Court Limits Dark‑Pattern Subscriptions

A federal judge ruled Amazon violated the online shopper law (ROSCA) by collecting billing details before fully disclosing Prime’s terms. The FTC alleges Amazon enrolled tens of millions without clear consent and obstructed cancellations via complex flows. This partial win positions the FTC to force redesigns of subscription funnels. — It sets a potential precedent that could reshape how tech platforms design signup and cancellation processes across the subscription economy.