DharmaTalks Coaching Agreement
Agreement between: DharmaTalks 2133 Upton Dr., Ste 126-191, Virginia Beach VA 23454, David Bennett CLC, ACSGC, ACLSC (Coach) and ____________________ (Client) whereby Coach agrees to provide DharmaTalks Life Coaching Services for Client in exchange for consideration/payment by Client.
Description: 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.
Description: 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.
Responsibilities:
1. Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior set in the DharmaTalks Definitions and Code of Ethics (available on-line and in hard copy).
2. Coach agrees to help Client create and prioritize goals and to suggest steps toward achieving those goals.
3. Client is responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. 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. 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 conditions. Instead, Client understands that Coaching assists the Client in creating goals and taking steps toward reaching those stated goals.
4. Client understands that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for professional advice by legal, mental, medical or other qualified professionals and will seek independent professional guidance for such matters. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, Coach will recommend that Client inform the mental health care provider.
5. Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.
6. Client agrees to make payments promptly upon the date payment is due.
1. Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior set in the DharmaTalks Definitions and Code of Ethics (available on-line and in hard copy).
2. Coach agrees to help Client create and prioritize goals and to suggest steps toward achieving those goals.
3. Client is responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. 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. 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 conditions. Instead, Client understands that Coaching assists the Client in creating goals and taking steps toward reaching those stated goals.
4. Client understands that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for professional advice by legal, mental, medical or other qualified professionals and will seek independent professional guidance for such matters. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, Coach will recommend that Client inform the mental health care provider.
5. Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.
6. Client agrees to make payments promptly upon the date payment is due.
Services:
1. The parties agree to engage in _________(# of sessions, months or coaching package) Coaching Program through in-person, internet, telephone meetings.
2. Coach will be available to Client by e-mail and voicemail in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach.
3. Coach may also be available for additional time, per client's request on a basis rate of $85.00 for an hour or $45 for a half hour (for example, reviewing documents, reading or writing reports, engaging in other client related services outside of coaching hours).
4. The email, internet, or voicemail contacts between sessions shall be complimentary, until they exceed either 5 contacts or 3 hours of Coach time, after which they are billed at the hourly or half-hourly coaching rate.
See Coaching Packages to get reduced pricing for hour-long coaching sessions over time.
1. The parties agree to engage in _________(# of sessions, months or coaching package) Coaching Program through in-person, internet, telephone meetings.
2. Coach will be available to Client by e-mail and voicemail in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach.
3. Coach may also be available for additional time, per client's request on a basis rate of $85.00 for an hour or $45 for a half hour (for example, reviewing documents, reading or writing reports, engaging in other client related services outside of coaching hours).
4. The email, internet, or voicemail contacts between sessions shall be complimentary, until they exceed either 5 contacts or 3 hours of Coach time, after which they are billed at the hourly or half-hourly coaching rate.
See Coaching Packages to get reduced pricing for hour-long coaching sessions over time.
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 number provided by Client for all scheduled meetings. If the Client will be at any other number for a scheduled call, Coach will be notified prior to the scheduled appointment time.
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 to confidentiality by the DharmaTalks Code of Ethics but is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like in Medicine or Law). 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) that the Coach is required by law to disclose.
Cancellation Policy: Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach 12 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.
Termination: Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this agreement at any time with 1 week written notice.
Limited Liability: Except as expressly provided in this agreement, the Coach makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied. In no event, will the Coach be liable to the Client for 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, will be limited to the amount paid by the Client to the Coach under this agreement for all services rendered up until the termination date.
Cancellation Policy: Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach 12 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.
Termination: Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this agreement at any time with 1 week written notice.
Limited Liability: Except as expressly provided in this agreement, the Coach makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied. In no event, will the Coach be liable to the Client for 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, will be limited to the amount paid by the Client to the Coach under this agreement for all services rendered up until the termination date.
Invest in Your Life ~ Length and Price of Agreement:
This coaching agreement is valid as of _________(date). The agreed-upon fee is __________and/or ________ per month, based on _________ (individual sessions) or _____________ (specify which one) Coaching Package
The calls/meetings shall be ____________ (length of call or meeting for example 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes). If rates change before this agreement has been signed and dated, the prevailing rates will apply.
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 and oral representations.
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 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.
Thank You!
Please sign both copies and return one copy of this Client Agreement prior to the first scheduled coaching meeting. Retain one copy for your records and mail the other to:
DharmaTalks
2133 Upton Dr., Ste 126-191
Virginia Beach VA 23454
This coaching agreement is valid as of _________(date). The agreed-upon fee is __________and/or ________ per month, based on _________ (individual sessions) or _____________ (specify which one) Coaching Package
The calls/meetings shall be ____________ (length of call or meeting for example 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes). If rates change before this agreement has been signed and dated, the prevailing rates will apply.
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 and oral representations.
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 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.
Thank You!
Please sign both copies and return one copy of this Client Agreement prior to the first scheduled coaching meeting. Retain one copy for your records and mail the other to:
DharmaTalks
2133 Upton Dr., Ste 126-191
Virginia Beach VA 23454
Client:
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Coach: David Bennett CLT, ACSGC, ACLSC
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Coach: David Bennett CLT, ACSGC, ACLSC
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