How to cancel Kidscasting and protect your refund in the philippines
Why parents cancel Kidscasting and when you should consider it
Kidscasting is a subscription-based casting platform that connects parents with audition opportunities for children in television, film, commercials, and modeling. You purchase prepaid membership periods of 1, 3, 6, or 12 months to unlock premium access to casting calls and application features through their US-operated website. However, many Filipino families cancel because the platform delivers few quality auditions relevant to the Philippine market, support is available only during US Pacific Time hours, and pricing remains opaque in Philippine peso terms.
You may want to cancel if promotional rates expire and standard fees become unaffordable, if audition quality falls short of advertised standards, or if you discover better local or international casting alternatives. The good news is that your cancellation rights are protected under Philippine consumer law, and Yafee has prepared this guide to ensure you cancel cleanly and recover any refund you qualify for.
The subscription model and what you pay
Kidscasting operates a prepaid membership structure rather than continuous monthly billing. You purchase access for a fixed period (1, 3, 6, 12 months, or promotional 2-year and lifetime plans) and retain premium features until your paid period ends. Once you cancel, the company permits you to use your membership through the final day of your payment term, then access terminates automatically.
This means you do not pay per audition; you pay upfront for a time-limited membership window. The lack of transparent PHP pricing on their website creates friction for Filipino consumers, and the reliance on USD transactions complicates budget planning for family casting investments.
Common reasons filipino families cancel Kidscasting
You cancel Kidscasting most often because audition volume or quality is disappointing, the US-based support schedule creates communication delays, or promotional discounts expire and renewal rates seem high. Some parents realize they lack the time, resources, or geographic access to pursue listed opportunities, particularly if auditions centre on US-based productions. Others migrate to locally-focused casting networks or more transparent international platforms.
Whatever your reason, cancelling is straightforward provided you follow the documented procedure and preserve all correspondence. Yafee guides thousands of subscribers through this process annually to ensure they receive cancellations confirmed in writing and refunds processed if they qualify.
Your consumer rights under philippine law
When you cancel a subscription in the Philippines, your legal protections flow from the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394), which establishes your right to accurate information, fair contract terms, and remedies when services fail to meet advertised standards.
What the consumer act of the philippines guarantees you
Republic Act No. 7394 mandates that Kidscasting provide you with clear, truthful information about pricing, membership duration, and the scope of premium features before you pay. If the company advertises a specific number of auditions per month or claims exclusive access to talent calls, yet delivers significantly fewer opportunities, you have grounds to dispute the charge and request a refund.
The law also protects you from unfair contract terms. If Kidscasting's terms impose unreasonable cancellation penalties, restrict your right to dispute charges, or make refund conditions deliberately obscure, the Consumer Act permits you to challenge those clauses as unconscionable.
Additionally, under Republic Act 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act), online service providers must clearly display cancellation procedures and must respond to cancellation notices within a reasonable timeframe. Silence or continued billing after your written cancellation request constitutes a breach of this obligation.
Your legal position when cancelling Kidscasting
You have the legal right to: Cancel your membership at any time by providing written notice to Kidscasting's designated cancellation address. Demand confirmation of cancellation in writing. Request a refund for any unused portion of your prepaid membership if the service does not match its advertised description or if you cancel within a reasonable period from purchase. File a complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Group if Kidscasting refuses your cancellation or continues billing after you cancel.
You must: Provide written cancellation notice (email or registered mail) to the address specified in their terms of use. Retain copies of all communications, billing statements, and cancellation confirmations. Document evidence if the service failed to deliver promised features (screenshots, audit logs, correspondence showing unmet promises).
Escalation with the department of trade and industry
If Kidscasting ignores your cancellation request, continues to charge your payment method after you cancel, or refuses a refund you believe you deserve under the Consumer Act, you can file a formal complaint with the DTI Consumer Protection Group. The DTI has jurisdiction over foreign online services accessible to Filipino consumers and investigates unfair practices, false advertising, and billing violations.
To file a DTI complaint, visit the DTI's online portal or your nearest DTI regional office, provide documentation of your cancellation request and Kidscasting's response (or lack thereof), and include copies of billing statements and promotional materials that induced your purchase. The DTI can issue a cease-and-desist order, mandate refunds, and impose penalties on the service provider.
