How to cancel your Trace subscription and stop unwanted charges
Understanding Trace and why you might want to cancel
Trace operates a sports video platform that pairs compact camera hardware with tiered subscription access to player-specific highlights, full-game footage, and performance analytics. Families, coaches, and youth sports clubs choose between monthly and annual billing cycles, and the platform targets anyone tracking athletic improvement over time. The most common plan-the Pro tier-costs approximately $300 per year or $35 monthly, which represents a material household expense when auto-renewal occurs without your attention.
Understanding what you're actually paying for helps you make an informed decision about cancellation and refund eligibility. Many subscribers sign up during a season, forget about auto-renewal, and face a surprise charge months later. That's where clarity matters most. At Yafee (yafee.com), we help consumers navigate subscription cancellations with precision and confidence, ensuring you understand your rights under federal consumer protection law before you take action.
Common reasons to cancel Trace include seasonal-only use, switching to a competitor platform, unexpected renewal charges, or needing to trim your budget. The good news is that cancellation is possible-but the process depends entirely on where you bought your subscription. Trace does not accept cancellation requests via mail or phone. Instead, you must cancel through the same digital channel where you subscribed.
Why Trace cancellations matter right now
Trace subscriptions renew automatically. One unexpected annual renewal can derail a monthly budget, particularly when multiplied across team equipment, family seats, or overlapping seasonal memberships. Federal law protects you here: the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act (ROSCA) and the Federal Trade Commission Act require companies to obtain your express informed consent before charging you, and to provide a simple, easy-to-use mechanism to cancel. Yafee emphasizes the importance of proactive, documented cancellation to protect your account and your wallet.
Common billing models you need to know
Trace sells hardware and software together, which complicates cancellation. Some team packages bundle a compact camera with subscription access, while others charge separately for each component. Monthly and annual plans exist side-by-side, and team-level or club-level pricing differs from individual family plans. Your billing contract depends on what you purchased and where you purchased it. Log into your Trace account now to confirm your exact plan, billing date, and renewal amount before proceeding.
Trace subscription pricing and plan breakdown
Knowing the exact cost of your plan helps you understand what you're cancelling and what refund you might expect from Trace or your payment platform.
| Plan type |
Typical cost |
Billing cycle |
Key features |
| Basic tier |
Variable (monthly or seasonal) |
Month-to-month or seasonal |
Player highlights, limited seats, limited downloads |
| Pro tier (most common) |
$300 per year or $35 per month |
Annual or monthly |
Full game footage, analytics, 4 seats, downloads included |
| Team or club package |
Custom pricing (varies by size) |
Seasonal or annual |
Multiple seats, team management tools, bulk camera access |
| Hardware bundle |
Equipment cost plus subscription fee |
Depends on subscription tier |
Compact camera included with access tier |
Your invoice and billing history will show exactly which plan you hold. Log into your Trace account to confirm your billing date and renewal amount before you proceed with cancellation.
Your legal rights as a Trace subscriber in the united states
Federal law protects your right to cancel a subscription and your right to receive clear information about how to do so. Understanding these protections strengthens your position if Trace refuses your cancellation request or if unexpected charges appear after you cancel.
What federal law requires Trace to provide
The Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act (ROSCA) and the Federal Trade Commission Act Section 5 establish mandatory requirements for subscription services sold in the United States. These rules require Trace to obtain your express informed consent before any charge occurs, provide a clear and conspicuous cancellation mechanism that is just as easy to use as the sign-up process, and honor your cancellation request promptly. Furthermore, Trace must not misrepresent the terms of your subscription or the cancellation process. If Trace violates these requirements, you have the right to dispute the charge with your payment provider and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Your legal position
You have the right to cancel your Trace subscription at any time. Trace must provide you with a simple, easy-to-use cancellation mechanism-typically a button or link in your account dashboard. You do not need to call Trace, provide a reason for cancellation, or wait for permission. If Trace charges your account after you cancel, those charges are unauthorized, and you can dispute them with your bank or credit card issuer. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, Google Play, or another third-party digital store, that platform's cancellation terms also apply. In accordance with these protections, you retain full control over your subscription status.
