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NDA Enforcement After gym won't let me cancel membership

Started by help_me_investor_CO · Aug 6, 2025 · 1,700 views · 18 replies
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HM
help_me_investor_CO OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

gym won't let me cancel membership. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 17 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $51,000.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, UCC Article 2. Your state may provide additional protections.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

SA
seeking_advice_homeowner_CA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

JC
just_curious_contractor_TX

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

DC
desperate_contractor_OH

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

PN
Photographer_NYC

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

JC
just_curious_business_owner_FL

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

EA
EstatePlanner_AZ

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

SB
SmallBizOwner_NYC

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

NR
NurseUnion_Rep

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

NL
NursePractitioner_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

AF
asking_for_friend_dev_help

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

NH
newbie_homeowner_question

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

NL
NursePractitioner_LA

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

HM
help_me_seller_2022

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

RE
RemoteWorker_EU

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

SM
SeniorDevMike_PDX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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