Summary: Mailchimp updates free trial terms

Why It Matters: Mailchimp changed the rules for its free trial. This could affect how new users try their service.

What Changed:

• The "New!" tag was removed from "SMS marketing" in the solutions list.
• The sales phone number changed from +1 (855) 556-9586 to +1 (855) 337-5591.
• The "Free Trial Terms" section was greatly expanded with new details.
• The new terms specify that the 14-day free trial is for Standard or Essentials plans.
• The new terms state that valid payment information is needed to start the free trial.
• The new terms clarify that the offer is for new Mailchimp customers or existing Free Marketing Plan customers with accounts less than 90 days old in certain countries.
• The new terms mention the offer is limited to one per account and cannot be combined with other offers.
• The new terms specify the offer does not apply to add-on fees or one-time fees.
• The new terms explain that after the trial, users will be charged monthly or annually for the selected plan.
• The new terms include a section about "25X ROI" based on e-commerce revenue from April 2023 to April 2024.
• The new terms include a section about "3.1 Billion Emails Sent" based on the InLine AI Assistant feature for December 2023.