Fitness Service Company in Xiamen vs. Member Services Contract Dispute

Case Summary

Plaintiffs Li and 126 other members of a fitness center in Xiamen signed a "Fitness Service Contract" with Defendant Xiamen Fitness Service Co., Ltd. to purchase gym memberships and personal training sessions of varying durations, totaling {10,000 yuan. During the contract period, the Defendant unilaterally closed its fitness center in Siming District, Xiamen without prior notice to members or provision of alternative facilities, rendering the memberships and training sessions unusable. The Plaintiffs filed suit seeking refunds for unused fees and training sessions, as well as liquidated damages.

Key Dispute

1.Does the defendant's unilateral closure of the store constitute a fundamental breach?

2.Is the amount of remaining fees claimed by the plaintiff and other members reasonable?

3.Scope of the Defendant's Liability for Breach of Contract

Case Strategy

1.Core evidence including the fixed-term fitness service contract, proof of payment, records of remaining sessions or validity period on the fitness card/private training packages, the defendant's notice of store closure, and communication records between both parties.

2.Prove that the defendant unilaterally closed the store, rendering the contract impossible to perform and constituting a fundamental breach of contract, thereby making them liable for all breach of contract damages.

3.Calculate each member's remaining gym membership fees and personal training session fees individually, providing complete calculation details and supporting documentation.

4.Claim a reasonable liquidated damages amount in accordance with the breach of contract provisions specified in the agreement.

Processing Result

The court ruled that the defendant shall refund to the plaintiff and 126 other members a total of {10,000 yuan in remaining gym membership fees and personal training session fees, plus interest calculated on each member's remaining balance at the Loan Prime Rate published by the National Interbank Funding Center from the date the store closed until the date of full payment. The defendant shall bear all litigation costs and preservation fees for this case.

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