The contract with a merchant offering coursesmust include:

• the name and address of the establishment;
• your name and address;
• the place and date the contract was signed;
• a description of the services offered;
• the date on which the courses will start;
• the address where the courses will be given;
• the number of hours, days, or weeks over which the courses will be given;
• the hourly, daily, or weekly rate. This rate must remain the same for the duration of the contract;
• the total amount you will need to pay;
• the terms of payment;
• a clause explaining the cancellation terms. The information that the cancellation clause must contain is presented in Article 46 of the Regulation respecting the application of the Consumer Protection Act.

The merchant must provide a copy of the signed contract along with a cancellation form. This form will be helpful should you ever want to cancel your contract.

Are you registering to driving courses? Make sure the driving school you are signing a contract with is recognized by the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).

Total value of the contract

The amount indicated in the contract must include:

• the cost of the course;
• the membership and registration fees, as well as the setup, evaluation, and administration fees, if applicable;
• the taxes.

Terms of payment

A business that offers courses cannot:

• collect payment or a deposit to be paid before the first course is delivered;
• collect payment in one instalment. The total amount of the invoice must be paid in at least 2 approximately equal instalments. The instalments must be claimed at regular intervals, for example, at the start and midway point of your course.

Exceptions: payment in one instalment

The business can demand payment in one instalment in either of 2 situations:

• the total value of the course is $100 or less (including taxes);
• the course is given over 3 days or fewer, regardless of its total value.

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