Chuck Berry Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Just a quick one for any solicitors out there. A contract for membership of a club. If the T&C's are changed during the term of the contract - to allow charging for a service that is currently supplied free - with immediate effect, are the club obligated to provide notice to the members and/or consulting them first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Would initially depend on a few things - whether or not the T&C's contain a provision for the change of terms or not and if so what form of notice or consultation is required - is the free service currently specified in the T&C's as a benefit of membership or not p.s not a solicitor but work with contracts a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Thanks Ribble. The service is specified in the contract as free. Unbeknown to anyone, the T&C's have now been changed to the service being chargeable. There was no notice or communication advising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Naw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said: Just a quick one for any solicitors out there. A contract for membership of a club. If the T&C's are changed during the term of the contract - to allow charging for a service that is currently supplied free - with immediate effect, are the club obligated to provide notice to the members and/or consulting them first? Top of my head it’s no . My local gym got rid of the jacuzzi due “ cost of living” crisis and I complained about this due to them to still charging the same amount of money for all the amenities of the gym but now without the jacuzzi Edited February 26 by JudyJudyJudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 14 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said: Thanks Ribble. The service is specified in the contract as free. Unbeknown to anyone, the T&C's have now been changed to the service being chargeable. There was no notice or communication advising. In that case i'd wager that the original T&C's will have have the standard 'get out clause' stated somewhere and 'that all services and terms detailed above are subject to change at anytime' or words to that effect. Either that or using Judy's example above the terms will state that membership only allow's access to the club and that all amenities inside the club are subject to change and/or availability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Ribble said: In that case i'd wager that the original T&C's will have have the standard 'get out clause' stated somewhere and 'that all services and terms detailed above are subject to change at anytime' or words to that effect. Either that or using Judy's example above the terms will state that membership only allow's access to the club and that all amenities inside the club are subject to change and/or availability. Thanks. It's not a physical club with premises for members (it's not a gym). There doesn't appear to be a get out clause as far as I can see. I can't see anything referring to change of terms. I've done a keyword search but cant turn anything up. Edited February 26 by Chuck Berry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 minute ago, Chuck Berry said: Thanks. It's not a physical club with premises for members (it's not a gym). There's doesn't appear to be a get out clause as far as I can see. I can't see anything referring to change of terms. I've done a keyword search but cant turn anything up. Feel free to PM the t&c's to me and i'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Just now, Ribble said: Feel free to PM the t&c's to me and i'll have a look Thanks, I'll do that now, I'll send you the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Have they automatically increased the amount they are charging? Or do you need to add the now paid for service if you wish? Do you pay VIA Direct Debit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 4 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Have they automatically increased the amount they are charging? Or do you need to add the now paid for service if you wish? Do you pay VIA Direct Debit? It's a bi-annual fee, next renewal is December, by card. The service was free and now they are charging for it. Not everyone uses the particular service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 8 minutes ago, Chuck Berry said: It's a bi-annual fee, next renewal is December, by card. The service was free and now they are charging for it. Not everyone uses the particular service. And you still have use of the service for free until the renewal date? If so I doubt they're doing much wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 7 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: And you still have use of the service for free until the renewal date? If so I doubt they're doing much wrong. No, changes with immediate effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Just now, Chuck Berry said: No, changes with immediate effect. So they are asking you to pay a top up fee now to see you through till December renewal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Berry Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 12 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: So they are asking you to pay a top up fee now to see you through till December renewal? They're asking people to pay for a specific service (if they use it) that was previously provided free. That starts now. The current contract period expies 31 December 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 @Victorian should be all over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 3 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Top of my head it’s no . My local gym got rid of the jacuzzi due “ cost of living” crisis and I complained about this due to them to still charging the same amount of money for all the amenities of the gym but now without the jacuzzi Ahhh of course its happened to James too. Who would have thought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 3 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Top of my head it’s no . My local gym got rid of the jacuzzi due “ cost of living” crisis and I complained about this due to them to still charging the same amount of money for all the amenities of the gym but now without the jacuzzi Chug a 2 litre bottle of Coke. Ten minutes later, run yerself a bath. Jacuzzi will take care of itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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