My family and I have fallen victim to what I consider a dishonest business practice - charging subscription fees for unused or forgotten accounts. Over the years, we have lost thousands of dollars. Like many families, we are busy addressing other more pressing financial responsibilities—bills, emergencies—and cancellation doesn't always go through even when an effort is made.

We're not alone in this regrettable situation. In 2020, nearly a third of Americans were unaware of their monthly subscriptions, which resulted in an annual loss of more than $348 per person, according to a study by West Monroe. It's beyond unjust to charge for a service that's not only unused but also forgotten.

It's time that businesses take into consideration the challenges families face and recognize the unfairness of charging for unused services. Hence, we require companies to halt charging subscription fees for any account left unused for more than 30 days. Likewise, a prompt or reminder should be sent to users after a specified period of inactivity.

Let's halt this unethical business practice, protect families who work diligently for the money they earn, and advocate for companies to have proper measures in place to avoid charging for unused services. If you believe in this cause, ensure that your voice is heard by signing this petition. Let's fight for fair financial practices!