The Nothing Subscription

Terms and Conditions

The Nothing Subscription
Last updated: 14 November 2026

These terms are the agreement between you and The Nothing Subscription (Pty) Ltd. They're short. Please read them.

1. Who we are

The Nothing Subscription is run by The Nothing Subscription (Pty) Ltd, a private company registered in South Africa.

2. What you are buying

We want this to be completely clear.

The Nothing Subscription is a novelty monthly subscription. You pay a monthly amount and receive nothing in return. That is the product, on purpose.

When you subscribe, you get:

  • an active subscription to The Nothing Subscription; and
  • a payment receipt from Paddle.

That is everything. You get no content, perks, physical items, services, messages or notifications. We say this on our website, at checkout and here, so nobody pays expecting something.

By subscribing, you confirm you understand you are paying for a subscription that intentionally delivers nothing, and that this is what you want.

You must be at least 18 to subscribe.

3. Paddle is our reseller

Our order process is conducted by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle.com is the Merchant of Record for all our orders. Paddle provides all customer service inquiries and handles returns.

This means you buy your subscription from Paddle, and Paddle's Buyer Terms also apply to your purchase. Your bank statement will show Paddle. Paddle collects and pays any sales tax or VAT. We never see or store your card details.

4. Prices

You choose the amount you pay each month: $1, $5, $10, $15, $20 or $25, plus tax.

Every amount gets exactly the same thing: nothing. Paying more does not get you more.

Prices are in US dollars by default. You may also pay in South African rand, British pounds or euros at the price shown at checkout. Tax depends on where you live and is shown before you pay.

5. Billing and renewal

Your subscription renews automatically every month. Paddle charges your payment method on each renewal until you cancel. You agree to this when you subscribe.

If a payment fails, Paddle may try again. If it still fails, your subscription may end.

If we ever change the price of an existing subscription, we will email you between 7 and 30 days before the new price applies, and you can cancel before it does.

6. Cancelling

You can cancel at any time:

  • use the "Manage subscription" link in any email from Paddle; or
  • go to paddle.net and find your subscription.

Cancelling stops all future payments. Your subscription stays active until the end of the month you already paid for.

If you get stuck, email support@nothingsubscription.com in your own words and we will help.

7. Refunds

You can get a full refund within 14 days of any payment, with no reason needed. See our Refund Policy for how.

8. Fair use

Please don't:

  • use our website in a way that breaks the law or harms others;
  • try to break, overload or hack the website or checkout; or
  • pretend to be us or Paddle.

If someone abuses the subscription, for example through fraud, we may end it. Paddle may also refund and cancel it.

9. Our name and content

"The Nothing Subscription", our logo, website design and text belong to The Nothing Subscription (Pty) Ltd. You are welcome to tell people you subscribe.

10. Ending the subscription service

We may stop offering The Nothing Subscription. If we do, we will stop all future payments and tell you by email. You will not be charged for any month after we close.

11. Liability

We deliver nothing, so very little can go wrong. As far as the law allows, our total liability to you is limited to the amount you paid in the 12 months before your claim.

Nothing in these terms limits any liability the law does not allow us to limit, or your rights under consumer protection laws.

12. Your consumer rights

Nothing in these terms takes away rights you have under the consumer law where you live. If these terms conflict with a law that protects you, the law wins.

South African consumers: you may cancel within 7 days of subscribing under section 44 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. Our 14-day refund covers this.

EU and UK consumers: you have a 14-day right to withdraw. Our 14-day refund covers this.

13. Governing law

These terms are governed by the law of South Africa. Disputes go to the courts of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria.

If you live outside South Africa, you keep the protection of your local consumer law.

Before taking any action, please email support@nothingsubscription.com. Most things can be sorted out quickly.

14. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms. The version on this page applies from the "last updated" date. If a change affects your existing subscription in a meaningful way, we will email you before it applies, and you can cancel.

15. Required information (South Africa)

Under section 43 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act:

  • Full name and legal status: The Nothing Subscription (Pty) Ltd, a private company
  • Registration number and place of registration: 2026/397502/07, South Africa
  • Director: Luca Sebastian Henning
  • Physical address and address for legal documents: 2442 Christelle Street, Six Fountains Residential Estate, Silver Lakes, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0081, South Africa
  • Phone: +27 82 662 5385
  • Email and website: support@nothingsubscription.com, thenothingsubscription.com
  • What you are buying: a novelty monthly subscription that delivers nothing (section 2)
  • Price including tax: see section 4. Paddle shows the tax at checkout.
  • Payment: through Paddle's secure checkout
  • Start: your subscription starts when payment is confirmed
  • Duration: month to month, until you cancel
  • Cancellation and refunds: sections 6 and 7, and our Refund Policy
  • Records: Paddle emails you a receipt, and your history is available at paddle.net
  • Privacy: see our Privacy Notice
  • Complaints: you may also contact the National Consumer Commission in South Africa

16. Contact

support@nothingsubscription.com