Billing FAQs
IMPORTANT NOTE: By placing an order with The Freeport Society, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Credit Card Statement
What will a charge from The Freeport Society look like on my billing statement?
If your credit card statement shows a recent charge from “The Freeport Society”, it signifies you recently signed up for one of our investment services or a recurring charge from an automatic renewal occurred using a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
If you did not make such a purchase, or do not recall having a purchase history with The Freeport Society, please contact our Customer Service agents at 800-539-8213.
I don’t recall ordering a particular publication from The Freeport Society. What do I do?
You may have received a free trial to a service in our network when you purchased a service in our network or due to a closure of another service in our network.
The Freeport Society subscriptions are set to auto-renew by default. It’s possible the charge you’re seeing is for the additional term to continue the service. If you have a premium membership that does not expire, the charge would be the small annual maintenance fee that is charged to remain a member.
If you are still unsure or have questions, please contact our Customer Service agents at 800-539-8213.
How do I remove my subscription from automatic renewal?
You may turn your renewal off for your The Freeport Society membership at any time online by first logging into your account. From this page, on your computer, click on the LOG IN button at the top right. Once logged in, click the MY ACCOUNT button in the upper right hand corner. Then click MANAGE ACCOUNT from the dropdown options. On the next screen, click the My Subscriptions button on the left hand side. From there you can turn off renewal or cancel your subscription. The original terms of agreement regarding cancelation will still be honored via the online self-service tool.
When will I be charged for my automatic renewal?
When you are charged can vary based on the length of your subscription: annual, quarterly or monthly.
For annual, bi-annual, and quarterly subscriptions: You will be notified by email one month before the automatic renewal occurs. If we do not hear from you before it is due to renew, and therefore there are no changes made to your account, your credit card will charged.
For monthly subscriptions: Your credit card will be charged on the current month it is set to expire.
What is my refund policy?
Our billing and offer terms are outlined on the original form you filled out before becoming a subscriber. Many of our subscriptions are Non-Refundable, so please make sure you are aware of your specific policy.
If you have questions regarding the details of your specific billing and offer terms, please email Customer Service at [email protected] with the subject, “What are my billing and offer terms?” You may also inquire by calling 800-539-8213.
How can I cancel my The Freeport Society subscription?
You can cancel your The Freeport Society membership at any time online by first logging into your account. From this page, on your computer, click on the LOG IN button at the top right. Once logged in, click the MY ACCOUNT button in the upper right hand corner. Then click MANAGE ACCOUNT from the dropdown options. On the next screen, click the My Subscriptions button on the left hand side. From there you can turn off renewal or cancel your subscription. The original terms of agreement regarding cancelation will still be honored via the online self-service tool.
If I am due a refund, how and when will my money be returned to me?
Any refund due will be returned in the form of the original payment. If you paid for your service with a credit card you will see a credit on your statement in 7-10 business days after cancellation. If you paid with a check, a check refund will be mailed to you within two-three business weeks.
I want to unsubscribe from my The Freeport Society service. What do I do?
To unsubscribe, contact Customer Service by using the “Contact Us” page from the website of the service that you are a member of.
Sales Tax
The Freeport Society is required to collect sales tax for orders of some publications placed by residents in certain states in which we do business. Different states have different requirements and their laws may require that we collect sales tax on certain types of products that we sell.
We believe the information below to be accurate as published. Subsequent regulations, or revisions to current tax laws may affect the accuracy of the answers provided.
For what states do you collect sales tax?
InvestorPlace collects sales tax in these states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.
Canadian orders are subject to GST and HST.
How is sales tax calculated?
Sales tax is calculated on the total selling price of your order based on the state’s tax rate and requirements. Total selling price will likely include any shipping fees.
Am I exempt from sales tax if I am not a resident of any of the states listed?
Not necessarily. U.S. state and local jurisdictions generally impose a use tax on taxable products a consumer purchases from out-of-state vendors when the vendor has not collected the tax. Therefore, you may be responsible for reporting and remitting your state’s use tax directly to your state’s tax agency.
As with sales tax, use tax is governed by state law and the specifics can vary greatly from state-to-state. Therefore, we urge you to contact your state or local tax agency or your tax advisor on your use tax obligations.
Do I have to pay tax if I am not a U.S. resident?
You may have to pay tax depending your country’s state and local tax rules.