Your cancellation method depends entirely on where you purchased your subscription. Trace operates through multiple channels, and each has a distinct cancellation process. The platform's official Terms and Conditions require you to cancel through the same channel where you subscribed.
Cancel Trace through the official website
If you purchased your subscription directly from Trace's website, follow these steps to cancel.
- Log into your Trace account at trace.plus using your email address and password.
- If you've forgotten your password, click the "Forgot Password" link on the login page and follow the email instructions to reset it.
- If you cannot access your account, contact Trace's support team immediately and request account recovery assistance.
- Navigate to your account dashboard and locate the "My Subscription" or "Billing" section.
- This section typically appears in the main menu or under your profile icon in the top right corner.
- If you subscribe as part of a team or club, your cancellation option may be labeled "Team Subscription" or "Club Membership."
- Click the "Cancel My Subscription" button or link.
- Trace may present a confirmation dialog asking you to confirm the cancellation.
- You may see a retention offer or discounted rate. Review this carefully-you can accept it to continue your subscription or decline it to proceed with cancellation.
- Complete the cancellation process by clicking the final confirmation button.
- Do not close your browser window before this final step completes.
- Wait for a confirmation message on screen stating that your subscription has been cancelled.
- Retrieve and save your cancellation confirmation.
- Take a screenshot of the confirmation message showing today's date and the cancellation status.
- Check your email for a confirmation message from Trace. Save this email in a folder labeled "Cancellations" for future reference.
- If you do not receive an email confirmation within one hour, log back into your account and verify the cancellation status.
Cancel Trace through the apple app store
If you subscribed to Trace through the Apple App Store on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you must cancel through Apple's subscription management system, not through Trace's website. Follow these steps on your Apple device.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- On Mac, click the Apple menu in the top left and select "System Preferences" or "System Settings."
- On iPhone or iPad, tap the "Settings" icon on your home screen.
- Tap or click your name at the top of the Settings menu to access your Apple ID settings.
- If you use Family Sharing, tap the name of the family organizer or the account holder.
- Select "Subscriptions" (on iPhone or iPad) or "Media and Purchases" then "Subscriptions" (on Mac).
- This section displays all your active subscriptions and any subscriptions you have previously cancelled.
- Find "Trace" in the list and tap it to open the subscription details.
- If you see multiple Trace subscriptions, verify you are selecting the correct one (e.g., "Trace Pro" or "Trace Team").
- Tap "Cancel Subscription" or "Edit Subscription" and then select "Cancel."
- Apple will display a confirmation message with your final billing date and the effective cancellation date.
- You may see a retention offer from Trace or Apple. Review it carefully before deciding to cancel.
- Confirm the cancellation in the final dialog.
- Apple will ask you to confirm that you want to cancel. Tap "Confirm" or "Yes" to complete the process.
- Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle, then it will be cancelled automatically.
- Save proof of cancellation.
- Take a screenshot of the "Subscriptions" page showing your Trace subscription as cancelled or with an "Expires on" date.
- Save this screenshot and any confirmation emails from Apple for your records.
Cancel Trace through google play
If you subscribed to Trace through the Google Play Store on an Android device, you must cancel through Google's subscription management system. Follow these steps on your Android phone or tablet.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap the profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select "Payments and subscriptions" from the menu.
- This section displays your payment methods, subscriptions, and transaction history.
- Tap "Subscriptions" to view all your active subscriptions.
- Active subscriptions appear at the top of the list.
- Cancelled subscriptions appear lower, marked with an expiration date.
- Find "Trace" in the list and tap it to open the subscription details.
- Review the plan type, billing date, renewal amount, and cancellation policy.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" at the bottom of the details page.
- Google will display information about your cancellation, including your refund eligibility and the effective cancellation date.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your cancellation.
