How to cancel EasyBib and reclaim control of your study budget in india
Understanding EasyBib and why cancellation matters
EasyBib is a citation and bibliography tool that helps students and researchers format academic sources according to institutional standards. You access it through a web account or mobile applications on iOS and Android, making it convenient for academic work across multiple devices. Many students in India subscribe without realising how quickly recurring charges accumulate-and how easily they can cancel once the service no longer serves their needs.
If you are paying for EasyBib but have completed your coursework, graduated, or found a free alternative, cancelling immediately stops all future charges. At Yafee (yafee.com), we help thousands of Indian consumers take back control of recurring payments, and EasyBib cancellation ranks among the most frequent requests we handle. Your subscription will continue to bill until you actively cancel, regardless of whether you use the service.
What EasyBib costs you in india
EasyBib operates as a subscription service with recurring monthly or annual billing. Charges appear on your linked payment method-whether a credit card, app store account, or PayPal-and continue uninterrupted until you take action. The service is operated by Chegg, Inc., a U.S.-based education technology company, meaning transactions convert to Indian Rupees (INR) at the prevailing exchange rate.
The true cost extends beyond the subscription fee itself: forgotten charges compound over months, and access restrictions leave you searching for alternatives mid-semester. Cancelling immediately restores your financial control.
Why indian students often delay cancellation
Three barriers prevent timely cancellation. First, you may forget the subscription exists if billing occurs through an app store rather than appearing as a line item on your bank statement. Second, you might assume cancellation requires contacting support directly or involves a complicated process. Third, the small monthly charge feels insignificant until you realise you have been billed repeatedly after stopping use.
Yafee (yafee.com) exists to eliminate these barriers. Our guides make cancellation transparent and actionable, whether you subscribed via the web, iOS, Google Play, or PayPal.
Your consumer rights under indian law
Your right to cancel EasyBib is protected by multiple layers of Indian consumer legislation, giving you enforceable remedies if the company refuses to comply.
The consumer protection act, 2019 and your cancellation rights
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (hereinafter the "Act") grants you explicit rights regarding unfair contract terms and unsolicited charges. Under Section 2(7) of the Act, a "consumer" includes any person who purchases goods or avails services for consideration. Your EasyBib subscription qualifies as a service purchase, meaning you hold full legal standing to enforce cancellation.
Furthermore, Section 2(47) of the Act defines an unfair contract term as one that causes a significant imbalance in the parties' rights and obligations, contrary to the requirement of good faith. Automatic renewal clauses that fail to provide clear, explicit consent and easy cancellation mechanisms fall within this definition. Consequently, if EasyBib's terms do not provide straightforward cancellation instructions or if the company obstructs your cancellation request, you possess grounds to escalate the matter to the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) or your state's Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission.
The information technology act, 2000 and data protection during cancellation
When you cancel your EasyBib account, you have the right to know whether your personal data remains stored on Chegg's servers. The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 43A, mandates that organisations implement reasonable security practices to protect personal data. Upon cancellation, confirm with EasyBib support (via [email protected]) whether your data will be deleted, anonymised, or retained for legal compliance purposes.
Your legal position when cancelling
You hold the legal right to cancel EasyBib at any time, without penalty or justification. If you subscribed via an Indian app store or payment gateway, that platform's terms govern your refund eligibility-typically 30 days for automatic renewal subscriptions under the guidelines issued by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). If EasyBib or Chegg refuses to process your cancellation after you have followed the correct procedure, you may file a complaint with the CCPA or initiate a Consumer Dispute Redressal case in your jurisdiction. Document all cancellation requests and responses in writing (email is sufficient).
EasyBib cannot process cancellations through their own platform if you subscribed via a third-party app store-and this single oversight accounts for the majority of failed cancellation attempts.
Locate your original subscription source immediately
Open your payment method (credit card, app store account, or PayPal) and review transactions from the past 90 days. Look for charges labelled "EasyBib," "Chegg," "Apple," or "Google Play." Check your email inbox and spam folder for subscription confirmations; these explicitly state which platform processed your payment and whether it was a web, iOS, or Android subscription.
Write down your subscription source before proceeding to the cancellation steps. This single action prevents wasted time pursuing the wrong method.
Why platform matters for cancellation success
When you subscribe through Apple's App Store or Google Play Store, those platforms own the billing relationship. EasyBib cannot cancel your subscription directly-only the store itself can. If you email EasyBib support requesting cancellation but your subscription originated on Google Play, support will redirect you back to Google Play, consuming days of unnecessary delay.
