Missouri · Gym Membership Cancellation
How to Cancel Your Gym Membership in Missouri
Missouri regulates gym contracts under its health spa statutes (Mo. Rev. Stat. Sections 407.325-407.340), which apply to memberships longer than three months. You get a 3-business-day cooling-off window with a 30-day refund deadline, plus statutory cancellation for death or a disability lasting 60 or more consecutive days. The refund math is set by statute (contract price divided by weeks in the term, times remaining weeks), which removes the usual argument about what you are owed.
Missouri's disability cancellation right kicks in at 60 consecutive days of being unable to use the gym, with a statutory pro-rata refund formula the club cannot negotiate away.
Cooling-off period
3 business days
Mo. Rev. Stat. Sections 407.325-407.340 (Health Spa Contracts)
Last reviewed September 2026. Laws change, so check the linked statute before you rely on this.
Cancel rights after cooling-off
Missouri gym members can cancel without penalty within 3 business days of signing, with a full refund due within 30 days (Mo. Rev. Stat. Section 407.330). After that, the statute allows cancellation if the buyer dies or becomes permanently disabled and unable to use a substantial portion of the services for 60 or more consecutive days, with a pro-rata refund calculated by remaining weeks of the term. Contracts must also provide for extending the term for time lost to temporary disability. A separate section (Section 407.332) covers clubs that relocate or go out of business, and contracts cannot run longer than 36 months (Section 407.334).
Auto-renewal rule
Missouri's health spa law applies to contracts longer than three months and requires cancellation by certified mail (return receipt requested) or personal delivery. There is no gym-specific auto-renewal statute; renewal terms fall under the contract and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, which prohibits deceptive billing practices.
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Missouri Gym Cancellation FAQs
How do I cancel my gym membership in Missouri?▾
Send written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address in your contract, or hand-deliver it, before midnight of the third business day for the cooling-off right. For a disability cancellation, the club may require an exam by a doctor agreeable to both you and the club.
Can I cancel my Missouri gym membership at any time?▾
Within 3 business days, yes, for a full refund. After that you need death or a 60+ consecutive-day disability as a statutory ground; otherwise your contract's own terms govern. Temporary disability extends the membership rather than cancelling it.
Do I need a lawyer to cancel my gym membership?▾
No. Certified mail plus the statute citation resolves most cases. The Missouri Attorney General's consumer complaint process is free, and small claims court handles disputes up to $5,000 without a lawyer.
What if my Missouri gym refuses to accept my cancellation?▾
Dispute charges with your card issuer, file a complaint with the Missouri AG's Consumer Protection Division, and if needed file in small claims court. A contract missing the Section 407.330 provisions is voidable at your option (Section 407.334).
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