Beware The "Curves" Contract
Just an FYI for anyone who is a member of Curves or is thinking about joining.
When a person joins Curves, they have to sign up for a year contract but once your year with them is up, they don't just automatically terminate your contract. You have to provide something in writing stating why you do not want to renew, I'm assuming this is because they want to try and talk you into staying. However, that isn't the problem, if they want something in writing, that's understandable enough.
The problem is, this notice doesn't go into effect until 30 days after you give it to them. For example, if you join Cuvres June 3rd 06, (that means your Curves payment should come out of your account on the 3rd of each month) and you write up your termination agreement on the June 5th 07, they will still charge you for July 07, therefore, they get an extra months payment out of you simply because you got your termination statement in two days late.
To me, this is riduculous. There is no way it takes Curves computer system 30 days to terminate your contract. Also, it's weight loss organization it's not like it's an apartment that they need 30 days notice to re-rent and/or clean up. There is absolutely no reason why they (or any other such organization) would need a 30 day notice other than them trying to talk you into staying every time you come in for that last 30 days and/or trying get more money out of people who may have forgotten to get their notice in on time.
If you are a member and aren't going to renew your contract with them and want out once your year is up, give them a letter in writing 30 days before your year is up but be advised, they will try to sell you into staying.
If you're thinking about joining, keep this in mind and don't forget about that 30 day, writen notice when you want to quit. If you don't give them your termination letter or give it to them early enough, they're going to keep taking money out of your account weather you use their service or not.
