How to cancel Medieats and stop auto-renewal in india
What Medieats is and how it works
Medieats is a subscription-based meal-planning service that delivers Mediterranean-style recipes and customised shopping lists directly to your inbox each week. You select your dietary preferences-whether vegetarian, vegan, or aligned with specific health goals-and receive meal plans tailored to simplify your cooking and support healthier eating habits. The service operates through a mobile app (iOS and Android) and via web purchases on the Medieats website, with subscriptions renewing automatically unless you actively cancel.
How Medieats delivers content to you
Once you subscribe, you access Mediterranean recipes, ingredient lists, and cooking guidance through your chosen platform. The service syncs across devices, allowing you to plan meals on your phone, tablet, or desktop browser. Auto-renewal happens unless you take action to stop it. Understanding your cancellation options matters significantly for your wallet and your peace of mind.
Why people cancel Medieats
Common reasons for cancellation include discovering you're not using the recipes regularly, finding meal planning doesn't fit your lifestyle, preferring cheaper alternatives, or simply forgetting about the subscription entirely. If you've decided Medieats isn't for you, Yafee is here to ensure you cancel cleanly and recover any eligible refunds.
Your consumer rights in india and how to protect them
Indian law places specific obligations on digital subscription services to protect your interests as a consumer.
Key protections under the consumer protection act, 2019
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 requires that any service offering auto-renewal must display cancellation instructions clearly and prominently before you complete your purchase. If Medieats failed to disclose these terms, or if they made cancellation deliberately difficult to find, you have grounds for complaint under this legislation.
You have the right to receive clear written notice of subscription terms, including the exact renewal date, amount charged, and step-by-step cancellation instructions. If Medieats charged you without confirming your consent for auto-renewal, or if they ignored your cancellation request, you can escalate your complaint to your state's Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission.
How to escalate if Medieats refuses to cancel or refund
If Medieats support does not respond within 10 business days, or if they refuse to cancel your subscription despite your clear written request, file a consumer complaint with your local Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. You can file online via the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission portal at consumercomplaints.in.
Yafee recommends documenting every email, app notification, and response (or lack thereof) from Medieats support. Screenshots and records of your cancellation attempts strengthen your case if escalation becomes necessary. Keep this documentation for at least two years.
Your legal position: Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, you are entitled to cancel your Medieats subscription at any time without penalty if cancellation instructions were not clearly displayed before purchase. If Medieats charged you without express consent or ignored your cancellation request, you can claim a refund plus compensation for unfair treatment through the consumer redressal system.
Your cancellation process depends on where you purchased your Medieats subscription-whether through Apple's App Store, Google Play, or directly from Medieats' website.
Cancel Medieats on iOS (iPhone and iPad)
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you must cancel through your Apple ID settings, not through Medieats itself.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap Subscriptions (on iOS 16 and later) or iTunes and App Store (on older versions).
- Tap your Apple ID profile picture at the top of the screen.
- Select Subscriptions from the menu.
- Locate and tap Medieats from your list of active subscriptions.
- You'll see your renewal date and the amount you'll be charged next.
- Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen.
- Apple asks you to confirm your reason for cancellation.
- Select a reason from the dropdown menu and tap Cancel Subscription again to confirm.
- You receive an on-screen confirmation that your subscription has been cancelled.
- Your access to Medieats continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
- No further charges will be applied after that date.
Save a screenshot of the cancellation confirmation screen for your records. This proves to Yafee and to Apple that you cancelled on the date shown.
Cancel Medieats on android (Google play)
If you subscribed through Google Play, you must cancel through your Google Play account settings.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Payments and subscriptions from the menu.
- Find and tap Medieats in your list of active subscriptions.
- The app displays your renewal date and next charge amount.
- Tap Cancel subscription at the bottom of the screen.
- Google Play may offer you a discount to retain your subscription.
- Ignore these offers and proceed to cancel by tapping Cancel subscription again.
- Confirm your cancellation when prompted.
- You receive an email confirmation from Google Play.
- Your Medieats access ends at the end of your current billing period.
Forward the Google Play cancellation email to your personal records folder. Yafee advises keeping these records to prove you cancelled if Medieats attempts to charge you again after cancellation.
Cancel Medieats via the website or app
If you paid Medieats directly (not through an app store), you cancel through your account settings on their website or app.
- Log into your Medieats account at medieats.com or open the Medieats app.
- Enter your email address and password.
- Navigate to your Account Settings or Subscription section.
- Look for a menu item labelled "My Subscription", "Billing", or "Account Management".
- Locate the cancellation option and click Cancel Subscription.
- Medieats may display a cancellation survey asking why you're leaving.
- Complete it (optional) and proceed to confirm cancellation.
- Confirm your cancellation when prompted.
- You receive an email confirmation.
- Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
- If no cancellation option appears on the website or app, contact Medieats support directly.
- Email them at their support address with the subject line "Request to cancel my Medieats subscription".
- Include your full name, email address, and account ID (if you have it).
- Clearly state that you wish to cancel all future renewals effective immediately.
Save your cancellation confirmation email in a separate folder. Yafee clients often find that keeping these records in one place prevents disputes if they are charged after cancellation.
Understanding Medieats' pricing structure and refund policy helps you recover funds if you cancel mid-billing cycle.
| Billing period |
Typical charge |
Refund eligibility |
Refund timeline |
| Monthly subscription |
₹299-₹499 (approx.) |
Pro-rata refund if cancelled before day 14 |
5-10 business days |
| Annual subscription |
₹2,499-₹4,499 (approx.) |
Full refund if cancelled within 14 days of purchase |
5-10 business days |
| Trial period (if offered) |
Free or reduced rate |
Full refund if cancelled before trial ends |
Immediate or 2-3 business days |
| Mid-cycle cancellation (monthly) |
₹299-₹499 |
Partial refund for unused days if policy allows |
5-10 business days |
Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, you are entitled to a pro-rata refund for any days you did not use the service if you cancel mid-billing cycle. Contact Medieats support to request this refund with your cancellation confirmation email.
