Hey guys, I've got a legal question because I'm in a contract that I'd like to get out of.

About 6 months ago I started taking private lessons. At the time, I was quite interested and didn't have a problem signing up. They *only* offered contracts for their program in year long lengths. I had said I might only want to take lessons for 4 or 5 months, and they verbally told me that was fine and I could cancel at any time. I asked if there was any fee for canceling and was told multiple times not to worry about it and that canceling was no problem. I felt pretty uneasy about this, but being and idiot and believing I'd want to be there for a year I signed anyways.

Fast forward 6 months and I've discovered that they are actually a pretty terrible and devious organization, especially when it comes to the treatment of their employees.

The only line in the contract about cancellation reads "This agreement is subject to cancellation at any time during the term of the agreement upon notification by the student. If this agreement is cancelled with three business days, the studio will refund all payments made under the agreement. After three business days, the studio will only charge you for the dance instructions and dance instruction services actually furnished under the agreement plus a reasonable and fair service fee."

They wouldn't answer it for me at signing, but I suppose it needs to be answered now: What the heck is reasonable and fair? If I were to continue for the remainder of the year, there would be about $3000 to pay for the rest of my lessons. I have a feeling they'll probably attempt to charge me as much as possible, so I'd like to go in knowing legally what they can actually charge me so I don't spend more than I have to.

Thanks so much!
user
I don't like the organization I'm taking private lessons from and want out. I'm 6 months into a 12 month contract, and the only thing in my contract about cancellations says that I can cancel anytime for a
assistant
Hey guys, I've got a legal question because I'm in a contract that I'd like to get out of.

About 6 months ago I started taking private lessons. At the time, I was quite interested and didn't have a problem signing up. They *only* offered contracts for their program in year long lengths. I had said I might only want to take lessons for 4 or 5 months, and they verbally told me that was fine and I could cancel at any time. I asked if there was any fee for canceling and was told multiple times not to worry about it and that canceling was no problem. I felt pretty uneasy about this, but being and idiot and believing I'd want to be there for a year I signed anyways.

Fast forward 6 months and I've discovered that they are actually a pretty terrible and devious organization, especially when it comes to the treatment of their employees.

The only line in the contract about cancellation reads "This agreement is subject to cancellation at any time during the term of the agreement upon notification by the student. If this agreement is cancelled with three business days, the studio will refund all payments made under the agreement. After three business days, the studio will only charge you for the dance instructions and dance instruction services actually furnished under the agreement plus a reasonable and fair service fee."

They wouldn't answer it for me at signing, but I suppose it needs to be answered now: What the heck is reasonable and fair? If I were to continue for the remainder of the year, there would be about $3000 to pay for the rest of my lessons. I have a feeling they'll probably attempt to charge me as much as possible, so I'd like to go in knowing legally what they can actually charge me so I don't spend more than I have to.

Thanks so much!
user
I signed a contracts that I thought was okay. Turns out I probably shouldn't have signed it and they really suck. I want to know what their cancellation fee is since it appears they can charge me anywhere
assistant