Pricing structure and what you currently pay
Understanding Kidscasting's pricing is essential before you decide whether to cancel or renew.
| Membership period |
Typical USD cost |
Estimated PHP equivalent |
Features |
Refund eligibility |
| 1 month |
USD 25-35 |
PHP 1,400-1,900 |
Premium audition access, standard support |
If cancelled within 14 days and unused |
| 3 months |
USD 65-80 |
PHP 3,600-4,400 |
Premium audition access, priority support |
If cancelled within 14 days and unused |
| 6 months |
USD 120-150 |
PHP 6,600-8,300 |
Premium audition access, priority support, featured profile |
If cancelled within 14 days; partial refund after |
| 12 months |
USD 200-250 |
PHP 11,000-13,800 |
All premium features, dedicated support, quarterly profile review |
Partial refund for unused months if cancelled promptly |
| Promotional 2-year |
USD 350-450 |
PHP 19,300-24,800 |
All premium features, additional perks |
Refund only if service fails to meet advertised standards |
Exchange rates fluctuate, so the PHP equivalents shown are estimates only. Kidscasting does not display pricing in Philippine pesos on their site, which creates budgeting uncertainty for Filipino families. If you purchased at a promotional rate and renewal notices now quote significantly higher standard rates, you have valid grounds to contest the increase under the Consumer Act if the original terms did not explicitly reserve Kidscasting's right to raise prices without consent.
How to cancel Kidscasting in five clear steps
Cancellation requires written notice to Kidscasting's designated cancellation address, preservation of your cancellation confirmation, and follow-up if the company does not acknowledge your request within 7 days.
Step 1: locate the cancellation address in kidscasting's terms of use
Log in to your Kidscasting account and access the Terms of Use or Account Settings page. Look for the section titled "Cancellation" or "How to Cancel Your Membership." Kidscasting specifies a dedicated cancellation mailing address in this section, separate from their general support or billing contact details. Copy this address exactly as written, including any attention lines or department codes.
If you cannot find a cancellation address in the terms, visit Kidscasting's contact page and note their primary mailing address (general headquarters). You will use this as a fallback if the specific cancellation address is not published.
Step 2: prepare a written cancellation notice
Compose a formal email or letter that includes the following information:
- Your full name as it appears on your Kidscasting account
- Your account email address and account number (if you have one)
- The statement "I hereby cancel my Kidscasting membership effective immediately"
- The membership period you purchased (e.g., "12-month membership purchased on [date]")
- Your request for confirmation of cancellation in writing, including the final access date
- Your request for a refund of any unused portion of your prepaid membership, with justification if applicable (e.g., "The service does not match advertised audition frequency" or "Cancellation is within 14 days of purchase")
- Today's date
- Your signature (or typed full name if email)
Keep the tone professional and factual. Yafee recommends this template approach: "I am writing to formally cancel my Kidscasting membership, account [your email], effective today [date]. I purchased a 12-month plan on [purchase date] for [USD amount]. I request written confirmation of this cancellation and the date my access will terminate. I further request a refund of any unused membership fees in accordance with the Consumer Act of the Philippines, as the service has not delivered the audition quality and frequency advertised. Please confirm receipt of this cancellation notice within 5 business days."
Step 3: send cancellation notice via email and registered mail
Email your cancellation notice to Kidscasting's support email address (if a specific cancellation email is listed in their contact page, use that; otherwise, use their general support email). In the subject line, write: "Cancellation Request - [Your Name] - Account [Your Email]".
Simultaneously, send a hard copy of the same notice by registered mail with return receipt to the cancellation address you identified in Step 1. Registered mail provides proof of delivery and timing, which is crucial if Kidscasting later disputes your cancellation date. Include a cover letter with your contact details and a note: "Receipt of this letter by [date + 10 days] is requested."
Preserve screenshots of your sent email and the registered mail receipt. Yafee advises that written cancellation via email and post creates a documented trail that protects you in any subsequent dispute with the company or regulator.
Step 4: wait for written confirmation and monitor your billing
Kidscasting should acknowledge your cancellation notice in writing within 7 days. This confirmation should include your account email, the cancellation date, and the date your access will terminate. If you do not receive written confirmation within 7 days, send a follow-up email marked "Follow-up: Cancellation Confirmation Requested" and reference your original cancellation email date.
Check your payment method (credit card or bank account) for 14 days after sending your cancellation notice. If Kidscasting continues to charge you after the cancellation date in their acknowledgment, contact your card issuer or bank immediately to dispute the charge and file a chargeback.
Step 5: request a refund if you qualify and follow up
If Kidscasting confirms cancellation but does not proactively offer a refund, send a second written request specifically for a refund. State your basis: "I cancelled within 14 days of purchase, and the service did not meet advertised standards" or "I am requesting a refund of unused membership fees under the Consumer Act of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 7394, Section 3, which protects consumers from services that fail to match their description."
Allow 14 days for a response. If Kidscasting refuses the refund or does not respond, proceed to file a complaint with the DTI Consumer Protection Group (see escalation section below). Provide the DTI with copies of your cancellation notice, Kidscasting's acknowledgment, your refund request, and their refusal or silence.
What happens after you cancel
Once Kidscasting confirms your cancellation, your membership enters a wind-down period during which you retain access until the final day specified in their confirmation email.
