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Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

Adobe’s cancellation policy just cost it $150 million. Photoshop, Lightroom quitters may be entitled to free software

A closeup of Photoshop on a laptop.

In what could be the end of a multi-year battle, Adobe has agreed to settle a lawsuit over the software giant’s cancellation policies – including offering free services for affected customers.

Adobe and the Department of Justice have agreed to settle an investigation initiated in 2024 with a proposed stipulated order that, if accepted by the courts, would have Adobe facing a $150 million penalty divided equally between a fine paid to the DOJ and free services offered to affected users.

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