is brochure considered part of contract
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Texas
I reside in, and attended a 5-day seminar in Texas. I enrolled in the seminar by filling out a form the firm e-mailed to me. Several hours into the seminar, I was asked to leave. This was due to a difference of opinion expressed outside of class, and not the result of interfering in, or undermining, the training. While trying to get a refund, I am only then made a ware of a brochure, which states, “no refunds will be granted for any reason”. Under this scenario, I am very disturbed they would feel justified in retaining my $500. If they wanted me to leave, it seems it should be at their expense, not mine. Thus, I am questioning whether a consumer can be legally bound to a brochure, unless said brochure conditions are addressed in enrollment forms. In my case, since my enrollment form was e-mailed, I never received the brochure in question. Likewise, I do not see this information addressed on their website. Is a brochure considered a contractually binding disclosure in this instance? I can possibly see where the opposite would be true. Where a consumer based a decision on facts expressed in a brochure, which turned out to be misrepresentations. Yet, in my case, it is the consumer is being bound to the brochure. I am sure this will come down to filing in small claims court. Would appreciate your opinions, and views on such a case. THANKS – Jennifer
What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Texas
I reside in, and attended a 5-day seminar in Texas. I enrolled in the seminar by filling out a form the firm e-mailed to me. Several hours into the seminar, I was asked to leave. This was due to a difference of opinion expressed outside of class, and not the result of interfering in, or undermining, the training. While trying to get a refund, I am only then made a ware of a brochure, which states, “no refunds will be granted for any reason”. Under this scenario, I am very disturbed they would feel justified in retaining my $500. If they wanted me to leave, it seems it should be at their expense, not mine. Thus, I am questioning whether a consumer can be legally bound to a brochure, unless said brochure conditions are addressed in enrollment forms. In my case, since my enrollment form was e-mailed, I never received the brochure in question. Likewise, I do not see this information addressed on their website. Is a brochure considered a contractually binding disclosure in this instance? I can possibly see where the opposite would be true. Where a consumer based a decision on facts expressed in a brochure, which turned out to be misrepresentations. Yet, in my case, it is the consumer is being bound to the brochure. I am sure this will come down to filing in small claims court. Would appreciate your opinions, and views on such a case. THANKS – Jennifer
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