Not really, considering the myriad past discussions on dark patterns in technology.

Yes, but it is also good to be warned as a community about companies that exhibit these dark patterns.

The distinction is subtle:

- minimum 12 months, then month-to-month

- annual plans billed in 12 monthly installments, which will always be extended by another 12 months

The second can be made to be seen as the first, and this wouldn't be the first time I saw this trick used.

The onus on us talking to our lawyer seems silly when we have an alternative in writing. So our plan is to refuse payment and let them "talk to your lawyer" if they like.