Business ProfileforGeologie

Just finished up a dispute with them regarding the trial that others have discussed in this thread. I was offered a "FREE GIFT SAMPLE" (exact words) in which I would receive 4 sample items for just the cost of shipping. I placed this order on May 3 and then on May 31, I was charged $195.89 for a monthly subscription of those 4 items + 1 item I had paid to be added to the free sample gift. At no point in the checkout process had I agreed to a monthly subscription. I do not doubt that they probably have it in 6pt font somewhere near the bottom but regardless, what we are now discussing is the use of incredibly deceptive marketing tactics. I emailed the company BEFORE the charge fully hit my account, requesting a refund and cancellation. They do not refund, they do not accept returns. Going from $8 shipping under the guise of a FREE anything to then being charged monthly for almost $200 is massively irresponsible, disingenuous, and exploitative. They do not care about their consumers despite the fact their charge on my account would've put me into over-drafting my account. This is not how you keep new business.Countless companies, including Ad*be and airlines, have been targeted with lawsuits by FTC for things like hiding fees or terms, and preventing easy cancellation. Geologie's marketing practices feel no different to me. I was able to receive a refund with my dispute, however, avoid the hassle completely and do not buy from this company!