Coaching Agreement and Release
Hello!
I am thrilled to be working with you, and I have positive expectations for a coaching relationship that helps you reach new heights, heal, transform, create, and thrive! To work together, you (as the Client) and I (as the Coach) agree to the following terms and conditions of this Coaching Agreement and Release (this “Agreement”):
1) Description of Coaching
Coaching is working partnership (but not a legal business partnership) between the coach and the client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.
Our coaching sessions will require active participation from both of us. I respect that you are the expert of your own life and will support you as you take the next steps in your journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life. As a Mastery Method Trained Coach, I work with people on all levels - Somatic, Emotional, Mindset, Behavioral, and Unconscious - in order to achieve goals and experience fulfillment in all areas of life.
2) Coach-Client Relationship
A. Coach Commitments
I agree to serve as your coach, to work with you and empower you to identify, clarify and achieve your personal and/or professional goals. I see our time together as a client-driven process established to encourage your personal and professional growth and development.
As your coach, I will bring encouragement, support, honesty, attentive listening, understanding, belief in you and commitment to your success. You can expect me to support you, challenge you, offer fresh perspectives, make requests (including assigning “homework”), acknowledge your wins, and assure utmost confidentiality.
I am a coach, not a psychotherapist or physician, and I am not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. If any issues come up for you that should be handled by a licensed psychotherapist or physician, you must attend to your health by contacting the appropriate professional.
As your coach, I cannot guarantee results. Your results are up to you, and I am here to help you on your path!
During our coaching sessions, I will devote my time, thoughts, and energy to you, and I commit to being fully present. Between sessions, I may not be immediately available, but I will respond to any communication as soon as possible.
B. Client Commitments
As a client, you commit to:
creating the time and energy to participate fully in the coaching process
being punctual and present for each session
being open, honest, and willing to engage in a process of self-inquiry and transformation
being open to feedback and assistance.
You acknowledge that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of your life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. You agree that deciding how to handle these issues, how to incorporate coaching principles into those areas, and implementing decisions is exclusively your responsibility.
You are responsible for creating and implementing your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship and your coaching sessions and interactions with me as your coach. As such, you agree that I, as your coach, am not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided.
You acknowledge that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of medical diseases or of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, medical care or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is your exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If you are currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that you inform the mental health care provider of the coaching relationship. If anything within our coaching relationship upsets you or doesn’t feel right, please bring it to my attention so that we can resolve it as soon as possible. My objective is to have a coaching relationship that is fully open, honest, real and trusting!
(3) Group Coaching
(a)Upon execution of this Agreement, electronically, verbally, or otherwise, the Coach agrees to provide services in accordance with the Group Coaching Program.
(b)The scope of services rendered by the Coach pursuant to this contract shall be solely limited to those contained therein and/or provided for by Coach as part of the Program.
(c)Coach reserves the right to substitute services equal to or comparable to the Program for Client if reasonably required by the prevailing circumstances.
(d)Client agrees to be open, present and prepared to participate fully. Client is responsible for his/her own results, success, and implementation.
(e)Client is aware that Coach does not solve medical issues nor treat disease and is therefore not a replacement for client’s Doctor, Therapist or Physician. If Client is presently under any form of psychiatric care, psychological therapy, specialized medical supervision or under the influence of any form of medication, Client is to inform Coach prior to working together.
(f)The Program includes the following:
Group sessions via Zoom
Breathwork sessions via Zoom
A private community group for you to support, connect, & share with Coach and the other members of the group throughout the program
Homework / Worksheets and other Personal ‘self-work’ to do toward personal transformation
(g) METHODOLOGY. Client agrees to fully participate in the group and teaching methods. Client understands that Coach has made no guarantees as to the outcome of the coaching sessions or Program. Coach may revise methods or parts of the Program based on the needs of the Client.
(h) DISCLAIMER. By participating in this Program, the Client acknowledges that the Coach is not a medical doctor or psychologist. The Client acknowledges that the Coach is not medically qualified, is not a substitute for advice from a qualified doctor, does not warrant the accuracy of any information provided, is not liable for any losses the Client may suffer by relying on Coach’s advice.
By participating in sessions, the Client acknowledges that the information provided during sessions is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for medical or psychological advice. The Coach may provide the Client with information relating to products that the Coach believes might benefit the Client, but such information is not to be taken as an endorsement or recommendation. The Coach is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information or coaching provided.
4) Procedure/Cancellation Policy/Termination
The time of our coaching sessions will be mutually agreed upon by us. Please call or Zoom at your scheduled time at the number or link provided. If you do not show up during our scheduled time, for any reason other than an emergency, that session will be counted and charged for as a normal session. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours prior notice. You may book, cancel or reschedule via email. If you would like to reach me between sessions for any other reason, you may do so via email; I may not always be able to reply, but I will always read all communications and either respond or make a note of it for our next session. If I need to reschedule, I will give you at least 24 hours prior notice, barring an emergency or illness. Either you or I may discontinue the coaching relationship at any time, with 2 weeks’ notice. Packages are non-refundable if you choose not to use all of your sessions.