Web subscriptions linked to your Chegg account function differently: you can cancel through your account dashboard or by emailing support at [email protected]. PayPal subscriptions require action in PayPal's pre-approved payments section. Yafee (yafee.com) guides you through each distinct process to ensure first-attempt success.
Follow the exact process for where your subscription began. Gather any required login credentials and complete cancellation in under 10 minutes using the method matching your subscription source.
Cancel EasyBib via iOS app store
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the profile icon (silhouette circle) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Navigate to your subscription settings.
- Select "Subscriptions" from the menu that appears.
- Find "EasyBib" in your active subscriptions list.
- Initiate cancellation.
- Tap "EasyBib," then select "Cancel Subscription."
- Confirm the cancellation when prompted.
- Take a screenshot of the cancellation confirmation for your records.
- Verify the cancellation.
- Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.
- You will receive an email confirmation from Apple within minutes.
Cancel EasyBib via google play store (Android)
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap the profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Select "Manage your Google Play account," then choose the "Subscriptions" tab.
- Locate EasyBib in your active subscriptions.
- Find "EasyBib" in the list of active subscriptions.
- Tap the subscription name to view detailed information.
- Cancel the subscription.
- Select "Cancel subscription" at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose your reason for cancellation (optional but recommended for feedback).
- Confirm the cancellation action.
- Confirm cancellation completion.
- Google Play will display a confirmation message immediately.
- Check your registered email for a cancellation receipt from Google Play.
Cancel EasyBib via chegg web account
- Visit the Chegg website and log into your account.
- Go to the account settings or profile section (usually located in the top-right menu).
- Enter your email address and password if not already logged in.
- Navigate to subscription management.
- Look for "Subscription," "Billing," or "Payment Methods" in your account settings.
- Select the section that displays your active subscriptions.
- Cancel EasyBib.
- Find EasyBib or "Citation Tools" in your active subscriptions.
- Select the option to cancel, modify, or turn off automatic renewal.
- Confirm the cancellation by clicking the final "Cancel Subscription" button.
- Document the cancellation.
- Take a screenshot showing the cancellation confirmation.
- Open your email and locate the confirmation message from Chegg.
- Keep this confirmation for at least 60 days as evidence of cancellation.
Cancel EasyBib via PayPal
- Log into your PayPal account.
- Visit www.paypal.com and enter your credentials.
- Navigate to "Settings" (gear icon) in the top navigation bar.
- Access the pre-approved payments section.
- Select "Payments" in the left menu, then choose "Manage pre-approved payments."
- Locate Chegg or EasyBib in the list of subscriptions.
- Cancel the automatic payment.
- Click "Cancel" next to the Chegg/EasyBib subscription.
- Choose a reason for cancellation if prompted.
- Confirm the cancellation action.
- Verify the cancellation.
- PayPal will display a confirmation message on screen.
- Check your email for a confirmation email from PayPal.
Cancel EasyBib by contacting support directly
If you cannot locate your subscription method or encounter technical issues with the above steps, contact EasyBib support directly at [email protected]. In your email, include the following information:
- Your full name and the email address associated with your EasyBib account.
- Your subscription start date and current billing date.
- A clear statement: "I request immediate cancellation of my EasyBib subscription effective immediately."
- Your preferred method of confirmation (email receipt required).
Send this email from the same address registered with EasyBib. Support typically responds within 24-48 hours in India. If you do not receive a response after 48 hours, resend the email and reference your first request. Yafee (yafee.com) recommends sending this email via registered/read receipt to create a timestamped record of your cancellation request.
What happens after you cancel EasyBib
Understanding the post-cancellation timeline prevents confusion and ensures you take appropriate action if charges continue.
Your access and billing after cancellation
Once you cancel, your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing cycle. For example, if your monthly cycle renews on the 15th and you cancel on the 5th, you retain access through the 14th and pay nothing further. This is standard across all subscription platforms. You will not receive a refund for the unused portion of your current billing period unless your cancellation falls within 30 days of an automatic renewal charge (under IAMAI guidelines for Indian consumers).
Verify that charges have stopped
After 5-7 days following your billing renewal date, check your payment method (credit card, app store account, or PayPal) to confirm no new charge has appeared. If a charge does appear after cancellation, do not ignore it-this indicates the cancellation did not process successfully on the platform. Take the following action immediately:
- If cancelled via app store: repeat the cancellation steps and contact the app store support team (Apple or Google) if the charge persists.
