With the rise of fitness craze, gyms can be seen everywhere, which is followed by the "running away" incident of gyms and the disputes over rights protection caused by it. So how can consumers see clearly the routine of the gym and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests through legal channels?

Article 563 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that in any of the following circumstances, the parties may terminate the contract: (2) Before the expiration of the performance period, one party explicitly indicated or indicated by its own behavior that it would not perform the principal debt. Article 566 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that after the termination of the contract, if it has not been performed, the performance shall be terminated; If it has been performed, according to the performance and the nature of the contract, the parties may request restitution or take other remedial measures, and have the right to claim compensation for losses. Where the contract is terminated due to breach of contract, the creditor may require the breaching party to bear the liability for breach of contract, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

In the case that the gym is closed and the contract cannot be continued, the consumer can ask the merchant to cancel the prepayment contract, return the balance of the prepayment, and can ask the merchant to compensate for the loss. If the above communication fails, consumers should promptly complain to the Consumer Protection Committee, the Market Supervision Bureau and other relevant departments for consultation and mediation. If mediation fails, consumers can bring a lawsuit to the people's court where the gym is located or where the merchant is located with valid evidence.

What should consumers pay attention to when they apply for a card in the gym? First of all, we should have a certain understanding of the qualifications and filing of business owners, such as learning about their business operations and service contents from other members, and avoiding handling prepaid cards in enterprises with poor qualifications. Secondly, try to choose a prepaid card with small amount and short term, and don't charge too much money at one time. The more fees, the longer the service period, which means the greater the risk. Don't pay the discount. Third, in the process of fitness exercise, if the gym is found to have irregular operation, inadequate service, or a decrease in the number of employees and wage arrears, consumers should stop the loss in time.