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How to Cancel a Gym Membership: ClassPass in Paterson

The legally-backed process for canceling Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, LA Fitness, and other gym memberships — including contracts and state health club laws. This guide applies specifically to ClassPass ($49-$199/mo) subscribers in Paterson, New Jersey. New Jersey's Automatic Renewal Act protects you.

Your Rights in Paterson, NJ

New Jersey's Automatic Renewal Act (N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16) gives Paterson residents specific protections when dealing with ClassPass:

Written notice 30 days before renewal
Clear disclosure of terms
Easy cancellation method
Right to cancel within 30 days

Penalties: Consumer fraud violation — treble damages plus attorney fees

How to Cancel a Gym Membership

Applied to ClassPass (App or website) for Paterson residents

1
Read your membership contract first
Find your contract (check your email or the gym's member portal). Note: the contract term, any minimum commitment period, notice requirements (typically 30 days), and cancellation methods allowed.
2
Send written notice via certified mail
For gyms like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and LA Fitness, send a certified letter with return receipt to your home club. Include: full name, address, membership number, and explicit cancellation request.
3
Visit in-person as a backup
Visit your home club during staffed hours and request cancellation in writing. Ask for a written receipt of your cancellation request with the date and representative's name.
4
Cite your state's Health Club Act
Most states (CA, NY, TX, FL, IL, etc.) have Health Club Acts that override gym contracts. These laws often require gyms to allow cancellation by certified mail regardless of what the contract says.
5
Dispute charges after cancellation
After your notice period ends, watch your statement. Any charges after the effective cancellation date are disputable. File a chargeback citing the Fair Credit Billing Act and your cancellation documentation.

Cancel ClassPass Specifically

Method: App or website · Difficulty: medium

1Go to classpass.com → Account Settings
2Click 'Update membership'
3Select 'Cancel membership'
4Confirm — unused credits expire

Tips for Paterson Residents

Planet Fitness cannot legally require you to appear in person if your state's Health Club Act allows written cancellation
Many states allow cancellation if you move more than 25 miles from any club location
Medical conditions that prevent gym use are typically grounds for immediate contract cancellation without penalty
The FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule applies to gym memberships — if they make cancellation harder than signup, that's a violation
Annual fees (Planet Fitness $49/year) may be non-refundable even if you cancel mid-year

ClassPass-specific tips

Credits do not roll over after cancellation
Use all credits before cancel date
Can pause membership for up to 3 months instead
Rejoining may be at higher price

ClassPass Refund Policy

No refund. Unused credits expire at period end.

Under N.J. Stat. § 56:12-16, Paterson residents may be entitled to a full refund if ClassPass didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms.

Watch Out For

· Late cancel fees ($15-20)
· Credits lost on cancellation

Federal Laws Protecting Paterson Residents

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges

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More ClassPass Guides for Paterson

How to Cancel Any Subscription How to Get a Refund After Cancellation How to Dispute an Unauthorized Subscription Charge How to Find All Your Subscriptions How to Cancel a Free Trial Before You Get Charged How to Stop Auto-Renewal on Any Subscription

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