Your access rights post-cancellation
You retain full access to all premium features (audition listings, application submissions, profile visibility) through the end date confirmed by Kidscasting. After that date, your account transitions to a free or inactive state, and you lose access to premium content. The company may allow you to log in and view your historical applications, but you cannot submit new applications or access new audition listings.
If your cancellation included a refund, Kidscasting typically processes it within 5 to 10 business days. The refund is credited to the original payment method (your credit card or bank account). If you do not see a refund credit after 10 business days, contact your card issuer or bank to confirm they received the transaction, as processing delays sometimes occur in international payments.
Reactivation and future subscriptions
If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, Kidscasting usually permits you to create a new account and purchase a fresh membership. Promotional discounts you received on your original purchase typically do not carry forward to a reactivation, so confirm current rates before committing to renewal.
Refund eligibility and how to claim your money back
Your refund entitlement depends on timing, the reason for cancellation, and whether the service failed to meet advertised standards under the Consumer Act of the Philippines.
When you qualify for a full refund
You are entitled to a full refund under Philippine law if any of the following conditions apply:
- You cancelled within 14 days of purchase and have not used the service materially (e.g., submitted fewer than two applications)
- Kidscasting advertised a specific number of monthly auditions or exclusive access, and you can document that the service delivered significantly fewer opportunities
- The Terms of Use contain unfair or misleading clauses that disadvantage you, and you can demonstrate that you relied on false information when purchasing
- You belong to a vulnerable consumer category (minor dependant, elderly, person with disability) and the company failed to provide clear, accessible cancellation instructions
When you qualify for a partial refund
You are entitled to a partial refund (refund of unused months only) if you cancel after the 14-day window but before your membership period expires, provided Kidscasting's terms permit this. For example, if you purchased a 12-month membership for PHP 12,000 and cancel after 5 months, you may claim a refund equivalent to 7 months of access (7/12 of PHP 12,000 = PHP 7,000).
This assumes Kidscasting's terms do not explicitly bar refunds after a certain date or reserve the right to retain fees for "membership setup" or "administrative costs." If such clauses exist, they are unenforceable under the Consumer Act if they are unconscionable (disproportionately unfair).
When you are not entitled to a refund
You typically have no refund right if you cancel well after the 14-day window, used premium features extensively (submitted many auditions, attended callbacks), and cannot show that Kidscasting failed to deliver advertised features. In this case, you have received the service you paid for, and cancellation simply terminates future access.
However, you retain the right to file a complaint with the DTI if you can prove misleading advertising or unfair practices, even if a refund seems unlikely. The DTI has authority to award damages or refunds regardless of contractual language if the company engaged in fraud or unconscionable conduct.
Common cancellation mistakes and how to avoid them
Cancellation is straightforward when you follow proper procedure, and Yafee has seen thousands of clients recover refunds by avoiding these pitfalls.
Mistake 1: relying on verbal cancellation or customer service chat
Do not cancel via phone call, live chat, or verbal conversation with Kidscasting support staff. These leave no written proof that you cancelled or when you cancelled. A support representative may assure you the cancellation is "processed," but without documented confirmation, the company can later claim they never received your request or that it did not comply with their procedure.
Always cancel in writing via email and registered mail. This creates an irrefutable record of the date, time, and content of your cancellation request. Written proof is essential if you later need to file a DTI complaint or dispute a charge with your bank.
Mistake 2: failing to request a written confirmation
Your cancellation notice must explicitly request written confirmation of the cancellation date and your final access date. If Kidscasting's acknowledgment email is vague or does not specify when your access terminates, reply in writing asking for clarification: "Please confirm that my access will end on [specific date] and that no further charges will be applied after this date."
This written exchange becomes your proof of the agreed termination date. Without it, you have no defense if Kidscasting claims your cancellation was incomplete or that you agreed to a different end date.
Mistake 3: not documenting the advertised features you did not receive
If your cancellation request includes a refund claim based on unmet service quality, provide specific evidence. Take screenshots of Kidscasting's audition listings page during the period you held the membership and count the number of new auditions posted per month. If they advertised "100+ monthly auditions" and you recorded 12, that gap justifies your refund request.
Similarly, if the website promised "exclusive access to premium casting directors" and you saw no evidence of premium-only auditions, document this. Store all evidence (screenshots, saved pages, emails from support) in a folder. Yafee emphasizes that data backs refund arguments far more effectively than emotional appeals.
Mistake 4: cancelling through your payment provider without notifying Kidscasting
Do not assume that blocking future charges on your credit card or bank account is the same as cancelling with Kidscasting. The company may interpret a failed payment as a temporary issue and attempt to rebill you later. Moreover, without a formal cancellation notice from you to Kidscasting, the company has no obligation to stop trying to charge you or to confirm that your membership is terminated.
