Gym fee glossary
Contract term
A contract term is the minimum amount of time a member is obligated to pay.
What it means
A plan may advertise monthly dues while still requiring a 12-month, 18-month, or longer commitment.
Why it matters
A contract can create cost beyond the comparison period if the minimum term is longer than 12 months or if cancellation is restricted.
How gains.fyi counts it
gains.fyi shows the public contract terms and counts paid months beyond 12 active months as cost-to-leave friction when the record supports it.