For service contract sellers and providers in Florida, it is important to review Section 501.165 of the Florida Statutes if you offer programs that automatically renew consumer service contracts.

The statute broadly defines “service contract” as a written agreement for the performance of services over a fixed period or specified duration. It also imposes clear and conspicuous disclosure requirements for automatic renewal provisions and requires separate written or electronic notice for contracts of 12 months or more that auto-renew beyond the initial term.

Violating this subsection may render the auto-renewal provision void and unenforceable, directly affecting subscription-style service contract programs and CLIP-backed offerings in Florida.

You should review the full statutory text at: State of Florida Statutes – 501.165 Automatic Renewal of Service Contracts

This information is provided as a courtesy by Meramec Secure^®, Inc., and is not intended to provide legal or regulatory advice.