2 Swans Happiness – Coaching Terms & Conditions
Coach: Jacquelyn Somach, PhD
Business: 2 Swans Happiness
1. Nature and Purpose of Coaching
Coaching with 2 Swans Happiness is a collaborative, future-focused, growth-oriented process
intended to support personal development, self-awareness, mindset shifts, life transitions, emotional
mastery, and overall well-being. Coaching is not psychotherapy, counseling, mental health
treatment, medical advice, or crisis intervention. Although Dr. Somach holds a PhD in Clinical
Psychology, services are provided solely in the role of a coach and do not create a therapist–client
or doctor–patient relationship. Coaching does not diagnose or treat any condition.
2. Client Responsibility and Informed Consent
You are fully responsible for your own well-being, decisions, actions, and results. Coaching is
voluntary, outcomes are not guaranteed, and you remain responsible for seeking professional
medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice when needed.
3. Emotional, Psychological, and Somatic Awareness
Coaching may involve emotional exploration, reflection on past experiences, body-based
awareness practices, and shifts in beliefs or identity. You accept full responsibility for your
participation and responses.
4. Not a Crisis or Emergency Service
Coaching does not include crisis support or emergency services. If you experience severe distress
or thoughts of harm, you agree to seek immediate help from emergency services or qualified
professionals.
5. Confidentiality and Its Limits
Information shared in coaching is confidential except where disclosure is required by law. Absolute
confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in online or group environments.
6. Technology and Online Platforms
Online services rely on third-party platforms. Technical failures or data breaches may occur outside
the coach’s control, and you agree to hold the coach harmless for such issues.
7. Fees, Payments, and Cancellations
Fees and payment terms are agreed separately. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice
may be charged in full. Completed sessions and digital materials are non-refundable.
8. No Guarantees and Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you release 2 Swans Happiness and Jacquelyn Somach, PhD
from liability related to coaching services, including emotional distress, decisions made, oroutcomes experienced.
9. Intellectual Property
All coaching materials are the intellectual property of 2 Swans Happiness and may not be shared or
reproduced without written permission.
10. Termination
Either party may terminate coaching at any time. Outstanding balances remain payable.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This agreement is governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes shall be submitted to the
competent courts of the Netherlands.
12. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
2 Swans Happiness complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal data
collected is limited to what is necessary for providing coaching services, scheduling,
communication, and billing. Data may be processed using trusted third-party platforms (such as
scheduling, video conferencing, and payment providers) that adhere to GDPR standards. Personal
data is not sold or shared for marketing purposes. You have the right to access, correct, restrict, or
request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
13. Acknowledgment
By purchasing, scheduling, or participating in services, you confirm that you understand and agree
to these Terms & Conditions.