COACHING AGREEMENT
This Coaching Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on
______________date (hereinafter the “Effective Date”), by and between __________________, with an address of _________________
(hereinafter the “Coach”) and _____, with an address of
___________________, (hereinafter the “Client”). The Coach and Client
collectively referred to as the “Parties” or individually as the “Party”) and includes that
Party’s successors and assigns.
In consideration of covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Parties agree to the
following terms and conditions and to be bound thereby:
- Services. The purpose of this Agreement is to develop a coaching relationship
between the Parties in order to cultivate the Client’s personal, professional, and/or
business goals and create a plan to carry out those goals through stimulating and
creative interactions with the ultimate result of maximizing the Client’s personal
and/or professional potential (hereinafter the “Services”). The services provided by
the Coach, are generally conducted via telephone, video calling or in person.
Coaching is a partnership focused on developing the client’s awareness, thinking, and
abilities in order to help the client identify and achieve their personal and or work-
related goals. In coaching conversations, the Coach will be direct, honest and
encourage the Client to do the same. The success of the coaching engagement
depends upon the Client’s commitment and openness to the process. If the Client
believes that coaching is not working as desired, the Client agrees to communicate
this to the Coach. Please note that life coaching should not be used as a substitute for
counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care or substance abuse
treatment and the Coach will not use it in place of any form of diagnosis, treatment or
therapy. - Client-Coach Relationship
A. The Coach shall perform their services professionally, faithfully, diligently, per this
agreement, and per acceptable industry standards. 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. Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing their own physical, mental
and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or
resulting from the coaching relationship, their coaching calls and interactions with the
Coach. Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may
involve different areas of their 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. As such, the Client agrees that the Coach is not
and will not be liable for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of
any services provided by the Coach.
C. 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.
D. 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.
- Term. The Parties agree to engage in a Coaching Program from the Effective Date
until __________date. Coach will be available to Client by text messaging, and e-mail
between scheduled meetings. - Contract Sum. For the Services rendered, the Client shall compensate the Coach in
advance as hereunder through PayPal or check:
Categories The Services offered Charges Payment scehdule
(weekly, monthly etc)
Tier 1 $
Tier 2 $
Tier 3 $
If rates change prior to the Effective Date, the prevailing rates will apply.
Coach may also be available for additional time (for e.g , reviewing documents,
reading or writing reports, engaging in other Client related services outside of
coaching hours).per Client’s written request on a prorated basis rate of
________.
If a session is unpaid up until 24 hours before the session commences, the Coach may
cancel that session.
The Coach will invoice the Client on the final business day of the first full month after
the Coach’s initial assignment and at the end of each month thereafter.
- Cancellations or Rescheduling. The Client shall give at least 24 hours’ notice to
cancel or reschedule an appointment. The Coach will make every effort, to re-
schedule sessions which are cancelled in a timely manner. If a client does not cancel
in a timely manner, the Coach may terminate this agreement. Cancellation that are not
made within the 24 hours or no‐show appointments will be billed to the Client for
the full contract sum. - Autonomy. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Coach will have full
control over working time, methods, and decision-making in relation to the provision
of the services per the Agreement. The Coach will work autonomously and not at the
direction of the Client. However, the Coach will be responsive to the reasonable needs
and concerns of the Client. - Expenses. Unless otherwise stated, the Coach shall be responsible for all expenses
related to providing the Services under this Agreement. This includes but is not
limited to supplies, equipment, and other costs. - Confidentiality and Code of Ethics. This coaching relationship, as well as all
information (physical 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. The Coach agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client
without the Client’s written consent. BE ADVISED: the Coach-Client relationship is
not a relationship protected by legal confidentiality (like doctor-patient or attorney-
client). As such, the Coach could be required to divulge otherwise confidential
information to authorities.
Client acknowledges that it will be necessary for Coach to disclose certain
confidential and proprietary information to Client for Coach to perform duties under
this Agreement. All non-public, confidential or proprietary information of the Coach,
disclosed by the Coach to the Client, whether disclosed orally or disclosed or accessed
in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated
or otherwise identified as “confidential” in connection with this Agreement is
confidential, solely for the use of performing this Agreement and may not be
disclosed or copied unless authorized in advance by the Coach in writing. Upon the
Coach’s request, the Client shall promptly return all documents and other confidential
materials received from the Coach. Client acknowledges that any breach or threatened
breach of this Section will result in irreparable harm to Coach for which damages
would be an inadequate remedy. Therefore, Coach shall be entitled to equitable relief,
including an injunction, in the event of such breach or threatened breach. Such
equitable relief shall be in addition to Coach’s rights and remedies otherwise available
at law.
