Canva Free Trial Ends Earlier Than Advertised Period
Canva users report their free trial ending after one week despite being promised a two-week trial period. This creates distrust and drives users to cancel rather than convert to paid plans. The billing discrepancy undermines Canva's conversion funnel and damages user trust.
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