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10 details that must be in your fitness contract

These disclosures are important because it helps you make an informed decision before committing to a contract. Here’s what you need to see.

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How to cancel a fitness contract if the services change

“You’ve changed”. By law, if the business makes an impactful change to the original services of your fitness contract, you can cancel.

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Image of a house with trees in the background - How to cancel a fitness contract if you move more than 30 km away

How to cancel a fitness contract if you move away

By law, if you move a certain distance away, you are entitled to certain cancellation and refund rights for fitness contracts in BC.

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How to cancel a fitness contract if you physically or mentally can’t participate

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How to cancel a fitness contract in the first 10 days

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Etiquette tips for buying and selling online

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