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How to cancel Dribbleup in malaysia: your complete legal guide and step-by-step procedure
What Dribbleup is and why cancellation matters in malaysia
Dribbleup is a subscription fitness service centred on connected sports equipment and mobile training apps. The company operates from Franklin Square, New York, United States, but serves Malaysian customers through automatic billing that renews monthly unless you cancel before your renewal date. Understanding what you are paying for and how to stop the charges is essential to protect your consumer rights under Malaysian law.
The service structure and what you are actually purchasing
Dribbleup does not sell a one-off product. Instead, it bundles smart sports gear (basketball, soccer ball, baseball glove, tennis racket, and fitness equipment) with an ongoing All-Access Membership that grants unlimited access to live and on-demand training, real-time progress tracking, guided programmes, and household user support for up to 6 profiles. Once you subscribe, your membership renews automatically on each billing cycle unless you take active steps to cancel.
For Malaysian users, this structure creates a critical issue: your card or app store receives foreign-currency charges in U.S. dollars, typically between RM80 and RM95 per month (equivalent to USD 16.99 to USD 19.99, depending on package and exchange rates at the time of billing). The company lists no Malaysia-based cancellation office, so all support and cancellation requests flow through U.S. Eastern Time operations (8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, Monday to Sunday).
Why malaysian consumers cancel Dribbleup
Most Malaysian users cancel because they either (1) purchased the hardware but found the training apps inadequate or repetitive; (2) let the membership sit unused for months before realising charges were still active; (3) experienced time-zone friction trying to reach support during Malaysia business hours; or (4) wanted to evaluate the equipment without the ongoing subscription obligation. Each reason points to the same legal remedy: you have the right to cancel the membership contract and, in some cases, recover charges.
Your consumer rights under malaysian law
Malaysia's Consumer Protection Act 1999 (hereafter "CPA 1999") protects you when you purchase goods and services from traders operating internationally. Dribbleup, as a foreign trader, must comply with distance-selling rules, automatic renewal transparency, and refund timelines when you cancel.
Automatic renewal and cancellation rights under CPA 1999
Section 88 of the CPA 1999 governs distance contracts (contracts formed via the internet, app, or telephone without face-to-face negotiation). Under this section, traders must provide clear information about the total cost, payment terms, cancellation conditions, and renewal terms before you conclude the purchase. Critically, the law requires traders to obtain your explicit consent to automatic renewal and to offer a simple and cost-free cancellation mechanism.
Your legal position as a Malaysian consumer is strong: if Dribbleup did not present clear, pre-purchase disclosure about auto-renewal, or if it failed to provide you with a straightforward cancellation process, you may have grounds to dispute the charges with the company or escalate the complaint to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDNHEP), Malaysia's consumer protection authority.
Money-back guarantee and refund entitlements
Dribbleup advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee for new customers. This window runs from the delivery date of your hardware, not the date you subscribed. If you cancel within 30 days of receiving the equipment and you are still in the returns-eligible period, you may recover the full membership fees paid, provided you return the gear in original condition.
Beyond 30 days, refund eligibility depends on your jurisdiction and payment method. Malaysian consumers who cancel outside the money-back window may still pursue a refund if they can demonstrate that the service was not fit for purpose (i.e., the app was broken, the smart gear malfunctioned, or the training content was unavailable). In such cases, contact KPDNHEP or your payment processor (card issuer or app store) for chargeback assistance.
Pricing, billing, and what to expect on your card statement
Before you cancel, you must identify exactly how much you are paying and through which payment channel Dribbleup is billing you.
| Plan type |
USD monthly cost |
Approx. MYR (at 4.75 exchange rate) |
Billing channel |
Cancellation method |
| All-Access Membership (direct) |
USD 16.99 |
RM 80.70 |
Web or credit card |
Website account |
| All-Access Membership (Apple App Store) |
USD 16.99 |
RM 80.70 |
App Store subscription |
Apple Settings |
| All-Access Membership (Google Play) |
USD 16.99 |
RM 80.70 |
Google Play subscription |
Google Play settings |
| Annual plan (direct) |
USD 169.90 |
RM 807.03 |
Web or credit card |
Website account |
| Pause membership (temporary hold) |
No charge during pause |
No charge during pause |
Website account |
Can resume or cancel after pause |
| Trial or promotional offer |
Variable or free |
Variable or free |
Depends on promotion |
Depends on promotion terms |
Exchange rates vary daily. The MYR figures above are indicative and based on a 4.75 rate; always check your actual card statement to confirm the ringgit amount charged. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, your charge appears as a subscription line item in those platforms, not directly on your bank statement.
