Description of Coaching: Coaching is a partnership (defined as an alliance, 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.

1) Coach-Client Relationship

A. Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established by the

International Coach Federation “(ICF)"(Coachfederation.org/ethics). It is recommended that the

Client review the ICF Code of Ethics and the applicable standards of behavior.

B. The client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental

and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions, and results arising out of or resulting from

the coaching relationship and his/her coaching calls and interactions with the Coach. As such,

the Client agrees that the Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or

inaction or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Coach. The client

understands coaching is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not

prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.

I understand that the coaching services I will be receiving from my Coach are not offered as a

substitute for professional mental health care or medical care and are not intended to diagnose,

treat or cure any mental health conditions including: Clinical Depression and its subsets, Clinical

anxiety and its subsets, Clinical Psychosis and its subsets, Substance Addictions and its

subsets, Suicidal Ideation or Suicidal Behaviors Domestic Abuse, Sexual or Physical Abuse,

Self or other harm. I also understand that my Coach is not acting as a mental health counselor

or a medical professional.

C. Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the coaching

relationship at any time.

D. Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different

areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation.

The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into

those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.

E. Client acknowledges that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment 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, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified

professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent

professional guidance as needed. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health

professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider

of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.

F. The Client understands that in order to enhance the coaching relationship, the Client agrees

to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance, and to create the time and

energy to participate fully in the program. The coach promises to always be honest and

transparent with the client, but in order for the relationship to work, the client is urged to be

responsible for addressing everything that appears in them - e.g., if they are triggered by

something the coach says.

G. I also understand for all legal purposes, the services provided by my Coach can be provided

from any remote location worldwide.

2) Services

The parties agree to engage in a Coaching Program through Online Zoom

meetings or in-person session. The coach will be available to Client by email and voicemail only
in between scheduled meetings. The coach will make every attempt to respond to emails and

voicemails within 24 hrs from Monday through Thursday and on the next business day for

emails received on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. However, the coach will not be held liable for

not responding within the time mentioned above. Coach may also be available for additional

time, per Client’s request on a prorated basis rate of $200 (for example, reviewing documents,

reading or writing reports, engaging in other Client-related services outside of coaching hours).

3) Schedule and Fees

This coaching agreement is valid as of August 1, 2024. The fee is $200 (amount) per session based 
on (frequency of meetings such as # of meetings per/ wk, month, etc.).

The calls/meetings shall be 60 minutes (length of call). If rates change before this agreement

has been signed and dated, the prevailing rates will apply.

There will be no refunds for sessions completed.

4) Procedure

The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client

based on a mutually agreed upon time. The Client will initiate all scheduled calls and will log into

the provided zoom link If the Coach will be at any other number for a scheduled call, Client will

be notified prior to the scheduled appointment time.

5) Confidentiality

This coaching relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client

shares with the Coach as part of this relationship, is bound by the principles of confidentiality set

forth in the ICF Code of Ethics. However, please be aware that the Coach-Client relationship is

not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and

thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The

Coach agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s written

consent. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without the Client’s

consent. Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) was in the Coach’s

possession prior to its being furnished by the Client; (b) is generally known to the public or in the

Client’s industry; (c) is obtained by the Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation

to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Coach without use of or reference to the

Client’s confidential information; or (e) the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued

subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such

disclosure the Coach reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or

harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity. The Client also acknowledges his or

her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a

timely manner.

I understand that the use of technology is not always secure, and I accept the risks to

confidentiality in the use of email, text, phone, Zoom, Skype, and other technology.

6) Release of Information (Optional, based upon specific situation)

The Coach engages in training and continuing education pursuing and/or maintaining ICF

(International Coach Federation) Credentials. That process requires the names and contact

information of all Clients for possible verification by ICF. By signing this agreement, you agree to

have only your name, contact information and start and end dates of coaching shared with ICF

staff members and/or (International Coach Federation) Credentials. That process requires the

names and contact information of all Clients for possible verification by ICF. By signing this

agreement, you agree to have only your name, contact information and start and end dates of

coaching shared with ICF staff members and/or other parties involved in this process for the

sole and necessary purpose of verifying the coaching relationship, no personal notes will be

shared.

According to the ethics of our profession, topics may be anonymously and hypothetically shared

with other coaching professionals for training, supervision, mentoring, evaluation, and for coach

professional development and/or consultation purposes.

7) Cancellation Policy

Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach 24 hours in advance of the

scheduled calls/meetings. Coach reserves the right to bill Client for a missed meeting. Coach

will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting.

8) Record Retention Policy (Optional, if the Coach as adopted such a policy) The Client

acknowledges that the Coach has disclosed his/her record retention policy with respect to

documents, information and data acquired or shared during the term of the Coach-Client

relationship. Such records will be maintained by the Coach in a format of the Coach’s choice

(print or digital/electronic) for a period of not less than one year.

9) Termination

Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this Agreement at any time with one week written

notice. Client agrees to compensate the Coach for all coaching services rendered through and

including the effective date of termination of the coaching relationship.

10) Limited Liability

Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Coach makes 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 the Coach be liable

to the Client for any indirect, consequential or special damages. Notwithstanding any damages

that the Client may incur, the Coach’s entire liability under this Agreement, and the Client’s

exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the Client to the Coach under

this Agreement for all coaching services rendered through and including the termination date.

I hereby release, waive, acquit, and forever discharge my Coach, any agents, successors,

assigns, personal representatives, executors, heirs and employees from every claim, suit action,

demand or right to compensation for damages I may claim to have or that I may have arising out

of acts or omissions by myself or by my Coach as a result of the advice given by my Coach or

otherwise resulting from the coaching relationship contemplated by this agreement. I further

declare and represent that no promise or inducement, or agreement has been made to me to

sign this agreement. This agreement shall bind my heirs, executors, personal representatives,

successors, assigns, and agents.

11) Entire Agreement

This document reflects the entire agreement between the Coach and the Client, and reflects a

complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement

supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended,

altered or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Coach and the Client.

12) Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client

and Coach agree to attempt to mediate in good faith for up to (certain amount of time such as

30 days) after notice given. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the

prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the other party.

13) Severability

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.

14) Waiver 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.

15) Applicable Law

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.

16) Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and

permissible assigns.