Canva Initiates Charges Without Explicit User Signup or Authorization
Users who browse Canva to evaluate its features report being charged without completing a signup or explicitly authorizing a subscription. The lack of a clear opt-in boundary before billing begins constitutes an unauthorized charge from the user's perspective. This pattern is particularly harmful to users who explored the product casually and did not intend to subscribe.
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