Step-by-step cancellation methods for malaysian users
Dribbleup provides three main cancellation routes depending on where you subscribed. Yafee recommends you follow the method that matches your original sign-up channel to ensure the cancellation is processed correctly and your recurring charge stops immediately.
Method 1: cancel through the Dribbleup website account
This is the fastest route if you subscribed directly on dribbleup.com or purchased a web-based plan.
- Visit the official Dribbleup website at dribbleup.com and sign in with your email and password.
- If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot Password" link and reset it via email.
- Ensure you are logging into the correct account if you share a device with family members.
- Navigate to your Account or Settings menu, then select Membership or Subscriptions.
- The exact menu label may vary based on app updates; look for a section labelled "My Membership" or "Billing".
- Select Cancel Membership or Cancel Subscription.
- Do not confuse "Pause Membership" with "Cancel Membership". Pause stops charges temporarily but keeps your account active; Cancel removes the entire membership and may affect access to training content.
- Read the cancellation notice carefully, which will inform you of your final billing date and the content you will lose.
- Take a screenshot of this confirmation screen as proof that you initiated the cancellation.
- Click the final confirmation button (typically labelled "Cancel Membership" or "Confirm Cancellation").
- Wait for the on-screen success message and for a confirmation email to arrive in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Verify the cancellation by logging back into your account and checking that the Membership section now shows "No active membership" or "Cancelled".
- If the section still shows active billing, contact Dribbleup support immediately (see contact details below).
Method 2: cancel an apple app store subscription
If you subscribed to Dribbleup through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, you must cancel through Apple Settings, not the Dribbleup app.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- On iOS 15.1 and later: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions.
- On iOS 13 to 15: Settings > [Your Name] > iTunes & App Store > Subscriptions.
- Locate Dribbleup in your active subscriptions list.
- Scroll down if necessary; subscriptions are listed alphabetically.
- Tap Dribbleup and select Manage Subscription or Edit Subscription.
- If you see a "Cancel Subscription" option, tap it directly.
- Confirm your cancellation by tapping the red confirmation button (typically "Confirm" or "Cancel Subscription").
- You will receive an email confirmation from Apple within minutes.
- Verify the cancellation by returning to Settings > Subscriptions and confirming that Dribbleup no longer appears in the active list.
- If it still shows, try restarting your device and checking again.
Method 3: cancel a google play subscription
If you subscribed via Google Play on an Android device, cancel through Google Play Settings.
- Open the Google Play app on your Android device.
- If you do not have the Play app icon on your home screen, search for "Google Play Store" in your app list.
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner, then select Subscriptions.
- Alternatively, tap your profile icon (top right) > Manage Your Google Account > Subscriptions.
- Locate Dribbleup in the list of active subscriptions and tap on it.
- If you have more than one subscription, scroll down to find Dribbleup.
- Select Cancel Subscription and confirm your choice.
- Google will display your cancellation reason options; select the reason that applies to you.
- Tap the final confirmation button.
- You will receive a cancellation confirmation email from Google Play within 24 hours.
- Return to the Subscriptions menu to verify that Dribbleup is no longer listed as active.
- If it still appears, wait up to 48 hours for the change to sync, then check again.
What happens after you cancel
Cancellation does not mean instant loss of access. The timeline matters for Malaysian consumers, especially if you are relying on the service to complete a training programme.
Your access timeline after cancellation
Once you confirm cancellation, your membership will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle. For example, if your renewal date is 15 February and you cancel on 1 February, you retain full access to all training content, live classes, and progress tracking until 14 February at 11:59 p.m. ET. On 15 February, your access terminates, and no further charge occurs.
This final access period is important: download or screenshot any progress data, class history, or achievement badges you want to keep before the final date arrives, because Dribbleup does not restore deleted account data after cancellation is complete.
What you lose when the membership ends
Once your membership expires, you can no longer access live training sessions, on-demand video libraries (except for free content, if any), real-time progress tracking, and household user profiles. The smart equipment itself (basketball, soccer ball, etc.) remains in your possession and is yours to keep, but the app will no longer sync performance data to those devices.
If you own the hardware but decide to reactivate your membership in the future, you can re-subscribe at any time. Your device profiles and past activity may be retrievable, depending on Dribbleup's data retention policy, but you should not assume this is guaranteed.
