Dark pattern: signup to Domestika Plus Bought a course, they signed me up for a free Domestika Plus trial. I'm usually extremely aware of addons they put in my basket. This time, I didn't see it. They probably made it a dark pattern. 30 days later, they charge me $99 for 1 year of Domestika Plus, which I never used. Scummy dark pattern behavior and this was the last time I bought from them. It is telling that in their contact form "I want a refund for Domestika Plus" is actually one of three subjects you can pre-select.

Billed USD $98.98 for Domestika Plus… Billed USD $98.98 for Domestika Plus without my consent I did 2 delightful art courses, but then found I had been subscribed to Domestika Plus without my permission and billed USD 98.98 on my credit card Customer service is non-existent. Beware! Keep a close eye on your credit card. Dodgy business practice!

Charged me for a yearly subscription… Charged me for a yearly subscription without my consent. Company phone numbers are not in working order. I was able to contact the company (somehow) from the website and I received an email saying that I signed up for a trial (I did not) and that I could remove the subscription from my account page. There is no place to remove the subscription. I am not going to rest until this company is held accountable.

The Disillusionment … It's deeply disappointing to see the use of dark UX patterns for basket placements in subscriptions. I once actively promoted this platform, but now I've ceased doing so. The realization of this practice is disheartening. I find myself wishing for a refund for all the courses I've purchased, so I never have to visit the site again. While some of the topics are genuinely interesting...

Domestika complaint I have just had the same experience as another reviewer here. I just had money taken out of my bank a/c for Domestika+ which I did not knowingly subscribe to. It is impossible to speak or contact them. I Facebook messaged Domestika and just got referred to their website - which is useless. I wish a refund but cannot find a way to get a response from them in person. Do not use this company.