This Section does not apply to information that is: (a) in the public domain; (b) known
to Recipient Party at the time of disclosure, or (c) rightfully obtained by Recipient
Party on a non-confidential basis from a third party. - Limited Liability. The Coach makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of
any kind or nature, expressed 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 minus expenses paid to subcontractors or to third
parties. - Indemnification. The Client agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the
Coach and his officers, employees, and agents from and against any incidental,
consequential, indirect, or special damages, or for any loss of profits or business
interruptions caused or alleged to have been caused by the performance or
nonperformance of the services. In the event the Coach is held liable for any such
loss, such liability shall be limited to a refund of payments made by the Client for the
services, minus expenses paid to subcontractors or to third parties. - Non-assignment. The Client shall not transfer or assign this agreement without the
Coach’s consent. However, the Coach may transfer or assign this agreement or
subcontract its obligations hereunder at any time without the Client’s consent. - Termination
The Coach may terminate this Agreement without notice, at any time for late
payment. non-payment, disrespect or breach of this agreement by the Client.
● The Client may terminate this Agreement, upon giving the Coach no less than 7 days’
notice in writing.
● The termination of this Agreement shall not discharge the liabilities accumulated by
either Party.
● Any Clauses intended by the Parties or this Agreement to survive the termination of
this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement by whatever cause. - Force Majeure. For this Agreement, “Force Majeure” means an event which a
diligent party could not have reasonably avoided in the circumstances, which is
beyond the control of a party and includes, but is not limited to, war, riots, civil
disorder, earthquake, storm, flood or adverse weather conditions, strikes, lockouts or
other industrial action, terrorist acts, confiscation or any other action by government
agencies. A Party’s failure to fulfill its obligations due to Force Majeure shall not be
considered a breach of this Agreement, provided that the Party has taken all
reasonable precautions, due care, reasonable alternative measures, and minimal delay
all to carry out the terms of this Agreement. - Entire Agreement. This document reflects the entire agreement between the Parties
and reflects a complete understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter.
This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. - Changes to the Agreement. Either Party may request changes to the agreement, but
they will only be effective if agreed in writing, and signed by all Parties. If any
ambiguity is found in the agreement or various documents forming this agreement,
the Parties shall issue any necessary clarification or instruction. - Dispute Resolution and Legal Fees. In the event of a dispute arising out of this
Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, the Parties agree to engage
in mediation. If the matter cannot be resolved through mediation, and legal action
ensues, the successful party will be entitled to its legal fees, including, but not limited
to its attorneys’ fees. - Legal and Binding Agreement. This Agreement is legal and binding between the
Parties as stated above. This Agreement may be entered into and is legal and binding
both in the United States and throughout Europe. The Parties each represent that they
have the authority to enter into this Agreement. - 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
enforceable, 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. - 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. No waiver by a
party of any breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this
Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or
provision or of the same condition or provision at another time.
- Drafting Responsibility. Neither party shall be held to a higher standard than the
other party in the interpretation or enforcement of this Contract as a whole or any
portion hereof based on drafting responsibility. - Counterparts. This agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall
constitute one instrument. - Headings. The article and section headings in this agreement are for convenience;
they form in no part of this agreement and shall not affect its interpretation. - Pronouns. All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the
masculine, feminine, neuter, singular, or plural, as the identity of the person or entity
may require. As used in this agreement: words of the masculine gender shall mean
and include corresponding neuter words or words of the feminine gender, and words
in the singular shall mean and include the plural and vice versa. - Notice. Any notice required herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly
given: if delivered by hand and receipted for by the party addressee, on the date of
such receipt, if mailed by domestic certified or registered mail with postage prepaid,
on the third business day after the date postmarked, or sent by email at the following
addresses or such changed address as the Party shall have specified by written notice,
provided that any notice of change of address shall be effective only upon actual
receipt. Any notice delivered by email shall request a receipt thereof confirmed by
email or in writing by the recipient, and the effective date of such notice shall be the
date of receipt, provided such receipt has been confirmed by the recipient.
Client: _________________________________________________________
Coach: _________________________________________________________ - Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance
with the laws of the state where both Parties reside, without giving effect to any
conflicts of laws provisions. If the Parties reside in different states, this Agreement
shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
_________, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has executed this Agreement, as set forth
below.
Signed by the CLIENT
Signature:
Name:
Date:
Signed by the COACH
Signature:
Name:
Date:
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