Canva Pro Subscription Charged But Access Remains on Free Tier
Users who paid for Canva Pro are billed successfully but the app continues to show only free-tier content and features. The payment is processed without account upgrade, leaving users with no recourse except contacting support. This billing-access disconnect represents a critical trust failure.
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