Is it legal for a package service prepaid to have an expiration date or be told that if it has expired

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Is it legal for a package service prepaid to have an expiration date or be told that if it has expired

I bought a package deal from a
veterinarian 2 have my cat spayed all
the shots and a chip for a set price
and I did part of it and came back 2
years later when my cat wasn’t so
afraid and they said it expired is that
legal thank you for your help

Asked on January 28, 2018 under Business Law, California

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

It's legal IF you were made aware of that limitation before you bought it: if you purchased the package with knowledge of an expiration date, you agreed to the expiration date. However, they can NOT retroactively add this limitation: it must have existed when you purchased. Neither party to any agreement--including pre-paid services--can change the terms after the fact.


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