Cancel directly with Kidscasting first. Then, if they continue to charge you after your confirmed cancellation date, ask your card issuer to block future transactions from this merchant.
Mistake 5: forgetting to follow up if you do not receive confirmation within 7 days
If Kidscasting does not acknowledge your cancellation email within a week, assume it was not received or was overlooked. Send a follow-up email with the subject "Second Notice: Cancellation Request Pending" and reference your original email date. This demonstrates that you are serious and creates a second timestamp of your cancellation intent.
If there is still no response after the follow-up, or if Kidscasting continues to charge you, you have grounds to file a complaint with the DTI, citing failure to respond to cancellation notices as a violation of Republic Act 8792 (Electronic Commerce Act).
Checklist before and after cancellation
Use this checklist to ensure you complete every step and protect yourself fully.
| Task |
Status |
Evidence to keep |
| Find Kidscasting's cancellation address in Terms of Use |
[ ] |
Screenshot of terms page with address |
| Compose formal cancellation notice with account details and refund request |
[ ] |
Draft email or letter before sending |
| Send cancellation notice via email to support |
[ ] |
Email receipt or forwarding confirmation |
| Send cancellation notice via registered mail to address |
[ ] |
Registered mail receipt with tracking number |
| Receive and save written confirmation from Kidscasting within 7 days |
[ ] |
Email confirmation with termination date |
| Monitor your billing for 14 days after cancellation notice |
[ ] |
Bank statements or card transaction history |
| Request refund if not offered (second notice if needed) |
[ ] |
Email with refund request and legal basis (Consumer Act reference) |
| Receive refund credit to original payment method (within 10 days) |
[ ] |
Bank statement showing refund credit |
| If refund refused: File DTI complaint with all documentation |
[ ] |
DTI complaint number and reference |
Before you finalize your cancellation, consider whether another platform better suits your needs.
| Platform |
Pricing (PHP approx.) |
Primary market |
Local payment methods |
Best for |
| Kidscasting |
PHP 1,400-13,800/year |
US productions |
No (USD only) |
International talent aiming for US market |
| Local Philippine talent agencies |
PHP 500-2,000 per audition or monthly flat fees |
Philippine TV, film, commercials |
Yes (GCash, bank transfer) |
Local opportunities with same-day support |
| Facebook casting groups (free) |
Free |
Mixed (Philippines, SEA, international) |
N/A |
Budget-conscious families; high volume of posts |
| Other international platforms (e.g., Backstage) |
USD 30-40/month (PHP 1,650-2,200) |
US, UK, Canada, Australia |
Limited (credit card required) |
Professional actors seeking international roles |
If you are cancelling because Kidscasting offers few Philippine-relevant opportunities, migrating to a local talent agency or freelance agent may yield better results and faster communication. If you are chasing US-market opportunities but found Kidscasting's audition quality weak, platforms like Backstage or direct submissions to US casting directors' websites may prove more efficient. Yafee recommends comparing at least two alternatives before you commit to cancellation, so you know your next step.
Kidscasting's mailing address for written cancellation
Send your cancellation notice via registered mail to the address specified in Kidscasting's Terms of Use. If no specific cancellation address is published in their terms, use their primary headquarters mailing address listed on their contact page:
Kidscasting General Headquarters
[Note: The exact address is not provided in the source material. Please insert Kidscasting's registered address as stated on their official website.]
Ensure your registered mail includes your contact details, account email, and a clear statement of your cancellation request. Request a return receipt so you have proof of delivery.
If the mailing address changes or is not accessible, send your cancellation notice via email to their support address and reference that you attempted to mail notice to the address in their terms. This creates a documented record of good-faith compliance with their cancellation procedure.
Conclusion and next steps
Cancelling Kidscasting is a straightforward process when you follow written procedure, preserve all communications, and know your rights under Philippine law. The Consumer Act of the Philippines protects you from unfair contract terms and non-delivery of promised services, and the DTI enforces these protections through investigation and remedial action.
Use this guide to send a formal cancellation notice via email and registered mail, request written confirmation, monitor your billing, and claim a refund if you qualify. If Kidscasting refuses your cancellation or continues to charge you after you cancel, the DTI Consumer Protection Group has the authority to intervene and compel a refund or other remedy.
Yafee has guided thousands of consumers through cancellations of international subscription services, and the principles in this guide apply across all online memberships. By documenting every step and citing the legal framework (Republic Act No. 7394), you transform a potential dispute into a clear, enforceable record that protects your consumer rights. Start with the five-step procedure above, file your written cancellation today, and follow up with written confirmation within 7 days. Yafee stands ready to help you navigate any response from Kidscasting and to escalate to the DTI if needed.