How to cancel Design Bundles plus membership and protect your unused credits
Why you might cancel Design Bundles and what you need to know first
Design Bundles is a digital marketplace and membership platform that offers you access to downloadable creative assets including graphics, fonts, templates, and design tools. The platform operates as both a standard marketplace for individual purchases and as a tiered membership service called Plus, which bundles monthly or annual credits, exclusive library access, and member discounts. Understanding your cancellation rights before you act is essential to protect yourself under Australian Consumer Law.
You may decide to cancel your Design Bundles Plus membership for several legitimate reasons: your budget has shifted, you no longer require the volume of assets included in the membership, the service duplicates tools you already own, or you are dissatisfied with how the credit system operates or how the company bills your account. Whatever your reason, Yafee recommends documenting it before you proceed, as this record strengthens your position if disputes arise.
Common reasons users cancel their membership
Users frequently report cancelling after discovering they accumulated unused credits that expired at the end of their billing cycle without refund. Others cancel when they realise the membership does not align with their actual workflow or creative needs. A significant group cancel because unexpected renewal charges appeared on their bank statement before they understood that their trial period had ended. Budget constraints and financial hardship also drive cancellations, particularly when annual plans renew automatically without sufficient reminder.
From a legal standpoint, some cancellations stem from concerns about unfair contract terms, difficulties exercising cooling-off rights under the Australian Consumer Law, or confusion over whether unused credits qualify as refundable goods or services. These concerns are valid, and Yafee encourages you to document any communication with Design Bundles that relates to your reason for cancelling.
What you lose when your membership ends
When you cancel Design Bundles Plus, your access to member-exclusive asset libraries and member-only discounts ends at your next scheduled billing date. Any unused monthly credits expire at the end of your current billing cycle and Design Bundles does not refund these as cash or credit toward future purchases. Files you downloaded while your membership was active remain yours to use under the licence conditions that applied at the time of download. However, you lose the ability to download new assets once your membership expires.
Timing your cancellation strategically is therefore critical. If you cancel mid-cycle, you typically retain access to your membership benefits and can continue downloading until your next scheduled charge date, which gives you a window to secure any remaining assets you need before your access ends.
Your consumer rights under australian law
Australian Consumer Law provides you with specific protections when you cancel digital memberships, and understanding these rights places you in a stronger negotiating position if Design Bundles disputes your cancellation or refund request.
Your 14-day cooling-off right
Under the Australian Consumer Law, you have the right to cancel your Design Bundles membership and request a full refund within 14 days from the date you purchased or commenced the membership. This cooling-off right applies provided you have not accessed or downloaded member benefits during that 14-day window. Design Bundles' terms state that if you expressly request to download assets during the cooling-off period, you forfeit this right, so if you are within 14 days of purchase and have not used your membership benefits, you should cancel immediately to preserve your refund entitlement.
If Design Bundles refuses your cooling-off refund and claims you accessed benefits, you have the right to request evidence of that access. If the company cannot produce clear, dated records showing you downloaded content, dispute their refusal. Your legal position is strong here: the burden rests on Design Bundles to prove you used the service. If the company refuses to budge, escalate your complaint to the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission), which enforces consumer law across Australia.
Automatic renewal and billing protections
Australian Consumer Law requires that before any automatic renewal occurs, Design Bundles must obtain your express consent and provide you with clear, prominent information about the renewal cost, frequency, and your cancellation rights. If Design Bundles renewed your membership without your clear prior written agreement, or if the company collected payment after you submitted a cancellation request, that renewal may be unlawful.
Keep records of every communication with Design Bundles regarding your cancellation request, including the date, time, and method you used to cancel. If Design Bundles charges you after you submitted a cancellation request, you have grounds to dispute the charge with your bank and to lodge a complaint with the ACCC. Yafee advises taking screenshots of your account settings before and after you cancel, as these serve as evidence of your actions.
Unfair contract terms and credit forfeiture
The Australian Consumer Law protects you against unfair contract terms, which are terms that create a significant imbalance in the parties' rights and obligations and are not reasonably necessary. If Design Bundles' policy of forfeiting unused credits without refund is deemed unfair because it causes detriment to you and is not transparent at the point of sale, you may challenge that term. Yafee recommends checking whether Design Bundles clearly disclosed the non-refund policy in plain language at the time you agreed to the membership.
How to cancel Design Bundles plus in four steps
Design Bundles offers a straightforward online cancellation process via your account dashboard, and completing cancellation takes fewer than five minutes.
