Published
February 15, 2025
Updated
July 25, 2026
The Streamlabs settlement addressed allegations involving automatically renewing Streamlabs Pro subscription charges. The March 31, 2025 claim deadline has passed.
Status
Closed to New Claims
March 31, 2025 deadline passed
Claim Deadline
March 31, 2025
Filing period is closed
Benefit
Pro Rata Cash
$4.4 Million
Proof Required
Yes
See the proof section below
What's the Streamlabs Class Action Settlement?
Streamlabs has settled a $4,400,000 class action lawsuit over allegations that they illegally were charging customers monthly subscription fees automatically. Specifically, the Streamlabs class action lawsuit alleged that Streamlabs, LLC deceived consumers into signing up for a subscription product, Streamlabs Pro, with an automatically renewing monthly fee of $5.99, without proper disclosure. The lawsuit cite specific laws, including that this practice of locking consumers into subscriptions violated California consumer laws.Streamlabs is a company that provides software and tools for live streaming. It allows content creators to stream their videos on platforms such as YouTube and Twitch and to collect donations from viewers through third-party payment processors like PayPal. Streamlabs offers various features to enhance the streaming experience, including the ability for donors to add GIFs or other effects to messages that accompany their donations. One of its subscription products, Streamlabs Pro, includes additional features for streamers and their audiences.
Streamlabs is primarily used by content creators who stream on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Gaming, and Kick. It's quite popular among gamers, vloggers, and other live streamers who need an easy-to-use tool for overlays, alerts, donations, and chat management.
Streamlabs offers Streamlabs OBS (also known as SLOBS), a user-friendly streaming software based on OBS Studio, which is the most popular online streaming software, a free, open-source software used for recording.
The consumers in this class action are the watchers, specifically those who used Streamlabs to donate to video content creators and were enrolled in Streamlabs' monthly automatically renewing subscription, Streamlabs Pro, during the period from March 3, 2018, to May 17, 2022.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount is $4,400,000.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
To potentially qualify for a payout, you must be a member of the class action settlement, which includes anyone in the United States who, between March 3, 2018, and May 17, 2022, were enrolled in a Streamlabs Pro automatic renewal subscription after adding a GIF or effect to their donation and were billed a monthly fee for the subscription.Free settlement alerts
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How Much Can I Get Paid?
If you file a valid claim, you will receive a pro-rata share of the Net Settlement Fund based on the number of monthly payments you made during the class period, less any refunds you have already received, up to a full refund of any charges beyond the initial charge paid to Streamlabs for Streamlabs Pro.How Do I File a Claim?
Claims had to be submitted online or mailed to the settlement administrator by March 31, 2025. The filing period is closed.Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?
It is not specified at this time whether proof is required to file a claim. However, it is generally advisable to provide any relevant documentation or information that supports your claim to ensure it is processed smoothly.Claim Form Website: StreamLabs Settlement Site
Official Settlement Website (Claims Closed)
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.
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Status
Closed to New Claims
Claim Deadline
March 31, 2025
Passed
Settlement Amount
$4.4 Million
Benefit
Pro Rata Cash
Proof Required
Yes
Official Website
Streamlabs Settlement
