Reply from Solvusoft CorporationFeb 5, 2019
Hi Rodion,
As an AppEsteem Certified company and products, we have a strict set of guidelines for software design, transaction handling, and other customer protection measures that we adhere, including GDPR:
https://customer.appesteem.com/certified?vendor=SOLVU
https://customer.appesteem.com/home/appcertreqs
From the download pages, to the shopping cart, it has been (and always will be) clearly stated that it is a subscription product, with clear disclaimers.
For example on the product / download pages:
https://www.solvusoft.com/en/winthruster/
"You are downloading trial software. The purchase of a one-year software subscription at the price of $39.95 USD is required to unlock all software features. Subscription auto-renews at the end of the term (Learn more). By clicking the "Start Download" button above and installing "Software", I acknowledge I have read and agree to the Solvusoft End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy."
(for every applicable software title)
...and to address your claim that this wasn't present 3 years ago, let's explore that. Here's a snapshot of that page on our website from February 1st, 2016 on Archive.org:
https://web.archive.org/web/20160119081937/http://www.solvusoft.com/en/winthruster/
Same subscription disclaimer above is present, correct?
Also, in the shopping cart, in addition to a large, visible disclaimer on the right side explaining "Automatic Renewal Service Information", you have the ability to OPT-OUT of subscription:
https://store.solvusoft.com/order/checkout.php?CLEAN_CART=ALL&PRODS=4689645%2C4549441%2C4548120&QTY=1%2C1%2C1&CROSS_SELL%5B4548120%5D=4689645&ORDERSTYLE=nLWo5ZWplHM%3D
"[ X ] Enable auto-renewal for this order"
Finally, you can at anytime login to your 2Checkout account (details provided in your series of order emails) to stop the subscription billing at any time.
>>> The fact that payments do not require 3ds confirmation also a big shortcoming on their side.
Apologies, but this is an inaccurate statement. All of the credit card transactions - handled by our fulfillment partner, 2Checkout - utilize every safety measure to prevent fraudulent translations. Please contact them for more information.
In conclusion, it seems as though your problem lies with the fact you missed / failed to take the necessary steps to OPT-OUT of the software subscription, which every customer has the ability to do. That is not the fault of our company.
Nearly all of our software is subscription-based in order for us to keep the lights on, and continue making our products better. We can't expect our staff to work for free, and I am sure you do not work for free in your career! :)
Finally, we offer a 90-Day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee. You can always contact us to take advantage of it and get your money back.
Thanks again for your time and consideration, and have a great day!
Best,
Jason G.
President