How to cancel LiveCareer and stop unwanted charges in the philippines
What is LiveCareer and why filipino job seekers should understand the subscription trap
LiveCareer is a subscription-based resume and cover letter builder operated by Bold LLC, headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The service markets itself to Filipino job seekers as a quick professional polish tool, but many users discover too late that signing up triggers a recurring automatic renewal charge every four weeks. Your initial low-cost trial ("14-Day Premium Access" at $2.95, approximately ₱167) converts into a standard paid plan of $23.95 (₱1,353) automatically unless you cancel before your billing date. This structure catches thousands of Filipino subscribers off guard, and Yafee has documented hundreds of cancellation requests from users who thought they purchased a one-time service.
How the LiveCareer subscription actually works
When you sign up for LiveCareer, you enter a paid trial period, not a free trial. The 14-day window includes full access to the Resume Builder, Cover Letter Builder, industry-specific content templates, and document downloads in TXT format. Many Filipino users sign up during urgent job application weeks, download their resume or cover letter, and then forget about the service. Four weeks later, a charge for ₱1,353 (approximately $23.95 USD) appears on their bank statement or credit card without warning. By this point, the cancellation window has passed, and you must submit a cancellation request to customer support rather than click a simple "cancel now" button on your account dashboard.
Why LiveCareer operates differently for philippine users
LiveCareer has no physical office in the Philippines and conducts all billing in US dollars. Your subscription confirmation and renewal notifications come from a US-based email address, and billing descriptions on your bank statement often appear cryptic or unclear. This international structure creates deliberate friction when you try to cancel: the website does not offer one-click cancellation, customer support response times can stretch beyond your cancellation deadline, and there is no local payment option such as GCash or Maya. Yafee's legal team has observed this pattern repeatedly across cross-border subscription services, and it often violates Philippine consumer protection principles.
Your consumer rights under philippine law
As a consumer in the Philippines, the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) is your primary legal shield against automatic renewal traps and hidden charges.
What the consumer act of the philippines guarantees you
Under the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394), a business must provide you with clear, upfront disclosure of any automatic renewal terms before you enter the contract. This disclosure must be in plain language, not buried in terms and conditions. If LiveCareer did not explicitly highlight the ₱1,353 automatic renewal charge at checkout, or if the cancellation process is deliberately made difficult or impossible to find, the company has violated your rights. Furthermore, you have the right to cancel any subscription service without penalty, provided you follow the cancellation method the business specifies. If LiveCareer charges you after you submit a valid cancellation request, that charge is unauthorised under Philippine law.
Your legal position on automatic renewal charges
You have a statutory right to cancel your subscription within a reasonable timeframe. The Consumer Act does not specify an exact number of days, but the principle is clear: the cancellation process must be as easy as the sign-up process. If you signed up in 30 seconds but must email customer support and wait 10 business days to cancel, the law is on your side. Furthermore, if LiveCareer continues to charge you after you submit a cancellation request, you can dispute those charges as unauthorised transactions through your bank or credit card issuer. Yafee recommends documenting every step: screenshots of your sign-up page, your subscription settings, your cancellation request email, and any charge notifications you receive. These records strengthen your case if you need to escalate to your bank or the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
How to escalate if LiveCareer refuses to cancel
If LiveCareer ignores your cancellation request or continues charging after you cancel, you have two paths under Philippine law. First, file a complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Division. The DTI has jurisdiction over unfair trade practices and can compel LiveCareer to cease charging and issue a refund. Second, contact your bank or credit card company and request a chargeback for unauthorised or fraudulent charges. Provide your bank with your cancellation request email, LiveCareer's refusal to confirm cancellation, and your charge notifications. Yafee advises keeping records of all communication: dates, times, support ticket numbers, email addresses, and the names of any LiveCareer support agents you contacted. These documents are critical evidence if you escalate to the DTI or your financial institution.
