Create Shopify Subscription Policy + Add Subscription Policy to your Footer
Written by Adriana Giancarla
Updated Nov 5, 2026 1 min read
Merchants can create a custom Subscription Policy for their store.
Shopify refers to the Subscription Policy as a "Purchase Options Cancellation Policy"
Part 1: How to Add a Subscription Policy on Shopify
From Shopify, click on Settings
Click Policies
In Purchase Options Cancellation Policy section, click Replace with Template
Click Save
Here's what it looks like -when blank.
We recommend clicking Replace with template
Using the template text is a great way to get started, feel free to adjust it as needed.
Part 2: How to Add Subscription Policy Link to Your Website
From Shopify, click Online Store ➡ Sales Channel ➡ Navigation
Click Footer Menu
Click Add Menu Item
Name it Subscription Policy and select from Policies, add the Subscription Policy
Click Add
Click Save Menu
Check your store's footer to see if the subscription policy is being displayed
Now double check on your website, that the link is displaying on your Footer.
Shopify Subscription Policy Resources:
✅ Shopify's official guide on Adding Store Policies for more details
✅ Check out our article What is a Shopify's Subscription Policy?
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