- Google may ask you why you are cancelling. This is optional; you can skip this step or provide feedback.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" again in the final confirmation dialog.
- Verify your cancellation immediately.
- Return to your Subscriptions list and confirm that Trace now shows "Expires on [date]" or "Cancelled."
- Take a screenshot of this confirmation page and save it to your files.
Cancel Trace through other platforms
If you subscribed to Trace through Huawei AppGallery, Amazon, or another third-party platform, navigate to that platform's subscription or account settings and follow its cancellation process. The principles remain the same: log in, find your subscriptions, locate Trace, and select the cancel or unsubscribe option. Save your confirmation screenshot immediately after cancellation. If you subscribed through a team or club administrator, contact that administrator directly and request that they cancel your membership on your behalf.
Understanding Trace refunds and what happens after cancellation
Refund eligibility depends on when you cancel and which platform you used to subscribe. Consequently, understanding these rules before you cancel will help you set realistic expectations.
Refund eligibility and timelines
Most digital subscription services, including Trace, operate under a "no refund" policy for services already consumed. However, your platform may offer different protections. If you cancel your Trace subscription before your next billing date, you typically will not receive a refund for the current billing cycle-instead, your subscription will simply expire at the end of that cycle. You will not be charged again. If you cancel after being charged for a new billing cycle and that cycle has only just begun, you may be eligible for a pro-rata refund. This depends on your platform's policies. Apple, Google Play, and Amazon each maintain their own refund rules, which may differ from Trace's policy. At Yafee (yafee.com), we recommend checking your payment platform's refund policy immediately after cancellation.
What happens to your account after cancellation
After you cancel your Trace subscription, your account remains active but your access to premium features will be revoked. Depending on Trace's terms, you may lose access to full game footage, analytics, and multi-seat features on the cancellation effective date. You will retain access to any basic features Trace offers to free or non-subscribed users. You will not be charged again unless you manually re-subscribe. If you are part of a team or club subscription, cancellation affects only your individual membership-the team or club subscription continues for other members. If unexpected charges appear after you cancel, this indicates that your cancellation did not process successfully. In that case, dispute the charge immediately with your payment platform and contact Trace's support team with your cancellation confirmation screenshot.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling Trace
The cancellation process is straightforward, but small missteps can leave you vulnerable to continued charges or confusion. Here are the traps that catch most subscribers.
Mistake one: cancelling in the wrong place
Trace does not accept cancellations via email, phone, or social media. Emailing Trace's support address requesting cancellation will not cancel your subscription. You must use the official cancellation button within the platform where you subscribed (Trace's website, Apple App Store, Google Play, or Huawei AppGallery). Attempting to cancel through an unsupported channel wastes time and leaves your subscription active. Verify which platform you used by checking your original confirmation email or your most recent invoice. Then navigate directly to that platform's cancellation system.
Mistake two: forgetting to save your confirmation
Your cancellation confirmation screenshot is your only proof that you completed the process. Without it, you cannot demonstrate to your bank or the Federal Trade Commission that you cancelled if Trace charges you again. Take a screenshot immediately after the confirmation message appears on screen. Save it with today's date in the filename. Yafee advises also forwarding any confirmation emails from your platform to a "Subscriptions" folder so you can retrieve them quickly if a dispute arises.
Mistake three: assuming cancellation prevents the next charge
Most subscriptions remain active through the end of your current billing cycle. If you cancel on the 5th and your next billing date is the 20th, Trace may charge you again on the 20th because your cancellation is scheduled for that date. Log back into your account 24 hours after cancelling and verify that your subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "Expires on [date]." If the status shows "Active," your cancellation did not complete. Repeat the cancellation process or contact support immediately.
Mistake four: ignoring team or club billing
If you subscribed through a team or club, you may not have direct access to the cancellation button. Team subscriptions are often managed by a club administrator. Contact that administrator and request cancellation in writing. Keep a copy of your request email. If the administrator ignores your request and you continue to be charged, you can dispute those charges with your bank and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Yafee recommends clarifying billing responsibility before you subscribe to any team package.
