Terms of Use

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27	27	1. Print Subscriptions: Print subscriptions to Scientific American are offered on an annual basis. Print issues are delivered monthly with a combined issue in July/August. Print subscriptions include access to digital issues and articles on ScientificAmerican.com, as well as mobile issues available in our iOS and Android Apps. Scientific American print and Scientific American Digital plans include all subscription issues available in the Archive. Please [contact customer service](https://web.archive.org/web/20240514204529/https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/contact-us/) for more information.
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29	29	2. Digital Subscription Formats: Scientific American Digital Subscriptions provide flexibility. Digital subscribers may read feature articles directly on ScientificAmerican.com provided that they are logged in. They may also download PDFs of issues and/or articles included in their subscription. Scientific American subscribers are also entitled to corresponding mobile issues available in our iOS and Android Apps.
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31	31	3. Archival content may not available in all digital formats.
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33		4. Subscription Automatic Renewal Program for subscriptions sold on ScientificAmerican.com: Please note that you have consented to the following automatic renewal terms as part of your purchase: Your subscription will automatically renew for an additional 12 months at the end of your term. The payment method you provided will be charged the then-current subscription rate at the time of renewal, which may differ from your original subscription rate. We will email you prior to the renewal to remind you of the renewal rate and the date of the expected charge. You may stop automatic renewal or cancel your subscription at any time by (1) accessing your [subscription management page](https://www.scientificamerican.com/account/); (2) calling 800-333-1199; or (3) emailing us at help@sciam.com. Effective March 24, 2025, cancellations will take place at the end of your current, paid subscription term and are not eligible for a refund. If you have any questions, email us at help@sciam.com.
	33	4. Subscription Automatic Renewal Program for subscriptions sold on ScientificAmerican.com: Please note that you have consented to the following automatic renewal terms as part of your purchase: Your subscription will automatically renew for an additional 12 months at the end of your current term and subsequent terms. The payment method you provided will be charged the then-current subscription rate at the time of renewal, which may differ from your original subscription rate. Current subscription rates are available [here](https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/frequently-asked-questions/products/). We will email you prior to the renewal to remind you of the renewal rate and the date of the expected charge. You may cancel at any time by accessing your [subscription management page](https://www.scientificamerican.com/account/) or contacting us at [help@sciam.com](https://scientificamerican.com/page/terms-of-use/help@sciam.com). Cancellations will take place at the end of your current, paid subscription term and are not eligible for a refund.
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35	35	5. Subscription Cancellation Policy: Effective 3/24/2025, cancellations will take place at the end of your paid subscription term and are not eligible for a refund. You can email us at help@sciam.com if you have questions or need assistance.
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37	37	6. Scientific American Gift Subscription Terms: Purchasing, using, or redeeming the Scientific American gift subscription constitutes acceptance of the Scientific American Terms of Use, which may change. Gift subscriptions provide one year of access to Scientific American magazine. Gift subscriptions are non-refundable and do not automatically renew. The gift recipient will not be charged after the term of the gift subscription expires. It is the gift purchaser's responsibility to ensure the gift recipient's name, email address, mailing address, and other details are accurate at the time of purchase. Gifts are redeemed immediately upon sending to the gift recipient and may be scheduled for delivery up to 366 days later. For questions about gift subscriptions or delivery, please contact us at [help@sciam.com](mailto:help@sciam.com).
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39	39	7. Synching of print/digital subscription plan service: For subscriptions purchased by phone or by mail, your subscription needs to be [activated on ScientificAmerican.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20240514204529/https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/frequently-asked-questions/subscriptions/)