A well-crafted personal training cancellation policy is essential for establishing clear expectations and maintaining a professional relationship with your clients. This template provides a comprehensive framework that you can customize to suit your specific business needs.
Essential Elements of a Personal Training Cancellation Policy
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Cancellation Notice Period: Clearly define the minimum notice period required for clients to cancel a scheduled session without incurring a fee. This period should be reasonable and communicated to clients upfront.
Cancellation Fees: Specify the cancellation fees that apply if clients fail to provide adequate notice or cancel frequently. These fees should be fair and clearly outlined.
Rescheduling Policy: Establish guidelines for rescheduling sessions due to unforeseen circumstances. Consider factors such as availability, notice period, and any associated fees.
Missed Sessions: Outline the consequences of missed sessions without prior notice or a valid reason. This may include charging a missed session fee or requiring the client to reschedule.
Emergency Cancellations: Provide exceptions for emergency cancellations that may be exempt from fees. Clearly define what constitutes an emergency and the required documentation.
Force Majeure: Address situations beyond your control (e.g., natural disasters, epidemics) that may affect your ability to provide services. Outline the procedures for handling such circumstances.
Payment Terms: Specify the payment terms for training sessions, including the frequency of payments and accepted methods.
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Contact Information: Include your contact information at the bottom of the template for easy reference.
This cancellation policy outlines the procedures for canceling or rescheduling personal training sessions. Please review this policy carefully before signing up for our services.
Cancellation Notice Period
Clients must provide at least [number] hours’ notice to cancel a scheduled session without incurring a fee.
Cancellations received with less than [number] hours’ notice will be subject to a cancellation fee of [amount].
Rescheduling Policy
Clients may reschedule a session once per week with at least [number] hours’ notice.
Rescheduling requests received with less than [number] hours’ notice may be subject to a rescheduling fee.
Missed Sessions
Missed sessions without prior notice or a valid reason will be charged a missed session fee of [amount].
Clients may reschedule a missed session once per month with at least [number] hours’ notice.
Emergency Cancellations
In case of an emergency, clients may cancel a session without incurring a fee.
Documentation (e.g., doctor’s note) may be required to verify the emergency.
Force Majeure
In the event of a force majeure event (e.g., natural disaster, epidemic), we may be unable to provide services.
If a force majeure event occurs, we will notify clients as soon as possible and provide appropriate accommodations.
Payment Terms
Payment for training sessions is due [frequency].
Accepted payment methods include [list of accepted methods].
By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this cancellation policy.
[Your Name]
[Your Business Name]
[Your Contact Information]
Customization Tips
Tailor the cancellation notice period, fees, and rescheduling guidelines to your specific business needs and local regulations.
Consider including a provision for multiple missed sessions or excessive cancellations that may result in termination of the training agreement.
Review and update your cancellation policy periodically to ensure it remains current and effective.