Step one: sign in to your Design Bundles account
Visit the Design Bundles website and sign in using your email address and password. If you cannot remember your password, click the "Forgot password" link and follow the email recovery process. Yafee recommends using a desktop or laptop computer rather than a mobile device for this process, as the account menus are easier to navigate on a larger screen.
Step two: navigate to your membership or billing page
Once signed in, look for a menu option labelled "Account", "Settings", "Billing", or "My Membership". This location varies slightly depending on when your account was created, but it is typically visible in the top-right corner of the page or in a sidebar navigation menu. Click on this option and locate the section that displays your current Plus Membership status and billing information.
Step three: locate and click the cancel membership button
On your membership or billing page, you will see a button or link labelled "Cancel Membership", "Cancel Plus", or "Manage Membership". Click this option. Design Bundles may ask you to confirm your cancellation and may offer you a discount or incentive to stay; you are under no obligation to accept these offers. Proceed with your cancellation by clicking the final "Confirm Cancellation" or "Yes, cancel my membership" button.
Step four: save your cancellation confirmation
After you confirm your cancellation, Design Bundles will display a confirmation message on screen and send you a confirmation email to your registered email address. Open that email immediately and save or print it as evidence that you cancelled on the date shown. This confirmation is critical: it proves to Design Bundles and to the ACCC that you took action to cancel, which protects you if the company attempts to charge you again after your stated cancellation date.
Understanding Design Bundles pricing and membership tiers
Design Bundles offers several membership options, and knowing what you are paying helps you assess whether cancellation is the right choice for your budget.
| Membership tier |
Cost (AUD) |
Billing cycle |
Monthly credits |
Best for |
| Design Bundles Free |
Free |
Ongoing |
None |
Occasional users; no commitment |
| Design Bundles Plus (monthly) |
$9.99-$12.99 |
Monthly |
4-6 credits |
Regular users; flexible billing |
| Design Bundles Plus (annual) |
$89.99-$129.99 |
Annual (auto-renews) |
4-6 per month |
Budget-conscious annual users |
| Design Bundles Plus (trial) |
Free for 7 days |
Then converts to monthly |
Full access during trial |
New members testing the service |
If you are paying more than $15 per month for Design Bundles Plus, verify your billing tier in your account settings, as you may be subscribed to a higher plan than intended. Contact Design Bundles' customer support if you believe you are on the wrong plan; the company may adjust your tier or offer a refund for recent overcharges.
Cancelling your Design Bundles Plus membership does not end your access instantly; instead, you retain full membership benefits until the end of your current billing cycle.
Access and downloads during your final billing period
After you submit your cancellation request, you can continue to download assets and use your membership credits until your next scheduled billing date. This grace period allows you to maximise the value of your final membership month and download any assets you plan to use. Yafee recommends creating a list of assets you need and downloading them before your billing date arrives, as you will lose access to member-exclusive libraries once your membership expires.
What happens to your unused credits
Any unused monthly credits do not roll over and cannot be refunded as cash. Credits expire at the end of your billing cycle on the date your membership was cancelled. If you have credits remaining, spend them on assets before that expiration date, or accept that they are forfeited. Design Bundles does not offer partial refunds for unused credits under its standard terms, though you may request an exception if you have a legitimate consumer law complaint.
Your account and purchased files after cancellation
Your Design Bundles account remains active after cancellation and you can still access files you purchased or downloaded while your membership was active. You simply lose access to member-exclusive libraries and member discounts. If you wish to purchase additional assets after your membership ends, you can do so at standard marketplace prices without a membership.
Refund timeline and payment recovery
Understanding how and when Design Bundles processes refunds helps you track your money and dispute charges if they do not appear as expected.
Cooling-off refunds
If you cancel within 14 days of purchase and have not accessed member benefits, Design Bundles should process your cooling-off refund within 7-10 business days of receiving your cancellation request. The refund will be returned to your original payment method (credit card, debit card, or PayPal account). Check your bank or credit card statement 10 days after you cancel to confirm the refund has appeared.
Refund disputes and escalation
If Design Bundles does not refund you within 14 days, or if the company refuses your refund claim, you have the right to dispute the charge with your bank. Contact your bank's customer service line, explain that you cancelled within your cooling-off period and have not used the service, and request a chargeback. Your bank will investigate Design Bundles' response and usually side with you if you provide your cancellation confirmation email.
If a chargeback fails or Design Bundles contests it, lodge a formal complaint with the ACCC. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers recover disputed charges by escalating their cases to the ACCC, which has enforcement power to compel refunds and levy penalties on non-compliant companies.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Cancelling correctly requires attention to a few critical details; taking a few extra minutes now prevents frustration and disputes later.
