Fitness Clubs
What do fitness and diet clubs, dance lessons and tae kwon do classes have in common? They’re all businesses covered under a special provision of the Consumer Protection Act, 2002, a law that helps keep their members’ finances fit.
The act calls these types of agreements “personal development services agreements.” It protects you when you sign a contract with a membership club or service, if the cost to join is more than $50.
The following information is geared toward fitness clubs but will give you an idea of what you should look for when joining any type of facility-based club and help you understand your rights when joining any pre-paid club.
What to Find Out Before You Join a Pre-Paid Fitness Club
