How to cancel Lickd and recover your music licensing fees in the philippines

What Lickd is and why creators in the philippines need to cancel it

Lickd is a music licensing subscription platform designed for video creators who require legally cleared tracks for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. The service eliminates the risk of copyright strikes by providing royalty-free music and premium licensed tracks under a monthly subscription model. Lickd Ltd operates from its registered office in London at 66 Old Compton Street, W1D 4UH, United Kingdom, and serves creators worldwide, including those in the Philippines.

When you subscribe to Lickd, you gain access to a library of premium music with built-in copyright claim protection. However, the subscription auto-renews each month unless you take deliberate action to cancel. Many Philippine creators sign up during a free trial, forget about the upcoming charge, and discover unexpected deductions from their payment methods weeks later. Understanding your cancellation rights and the exact steps to stop recurring charges protects your budget and your legal standing.

How lickd's auto-renewal model works

Lickd offers a 14-day free trial when you create an account. During this trial period, you can access all subscription features without being charged. Seven days before the trial expires, Lickd sends a reminder email to alert you that your account will convert to a paid subscription unless you cancel. This notification is critical-if you miss it or overlook the email, your payment method will be charged automatically on day 15.

The subscription tiers are structured around monthly Premium Track credits plus unlimited royalty-free tracks. A Starter plan provides one Premium Track credit per month; the Plus tier offers two credits; the Pro plan includes four credits. Your subscription includes copyright claim protection on the content you create. Unused credits expire when your billing cycle ends, so timing your cancellation correctly prevents wasted payments for features you no longer use.

Pricing structure in philippine pesos

Lickd publishes all pricing in US dollars. Standard plans begin at approximately 22.99 USD per month, which converts to roughly 1,299 Philippine pesos at current exchange rates. The company adjusts pricing based on your channel size and average video views, meaning larger or more established creators may face higher monthly charges. Notably, Lickd does not publish a fixed price schedule for Philippines-based users, making budget forecasting difficult. Yafee recommends taking a screenshot of your exact plan, billing date, and current charge amount before initiating any cancellation so you have documented proof of the fees you were paying.

Your consumer rights under philippine law

The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) grants you specific protections when dealing with subscription services and recurring charges from companies like Lickd. This law is your legal foundation when disputing unauthorized charges or fighting cancellation delays.

What the consumer act of the philippines guarantees

Under Republic Act No. 7394, subscription providers must clearly disclose all material terms-including auto-renewal conditions, pricing, and cancellation procedures-before charging you. The law explicitly prohibits unfair or deceptive practices, which includes making cancellation deliberately difficult or hiding the cancellation option. If Lickd charges you after you submit a valid cancellation request, or if the company's cancellation interface is unclear or non-functional, you have grounds to dispute those charges and demand a refund.

Furthermore, Philippine law requires that subscription companies honour cancellation requests without unreasonable delay. "Unreasonable delay" typically means more than seven to ten business days. If Lickd continues to charge you more than ten days after you cancel, or if the company claims it never received your cancellation request despite your evidence, that violation gives you the right to recover those unauthorized charges.

Your legal position when disputing charges

You have the right to:

• Request a full refund for any charge processed after you submitted a valid cancellation request
• Dispute charges that appear to have been deducted on or before the same day you cancelled, since Lickd failed to process your cancellation in time
• Demand written confirmation from Lickd that your subscription has been permanently cancelled and no further charges will occur
• Escalate your complaint to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) if Lickd ignores your refund request or continues charging after cancellation

How to escalate your complaint to the DTI

If Lickd refuses to refund unauthorized charges or fails to acknowledge your cancellation, you can file a formal complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry. The DTI is the Philippine government agency responsible for enforcing consumer protection law and investigating breaches of the Consumer Act. You can initiate a complaint through the DTI's official website at dti.gov.ph or visit your nearest DTI regional office in person.

When filing your complaint, provide the following documents: email confirmations of your cancellation request, screenshots of your account dashboard showing your subscription status, transaction records from your bank or payment provider, and copies of any Lickd communications. The DTI will investigate Lickd's conduct and can compel the company to refund unauthorized charges. Yafee advises keeping all evidence in both digital and printed formats to strengthen your case.

