Coach and Client Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by and between Coach Iyahdae Rose, The Isis Gene, Atlanta, GA.
Coach Iyahdae and Client whereby Coach agrees to provide Coaching Services for Client focusing on the following topics/results/outcomes/goals attached to this agreement as schedule A.
Description of Coaching:
Coaching is a partnership (defined as 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. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional, or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.
Coach-Client Relationship
A. 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 his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship, and his/her coaching calls and interactions with the Coach. As such, the Client agrees that the Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inactions, 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 disease.
C. Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate the coaching relationship at any time.
D. Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education, and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principle into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.
E. Client acknowledges that coaching does not involve the diagnoses 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 os 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.
F. 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.
Services
The parties agree to engage in a month Coaching Program through internet/Zoom meeting. Coach will be available to Client by email and voicemail in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach. Coach may also be available for additional time, per Client’s request on a prorated basis rate of…
Schedule and Fees
This coaching agreement is valid as of the date the Binding Agreement is signed and dated (below). The Coach and Client have discussed the fees and appropriate package needed per Client. If rates change before this agreement has been signed and dated, the prevailing rates will apply. The Client agrees to pay fees as stated and abide by schedule. If any changes are needed, changes will be discussed between Coach and Client to adjust to the Clients needs. The refund policy in effect for the term of this Agreement is as follows:
If paid in advance, Client may receive a full refund for any services not rendered.
Procedure
The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client based on a mutually agreed place and time. The Client will initiate all scheduled meetings and will call the coach at the following number for all scheduled meetings 470-825-7106 via WhatsApp. If the Coach will be at any other number for a scheduled call, Client will be notified prior to the schedule appointed time. For Zoom meetings, links will be sent prior to joining the meeting room at that specific time. Appointments more than 15 mins late without notice will be cancelled with a cancellation fee of $25 and a new appointment will have to be made. If Client must cancel, Client must do so 24 hours before scheduled appointment.
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 by the principles of confidentiality set forth in the ICF Code of Ethics. However, please be aware that the Client-Coach relationship is not deemed a legally confidential relationship (like medical and legal professions) and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Coach agrees to not disclose any information pertaining to he Client without the Client’s written approval. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without the Client’s approval.
Cancellation Policy
Client agrees that it is the Client’s responsibility to notify the Coach 24 hours in advance of the scheduled call and meetings. Coach reserves the right to bill Client for a missed meeting. Coach will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting. The Client acknowledges that the Coach has disclosed his/her record retention policy with respect to documents, information, and data acquired or shared during the term of the Coach-Client relationship. Such records will be maintained by the coach in a format of the Coach’s choice (print or digital/electronic for a period of not less that 1 year.
Termination
Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this Agreement at any time with one week written notice. Client agrees to compensate the Coach for all coaching services rendered through and including the effective date of termination of the coaching relationship.
Limited Liability
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Coach makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind of 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, or special damages. Not withstanding 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.
Entire Agreement
This document reflects the entire Agreement between the Coach and the Client and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered, or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Coach and the Client.
Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client and the Coach agree to attempt to mediate after notice is given. If the dispute is not so 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.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall keep on being valid and enforceable. If the Court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, interpreted, and enforced as so limited.
Waiver
The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be interpreted as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.
Applicable Law
This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without giving effect to any conflict of laws provisions.