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How to Cancel a Gym Membership in Maryland
Your legal cancellation rights in Maryland — and the exact steps and letter to use them.
Cooling-off period
Maryland gives you 7 days to cancel a new membership for a refund.
Your rights in Maryland
A buyer may cancel a health-club services agreement within 7 business days (some sources cite 3) after receiving a copy of the agreement, by written notice.
| Refund rules | If cancelled timely, the club must refund any deposit, down payment, initiation/membership or other fees paid. |
|---|---|
| How to cancel legally | Written notice delivered in person or by certified mail (return receipt), postmarked by midnight of the final cancellation day. |
| Special protections | Subtitle 12B regulates automatic-renewal clauses and requires conspicuous 'Notice of Consumer Rights' disclosure. |
| Statute | Md. Code, Com. Law 14-12B-01 to 14-12B-09 (cancellation in 14-12B-06) |
Cancelling a specific gym in Maryland?
Each chain has its own (often annoying) process. Pick yours:
Not legal advice — verify Md. Code, Com. Law 14-12B-01 to 14-12B-09 (cancellation in 14-12B-06) before acting.