Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Spotify appears to be stepping up enforcement of existing policies regarding Family and Duo subscription plans by…
Ars Technica reports: As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Spotify appears to be stepping up enforcement of existing policies regarding Family and Duo subscription plans by requiring users to scan a QR code in person on the plan manager's device in order to maintain access to it.
Credit: Spotify Spotify's support documentation verifies the policy after users on Reddit began…
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Spotify's QR, Family and Duo.
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- Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months. (Ars Technica)
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