Monthly Fee (Cuota Mensual)

The monthly fee is the periodic payment a member or family makes during the season to participate in the club's activity. Typically covers: weekly training, federated matches, facility use, training materials, internal communications and included services (video analysis, stats, app, etc.).

Defined in the internal rules: amount per category, billing frequency (monthly, quarterly, annual), charge dates, how many months are billed (10, 11 or 12), sibling and early-pay discounts, and mid-season withdrawal procedure. The fee is VAT-exempt if the activity fits art. 20 LIVA.

Applies throughout the club's active season. Most clubs bill 10-11 months (Sep/Oct to Jun/Jul); few bill 12 because July-August usually have no regular activity. The most common collection method is SEPA direct debit, although modern clubs also integrate card payments via Stripe.

• Not clarifying how many months are billed: 'monthly fee' is ambiguous without specifying the count.
• Forgetting sibling discounts: a habitual policy and very expected by families.
• Mixing fee with optional extras (summer camp, extra kit): better invoice these as separate items.
• Not prorating mid-month enrolment: charging full month for someone joining on the 20th is unfair.

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