⚠️ 6 Spa Services Gotchas to Watch For
- Long-Term Membership Lock-In: HIGH Spa memberships often require 12-month commitments. Early cancellation may trigger payment of remaining months or substantial buy-out fees
- Monthly Credits Don't Roll Over: HIGH Many memberships include monthly service credits that expire if unused. You pay for services you may never receive
- Health/Liability Waivers: MEDIUM Extensive waivers release spas from liability for injuries, allergic reactions, or treatment complications. You assume all risk
- Freeze Fees: MEDIUM Pausing membership may cost $10-25/month and be limited to 1-2 months per year. Medical freeze may require documentation
- Guest Policies Restrictive: MEDIUM Guest passes may be limited or cost extra. Some memberships explicitly prohibit sharing or have guest surcharges
- Annual Rate Increases: HIGH Memberships may include automatic annual price increases of 3-5% or more. Your $99/month membership could be $120+ in 3 years
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