Nothing in the law prohibits a fitness center from waiving the written request and accepting cancellations from its members by telephone. Gyms can also comply with the law by not charging a membership fee until gyms can safely reopen. b) Juniors (13 and under) will not receive an access key in accordance with our policies for children at the gym and therefore cannot be included in the Fitness Passport program. Young people (14-15 years old) will receive an access key, which will only be accessible during our busy opening hours. Use outside of these peak hours will result in the immediate termination of membership. All other age groups (16 years and older) have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. e) If your membership is not our standard membership, such as junior, youth, FIFO or off-peak membership or any other type of membership, and your situation changes so that you are no longer eligible for that type of membership, your membership will be replaced by our standard membership and the fees payable under that membership will become applicable. You will be notified of any changes to your membership by SMS or email using the data you have provided. An ongoing membership agreement is a type of installment payment agreement that remains in place until you take steps to terminate it. Review the terms of the membership agreement and any direct debit agreements before approving them. Plus Fitness would like to emphasize to its existing and new members that any historical reference to “no contracts” in relation to memberships should be “no contracts”. All members are required to enter into a membership contract, but there is no minimum duration as members are free to terminate their membership at any time with 14 days` notice.
Please note the terms of the membership agreement available at your nearest Plus Fitness gym and on this website. * Members who cancel their gym and fitness center membership are legally entitled to a refund – not credits – of the unused portion of the prepaid fee or contribution. j) “Membership” means your membership in the Club, regardless of the type specified in the Schedule; Olympia, Washington. After receiving dozens of complaints, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson sent an open letter to fitness centers and gyms in the state warning that companies must cancel their memberships for some reason. Often, there is an initial fixed duration for an ongoing agreement. This must be clearly stated in the accession agreement. As of July 1, 2021, all fitness providers must comply with the requirements of the new Fair Trade (Fitness Industry Code of Practice) Regulations 2020 (Fitness Code), which includes changes to membership agreements and fees, cooling-off periods, and termination processes. Current subscriptions, which are paid for in installments, may interest you because of their flexibility. However, such contracts may give rise to disputes.
The fitness code requires: The health club must provide a written list of all membership plans, including the description and price of each plan. Special offers and discounted prices must be in writing. As of January 1, 2020, the return shipping fee charged by PaySmart (billing company) for failed direct debits will increase from $15.00 to $15.90. Please note the terms of the membership agreement, which you can get at your nearest Plus Fitness gym as well as on this website for the full terms and conditions of your membership. Please note that it is the Member`s responsibility to ensure that the funds released are available on the bank account or credit card he has provided to make a direct debit payment. If any unpaid charges are reimbursed by your financial institution, you will be responsible for paying the fee plus an additional $15.90 for return shipping and administrative costs incurred by PaySmart. “My office has received dozens of complaints from washington consumers that their fitness center continues to charge them membership fees in the midst of this crisis,” Ferguson said in the press release. “The law is clear: Washingtonians are allowed to cancel their gym membership at any time and for any reason.” Fitness membership contracts offer different conditions. You should look for the agreement that best suits your needs.
For example, if you are prone to injury, look for a fitness service that allows you to suspend your membership if you are injured. t) “Home Club” – Refers to the club specified in the Annex, if your membership is transferred in accordance with point 9 (c), your new club will be called your new “Home Club”. * Gyms and fitness centers must allow customers to cancel their membership at any time and for any reason, including the inability to access their gym or fitness due to the global pandemic, provided such requests are made in writing. If you wish to terminate the contract, you must do so in writing. Your membership agreement will specify the notice of termination that you must provide. Thirty days is the maximum notice period that may be required. If you cancel during an initial period that you accepted in your membership agreement, you may have to pay a cancellation fee. Details of any cancellation fees must be included in your membership agreement. Fitness services cannot sell or renew a prepaid subscription if the on-site lease expires before the expiration of the membership period. Before signing a contract, visit the club during the hours you plan to use the facility. Peak hours could show that more people are competing for equipment than expected. Fitness Services may use electronic membership contracts and electronic direct debit agreements.
If an agreement is submitted electronically, it is a good idea to print it out to read before accepting it. “The law is clear: Washingtonians are allowed to cancel their gym membership at any time and for any reason,” Ferguson said. g) Some types of membership may have limited access or use times. It is your responsibility to check with your club what restrictions your membership is in terms of access. READ YOUR CONTRACT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT! Understand all cancellation and refund policies as well as the duration of the contract. The following points should be included in your WRITTEN contract: Prepaid agreements may be cheaper than other options. However, if the fitness service goes bankrupt before your membership expires, you may lose money. If you`re buying a membership to a club that hasn`t opened yet, make sure: A fitness service subscription is a legally binding contract. Before signing a contract, it is important to read all the terms and conditions. When a fitness membership is online, it`s often easier to print and read it on paper. Examples of fitness service under the fitness code include a 24/7 gym, an outdoor boot camp, a personal trainer, or a yoga class. The Ferguson office responded to all consumer complaints it received about gyms and fitness centers.
The letter states that the Attorney General`s Office has contacted many gyms and fitness centers that have already frozen memberships or issued refunds. You can sign up to pay in installments with regular deductions from your credit card or bank account. You are under contract and must continue to make payments for the membership period. Make sure you are satisfied with the duration of the agreement before signing it. Consider a shorter term, . B three months, if the fitness service offers one. With prepaid membership contracts, you pay the full amount of the membership at the beginning. Prepaid contracts are limited to a 12-month advance payment.
(a) Payments shall continue until notification. You may terminate this Agreement by notifying us in writing for at least 14 days (1 final payment). .