Grade A- — Mostly protective (score 88/100)
New Scientist provides clear notice for auto-renewals and subscription changes, but reserves broad rights to terminate access without notice and limits liability significantly.
Fair terms with clear renewal notice, but broad termination and liability rights.
we may suspend or terminate your access to the secure areas of the Services immediately (and without notice to you).
The company reserves the right to terminate your access to paid areas without prior warning.
Our total liability to you under these Terms shall not exceed the greater of: (a) £50.00... or (b) the total amount paid by you... during the 12-month period prior to the date of your loss.
The company caps its financial liability to you at a very low amount.
We will send you a reminder notification... at least seven (7) days before any automatic renewal following a free trial or introductory period.
The company provides a clear, advance warning before a trial period converts into a paid subscription.
We will notify you of any material changes to your subscription... together with your rights to cancel if you do not wish to continue with your subscription.
The company promises to notify you of material changes and confirms your right to cancel if you disagree.
If you cancel within fourteen (14) days of the start of your subscription... we will refund any payments received from you.
You are entitled to a refund if you cancel within the first 14 days of a subscription.
Last reviewed 2026-08-02 under rubric v3.5.