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- Enforcement Action (new) — FTC filed civil complaint alleging violations of consumer protection laws regarding subscription practices
Shutterstock settles FTC subscription practices probe for $35M, agrees to process changes
Filed May 14, 2026 · Period ending May 13, 2026 · ~1 min read
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FTC filed civil complaint alleging violations of consumer protection laws in subscription enrollment and cancellation practices; company settled for $35M payment and operational changes
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Settlement payment of $35M will be made from existing cash reserves during Q2 2026, requiring no external financing
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Investigation began August 2024 with Civil Investigative Demand examining compliance with FTC Act and ROSCA governing online subscription practices
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Source-verified from EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Jul 9, 2026 · How we verify