17 | Can You Legally Keep Payments When Someone Cancels Mid-Program? episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 14 MIN

17 | Can You Legally Keep Payments When Someone Cancels Mid-Program?

from The Conscious Counsel Podcast · host Cory Sterling

Installments vs Subscriptions – Protecting Your PaymentsSome clients drop out. Others cancel and stop paying. The legal difference between subscriptions and installments can determine whether you keep the money or lose it entirely. Subscription vs Installment – What’s the Difference?A subscription gives clients access month-by-month. They can cancel. Installments mean clients are buying the full program, and you’re letting them pay it off over time. Why You Need the Right Legal LanguageIf your agreement doesn’t clearly explain what happens when someone cancels midway, you’re exposed. Cory shares two real stories: one studio lost six figures in revenue, another coach lost 66% of their fee—simply because their contracts weren’t clear. Key Takeaways:✔️ Subscriptions can be canceled under Click to Cancel laws✔️ Installments are not subscriptions—if clearly stated✔️ Your contract must explain what happens if a client cancels✔️ Without this, you’ll lose time, money, and control 🎧 Protect your payments. Understand the difference. Press play now. 📞 Book a legal call📸 Instagram👥 Join Our Facebook Group

Installments vs Subscriptions – Protecting Your PaymentsSome clients drop out. Others cancel and stop paying. The legal difference between subscriptions and installments can determine whether you keep the money or lose it entirely. Subscription vs Installment – What’s the Difference?A subscription gives clients access month-by-month. They can cancel. Installments mean clients are buying the full program, and you’re letting them pay it off over time. Why You Need the Right Legal LanguageIf your agreement doesn’t clearly explain what happens when someone cancels midway, you’re exposed. Cory shares two real stories: one studio lost six figures in revenue, another coach lost 66% of their fee—simply because their contracts weren’t clear. Key Takeaways:✔️ Subscriptions can be canceled under Click to Cancel laws✔️ Installments are not subscriptions—if clearly stated✔️ Your contract must explain what happens if a client cancels✔️ Without this, you’ll lose time, money, and control 🎧 Protect your payments. Understand the difference. Press play now. 📞 Book a legal call📸 Instagram👥 Join Our Facebook Group

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Installments vs Subscriptions – Protecting Your PaymentsSome clients drop out. Others cancel and stop paying. The legal difference between subscriptions and installments can determine whether you keep the money or lose it entirely. Subscription vs...

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