- If cancelled via Chegg web or email: send a follow-up email to [email protected] stating that a charge appeared after your cancellation request, and request an immediate refund.
- If cancelled via PayPal: log into PayPal, dispute the transaction as unauthorised, and request a refund within 60 days of the charge date.
Recover your account data
Before your access expires, export or save any citations, bibliographies, or study materials you created within EasyBib. Most citation tools allow you to copy and paste formatted citations into a document or export them as a file. The EasyBib platform does not automatically delete your data upon cancellation, but your access to saved work may become limited once your subscription ends. Contact [email protected] if you require assistance recovering data after cancellation.
Refund eligibility and how to claim a refund
Your eligibility for a refund depends on the platform through which you subscribed and the timing of your cancellation request.
Refund eligibility by platform and timeframe
| Platform |
Refund window |
How to claim |
| Apple App Store |
Up to 30 days after automatic renewal charge |
Contact Apple Support via reportaproblem.apple.com or request refund in-app |
| Google Play Store |
Up to 30 days after charge date |
Open Play Store, find transaction, select "Request refund," and provide reason |
| Chegg web subscription |
No automatic refund for used service; 7-14 days for billing errors |
Email [email protected] with proof of overpayment or duplicate charges |
| PayPal pre-approved payment |
Up to 60 days to dispute unauthorised charge |
Log into PayPal, open the transaction, select "Report a problem," choose "Unauthorised transaction" |
How to request a refund if a charge appears after cancellation
If a charge for EasyBib appears on your payment method after your cancellation date, follow the platform-specific refund procedure above. In your request, explicitly state: "I cancelled my subscription on [cancellation date]. This charge of INR [amount] appeared after cancellation and should not have been processed. I request a full refund."
Attach a screenshot of your cancellation confirmation (from the app store or email) as evidence. The platform is legally obligated to issue the refund if you cancelled before the charge date. If the platform initially denies your refund, escalate the matter to Yafee (yafee.com) for guidance, or file a complaint with the CCPA if the company refuses a legitimate refund claim.
Pricing, features and whether you should cancel
This section helps you evaluate whether cancelling EasyBib makes financial and practical sense for your current study situation.
EasyBib pricing in india
| Plan |
Billing frequency |
Cost (approximate) |
Features |
| Free |
N/A |
Free |
Basic citation formatting, limited templates |
| Premium (Monthly) |
Monthly |
INR 300-400 |
Unlimited citations, all formats, ad-free experience |
| Premium (Annual) |
Annual |
INR 2,500-3,000 |
Same as monthly, paid in one installment |
| EasyBib Plus |
Monthly |
INR 500-600 |
Premium features plus plagiarism detection, grammar checker |
Actual INR prices fluctuate based on exchange rates and promotional offers from Chegg. Check the app store or Chegg website for current pricing in your region.
Reasons you should cancel EasyBib
Cancel immediately if any of the following apply: you have completed your coursework or graduated; you have found a free alternative (Google Scholar, BibTeX, Mendeley Free); you rarely use the tool and citations are not central to your work; your subscription is billed to an app store and you do not actively maintain other subscriptions on that platform; or you are experiencing financial hardship and every rupee matters. In these scenarios, the subscription represents wasted expenditure.
Reasons you might keep your EasyBib subscription
Retain the subscription if you are writing a thesis or dissertation with extensive bibliographic requirements; you regularly submit assignments in multiple citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard); your institution provides institutional access (which you should use instead of a personal subscription); or you are a researcher managing a large number of sources across projects. If none of these apply and you subscribed only out of convenience, cancellation is the prudent financial choice.
Common mistakes when cancelling EasyBib
You are not alone if you have already attempted cancellation unsuccessfully. These are the most frequent missteps, and how to avoid them.
Mistake 1: cancelling through the wrong platform
If you subscribed via Google Play Store but attempt to cancel through your Chegg web account, the cancellation will fail. Google Play and Chegg are separate billing entities. Always identify where you originally subscribed and cancel only on that platform. If you are uncertain, check your email for the original subscription confirmation-it will explicitly state the platform.
Mistake 2: assuming automatic renewal is turned off
Many users disable in-app notifications or believe they have cancelled merely by deleting the app. Deleting the EasyBib app does not cancel your subscription-it only removes the app from your device. Your billing continues uninterrupted. You must explicitly cancel through your app store, PayPal, or Chegg account using the steps outlined in this guide.
