Participant Agreement, Media Release & Waiver
Thank you for participating in The Alignment Sessions with Lori Brant Coaching Services.
Please read this agreement carefully before signing. By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms.
1. Voluntary Participation
I understand that my participation in The Alignment Sessions is entirely voluntary.
I may decline to answer any question or stop participating at any time before or during a coaching session. I understand that if I choose to withdraw after recordings have been edited, published, or incorporated into educational materials, Lori Brant Coaching Services may not be able to remove or recover all copies already distributed or published.
2. Nature of Coaching
I understand that The Alignment Sessions provide life coaching and personal development services intended to increase self-awareness, personal growth, and alignment.
I understand that coaching is not:
• Psychotherapy
• Psychological or mental health counselling
• Medical or psychiatric treatment
• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Crisis intervention
I acknowledge that coaching is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or psychological condition.
If I am experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, I understand that I should seek assistance from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional or emergency services.
3. Recording, Media Release & Publication
I understand that all coaching sessions will be recorded using video and audio.
I grant Lori Brant Coaching Services, its employees, contractors, successors, licensees, and assigns the irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free right to:
• Record my image, voice, likeness, participation, and statements.
• Photograph and record me during coaching sessions.
• Edit recordings for clarity, length, sound quality, and production quality.
• Create transcripts, captions, excerpts, promotional clips, and derivative works from the recordings.
• Publish, reproduce, distribute, display, broadcast, license, and otherwise use the recordings in whole or in part for educational, promotional, commercial, and marketing purposes.
These recordings may be used in, but are not limited to:
• YouTube
• Podcasts
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• LinkedIn
• Websites
• Online courses
• Books and eBooks
• Workshops and presentations
• Newsletters
• Advertising and promotional materials
• Future media platforms not yet in existence
I understand that these recordings may remain publicly available indefinitely.
I acknowledge that my preferred name or identification level will be used in accordance with the preference I selected in the application form. I understand that, despite reasonable efforts to respect those preferences, complete anonymity cannot be guaranteed because my appearance, voice, story, or other identifying details may make me recognizable.
4. Compensation
I understand that, in appreciation for my participation, I will receive:
• Three complimentary coaching sessions.
• A digital copy of The Alignment Strategy.
I understand that I will receive no additional payment, royalties, residuals, or other compensation arising from the recording or future use of the content.
5. Confidentiality
I understand that these coaching sessions are intended to be publicly shared and are therefore not confidential.
I accept full responsibility for deciding what personal information I choose to disclose during the sessions.
6. Assumption of Risk
I understand that coaching may involve discussing personal experiences, emotions, beliefs, relationships, and life challenges.
I voluntarily accept responsibility for my participation and acknowledge that personal growth may involve emotional discomfort, changes in perspective, or temporary emotional reactions.
7. Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release and discharge Lori Brant Coaching Services, Lori Brant, employees, contractors, volunteers, successors, and assigns from any claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to my voluntary participation in The Alignment Sessions or the lawful use of the recordings, except where caused by gross negligence, willful misconduct, or as otherwise prohibited by law.
8. Intellectual Property
I understand and agree that all recordings, photographs, audio files, video files, transcripts, edited content, promotional materials, and any other materials created as part of The Alignment Sessions are and shall remain the exclusive intellectual property of Lori Brant Coaching Services.
I have no ownership interest in these materials and no right to approve or control their future use.
9. Accuracy of Information
I confirm that the information I have provided in my application is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge.
10. Legal Capacity
I confirm that:
• I am at least 18 years of age.
• I have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
• I have read and understood this agreement.
• I am signing this agreement voluntarily and without coercion.