How to Cancel a Gym Membership: Discovery+ in District of Columbia

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 Discovery+ ($4.99-$8.99/mo) subscribers in District of Columbia, citing applicable state and federal law.

Your Legal Rights in District of Columbia

District of Columbia's CPPA + Auto-Renewal Protections (D.C. Code § 28-3901) gives you specific protections when dealing with Discovery+ subscriptions:

Clear disclosure at enrollment
Affirmative consent
Easy cancellation mechanism
Treble damages available

Penalties: CPPA violation — treble damages and attorney fees

How to Cancel a Gym Membership

Applied to Discovery+ (Website or app) in District of Columbia

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.
District of Columbia note: D.C. Code § 28-3901 requires Discovery+ to provide an easy cancellation mechanism.
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 Discovery+ Specifically

Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy

1Go to discoveryplus.com → Account
2Select 'Subscription'
3Click 'Cancel'
4Confirm cancellation

Tips for Cancel a Gym Membership in District of Columbia

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

Discovery+-specific tips

Content merging into Max — check if already migrated
If billed through Apple/Google, cancel there
Annual plan not refundable

Discovery+ Refund Policy

No prorated refunds.

Under D.C. Code § 28-3901, you may be entitled to a full refund if Discovery+ didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Federal Laws Protecting You

These apply to Discovery+ in every state, including District of Columbia:

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 Discovery+ Guides for District of Columbia

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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