Why you should cancel Lickd now

Cancelling Lickd makes financial sense if you no longer regularly create video content that requires licensed music, if you have found a cheaper alternative, or if you discovered that your channel does not generate sufficient engagement to justify the monthly subscription cost.

Signs that cancellation is the right decision

You should cancel your Lickd subscription immediately if: you have uploaded fewer than two videos in the last three months, your YouTube or TikTok channel does not monetize, you discovered that free stock music libraries meet your creative needs, or you are uncertain whether your content violates any music licensing terms. Additionally, if Lickd has charged you multiple times without delivering the promised features (such as broken copyright claim protection), cancellation removes you from a problematic contract.

Conversely, you may want to keep your subscription if you upload video content consistently at least twice per month, your channel generates sufficient views to justify licensing investment, or you actively use Lickd's copyright claim protection to dispute takedown notices. However, Yafee recommends reviewing your actual usage every three months-many creators pay for subscriptions they no longer actively use, making cancellation a simple way to reduce unnecessary expenses.

How to cancel Lickd across all platforms

Your cancellation method depends entirely on where you opened your Lickd account. If you subscribed directly through Lickd's website, you cancel through the website. If you subscribed via Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform, not through Lickd itself. Cancelling in the wrong place leaves your subscription active and your payment method exposed to future charges.

Step 1: cancel a Lickd account created on the website

1. Log in to your Lickd account at the official Lickd website using your email and password
2. Navigate to your account settings or subscription management section (typically found under "Profile" or "Account Settings")
3. Locate the "Billing" or "Subscription" tab and click on it
4. Find the option labeled "Cancel Subscription" or "End Membership" and click it
5. Read any retention message Lickd displays (the company may offer a discount to keep you subscribed-ignore this if you are certain you want to cancel)
6. Confirm your cancellation by clicking the final "Confirm Cancellation" or "Yes, cancel my subscription" button
7. Take a screenshot of the confirmation message showing your subscription has been cancelled effective immediately or on your next billing date
8. Check your email for a cancellation confirmation message from Lickd within 24 hours

If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, your cancellation may not have processed. In that case, log back into your account and verify that your subscription status displays as "Cancelled" before your next billing date arrives.

Step 2: cancel a Lickd subscription via apple app store

1. Open the Apple App Store app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen
3. Select "Subscriptions" from the menu
4. Locate "Lickd" in your active subscriptions list
5. Tap on "Lickd" to open its subscription details page
6. Tap "Cancel Subscription" at the bottom of the screen
7. Confirm your cancellation when prompted
8. Take a screenshot showing that your subscription is now listed as "Cancelled" rather than "Active"

Apple will send you a confirmation email at the address associated with your Apple ID. Your subscription will remain active until your current billing cycle ends, then it will terminate automatically. No further charges will appear after that date.

Step 3: cancel a Lickd subscription via google play store

1. Open Google Play Store on your Android device and tap your profile icon
2. Select "Payments and subscriptions" and then "Subscriptions"
3. Tap "Lickd" from the list of active subscriptions
4. Select "Cancel subscription" at the bottom of the screen
5. Choose your reason for cancellation from the dropdown menu (optional but helpful for feedback)
6. Tap "Continue" to proceed
7. Review the cancellation details and tap "Cancel subscription" again to confirm
8. Take a screenshot showing that your subscription status has changed to "Cancelled"

Google will send you a confirmation email. Like Apple, Google Play will allow your current billing period to complete before terminating the subscription permanently.

What happens after you cancel Lickd

Cancellation does not mean immediate loss of access. Understanding what you retain and what you lose helps you plan your content creation timeline.

Your access after cancellation takes effect

After you cancel, Lickd typically allows you to retain access to your account and any content you downloaded until your current billing cycle ends. This means if you pay on the 15th of each month and cancel on the 20th, you can continue using Lickd until the 15th of the following month without paying anything. Your unused Premium Track credits expire when your subscription ends-they do not carry over, and Lickd does not refund them.

