Writing a Spa Membership Cancellation Letter (with Sample)
Use this sample spa membership cancellation letter as a template for your formal notification.
Membership in spas usually starts with a contract that the prospective member signs. Once the contract is signed and the dues paid, the person is a member of the club. If a member becomes dissatisfied with his or her experience as a member of the spa, they may want to cancel their membership.
It is not legal to simply stop paying dues or going to the spa. If the consumer does this, the spa may use a collection agency to force the consumer to pay. In many cases, spas make it difficult to stop being a member, which is why it is important to follow all the terms and conditions in the contract.
It is not legal to simply stop paying dues or going to the spa. If the consumer does this, the spa may use a collection agency to force the consumer to pay. In many cases, spas make it difficult to stop being a member, which is why it is important to follow all the terms and conditions in the contract.
Most States have Laws to Protect Consumers
Most states have laws to protect consumers that give a specified time a consumer may get out of a contract after it begins. Each state’s Department of Consumer Affairs will give this information. If the state doesn’t allow a penalty-free time period to get out of a contract, the consumer must carefully read the contract to find out the process for cancellation.
It may be possible to negotiate a lower monthly fee or waive a cancellation fee. If a manager of the spa agrees to do this, the consumer needs to get the promise in writing, signed by the manager.
If the consumer doesn’t have a copy of his or her contract, the spa should be able to provide one. If the spa is not able to do this, it may be a legal violation. In the case of a spa, most contracts have a cancellation clause included in the contract. It will state if there is an early cancellation fee.
Early Cancellation Fee
The consumer must decide if the early cancellation fee is worth paying to get out of the contract, or if it makes better financial sense to pay the contract until it naturally expires. In some cases, the consumer may be required to pay the full membership fees as well as a cancellation fee.
Most states have laws to protect consumers that give a specified time a consumer may get out of a contract after it begins. Each state’s Department of Consumer Affairs will give this information. If the state doesn’t allow a penalty-free time period to get out of a contract, the consumer must carefully read the contract to find out the process for cancellation.
It may be possible to negotiate a lower monthly fee or waive a cancellation fee. If a manager of the spa agrees to do this, the consumer needs to get the promise in writing, signed by the manager.
If the consumer doesn’t have a copy of his or her contract, the spa should be able to provide one. If the spa is not able to do this, it may be a legal violation. In the case of a spa, most contracts have a cancellation clause included in the contract. It will state if there is an early cancellation fee.
Early Cancellation Fee
The consumer must decide if the early cancellation fee is worth paying to get out of the contract, or if it makes better financial sense to pay the contract until it naturally expires. In some cases, the consumer may be required to pay the full membership fees as well as a cancellation fee.
The spa membership cancellation letter should be polite and firm. It is not required to give a reason for cancelling a membership, but, in some cases, it may help maintain good relations with the spa. If the reason is out of the consumer’s control such as poor health or moving to another location, it may be a good idea to mention it.
If the reason is because the consumer doesn’t like the service or facilities, it may be better not to mention it. In any case, it is not the place to criticize the spa. The letter should have a professional tone and stick to the facts.
When cancelling a spa membership, the consumer should:
Below is a sample membership cancellation letter for a spa. It should be written in formal business-letter style and sent by certified mail, so the consumer is sure the letter was received.
If the cancellation is due to poor health, the sender may want to include proof in the form of medical documents or a letter from a doctor. A copy of the contract can also be included with the terms and conditions for cancellation highlighted to prove that the member followed the required steps.
If the reason is because the consumer doesn’t like the service or facilities, it may be better not to mention it. In any case, it is not the place to criticize the spa. The letter should have a professional tone and stick to the facts.
When cancelling a spa membership, the consumer should:
- Pay all past dues
- Not use rude language
- Ask for a written confirmation of the cancellation
- Sign the letter the same way the contract was signed
- Keep a copy of the letter
Below is a sample membership cancellation letter for a spa. It should be written in formal business-letter style and sent by certified mail, so the consumer is sure the letter was received.
If the cancellation is due to poor health, the sender may want to include proof in the form of medical documents or a letter from a doctor. A copy of the contract can also be included with the terms and conditions for cancellation highlighted to prove that the member followed the required steps.
Sample Spa Membership Cancellation Letter
Consumer’s Name
Consumer’s Membership Number
Consumer’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
DATE
Recipient’s Name
Club’s Name
Club’s Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Recipient’s Name:
This letter is to formally inform you that I am cancelling my membership in Name of Spa. I have been injured in an automobile accident and cannot work-out the way I used to. According to the terms and conditions in the contract, I may cancel without paying the full yearly dues if my physical condition does not allow me to use the membership. I have enjoyed my membership in Name of Spa and will continue to recommend it to my friends.
I have enclosed a letter from my doctor stating that I should not lift weights for at least seven months. I have also enclosed a copy of my Name of Spa contract in which I have highlighted the procedure for cancellation of membership. As you can see, I have followed each requirement including the 30 days prior notice. I can be reached at Phone Number or at Email Address if you have any questions.
I request a written confirmation from you that my membership in Name of Spa is cancelled. Thank you for processing my cancellation in a timely manner.
Sincerely,
Consumer’s Signature
Consumer’s Printed Name
List of Enclosures: contract, doctor’s letter
By Andre Bradley
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