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If you’ve suddenly been inspired to commit to a fitness membership as part of your New Year’s resolutions, you may be entering what’s called a “continuing services contract”. We oversee aspects of these contracts, including your cancellation rights. And guess what? You can cancel within the first 10 days, no matter what.
The law in BCContracts for activities that are ...
Some of us may be skipping the mall and turning to our devices for holiday shopping. This means it’s extra important to know your rights when buying online.
Our top tipOne of the simplest ways to protect yourself is to make online purchases using a credit card. Under BC’s consumer protection laws, credit cards offer the strongest recourse if something goes wrong, such...
The holiday rush can make it easy to overspend or overlook your rights as a consumer. As we head into the holiday season, these are some of our top consumer tips to save money, buy smarter and exercise your rights during this busy time of year.
Our top consumer tips for the holidays 1. Keep gift-giving and hosting simple and don’t overspendA good way to avoid overspen...
Fitness contracts must include certain information to be binding. These disclosures are important because it helps you make an informed decision before committing to a contract. Here’s what you need to see in your contract when you sign up for a physical activity.
The rules for fitness contracts in BCWe’re a not-for-profit provincial regulator and we enforce