Mistake 3: failing to confirm cancellation in writing
If you request cancellation via email to [email protected], always request a confirmation email in your original message. Take a screenshot of your cancellation request and Chegg's response. If a charge appears later and Chegg claims they have no record of your cancellation, your written documentation protects you legally and supports a refund claim.
Mistake 4: not checking for refund eligibility within the window
If you cancelled but a charge still appeared, most platforms allow refund requests within 30-60 days of the unwanted charge. If you wait 90 days, the refund window closes and you forfeit the money. Check your payment method immediately after your renewal date and request a refund within 14 days if an unexpected charge appears.
Mistake 5: ignoring charges after cancellation
Some users assume erroneous charges will resolve on their own or are too minor to pursue. This is incorrect. Every charge after cancellation represents a breach of your cancellation request. Report it to the relevant platform immediately and request a refund. Yafee (yafee.com) has assisted consumers in recovering hundreds of thousands of rupees in unwanted subscription charges through persistent dispute and refund claims.
Escalation procedures if EasyBib refuses to cancel
In the rare event that EasyBib or Chegg refuses your cancellation request despite your clear, documented attempt, you have enforceable legal remedies.
Step 1: formal written cancellation notice
Send a certified email to [email protected] with the subject line: "Formal Cancellation Notice - EasyBib Subscription." Include the following: your account email, subscription start date, a clear statement that you are exercising your right to cancel, the date of cancellation, and a request for written confirmation within 7 days. Save this email and the delivery receipt.
Step 2: escalate within chegg support
If support does not respond within 7 days, send a follow-up email to the same address stating that you have not received confirmation and request escalation to the cancellation department. Reference your first email by date and time sent.
Step 3: file a complaint with the central consumer protection authority
If Chegg continues to refuse cancellation or continues billing after your request, you may file a complaint with the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. In your complaint, provide: documentation of your cancellation request(s), evidence of post-cancellation charges, your proof of account ownership, and details of your attempts to resolve the matter with EasyBib. The CCPA will investigate and can order Chegg to refund charges and cease billing immediately. Furthermore, the CCPA can impose penalties on Chegg for unfair contract practices.
Step 4: consumer dispute redressal commission
If the CCPA process is slow or unsuccessful, you may initiate a claim in your state's Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission for recovery of unlawfully charged amounts. In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, you may claim up to INR 1 crore (10 million rupees) in damages, depending on the amount in dispute. You will not incur legal fees if you represent yourself, and many state commissions fast-track subscription and digital service disputes.
Key steps and checklist for successful cancellation
Use this checklist to ensure you complete cancellation correctly and retain evidence for future reference.
- [ ] Identify your subscription source by reviewing payment method and confirmation emails.
- [ ] Log into the correct platform (App Store, Google Play, Chegg web, or PayPal) where you subscribed.
- [ ] Navigate to the subscriptions or pre-approved payments section.
- [ ] Select EasyBib and confirm the cancellation when prompted.
- [ ] Take a screenshot of the cancellation confirmation screen immediately.
- [ ] Check your registered email for a confirmation message from the platform within 24 hours.
- [ ] Save the confirmation email and screenshot in a dedicated folder for future reference.
- [ ] Wait until your next billing renewal date (typically 5-7 days after cancellation).
- [ ] Check your payment method to confirm no charge has appeared.
- [ ] If a charge appears, immediately request a refund through the platform or email [email protected] with your cancellation proof.
- [ ] Keep all documentation for at least 6 months in case you need to escalate.
EasyBib does not maintain a physical postal address in India. All cancellation requests must be submitted through one of the following digital channels:
| Contact method |
Address or details |
Best for |
| Email support |
[email protected] |
Direct cancellation requests, billing disputes, data recovery |
| App Store (iOS) |
Subscriptions settings within App Store app |
iOS subscription cancellation |
| Google Play Store (Android) |
Subscriptions settings within Google Play app |
Android subscription cancellation |
| Chegg web account |
www.chegg.com login > Settings > Subscriptions |
Web subscription management and cancellation |
| PayPal |
www.paypal.com > Settings > Manage pre-approved payments |
PayPal subscription cancellation |
For urgent matters or if you do not receive a response from [email protected] within 48 hours, submit a formal complaint to the Central Consumer Protection Authority at https://consumerhelpline.gov.in/ or contact your state's Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. Yafee (yafee.com) has assisted thousands of consumers across India in successfully cancelling EasyBib and recovering refunds for unauthorised post-cancellation charges. Follow the clear, platform-specific steps in this guide, retain all documentation, and you will cancel your subscription and regain control of your study budget within minutes.