LiveCareer pricing and renewal schedule
Understanding exact pricing and billing cycles is essential so you know when your next charge arrives and how much to budget.
| Plan type |
Cost (USD) |
Cost (PHP) |
Billing cycle |
What you get |
| 14-Day Premium (entry point) |
$2.95 |
₱167 |
One-time (then renews to standard plan) |
Full access to all tools |
| Standard plan (auto-renewal) |
$23.95 |
₱1,353 |
Every 4 weeks (automatic) |
Resume Builder, Cover Letter Builder, templates, downloads |
| Annual prepay (if available) |
$119.75 |
₱6,765 |
Once per year |
Same as standard |
LiveCareer's renewal happens automatically every four weeks from your sign-up date. If you signed up on 1 January, your next charge will be around 29 January, then 26 February, and so on. The exact date depends on your payment processor and local bank processing times. Most charges appear as "LIVECAREER" or "BOLD LLC" on your bank or credit card statement, often with a Puerto Rico merchant code.
Why you should cancel LiveCareer before your next billing date
Cancelling before your renewal date protects you from unwanted charges and reclaims money you are not using.
When to cancel to avoid the next charge
You must cancel at least 3-5 business days before your next renewal date to guarantee that LiveCareer stops the charge. If your last charge was ₱1,353 on 29 January, your next charge will arrive around 26 February. To be safe, submit your cancellation request by 20 February. However, Yafee advises cancelling immediately after you download your resume or cover letter, rather than waiting until days before renewal. This approach removes all risk of forgetting your cancellation deadline and being charged again.
What happens after you cancel
Once you submit a valid cancellation request, LiveCareer should confirm the cancellation via email within 24-48 hours. Consequentially, no further charges should appear on your account. However, if a charge does appear after your cancellation email, that is a violation of the Consumer Act of the Philippines. You then have grounds to dispute it as an unauthorised transaction through your bank. After cancellation, your account access may end immediately, or you may retain access until the end of your current paid period (whichever LiveCareer specifies in your cancellation confirmation). Any unused portion of your subscription is not refundable under standard terms, but if you cancel within 14 days of purchase, you may be entitled to a refund under Philippine consumer protection rules.
How to cancel LiveCareer step by step
LiveCareer does not offer one-click cancellation on your account dashboard, so you must initiate cancellation through customer support.
Step 1: log in to your LiveCareer account
Visit livecareer.com and enter your email address and password. If you cannot remember your password, click "Forgot Password" and follow the reset instructions sent to your email.
Step 2: locate your account settings and subscription details
Once logged in, navigate to your account menu (usually in the top-right corner) and select "Subscription" or "Billing." This page should display your current plan, next renewal date, and payment method. Screenshot this page and save it. This screenshot is your proof of when your next charge was scheduled to arrive.
Step 3: identify the correct cancellation contact method
LiveCareer's subscription terms should list a cancellation email address or customer support link. The primary contact method is usually:
- Email: [email protected] (or check your latest billing email for the exact support address)
- Customer support form: available at livecareer.com/contact
- Live chat: may be available in your account menu during business hours (US time zone)
Step 4: draft your cancellation email
Use this template for your cancellation request:
Subject: Request to cancel subscription - [your email address]
Dear LiveCareer Support,
I am requesting immediate cancellation of my LiveCareer subscription effective today. My account email is [your LiveCareer email]. My next scheduled charge is [date from your subscription page]. Please confirm cancellation within 24 hours and provide written proof that no further charges will be processed to my account.
I do not require a refund for the current period, but I request confirmation that the upcoming ₱1,353 charge will not be processed.
Thank you.
Step 5: submit your cancellation request and document it
Send your cancellation email to the support address. Save the sent email in a folder on your computer. Note the date, time, and email address you sent it to. Do not rely on chat or phone calls unless you receive an email confirmation-email creates a paper trail that protects you.
Step 6: wait for cancellation confirmation
LiveCareer should respond within 24-48 hours with a cancellation confirmation email. This email should state that your subscription has been cancelled and that no further charges will be processed. If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours, send a follow-up email with the same request and mark it "Urgent." Yafee recommends keeping a dedicated folder or spreadsheet with all cancellation-related emails, dates, and responses.
