The refund rule in the terms
Section 9 of Screen Studio's terms of service says fees are payable in advance on a monthly or annual basis, and states that fees are non-refundable. There is no published refund window, partial refund or money-back period. [1]
Neither the homepage nor the terms describe a free trial. That makes the first payment the real commitment, and it is why the buying checklist below matters more for Screen Studio than for tools with a refund window. [1][2]
Local consumer law can give you rights beyond a vendor's terms, depending on where you live. This guide only reports what Screen Studio publishes.
Renewal and how cancellation works
The terms say Screen Studio automatically charges the same payment method for a renewal at the same rate, unless you cancel before the renewal starts. Cancellation is effective at the end of the then-current subscription term, so a yearly subscriber who cancels in month two keeps access until the year ends but gets nothing back. [1]
Subscriptions are managed through Lemon Squeezy: the homepage FAQ's manage subscription link points to the Lemon Squeezy My Orders page. Lemon Squeezy's documentation says customers sign in there with only the email they used at checkout and receive a secure magic link; the page lists their orders and subscriptions. The Lemon Squeezy page does not itself describe a cancel button, so follow the options shown for your subscription once signed in. [2][5]
Upgrades or downgrades during an annual subscription are prorated, according to the terms. [1]
| Question | What Screen Studio publishes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Refund window | None; fees are non-refundable | Terms, section 9 |
| Auto-renewal | Yes, same payment method and rate, unless cancelled before renewal | Terms, section 9 |
| When cancellation takes effect | End of the current subscription term | Terms, section 9 |
| Where to manage the subscription | Lemon Squeezy My Orders, signed in by checkout email | Homepage FAQ; Lemon Squeezy docs |
| Plan changes mid-year | Prorated on annual plans | Terms, section 9 |
| Free trial | Not described | Homepage and terms |
What happens to the app, projects and links after a plan ends
The terms say that on termination the right to access and use the product terminates immediately. In practice, plan on not being able to edit or export with the app once your term ends. [1]
Your material is a different matter. The homepage FAQ says recordings are stored and processed locally, so the project files remain on your Mac. To keep a usable copy outside Screen Studio, export finished videos as MP4 and use Export, then Extract raw recording files, which the guide says gives you the original camera, microphone or screen recording track. [2][7]
Shareable links are not addressed: the terms do not say what happens to hosted links after a plan ends, and the shareable links guide only notes a 30-minute length limit and a dashboard tab listing your links. If a link matters, download or re-host the video before cancelling rather than assuming it stays live. [1][6]
Older one-time licences are separate: the homepage says they remain valid and can be renewed to restore access to the latest updates. [2]
Devices, logins and activation
The terms restrict use to a specified number of devices set out in your order, rather than a number published on the homepage, and say a login cannot be shared or used by more than one individual per account, though it can be reassigned to a new person. [1]
Subscribers activate the app by entering the email used for the subscription and a code sent to it; the licence-key field is only for legacy one-time purchases. For licence-key users moving to a new Mac, the Managing License guide says to open the dashboard's Device tab and click Disconnect device, which frees the key for a new device, and that you do not need access to the old Mac to do it. [3][4]
Worked example: what cancelling actually saves
Prices are from the homepage on 30 October 2026: $29 billed monthly or $108 billed yearly. [2]
| Scenario | Paid | Refunded | Access until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan, cancel after 2 months | $58 | $0 | End of month 2 |
| Yearly plan, cancel in month 2 | $108 | $0 | End of the 12-month term |
| Yearly plan, forget to cancel | $216 over two years | $0 | Renews at the same rate |
| Monthly for a 3-month launch, then cancel | $87 | $0 | End of month 3 |
Checklist before buying and before cancelling
- Before buying: confirm your Mac meets macOS 13.1 or later, which the homepage recommends. [2]
- Before buying: if you are unsure, start with one $29 month instead of $108 for a year, since nothing is refundable. [1][2]
- Before buying: check whether you qualify for the 40% student and educator discount. [2]
- Before cancelling: export every finished video you need as a file. [7]
- Before cancelling: run Extract raw recording files on projects you may re-edit in another editor. [7]
- Before cancelling: download or re-host anything you shared through a Screen Studio link. [6]
- Open the manage subscription page linked from the homepage FAQ (Lemon Squeezy My Orders, signed in with your checkout email) before the renewal date. [2][5]
Questions before you decide
Can I get a refund from Screen Studio?
Screen Studio's terms of service say fees are non-refundable. No refund window or money-back guarantee is published.
How do I cancel my Screen Studio subscription?
The homepage FAQ's manage subscription link goes to Lemon Squeezy's My Orders page, where you sign in with the email used at checkout. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current term.
Do I lose my recordings if I cancel Screen Studio?
The homepage says recordings are stored locally on your Mac, but the terms say the right to use the product ends on termination. Export finished videos and extract raw recording files before your term ends.
How do I move Screen Studio to a new Mac?
For licence keys, the Managing License guide says to disconnect the old device from the dashboard's Device tab. Subscribers activate by entering their subscription email and the code sent to it.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Screen Studio: Terms of Service Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Screen Studio homepage: pricing section, features and FAQ Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Screen Studio Guide: Activating Screen Studio Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Screen Studio Guide: Managing License Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Lemon Squeezy Docs: My Orders Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Screen Studio Guide: Shareable links Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Screen Studio Guide: Extracting raw recording files Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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