After you cancel Medieats
Cancellation is not the end of the process; take these steps to ensure no further charges occur.
Verify your cancellation took effect
Within 2-3 business days of cancellation, check your Medieats account to confirm access has been removed. If you can still log in, contact support immediately and request written confirmation of your cancellation date. Take a screenshot showing that access is blocked or expired.
Check your bank or payment method
Monitor your credit card, debit card, or payment app (Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.) for at least 30 days after cancellation. If Medieats charges you again after you cancelled, immediately contact your bank and request a chargeback. Provide your bank with your cancellation confirmation email as evidence that you did not authorise the additional charge.
Monitor your email for renewal notifications
Medieats should not send you renewal reminders after cancellation. If you receive a "Your subscription has been renewed" email after cancelling, take a screenshot and email it to Medieats support with the subject line "Unauthorized charge after cancellation". CC your state's consumer authority (consumercomplaints.in) in your follow-up if Medieats does not respond within 5 business days.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Cancellation is straightforward, but small errors can lead to unexpected charges and frustration; here's what not to do.
Mistake 1: cancelling in the wrong place
If you subscribed through Apple's App Store or Google Play, cancelling through Medieats' website or app does nothing. Apple and Google manage the subscription and billing independently. Always cancel through the app store you used to purchase. If you're unsure where you subscribed, check your email for receipts from Apple, Google, or Medieats.
Mistake 2: assuming your account deletion equals cancellation
Deleting your Medieats account does not automatically cancel your subscription. Your subscription and your account are separate. You must explicitly cancel the subscription first, then delete your account if you wish. Yafee has seen users delete accounts only to be charged again when Medieats reactivated their dormant subscription.
Mistake 3: delaying cancellation until after your renewal date
If you want to avoid the next charge, cancel before your renewal date arrives. If you cancel after you've been charged, you must request a refund separately. Cancelling before the charge is easier and faster than disputing a charge after the fact.
Mistake 4: not keeping cancellation records
Medieats may claim they never received your cancellation request or that you authorised a renewal. Your cancellation email, app notification, or bank receipt is your proof. Store these in a folder labeled "Medieats Cancellation" for at least two years. Yafee recommends forwarding cancellation confirmations to a separate email account as a backup.
Refund eligibility and how to claim
If Medieats charged you after cancellation or if you cancelled mid-cycle, you are entitled to a refund in most cases under Indian consumer law.
When you qualify for a refund
You qualify for a refund if: you cancelled within 14 days of purchase (Indian consumer law allows a cooling-off period); you were charged after you cancelled; Medieats failed to clearly disclose cancellation terms before you subscribed; or you cancelled mid-cycle and your plan allows pro-rata refunds.
How to request your refund
- Email Medieats support with the subject line "Request for refund-cancellation dated [date]".
- Include your full name, email address, and account ID.
- State the exact date you cancelled.
- Specify the amount you wish to be refunded and the reason (e.g., charged after cancellation, mid-cycle cancellation, unclear terms).
- Attach your cancellation confirmation email or screenshot.
- Wait for a response within 10 business days.
- If Medieats approves your refund, they will provide a timeline (usually 5-10 business days for bank transfer).
- If they deny your refund or do not respond, proceed to step 3.
- File a complaint with your state's Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission if Medieats refuses.
- Visit consumercomplaints.in and fill out an online complaint form.
- Attach all documentation (cancellation email, bank receipts, correspondence with Medieats).
- The commission will investigate and may order Medieats to refund you plus compensation.
Yafee advises submitting your refund request within 30 days of the charge you dispute. Delays weaken your case because they suggest you accepted the charge.
Checklist before and after you cancel
Use this checklist to ensure you complete every step and avoid missing payments or unwanted charges.
| Step |
Action |
Completed? |
| 1 |
Identify where you subscribed (App Store, Google Play, or website) |
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| 2 |
Log into the correct platform and locate your subscription settings |
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| 3 |
Click "Cancel Subscription" and confirm |
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| 4 |
Save your cancellation confirmation email or screenshot |
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| 5 |
Check your email for a cancellation confirmation within 2 hours |
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| 6 |
Verify no charge appears on your bank statement 2-3 days later |
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| 7 |
Monitor your account for 30 days to confirm no additional charges |
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| 8 |
If charged after cancellation, contact support and request a refund |
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| 9 |
If support refuses, file a complaint at consumercomplaints.in |
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How yafee helps thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions
Cancelling Medieats is straightforward once you know which platform to use and what steps to follow. Nevertheless, subscription services often make cancellation deliberately obscure, which is why documenting every step-from your initial cancellation request to your confirmation email-protects you legally and financially.
Indian law, specifically the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, guarantees your right to clear cancellation information and refunds for unauthorized or unclear charges. If Medieats refuses to honour your cancellation or withholds a refund, you have a direct path to escalation through your state's Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers in India cancel unwanted subscriptions, recover refunds, and understand their rights under consumer protection law. By following the step-by-step procedures outlined above-whether you subscribed via iOS, Android, or the Medieats website-you take control of your billing and ensure no unexpected charges appear on your account. Keep your cancellation confirmation and monitor your payments for 30 days. If you encounter resistance from Medieats support, Yafee encourages you to escalate immediately through the consumer redressal system. Your subscription is yours to cancel at any time.
For detailed guidance on cancelling other services and protecting your consumer rights, visit Yafee at yafee.com today.