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Florida gym membership cancellation laws

Health Studio Act · Fla. Stat. §§ 501.012–501.019 · Last verified October 21, 2026

Florida gives a 3-day penalty-free cancellation period (not counting weekends and holidays). It also lets you cancel for death or physical inability to use the services, or if your studio closes or moves more than 5 driving miles without an equal replacement.

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Cooling-off period (right to cancel after signing)

Penalty-free cancellation within 3 days, exclusive of holidays and weekends, of making the contract, by mailing or delivering written notice to the health studio. Refund within 30 days, less a prorated amount for days or services already used.

Fla. Stat. § 501.017(1)(a)

How to give notice

Written notice to the health studio (mailed or delivered).

Other reasons you can cancel

Disability / deathDeath or physical inability: you may cancel if you die or become physically unable to use a substantial portion of the services you used from the start of the contract, with a prorated refund. (Fla. Stat. § 501.017(1)(d))
Club closes or movesYour contracting location goes out of business, or moves more than 5 driving miles and doesn't provide an equal-quality facility within 5 driving miles within 30 days: you may cancel and get a refund. (Fla. Stat. § 501.017(1)(b))
Florida's gym statute, as summarized here, has no general move-away cancellation right. Your contract may still include one.
Verify with your gym:
  • Section 501.017 does not include a cancellation right for moving away. Check your contract.

These laws set minimum terms gym contracts must include. Your contract may give you more. Exemptions can apply (for example, some nonprofits). This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice; read the statute and your contract, or contact your state attorney general's consumer protection office.

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FAQ

Can I cancel a gym membership in Florida after signing?

Penalty-free cancellation within 3 days, exclusive of holidays and weekends, of making the contract, by mailing or delivering written notice to the health studio. Refund within 30 days, less a prorated amount for days or services already used. (Fla. Stat. § 501.017(1)(a))

How do I give notice to cancel a gym contract in Florida?

Written notice to the health studio (mailed or delivered).

Can I cancel my gym membership if I move away from Florida?

Florida's gym-contract statute, as summarized here, does not include a general move-away cancellation right. Check your contract for a relocation clause.

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