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Health Clubs
http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumer/health.shtml
Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Information on the law related to health clubs in Washington state. Topics covered include Who is Covered by the Health Club Law?, Who is Not Covered?, "Pre-opening" Memberships, Purchasing Memberships, Before Signing a Contract, Common Problems With Health Studios, Your Cancellation Rights, Violations of the Law, Health Club Contracts and How to Cancel a Membership.
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• What laws govern health club memberships?
• What types of health clubs are covered under Washington's health club laws?
• I'm joining a health club. What should I do to protect my rights when purchasing a membership?
• Does my health club membership have to be in writing?
• What must be contained in my health club membership agreement?
• A salesperson misrepresented the health club or membership to me or the equipment and services were not as stated in my agreement. What can I do?
• Can I cancel my health club membership?
• If so how should I cancel it?
• Can I get a refund?
• I paid for a health club membership but the club never opened or it is closing. Can I get my money back?

Washington's Health Studio Services (Health Club) Laws - Chapter 19.142 RCW
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=cha
Source: Washington State Legislature

Washington law designed to protect the rights of people purchasing health club memberships. A comprehensive description of the law is available at http://www.wa.gov/ago/consumer/health.html.
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• What laws govern health club memberships?
• What types of health clubs are covered under Washington's health club laws?
• Does my health club membership have to be in writing?
• What must be contained in my health club membership agreement?
• A salesperson misrepresented the health club or membership to me or the equipment and services were not as stated in my agreement. What can I do?
• Can I cancel my health club membership?
• If so how should I cancel it?
• Can I get a refund?
• I paid for a health club membership but the club never opened or it is closing. Can I get my money back?

Purchasing a Health Club Membership
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/health/spas.ht
Source: Federal Trade Commission

General list of steps consumers should take in choosing a health club they will be satisfied with and in reviewing the membership agreement.
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• What should I do to protect my rights when purchasing a membership to a health club?
• What should I think about when joining a health club?