12 month Gym commitment

crawlerbasher

Just wanted some advise on this one.
I've stoped going to the gym because money just got tight and can't afford to go anymore.

So here it is.

When I first joined the gym it was when I had enough money to go and more.
I joined the gym online and picked the BLUE - £14.99 per month - Excl. Classes
12 months minimum membership, monthly payment
£15.00 Joining Fee

This was 6 months ago.
I did this over the internet.
I've not singed any documents.

And the email with regards to payment is:
You are committing to a single £10.00 joining fee payment and £9.99 per month for a minimum of 12 months.

Can I get out of this?
And whats the diffrents between committing and contract?

podperson

Have you tried contacting them and explaining your situation. Unfortunately from a legal point of view there is very little difference at the moment between signing a paper contract and doing one online since you would have ticked the box saying you agreed to the terms and conditions.

the_cat

crawlerbasher wrote: »

Can I get out of this?
And whats the diffrents between committing and contract?

No, legally you cannot 'get out of it'.
By 'committing' to the agreement you have entered into a contract.

You may be able to persuade them to help you out (although gyms' are a bit notorious for sticking to the contract. They make a LOT of money from people who go a few times and then stop by holding them to the contract terms) but they are under no legal obligation to do so. You could stop the payment, but that would only result in them being able to chase you through other means (court/bailiff etc) for their funds.

sorry

pmduk

Your thread title says it all, unfortunately you have entered a 12 month commitment. A commitment is an undertaking to remain a member for 12 months. I other words a 12 month contract. Sorry, but you're stuck with it.

Ettenna

What about if you are under 18? My daughter signed up to a gym membership that is costing her £55 per month!!! Obviously she signed up to it but can they enforce it if she is under 18?