Are verbal health studio contracts just as enforceable as written contracts?
A. The Health Studio Act requires this contract to be in writing. Any provision that is not contained in the written contract is not part of the contract. Q. I signed a health studio contract 2 weeks ago and decided to cancel it. During the sales presentation the representative told me that a telephone call was sufficient to cancel the contract. I just called him and he told me the contract is canceled. Is my contract truly canceled? A. NO, your contract is not canceled. According to FS 501.017, each health studio contract is to have a penalty-free cancellation provision which requires that you notify the health club in writing of your intent to cancel within 3 days of the date you signed the contract, exclusive of holidays and weekends. We would recommend that this notice is sent with proof of delivery(certified mail) and you should keep a copy of this letter for your records. If the club requests the original contract, please make a copy for your records.