Refund entitlements and chargeback procedures
Refunds are not automatic after cancellation. Your eligibility depends on your cancellation timing, payment method, and the condition of the hardware (if applicable).
Refunds within the 30-day money-back window
If you cancel within 30 days of delivery and you meet Dribbleup's equipment return terms, you are entitled to a full refund of subscription fees and hardware costs (if purchased together). To claim this refund, contact Dribbleup support and reference your delivery confirmation email. You will then receive instructions to return the equipment, usually at Dribbleup's expense or through a prepaid shipping label.
Processing can take 10 to 15 business days after Dribbleup receives and inspects the returned item. The refund is credited back to your original payment method (credit card, PayPal, etc.).
Refunds after 30 days
Once the 30-day money-back window closes, Dribbleup is not obligated to offer a refund for the subscription fees, even if you cancel immediately. However, Malaysian consumer law gives you recourse if the service was not fit for purpose or if the company breached its duty of care:
- If the app crashed, the smart equipment was defective, or training content was unavailable, you can dispute the charge with your card issuer or app store, citing breach of service quality.
- If Dribbleup did not disclose automatic renewal terms clearly before purchase, you can file a complaint with KPDNHEP (Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living) and request a reversal of charges.
- If the company failed to provide a simple cancellation mechanism, contact KPDNHEP as evidence of non-compliance with CPA 1999 Section 88.
Initiating a chargeback through your bank or app store
If Dribbleup refuses to refund you after cancellation and you believe the charges were unauthorised or the service was not delivered, you can request a chargeback through your payment processor.
- Contact your credit card issuer or bank and request a chargeback or dispute for "Recurring billing not cancelled as requested" or "Service not rendered".
- Provide screenshots of your cancellation confirmation and billing statements showing charges after the cancellation date.
- If you subscribed via Apple App Store or Google Play, contact Apple Support or Google Play support directly and report the subscription as fraudulent or incorrectly renewed.
- Both platforms have their own refund request system independent of your bank.
- Allow 10 to 30 days for the chargeback investigation.
- Your bank will contact Dribbleup for evidence of service delivery; if the company cannot prove you received the service after the cancellation date, the chargeback is approved.
Common mistakes to avoid during cancellation
Thousands of Malaysian consumers have cancelled successfully with Yafee's guidance; however, a few patterns emerge that create unnecessary delays or failed cancellations. Stay alert to these pitfalls.
Mistake 1: confusing pause with cancel
Dribbleup allows you to pause your membership, which temporarily stops charges while keeping your account and data intact. Many users accidentally click "Pause" thinking they are cancelling, then discover charges resuming weeks later when the pause expires. Always confirm that you are selecting "Cancel Membership", not "Pause Membership".
Mistake 2: cancelling through the wrong channel
If you subscribed via Apple App Store but try to cancel through the Dribbleup website, your cancellation request may not process because the subscription is held by Apple, not Dribbleup directly. Always cancel through the platform where you subscribed (App Store, Google Play, or website).
Mistake 3: not taking screenshots at cancellation
If a charge posts after you believe you cancelled, you need proof that you initiated the cancellation. Screenshot the final confirmation page and save the confirmation email. Without this evidence, your dispute with the bank or KPDNHEP is much weaker.
Mistake 4: ignoring time-zone delays
Dribbleup's support operates on U.S. Eastern Time. If you cancel via the website late at night Malaysia time, the cancellation may not be processed until the next ET business day. Charges may also post slightly before or after your expected renewal date because Dribbleup syncs billing on ET schedules, not Malaysia time.
Mistake 5: forgetting to unlink payment methods
Cancelling your membership does not automatically remove your saved credit card or PayPal account from Dribbleup's system. After cancellation, log back into your account and delete any saved payment methods to prevent accidental re-subscription.
Pricing comparison and whether you should cancel
Before you commit to cancellation, compare Dribbleup's cost to other fitness memberships available in Malaysia and assess whether the service is worth retaining.
| Service |
Monthly cost (MYR approx.) |
Equipment included |
Access scope |
Cancellation ease |
| Dribbleup All-Access |
RM 81-95 |
Requires separate purchase |
Live and on-demand training |
Easy (web, app, or store) |
| Peloton Digital |
RM 56 |
Works with or without Peloton bike |
Full library on-demand only |
Simple web cancellation |
| Apple Fitness+ |
RM 43 (bundled with Apple One) |
Apple Watch or iPhone required |
On-demand video classes |
Via Apple ID settings |
| Local gym membership (typical Malaysia) |
RM 100-200 |
None (access to equipment and classes) |
In-person and some on-demand |
Varies; often requires written notice |
| Free YouTube fitness channels |
RM 0 |
None |
Basic on-demand workouts |
N/A |
| Nike Training Club (freemium) |
RM 0-40 (premium) |
None |
Free and premium video training |
Delete app or cancel subscription |
Dribbleup sits at the higher end of the fitness app market in Malaysia, justified only if you actively use the smart equipment and attend live sessions regularly. If you have not logged in for three weeks, or if the app crashes when you try to start a session, cancellation is financially sensible.