Disputing unauthorized charges and escalation options
If Trace charges your account after you cancel, or if you notice a charge you do not recognize, you have multiple escalation options under federal consumer protection law.
Step one: contact Trace directly
Send a written email to Trace's support address (check your account or invoice for the exact address) and include the following information: your Trace account email address, the unauthorized or post-cancellation charge amount, the charge date, and your cancellation confirmation screenshot or confirmation email. Request a full refund and a written explanation of why the charge occurred. Give Trace 5 business days to respond. Document this email with a screenshot and save the timestamp.
Step two: dispute with your payment provider
If Trace does not respond or refuses to refund you, contact your bank or credit card issuer and request a chargeback or dispute. Provide your bank with your cancellation confirmation, Trace's refusal to refund, and any communication you sent to Trace. Your bank will investigate the charge and may reverse it. This process typically takes 30 to 60 days. Your bank is required to notify you of the outcome in writing.
Step three: file a complaint with the federal trade commission
If your bank does not resolve the dispute or if Trace's refusal appears to violate the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov. The FTC investigates violations of ROSCA and the Federal Trade Commission Act and can enforce refunds or penalties against Trace if it finds evidence of a pattern of violations. Your complaint becomes part of the public record and may lead to FTC enforcement action against the company.
Checklist: steps to take before and after cancellation
Use this checklist to ensure you cancel Trace correctly and protect yourself from future charges.
| Action |
Timing |
Status |
| Log into your Trace account and confirm your current plan, billing date, and renewal amount |
Before cancellation |
☐ |
| Identify which platform you used to subscribe (Trace website, Apple App Store, Google Play, Huawei, or other) |
Before cancellation |
☐ |
| Navigate to the correct cancellation page and click "Cancel Subscription" |
Cancellation day |
☐ |
| Confirm the cancellation by clicking the final confirmation button |
Cancellation day |
☐ |
| Screenshot the cancellation confirmation message with today's date visible |
Immediately after cancellation |
☐ |
| Save the cancellation confirmation email from your platform to a "Subscriptions" folder |
Within 24 hours |
☐ |
| Log back in and verify that your subscription status shows "Cancelled" or "Expires on [date]" |
24 hours after cancellation |
☐ |
| Monitor your bank or credit card statement for the next 60 days to ensure no further charges appear |
Ongoing |
☐ |
| If a charge appears, dispute it with your bank within 60 days of the charge date |
Only if needed |
☐ |
Summary: what you need to know about cancelling Trace
Cancelling your Trace subscription is legally straightforward. You have the right to cancel at any time under federal law. You must cancel through the same platform where you subscribed-Trace's website, Apple App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery, or another third-party platform. You cannot cancel via email, phone, or mail. After you cancel, your access to premium features will end at the close of your current billing cycle. You will not be charged again. If Trace charges you after you cancel, dispute that charge with your bank immediately and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission if your bank does not resolve the dispute within 60 days.
The process takes fewer than five minutes, but the documentation-your cancellation screenshot and confirmation email-is essential if a dispute later arises. Save these documents immediately after cancellation and keep them for at least one year. At Yafee (yafee.com), we have helped thousands of consumers cancel unwanted subscriptions, recover unauthorized charges, and understand their rights under the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act. If you have questions about your cancellation or encounter resistance from Trace, Yafee's guides and resources are designed to support you through the process with legal precision and practical clarity.
Contact information for Trace support
If you need to escalate a cancellation issue or have questions about your account, contact Trace through the support channel listed in your account dashboard or on your invoice. You can typically find a "Contact Us" or "Support" link on the Trace website or within the app. Provide your account email address, subscription plan type, and the nature of your inquiry. Expect a response within two to five business days. If Trace does not respond within five business days, or if your issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or contact your state's Attorney General consumer protection office.