My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Florida
Full story:
Hello everyone! I have recently joined a local gym and have been accused of selling steroids. Apparently a group or individuals have complained that I am "selling steroids." I am a very extroverted individual and as such tend to speak with anyone and everyone around me while I work out. I have introduced myself to just about all the regulars within the week that I have been at the gym. In doing so, I have brought up the topic of steroids in conversation to several of the members. Now, when I say I have brought up the topic of steroids, I specially ask what the individual thinks about them in terms of morality, if they have ever considered doing them/have done them, and depending on the response I will get deeper into the subject. The conversation will lead to the types of steroids, effects, cost, and on occasion, I have pulled up a website that supposedly sells them to show prices/pictures/etc. Now, I believe because of this, the manager/members has accused me of selling steroids.
I came into the gym as usual and after swiping my card the manager immediately pulled me aside and said we need to talk. She told me that a group/individuals have complained that I am/would selling steroids. Now, I immediately denied doing so of course but she said regardless that this is a first and final warning. The next time that anyone complains regarding me my membership will be revoked. She gave no merit to my rebuttal. These individuals complaints were taken for face value and no evidence of said activity was actually presented but I still suffered a consequence. Essentially, in speaking about steroids and pointing out a website in which they can be ordered, I have been reprimanded.
Quick summary:
Walked into gym, manager said some members have complained I am/would sell steroids and that this was first and final warning. Next complaint my membership would be revoked. I denied selling them of course but she gave no merit to my side. Essentially, in speaking about steroids and pointing out a website in which they can be ordered, I have been reprimanded.
Questions:
- Does this fall under freedom of speech?
- Is showing someone a website in which steroids can be ordered somehow considered me selling them?
- I assume they have something in their policy that states they can terminate any individuals membership at any time for any reason?
- She essentially told me I am not allowed to talk about steroids in any capacity or I will be warned/revoked. Can they do that?
- Do I have any course of action to take?
I know this is silly and not some huge legal issue. My reputation has been severely tarnished as a result of this nonsense. If there's ANYTHING I can do, I most certainly want to do so.

