agreement label Label for the subscription agreement
Purchase options subscription consent text Body text for subscription consent
Purchase options subscription cancellation instructions Instructions on how to cancel
Purchase options subscription cancel text Text related to cancellation
The article does not state the "exact wording or default display content" for each key. Check the actual text in your admin's checkout settings and the help documentation.

4What happens on 6/22: conditions for automatic application

6/22

If you haven't customized it

June 22onward, the new default disclosure text will be displayed automatically. No special action is required.

If you have customized it

The article does not specify the behavior when you've customized the text yourself. Be sure to check the impact of the new keys in your admin.

What the article does specify is the condition thatif there's no customization as of 6/22, the default disclosure text will be displayed. You're advised to review the updated disclosure text in your admin's checkout settings.

5What to check and address now (3 steps)

1

Open checkout settings

In "Checkout settings" in your admin, review the updated disclosure text.

2

Check the 4 new translation keys

Verify that the 4 keys around consent and cancellation have the expected wording and translations.

3

Refer to the help documentation

Check the details and prerequisites in the help documentation linked from the article.

65 points engineers should keep in mind

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1. Text is managed at the translation-key level

The disclosure text is split into 4 new translation keys (agreement label / consent text / cancellation instructions / cancel text). Localization is done at the level of these keys.

6/22

2. The switchover date is June 22

Stores that haven't customized will be migrated to the new defaults automatically on 6/22. There's a grace period between the release and that day, so it's safest to review during that time.

Default Custom

3. The default applies only on the condition that it's "not customized"

The new text is applied automatically only if you haven't customized it. The behavior when you've entered your own text is not specified in the article = needs verification.

4. The target is the subscription purchase checkout

The scope of impact is the checkout disclosure text for "Purchase options = subscriptions." Changes to the text for regular one-time purchases are not mentioned.

5. A review from a legal/compliance perspective is recommended

The disclosure text covers consent and cancellation terms, which are highly compliance-sensitive. Confirm with your legal/operations team before 6/22 whether the post-change text aligns with your own terms and each country's display requirements. The specific post-change text is not in the article = check the actual content in your admin and the help docs.

73 use cases you can apply to your work

USE CASE 1

Running a "pre-6/22 switchover checklist" for stores that have adopted subscriptions

Challenge
You sell subscriptions but don't have a clear view of when or how the disclosure text changes, creating the risk that the buyer-facing text changes without warning on 6/22.
Action
Before 6/22, review the new default disclosure text in your checkout settings and verify and approve the content of the 4 translation keys.
Impact
You can anticipate the display changes and avoid unexpected wording swaps. You can also keep your explanations to buyers consistent.
Technical notes
The items to review are the 4 keys: agreement label / consent text / cancellation instructions / cancel text. Check the actual wording in the help documentation and the admin.
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USE CASE 2

Migrating disclosure localization to the new keys for multilingual stores

Challenge
You sell subscriptions in multiple languages and manage the translated disclosure text yourself. With the switch to the new translation keys, there's a risk that translations are left blank or stuck on the old wording.
Action
Prepare translations for each language for the 4 new keys. Verify on a real device at checkout that the consent and cancellation guidance display correctly in each locale.
Impact
You prevent disclosure gaps and mistranslations per language, and can present clear consent and cancellation information to overseas buyers as well.
Technical notes
The keys are the 4 in the "Purchase options subscription ..." family. Since the default translations for each key aren't listed in the article, you need to check the actual content per locale.
USE CASE 3

Establishing disclosure governance in coordination with legal and compliance

Challenge
Subscription consent and cancellation displays directly tie to regulations and refund disputes, yet there's no review process and everything is left to the default wording.
Action
Use the 6/22 default update as an opportunity to have legal and operations review the new disclosure text, align it with your own terms and each country's requirements, and establish an approval flow.
Impact
The display quality of consent collection and cancellation guidance stabilizes, reducing the risk of cancellation complaints and compliance issues.
Technical notes
The specific post-change wording isn't listed in the article. Obtain the actual text from the checkout settings in the admin and the help documentation before submitting it for review.

8A one-line summary you can use in a proposal

"The subscription disclosure text at checkout has been updated, introducing 4 new translation keys around consent and cancellation.
Stores that haven't customized it will be automatically switched to the new default wording on 6/22.
Before then, you just need to review the content in your checkout settings."