Avanquest Software - Subscription Fees Class Action Settlement
California residents who were charged subscription renewal fees for Avanquest Software products (including SodaPDF, ExpertPDF, inPixio, PC HelpSoft, Adaware, and others) between November 16, 2019 and August 31, 2025 may be eligible for a pro-rata share of a $2.5 million class action settlement. The lawsuit alleged that defendants violated the California Automatic Renewal Law by enrolling consumers in auto-renewing subscriptions without clear disclosure or affirmative consent. Eligible class members must select a payment method via the settlement website by April 20, 2026; no proof of purchase is required.
Payout amount
Amount TBD
Deadline to claim
Expired
Eligibility
All California residents who: (1) on or after December 1, 2010, were enrolled in an automatic renewal or continuous service subscription for an Avanquest Software product by Avanquest Software SAS, UC Distribution LLC, or 7270356 Canada Inc., and (2) were charged for such subscription between November 16, 2019 and August 31, 2025, and did not receive a full refund of amounts paid. Covered products include: ExpertPDF, inPixio, PC HelpSoft Driver Updater, PC HelpSoft PC Cleaner, PC HelpSoft Mac Cleaner, Driver Updater, Adaware Privacy, Adaware Adblock, Adaware PC Cleaner, Adaware Driver Manager, OneSafe PC Cleaner, OneSafe Mac Cleaner, OneSafe Driver Manager, PDF Architect, PDFCreator, PDFSuite, and SodaPDF.