Mistake one: cancelling without saving your confirmation
Many users cancel their membership but forget to save or print their cancellation confirmation email. If Design Bundles later disputes your cancellation date or charges you again, your confirmation email is your only proof that you acted in a timely manner. Open the confirmation email Design Bundles sends you immediately after you cancel and save it as a PDF to your computer or cloud storage. Do not rely on email alone, as emails can be deleted or lost.
Mistake two: assuming cancellation is instant
Your membership access does not end the moment you click "Cancel". You retain access and billing protection until your next scheduled charge date. If you cancel mid-cycle and then find Design Bundles has charged you on your original billing date, that charge is unauthorised and you can dispute it. Yafee recommends setting a calendar reminder on the date your membership was set to renew, so you can verify that Design Bundles did not charge you.
Mistake three: not documenting your reason for cancellation
If you have a consumer law complaint or a refund dispute, Design Bundles or the ACCC will ask you to explain why you cancelled. If your reason relates to misleading billing, unfair contract terms, or automatic renewal concerns, write a brief statement explaining your complaint and save it with your cancellation confirmation. This documentation strengthens your case significantly if you later need to escalate to the ACCC.
Mistake four: cancelling without downloading your final assets
Once your membership expires, you lose access to member-exclusive asset libraries. If you cancel without downloading the assets you need, you will have to repurchase them at full price once your membership ends. Before you confirm your cancellation, spend 15 minutes browsing the member-exclusive sections and downloading anything you anticipate using in the next few months.
Cancellation checklist and next steps
Use this checklist to ensure you have completed every step correctly and have the documentation you need to protect yourself.
| Action |
Completed? |
Notes |
| Sign in to your Design Bundles account |
☐ |
Use desktop browser for clarity |
| Navigate to Billing or Membership settings |
☐ |
Take a screenshot of the page |
| Click "Cancel Membership" and confirm |
☐ |
Do not accept retention offers |
| Save your cancellation confirmation email |
☐ |
Critical: export as PDF |
| Download remaining assets you need |
☐ |
Complete before billing date |
| Set a reminder for your original billing date |
☐ |
Check that no charge appears |
When to escalate your complaint to the ACCC
If Design Bundles refuses to honour your cancellation, disputes your cooling-off refund, or charges you after you cancelled, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Grounds for ACCC complaint
You should lodge a complaint with the ACCC if Design Bundles charges your account after your cancellation date, refuses a valid cooling-off refund, or engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct regarding your membership terms, billing, or cancellation process. The ACCC can compel Design Bundles to refund you, impose penalties on the company, and pursue legal action on behalf of all affected consumers.
How to lodge your complaint
Visit the ACCC website at accc.gov.au and select "Report a consumer issue". Provide a clear description of your complaint, attach copies of your cancellation confirmation, screenshots of your account, and any communication with Design Bundles. The ACCC will contact Design Bundles on your behalf and either facilitate a resolution or investigate further if the company refuses to cooperate. Yafee recommends submitting your complaint within 12 months of the incident, as this timeframe maximises the ACCC's ability to act.
Comparing Design Bundles to alternative services
If you are cancelling because Design Bundles does not meet your creative needs, consider these alternatives.
| Service |
Cost (AUD) |
Asset type |
Best for |
| Canva Pro |
$119.99/year |
Templates, stock photos, design tools |
Ease of use; non-designers |
| Creative Fabrica |
$9.99/month |
Fonts, graphics, templates, stock assets |
Designers wanting unlimited downloads |
| Envato Elements |
$16.50/month |
Stock footage, audio, graphics, templates |
Multimedia creators; video producers |
| Adobe Creative Cloud |
From $22.49/month |
Industry-standard design software suite |
Professional designers; large agencies |
| Freepik Premium |
$9.99/month |
Stock photos, vectors, illustrations |
Budget-conscious users; stock-heavy workflows |
Your final step: confirm and document your cancellation
Cancelling Design Bundles Plus is straightforward when you follow the steps above and retain your confirmation email. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers navigate membership cancellations by ensuring they understand their consumer law rights and complete every procedural step correctly. The most critical action is saving your cancellation confirmation immediately after you cancel, as this protects you if disputes arise later.
If Design Bundles charges you after your cancellation date, refuses a valid cooling-off refund, or misleads you about your cancellation rights, escalate immediately to your bank and then to the ACCC. Australian Consumer Law protects you, and Yafee encourages you to exercise those protections confidently. For further guidance on your specific situation, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502 or visit accc.gov.au.
Design Bundles customer service contact: Email support is available via the Design Bundles website at their support portal. Respond to your cancellation confirmation email if you have questions about your final billing date or access timeline.