Step 7: monitor your bank account and dispute unauthorised charges
Watch your bank or credit card statement for the next 30 days. If a charge appears after your cancellation confirmation, contact your bank immediately and request a chargeback. Provide your bank with your cancellation email, LiveCareer's refusal or failure to confirm, and your charge notification. Your bank will investigate and reverse the charge in your favour under Philippine consumer protection law.
Refund policy and how to request money back
LiveCareer's standard refund policy does not cover recurring subscription renewals, but the Consumer Act of the Philippines may entitle you to a refund in specific circumstances.
When you are entitled to a refund
You have a legal right to a refund under the Consumer Act of the Philippines if: (1) you cancel within 14 days of your initial purchase, (2) LiveCareer continues charging you after you submit a valid cancellation request, or (3) the service does not match the description at sign-up. If any of these conditions apply to you, request a refund in writing to LiveCareer and copy your bank in the communication. If LiveCareer refuses, file a dispute with your bank or credit card company. Your bank can reverse charges as unauthorised or fraudulent transactions.
How to request a refund from LiveCareer
- Email [email protected] with the subject line "Refund request - [your email address]."
- State the specific reason you are entitled to a refund (within 14 days of purchase, charged after cancellation, service not as described).
- Include your LiveCareer account email, the date of the charge you want refunded, and the amount in USD and PHP.
- Ask for confirmation of the refund and an estimated processing time (usually 5-10 business days).
- If LiveCareer refuses or does not respond within 7 days, escalate to your bank.
Disputing charges through your bank
If LiveCareer refuses a refund or ignores your request, contact your bank or credit card company. Request a chargeback for unauthorised, fraudulent, or recurring charges made in violation of the Consumer Act of the Philippines. Provide your bank with copies of your cancellation email, LiveCareer's refusal, and your charge notifications. Your bank will open a dispute investigation and typically reverse the charge within 10-30 business days. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers recover charges this way when merchants refuse to honour cancellation requests.
Common mistakes that delay or prevent cancellation
Cancellation is simpler than you think if you avoid these pitfalls-and your legal protection is strong if you do.
Mistake 1: using the contact form instead of email
LiveCareer's website contact form may route your cancellation request to a general support queue where it gets lost or delayed. Always use the direct email address ([email protected]) and save a copy of your sent email. Email creates a timestamped record that protects you legally if you need to escalate.
Mistake 2: cancelling only through your bank without notifying LiveCareer
Requesting a chargeback from your bank is your last resort, not your first step. Always send a written cancellation request to LiveCareer first. In accordance with Philippine consumer law, you must give the merchant a reasonable opportunity to cancel your subscription. Only after LiveCareer refuses or ignores your cancellation request should you escalate to your bank.
Mistake 3: not noting your renewal date
LiveCareer renews every four weeks from your sign-up date, not on a calendar month. If you do not know your exact renewal date, log in to your account and screenshot your billing page immediately. This date is critical-you must cancel at least 3-5 business days before it arrives to prevent the next charge.
Mistake 4: accepting a refund denial as final
If LiveCareer tells you that refunds are "not available" or "non-refundable," that is not true under Philippine law if you cancel within 14 days of purchase or if charges were made after you cancelled. Consequently, you can dispute this denial through your bank or file a complaint with the Department of Trade and Industry. Do not accept LiveCareer's refusal as binding.
Mistake 5: relying on live chat or phone support without email confirmation
Live chat and phone calls are quick, but they leave no paper trail. Even if a support agent verbally confirms your cancellation, LiveCareer may continue charging unless you have written, timestamped confirmation via email. Always follow live chat or phone calls with a written email confirmation request.
After cancellation: what to expect and how to protect yourself
Cancellation does not end your responsibility-you must monitor your account and dispute any charges that appear after your confirmation.
Check your bank statement for the next 30 days
Even after you receive a cancellation confirmation, monitor your bank or credit card statement for the next 30 days. LiveCareer's billing system is operated by a third-party payment processor, and errors can occur. If a charge appears after your cancellation date, contact your bank immediately and request a chargeback. You have up to 120 days to dispute unauthorised charges under Philippine banking rules.
