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JAN 2018

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[ 68 ] • # dayspamagazine • january 2018 legal pad by Michael L. Antoline, JD When it comes to off ering spa treatments to younger clients, age is more than just a number. W hether or not to provide services and treatments to children is a question confronting almost every spa owner, and because so many factors come into play, there's no clear-cut answer. Some choose to forego that income stream because of (legitimate) fears surrounding liability and the necessary paperwork, but in doing so they may be missing out on a lucrative slice of the profi t pie. Do the positives outweigh the negatives? We think so, but there are a few things to consider before the decision is made. Contractual Obligations Let's assume that two 14-year-old girls come into your spa and ask for pedicures. After the services are provided they give you a credit card for payment, which goes through without a problem. The following month, the mother of one of the girls calls you to question the charge. You check your records and confi rm that the girls did visit your spa and did receive the pedicures. The mother says she is disputing the charge and is refusing to pay. Minor Concerns © GETTY IMAGES

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