Critically, your copyright claim protection ends when your subscription ends. This means any videos you uploaded using Lickd's licensed music will no longer have active protection after your subscription terminates. If a copyright claim appears on an older video after you cancel, you cannot rely on Lickd's support team to help you dispute it. Consequently, Yafee advises downloading or backing up any documentation of your music licenses before your subscription concludes.

Tracking your cancellation to prevent surprise charges

Mark your next billing date on your calendar immediately after cancelling. If a charge appears on your payment method after that date, you have proof that Lickd violated the Consumer Act of the Philippines by continuing to bill after cancellation. Write down: the exact date and time you cancelled, the date of the unauthorized charge, and the amount charged. This documentation becomes essential evidence if you file a DTI complaint.

Check your bank or credit card statement weekly for the next 30 days. Some subscription services process charges in batches, meaning a rogue charge could appear days after the billing cycle ends. If you spot an unauthorized charge, contact Lickd's support team immediately and reference your cancellation confirmation date. Save all email exchanges with Lickd as evidence.

Recovering unauthorized charges after cancellation

If Lickd charges you after your cancellation takes effect, you have multiple options to recover that money. The Consumer Act of the Philippines explicitly protects you in this scenario.

Step 1: request a refund directly from Lickd

1. Log into your Lickd account and navigate to the billing or support section
2. Locate the unauthorized charge in your transaction history
3. Click "Report a billing issue" or "Contact support about this charge"
4. Write a clear message stating: "I cancelled my subscription on [date]. I have [cancellation confirmation email / screenshot]. You charged me on [date] for [amount] after I cancelled. I request a full refund of [amount] immediately"
5. Attach your cancellation confirmation email and screenshot as evidence
6. Send the message and note the exact time you submitted it
7. Allow Lickd five business days to respond

In most cases, Lickd will process the refund within five to seven business days once it verifies your cancellation request. The refund will be credited back to your original payment method (bank account, credit card, or Apple/Google account).

Step 2: dispute the charge with your bank if Lickd refuses

If Lickd does not respond within ten business days or refuses to refund the unauthorized charge, contact your bank or credit card company. Explain that you cancelled the subscription before being charged and that Lickd did not process your cancellation request. Most banks and credit card companies classify this as a "billing error" or "unauthorized charge" under Philippine banking regulations. Your bank can reverse the charge and return the money to your account within 10 to 30 days.

Step 3: escalate to the department of trade and industry

If the bank reversal fails or if you experience repeated unauthorized charges from Lickd, file a formal complaint with the DTI. Provide your cancelled subscription confirmation, all email correspondence with Lickd, bank statements showing the unauthorized charges, and proof that you submitted refund requests. The DTI will investigate Lickd and can compel the company to refund all unauthorized amounts plus penalties for violating the Consumer Act.

Common mistakes that trap you in Lickd subscriptions

Many Philippine creators cancel Lickd incorrectly and find themselves charged months later. Understanding these pitfalls ensures your cancellation sticks.

Mistake 1: cancelling in the wrong place

The most common error is cancelling on one platform while your subscription remains active on another. For example, you might click "delete account" on the Lickd website, believing this cancels your subscription-but it does not. Deleting your account removes your login access while leaving your subscription running. Similarly, if you subscribed via Apple App Store but attempt to cancel through the Lickd website, the cancellation fails silently and you continue to be charged every month.

Fix: Always cancel on the exact platform where you subscribed. If you cannot remember, check your bank or payment method statement to see whether charges come from Lickd directly, Apple, or Google. Then cancel on that platform only.

Mistake 2: assuming the cancellation succeeded without confirmation

Some creators submit a cancellation request, see no error message, and assume it worked-then discover a charge on their next billing date. Lickd's website does not always show a prominent confirmation, especially on mobile browsers. You must take a screenshot or wait for a confirmation email within 24 hours to verify success.

Fix: After clicking "cancel subscription," stay on the screen for 30 seconds to ensure no error appears. Then check your email for Lickd's confirmation message. If no confirmation arrives within 24 hours, assume the cancellation failed and try again.