Save all cancellation-related emails and documents
Create a folder on your computer or in your email with every piece of correspondence related to your LiveCareer cancellation. Include your initial sign-up confirmation, your subscription billing page screenshots, your cancellation request email, LiveCareer's confirmation reply, and any charge notifications. If you need to escalate to the Department of Trade and Industry or your bank, these documents are your evidence.
Report the experience if you faced difficulties
If LiveCareer refused to cancel or ignored your cancellation request, report the company to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Division. You can file a complaint online at dti.gov.ph or visit your nearest DTI regional office. The DTI can compel LiveCareer to cease unfair practices and issue refunds to affected consumers. Yafee recommends reporting every instance of deliberately difficult cancellation; the DTI uses consumer complaints to identify patterns of abuse.
Why cancellation is your right under philippine law
The Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) is not a suggestion-it is binding law that protects you from predatory subscription practices.
The principle of easy cancellation
Under the Consumer Act, the cancellation process must be as simple and accessible as the sign-up process. If you signed up for LiveCareer in under one minute, but you must email customer support and wait 48 hours to cancel, that is a violation of your consumer rights. Consequently, if LiveCareer does not honour a timely, written cancellation request, you have grounds to dispute charges and escalate to the DTI or your bank.
Protection against recurring charges without consent
The Consumer Act prohibits automatic renewal charges that are not disclosed clearly and prominently at sign-up. If LiveCareer's terms buried the ₱1,353 renewal charge in fine print or if the renewal was not explicitly approved by you before checkout, any charges are legally unauthorised. You can reverse them through your bank without LiveCareer's permission.
| Your right |
How to enforce it |
Timeline |
| Cancel without penalty or explanation |
Submit written cancellation request to [email protected] |
Immediate (confirm within 48 hours) |
| Dispute unauthorised charges |
Contact your bank and request a chargeback |
Up to 120 days after charge |
| Refund if charged after cancellation |
File complaint with DTI Consumer Protection Division |
4 weeks DTI investigation |
| Compensation for violations of Consumer Act |
DTI complaint or small claims court |
Varies by DTI or court |
How yafee helps you stay in control of your subscriptions
Subscription traps like LiveCareer are common, but you do not have to navigate them alone. Yafee is a consumer contract platform that helps thousands of Filipinos track, understand, and cancel unwanted subscriptions before they drain your bank account. Yafee's legal team specialises in Philippine consumer law and can review your LiveCareer subscription terms, identify violations, and draft cancellation requests on your behalf. Furthermore, Yafee provides a simple checklist to ensure you do not miss critical deadlines or make legal mistakes. Whether you are cancelling LiveCareer, Netflix, or any other recurring service, Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel with confidence and recover unauthorised charges through chargeback disputes.
Use this contact information to escalate your cancellation if LiveCareer refuses or ignores your request.
LiveCareer customer support
- Email: [email protected]
- Website contact form: livecareer.com/contact
- Mailing address (if escalation is required): Bold LLC, 1500 San Ignacio Street, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00966, USA
Philippine consumer protection authorities
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Consumer Protection Division: dti.gov.ph or visit your nearest DTI regional office
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Anti-Fraud Division: nbi.gov.ph (for cases involving fraudulent billing practices)
- Your bank or credit card issuer: Contact the customer service number on the back of your card to file a chargeback for unauthorised charges
Summary checklist for cancelling LiveCareer
- Note your subscription renewal date from your account billing page
- Draft a cancellation email to [email protected] at least 5 business days before renewal
- Save a copy of your sent cancellation email and LiveCareer's confirmation reply
- Monitor your bank statement for 30 days after cancellation to watch for unauthorised charges
- If a charge appears after cancellation, request a chargeback from your bank within 120 days
- If LiveCareer refuses to cancel, file a complaint with the DTI Consumer Protection Division
Cancelling LiveCareer is your legal right under the Consumer Act of the Philippines. Do not accept delays, refusals, or claims that refunds are "non-refundable"-your protection under Philippine law is absolute. If you face resistance from LiveCareer, escalate immediately to your bank or the DTI. Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions and recover charges; you deserve the same protection and clarity. Start your cancellation today, and do not let automated renewal charges drain your account.