NinahSimone Life Coaching (NSLC) Client & Coach Agreement

Agreement between NinahSimone Life Coaching and (Client) whereby Nina (Coach) agrees to provide Coaching Services focused on helping the Client discover ways to make improvements in specific areas of life that lead to satisfying Client goals.

 

As the Life Coach, I offer life coaching services as part of my business. You, as the Client, wish to utilize these services, and we both reach an agreement on the terms outlined in this contract. During consultation we will set specific goals that you as the client will work towards achieving in order to improve and realize your full potential in certain areas of your life.

 

Client and Life Coach Relationship: Both parties recognize that the Client-Life Coach relationship is a partnership or alliance, not a legal relationship. The Client understands that the services provided by the Life Coach can cover various aspects of their personal life, such as life, relationships, career, education, recreation, spiritual, and finances. It's ultimately up to the Client to decide how they want to apply the Life Coach's services, techniques, and advice to their life.

 

The Client acknowledges that Life Coach services are not a substitute for therapy and do not diagnose, cure, prevent, or treat mental diseases or disorders.

 

The Client acknowledges that coaching is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or mental illness or to be construed as legal, financial, or medical advice.

 

The Client acknowledges that coaching is a collaborative process and that while the Coach will provide support, guidance, and expertise, no specific results or outcomes can be guaranteed.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: The Life Coach and Client agree to fulfill their respective obligations under this Life Coaching Contract, which are crucial for a successful Client-Life Coach relationship. The Life Coach commits to maintaining the ethical standards.

 

The Client agrees to maintain effective and reasonable communication with the Life Coach, provide honest feedback, and fully engage in the Life Coach's program and services.

 

Cancellation Policy: If the Client needs to cancel or reschedule a Life Coach Session, a 24-hour notice is required, by phone and/or in writing.

 

If the Client is running late to a session, the Client will inform the Coach by phone or email to let her know. If no notice is given, the appointment will be forfeited after 15 minutes and the session will not be refunded.

 

Failure to attend a session without giving notice (a "no-show") will result in that session being forfeited and no refund will be given. Late cancellations past the 24-hour window is considered a "no-show."

 

In the event of an emergency or unexpected tragic circumstance, the Client will be allowed to reschedule the session(s) at the Coach's discretion. If the Coach needs to cancel your appointment due to circumstances beyond her control, such as power outage, or any situation that requires her to be closed during regular business hours, she will reschedule your existing appointment at the earliest convenient day and time for the Client and Coach.

 

Canceling more than 2 consecutive Sessions or more than 3 total scheduled sessions without prior consent from the Life Coach will be considered a significant breach.

 

If the Life Coach needs to cancel a Session, they will provide a 24-hour notice by phone and/or in writing. If they fail to do so, the Client will receive one free Session for each occurrence.

 

Term and Termination: This Life Coaching Contract can be terminated by mutual agreement between the Life Coach and the Client at any time with two weeks written notice.

 

The contract is effective from the starting date and will continue until either party gives 3 business days' written notice. The Client understands that the Life Coach can terminate the agreement if the Client fails to pay for the services provided or breaches any significant provisions listed in this contract. The Client agrees to settle any outstanding balances within 15 days of termination.

 

Confidentiality: All parties in this Contract, including any attached documents, are considered confidential. The Life Coach and the Client cannot share information related to this Contract and the Services it represents. Sharing such information would be a significant breach of this Life Coaching Contract and may lead to further actions by the harmed party.

 

Client's Awareness: The Client should be aware that this Client-Life Coach Contract doesn't have the same legal confidentiality protections as some other agreements. This means that the Life Coach may need to disclose otherwise confidential information to the authorities if required by law.

 

Limited Liability: The Life Coach cannot guarantee any specific results, and they are not responsible for any special, direct, or consequential damages. Regardless of any damages the Client may experience, the most the Life Coach is responsible for under this Contract is the amount the Client paid for the Services throughout the Contract, including the termination date. The Client understands that the Life Coach is not responsible for any actions or inactions or for any indirect or direct results of the Services provided.

 

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law: If there's a disagreement, the parties will try to resolve it through negotiations first. If that doesn't work, they can choose mediation or binding arbitration in a location specified in the Contract. If none of these options are chosen and legal action is necessary, the Contract will be interpreted according to the laws of the specified state, and the dispute will be resolved in a court in that state.

 

Legal Fees: If a dispute leads to legal action, the party that wins the case can ask for reasonable legal fees, including attorney's fees.

 

Severability: If one part of this Contract is found to be invalid or unenforceable in one place, it doesn't affect the rest of the Contract or make it invalid in other places.

 

No Waiver: If one party doesn't enforce one part of the Contract, it doesn't mean they can't enforce it later or any other part of the Contract.

 

Counterparts: This Contract can be signed in multiple copies, and they are all considered one agreement. An electronically delivered and signed copy is just as valid as a physical one.

 

Electronic Signatures: When you sign this Agreement and other related documents electronically, it's just as valid as using a pen on paper. So, treat electronic signatures like you would treat written signatures.

 

Captions for Convenience: The titles or headings you see in this document are there for convenience and reference. They don't change or limit the actual content in the Agreement.

 

 

SCHEDULE AND FEES

Client agrees to pay NinahSimone Life Coaching, $75/hr per session payable in advance. 

The calls/meetings shall be 60 minutes in length. If rates change before this agreement has been signed and dated, the prevailing rates will apply.

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 Coach will initiate all scheduled calls and will call the Client at the following number for all scheduled meetings:

If the Client will be at any other number for a scheduled call, Client agrees to notify coach prior to the scheduled appointment time.

Calls that are more than 15 minutes late will be considered missed/cancelled and will be subject to the cancellation policy.

CONFIDENTIALITY

This coaching relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client shares with NinahSimone Life Coaching as part of this relationship, is bound to confidentiality by the Association for Coaching (associationforcoaching.com) code of ethics but is not considered a legally confidential relationship (as in Medicine or Law). NSLC agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s written consent. NSLC 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 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 Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by Coach without use of or reference to the Client’s confidential information; or (e) that Coach is required by law to disclose.

In the event of the Client divulging information deemed to be a risk to him/herself and/or others, Coach may be legally responsible to notify a professional mental health caretaker and/or other appropriate personnel.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach 24 hours in advance of the scheduled calls/meetings. NSLC reserves the right to bill Client for a missed meeting. Coach will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting.

TERMINATION

Either the Client or Coach may terminate this agreement at any time with two (2) weeks written notice.

If more than 2 appointments in a 3-month period are missed/cancelled/rescheduled with less than 48-hour notice, NSLC reserves the right to suspend further services.

LIMITED LIABILITY

Except as expressly provided in this agreement, NSLC makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied. In no event will NSLC be liable to the Client for consequential or special damages. Notwithstanding any damages that the Client may incur, NSLC entire liability under this agreement, and the Client’s exclusive remedy, will be limited to the amount paid by the Client to NSLC under this agreement for all services rendered up until the termination date.

This is the entire agreement of the parties, and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This agreement supersedes all prior written agreements, oral representations, discussions, or understandings.

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 thirty (30) days after notice given. If the dispute is not 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.

Client, Sponsor (if applicable), and Coach each sign the Client Agreement on or before their first coaching appointment; each party retains a copy for their records and submits an electronic copy to NSLC.