§ 458-g. Contracts void and unenforceable. 1. Any contract for services which does not comply with the applicable provisions of this article shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy.

Terms Used In N.Y. General Business Law 458-G

  • Consumer: means any natural person who is solicited to purchase or who purchases the services of a credit services business. See N.Y. General Business Law 458-B
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Credit services business: means any person who sells, provides, or performs, or represents that he can or will sell, provide or perform, a service for the express or implied purpose of improving a consumer's credit record, history, or rating or providing advice or assistance to a consumer with regard to the consumer's credit record history or rating in return for the payment of a fee. See N.Y. General Business Law 458-B

2. Any waiver by a consumer of the provisions of this article shall be deemed void and unenforceable by a credit services business as contrary to public policy.