My response:
Well, son of a gun !
HumorMe just might have a very good point. I located a typical "move-away" clause in a Fitness Club (ficticious name) contract. See if something like this exists in your written contract. Now, if only GM had such clauses in their contracts . . .
QUESTION:
I purchased a prepaid membership, which is still active and I am now being permanently transferred out of state. What can I do with my agreement?
ANSWER:
There are a couple of options available for you:
If you are being transferred to a state where Fitness Club is proud to have clubs, your Club membership will be honored. You don't have to do anything other than present your membership card, ID and work-out towel at the front desk, to begin your workout.
If you were transferred to an area that does not have a Fitness Club (yet), then you would qualify for an "Out Of Area" refund. To receive your refund, we require proof of your move (i.e. copy of new lease agreement, copy of new Drivers License or copy of a utility bill). This information must be submitted to the Corporate Administrative Center [Fitness Club, Attn: Member Relations, P.O. Box &*&(_)(&^^%, Anytown, USA 11111] with your request for refund. Your refund will be processed and mailed to your new address. Please note these rules apply to all agreements purchased in California. Please refer to the reverse portion of your agreement if your membership was purchased in another state. A cancellation fee may apply.
Way to go HumorMe ! Thanks for helping me keep on my toes. You know, I probably would have mentioned this to our writer if I belonged to a Fitness Club. But, I don't, and didn't realize before this that some companies actually put "escape" clauses in their contracts. You learn something new everyday !
Maybe that's why I'm such a fat, ugly, slob - - I could really use one of the gymnasiums. One, Two, One, Two, One, Two . . . wow, these finger exercises are tough !
Thanks again, HumorMe !
IAAL