Statement from the Health & Fitness Association on the Eighth Circuit Vacating the FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule
Posted: July 9, 2025 in IHRSA
The Health and Fitness Association
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for vacating the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Click-to-Cancel” Rule. The court’s decision affirms what HFA and its partners have long maintained: the FTC exceeded its legal authority, failed to follow required procedures and imposed a sweeping, one-size-fits-all mandate that ignored the operational realities of fitness businesses.
We thank the court for recognizing these concerns and reinforcing the importance of a rulemaking process grounded in law, transparency, and practical implementation.
At the same time, HFA and the fitness industry are fully committed to advancing consumer-friendly cancellation policies. We believe strongly in transparency and ease of use, and we are actively working to support policy solutions—especially at the state level—by partnering with lawmakers to enact clear, reasonable laws that make it easier for consumers to manage their memberships without imposing rigid or unworkable mandates on businesses. Throughout the states, HFA has already helped shape legislation that reflects this balance, and we will continue to lead efforts that protect consumers while preserving operational flexibility for fitness providers.
This ruling represents an important step toward balance, ensuring that consumer protections are maintained while empowering fitness operators to manage billing responsibly, support member engagement, and offer flexible, affordable options for every type of consumer.
As the trusted voice of the industry, HFA remains focused on collaborating with policymakers to promote thoughtful, transparent cancellation standards that build consumer confidence, expand access to physical activity, and strengthen public health nationwide.