5) Ongoing Coaching
If we decide to continue with coaching beyond the initial period we originally agreed upon, the terms of this Agreement shall remain the governing terms, in perpetuity, unless otherwise discussed and agreed upon.
6) Fees and Payment Policy
(a)Upon execution of this Agreement, Client agrees to pay to the Coach the full agreed-upon amount.
(b) Client understands and agrees that they are not entitled to a refund once the monthly payment or payment in full has been issued to Coach. If an unforeseen circumstance occurs for Client or Coach rendering them unable to continue working together, Coach will consider all options in good faith and may partially refund Client at Coach’s discretion.
(c)If Client selects a payment plan option, Client agrees to pay fees to the Coach according to the payment schedule set forth, or otherwise provided to Client, and the payment plan selected by Client (the “Fee”). By providing their credit card and other information and agreeing to these Terms of Use, Client is agreeing that Coach will charge this credit card for amounts payable each month pursuant to this payment plan. If Client would like to update or change the card on file, they must do so before the next monthly payment is scheduled to be charged. Once the card is charged, Coach is under no obligation to refund and/or change the payment method for payments already charged.
(d)In the event Client fails to make any of the payments within a payment plan during the time prescribed, Coach will make all efforts to reach Client and resolve the issue. If the issue is not resolved in a timely manner, Coach has the right to pause all services until payment is paid in full. In addition, a 3% interest fee will be charged for each day that payment is late for a maximum of 30 days. If Client does not commence with payment after 30 days, Coach has the right to terminate the agreement. Any failed payments not brought current within (30) days will owe the full balance on their account immediately and may lose the right to pay via a monthly payment plan. Any accounts that remain delinquent for more than 60 days may be turned over to collections, and the balance of Client’s account will continue to be due and payable, inclusive of any and all applicable late fees and penalties. If Client’s account is turned over to collections, Client understands and agrees they are responsible for any and all fees accrued or paid to the collection agency, in addition to the original account outstanding balance.
(e)Coach reserves the right to cancel or stop working with Client should Client fail to make additional payments in accordance with the Payment Plan as agreed upon at the beginning of the Container. Should this occur, Client understands they are not entitled to a refund of funds already issued to Coach in exchange for work completed thus far.
7) Confidentiality
This coaching relationship, as well as all information of a confidential personal nature that you share with me as part of this relationship, is confidential. I agree not to disclose any such information without your consent, except as required by law. Certain topics or stories may be anonymously and hypothetically shared, but I will not disclose your name as a reference without your consent. For the purposes of this agreement, confidential information does not include information that: (a) I am required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (b) is disclosed to me and as a result of such disclosure I reasonably believe there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to you or others; or (c) involves illegal activity. Please be aware that the coach-client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and thus communications between us are not subject to any legally recognized protection outside of the terms of this Agreement.
8) Intellectual Property Rights
You agree that you will not use, disclose, or sell any proprietary materials sent to you by me to any third party, including for the purpose of providing coaching or consulting services or otherwise.
9) Limited Liability
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, I make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to the coaching services negotiated, agreed upon and rendered. In no event shall I be liable to you for any indirect, consequential or special damages. Notwithstanding any damages that you may incur, my entire liability under this Agreement, and your exclusive remedy for any claims hereunder, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you to me under this Agreement for the prior 12 months for all coaching services rendered through and including the termination date.
10) Release
By engaging in the coaching relationship covered by this Agreement, you are participating voluntarily and you assume full responsibility for your health and any risks or loss, property damage, or personal injury that may be sustained by you as a result of such participation. You hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue me, my directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents from all liability to you and your personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any loss or damages, and any claim or demands therefor, on account of injury to your person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise while you are participating in such coaching relationship, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to any breach of this Agreement by me.
11) General
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions. This Agreement reflects the entire agreement between you and me and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations and may not be amended, altered or supplemented except in writing signed by both of us. In the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the other party. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If the court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.
11) CLIENT, BY PROCEEDING WITH PAYMENT AND/OR CHECKING THE BOX, YOU CONFIRM:
I am committed to digging deep and taking action on my goals and intentions. I realize that anything less than my intentional full participation will not lead to my success.
I accept full responsibility for myself and any actions I take that might result from coaching.
I understand that all decisions in these areas are exclusively mine and I acknowledge that my decisions and my actions regarding them are my sole responsibility.
I am healthy enough to engage in coaching.
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of this Coaching Agreement and Release.