Mistake 3: cancelling too late in the billing cycle

Lickd processes cancellations based on when the request is received relative to your billing date. If your billing date is the 10th and you cancel on the 9th at 11:59 PM, Lickd's system may have already queued the next charge moments before your cancellation processed. In these cases, you will be charged despite cancelling, but you have the right to recover that charge under the Consumer Act.

Fix: Cancel at least 48 hours before your billing date. This provides a clear time buffer and protects you against system delays. Once you receive your cancellation confirmation, contact support proactively to confirm the next charge will not occur.

Mistake 4: not saving evidence of cancellation

If you cancel but do not save a screenshot or email confirmation, you have no proof that you cancelled if a dispute arises. Lickd's support team may claim they never received your cancellation request, making it your word against theirs. Without documentation, the DTI cannot help you recover unauthorized charges.

Fix: Take screenshots of your cancellation confirmation screen immediately after cancelling. Save the confirmation email Lickd sends. Upload both to cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, or similar) so you have permanent, date-stamped records. Yafee recommends keeping these records for at least two years after cancellation, in case billing disputes emerge later.

Pricing comparison table and subscription tiers

Use this table to determine whether your current Lickd plan justifies the cost before deciding to cancel.

Create a cancellation checklist to ensure success

Follow this checklist step-by-step to guarantee your cancellation processes correctly and protect yourself against unauthorized charges.

• Day 1 (cancellation day): Identify where you subscribed (website, Apple, or Google Play). Log in and locate the cancellation option. Click "cancel subscription" and wait for the confirmation screen. Take a screenshot. Note the exact date and time. Check your email for a confirmation message within 24 hours.
• Day 2-3: Log back into your Lickd account and verify your subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "Inactive." If it shows "Active," your cancellation failed-try again immediately.
• Day 7: Check your calendar for your next billing date. Mark it clearly. If this date passes with no charge on your bank statement, your cancellation succeeded. If a charge appears, gather evidence immediately.
• Day 8-14: Review your bank statement every two days. Screenshot any charges from Lickd that appear after your cancellation date. Save these screenshots to cloud storage.
• Day 15+: If an unauthorized charge appears, email Lickd support with your cancellation confirmation screenshot and request a refund within 5 business days. If Lickd refuses, contact your bank to dispute the charge.
• If the bank dispute fails: File a complaint with the DTI at dti.gov.ph, providing your cancellation confirmation, all email exchanges with Lickd, and your bank statement showing the unauthorized charge.

When to keep your Lickd subscription instead

Cancellation is not always the right choice. Evaluate whether the value justifies the cost before deciding to cancel.

Reasons to maintain your subscription

Keep your Lickd subscription if you meet these criteria: you upload video content at least twice per week consistently, your channel generates enough engagement to justify licensing investment (typically 5,000 or more monthly views), you actively use the copyright claim protection feature to defend your content against takedowns, or you have tested other stock music platforms and found Lickd superior for your creative needs.

Furthermore, if you plan to launch new video content within the next two to three months, maintaining your subscription ensures immediate access to premium music without enrollment delays. Cancelling now and re-subscribing later sometimes triggers a waiting period or verification process that delays your content production.

Contact details and final steps

To cancel your Lickd subscription, first confirm which platform you used to subscribe-Lickd's website, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store-then follow the exact steps outlined in this guide for that platform. Save your cancellation confirmation. Mark your next billing date on your calendar. Monitor your bank statement for unauthorized charges.

Lickd Ltd's registered office is located at 66 Old Compton Street, W1D 4UH, London, United Kingdom. If you need to escalate a billing dispute, contact the Department of Trade and Industry at dti.gov.ph or visit your nearest DTI regional office.

Yafee has helped thousands of consumers across the Philippines cancel unwanted subscriptions, recover unauthorized charges, and understand their rights under the Consumer Act. If you encounter difficulty cancelling Lickd or believe the company violated your consumer rights, Yafee provides detailed guidance on dispute resolution and regulatory escalation. Your budget and financial security matter-take control of your subscriptions today by following the cancellation procedure that applies to your account.