Your cancellation checklist before you hit submit
Use this checklist to ensure your cancellation is successful and that you preserve your rights under CPA 1999 and Malaysian consumer protection standards.
- Check your next billing date by logging into your Dribbleup account or app store subscription manager.
- Screenshot or download your current plan name, renewal date, and the amount last charged.
- If you subscribed within the last 30 days, save your delivery confirmation email to claim the money-back guarantee if eligible.
- Download or screenshot any progress data, class history, or profile information you want to keep permanently.
- Confirm which platform you subscribed through: dribbleup.com, Apple App Store, or Google Play.
- Proceed with the cancellation method that matches your subscription platform (website, Apple Settings, or Google Play).
- Take a screenshot of the final cancellation confirmation page and note the date and time.
- Wait for the confirmation email from Dribbleup (or Apple/Google) within 24 hours.
- Log back in after 24 hours to verify that your membership now shows "No active membership" or "Cancelled".
- Check your payment method or app store on your renewal date to confirm no new charge posted.
- If a charge appears after cancellation, contact your bank or app store immediately and reference your cancellation screenshot.
- Retain all screenshots and emails for at least 6 months in case you need to dispute charges with KPDNHEP or your payment processor.
If Dribbleup refuses to cancel your membership or disputes your refund claim, Yafee recommends you escalate through Malaysia's official consumer protection authority and your payment processor.
Dribbleup official contact address
Send written cancellation requests or complaints to Dribbleup's U.S. registered address. Although the company does not maintain a Malaysia office, it is legally bound to respond to written cancellation notices under Malaysian distance-selling laws (CPA 1999 Section 88).
Dribbleup, Inc.
Franklin Square, New York 11010
United States
Email support: Use the contact form at help.dribbleup.com or email [email protected] (response time typically 3 to 7 business days).
Live chat: Available on help.dribbleup.com during 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily. Note: This may fall outside Malaysia business hours; time-zone conversion tools are essential.
Escalation to KPDNHEP (Ministry of domestic trade and cost of living)
If Dribbleup does not respond to your cancellation or refund request within 14 days, file a formal complaint with KPDNHEP, Malaysia's consumer protection authority.
KPDNHEP Consumer Claims Office
Level 10, No. 2, Jalan Dato Onn
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Phone: +60 3 2070 5600 (general enquiries)
Portal: mycomplaints.kpdnhep.gov.my (online complaint filing)
Complaint eligibility: Your purchase amount must exceed RM100, and you must have attempted to resolve the issue with Dribbleup directly before filing with KPDNHEP. Provide copies of your cancellation confirmation, billing statements, and correspondence with Dribbleup.
Chargeback through your payment processor
If you used a Malaysian credit card or bank transfer, contact your issuing bank and request a chargeback or dispute. Malaysian banks typically allow chargebacks for "recurring billing not cancelled" or "service not rendered" within 120 days of the disputed charge.
If you subscribed through Apple App Store, contact Apple Support directly: https://support.apple.com/contact and select "Subscriptions".
If you subscribed through Google Play, visit https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2479637 and submit a refund request within the app.
Final summary and why yafee recommends clear action
Cancelling Dribbleup in Malaysia is straightforward when you follow the correct method for your subscription platform and document every step. Your rights under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 guarantee you the right to cancel distance contracts with a simple mechanism, and refunds are available within 30 days if you meet equipment return terms.
The most common issue is delay rather than denial: Dribbleup may process your cancellation slowly because of time-zone differences, or a charge may post after cancellation due to billing cycle misalignment. Screenshots and confirmation emails are your proof; Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel successfully by ensuring they retain documentation from the moment they initiate the request.
Act promptly. The sooner you cancel, the sooner the recurring charge stops. If you encounter resistance from Dribbleup, escalate to KPDNHEP or your bank immediately; do not wait for additional unwanted charges to accumulate. Yafee remains your trusted resource for cancellation guidance, consumer rights clarity, and next-step procedures across subscription services in Malaysia and beyond.