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This document is a Coaching Agreement that outlines the terms and conditions between a coach and their client. It details the responsibilities of both parties, payment terms, confidentiality, cancellation policy, and intellectual property rights, ensuring a clear understanding of the coaching engagement.
COACHING AGREEMENT
This Coaching Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and effective [effective date] (the “Effective Date”),
BY AND BETWEEN: | [coach name], with an address of [coach address], hereinafter referred to as the “Coach”. |
AND: | [client name], with an address of [client address], hereinafter referred to as the “Client”, collectively referred to as the “Parties”. |
PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
The purpose of this agreement is to specify the terms and conditions of the coaching relationship between the Coach and the Client.
TERM
This agreement will begin on _________, 20__, and will continue until _________, 20__. The agreement may be renewed upon mutual agreement of both parties.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE COACH TOWARD THE CLIENT
The Coach agrees to provide coaching services that include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities:
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The Coach will conduct all services in a professional and ethical manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE CLIENT TOWARD THE COACH
The Client agrees to fulfill the following responsibilities:
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DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL MANNER
For this Agreement, conducting services "professionally and ethically" means the Coach upholds high standards including ongoing education, respect, clear communication, and fulfilling agreements. Ethically, the Coach commits to respecting confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and refraining from discrimination, harassment, or abuse. They also ensure the Client's growth without imposing personal beliefs and maintain professional boundaries.
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
The Client agrees to pay the Coach a fee of __________ for a XX-session coaching program. Payment should be made as per the payment schedule agreed upon.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All information shared between the Coach and the Client will be held as confidential unless the Client grants permission to share such information or if the Coach is required by law to disclose such information.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The Client may cancel this agreement with 14 days' written notice to the Coach. In such a case, any unpaid fees for services already provided will be due immediately.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All materials provided by the Coach during the term of this agreement are the property of the Coach and cannot be used or reproduced without the Coach's written consent.
EXCLUSIVITY
This agreement does not create an exclusive relationship between the Coach and the Client.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Coach is not liable to the Client for any indirect, special, exemplary, or consequential damages, including any lost profits, arising from this agreement.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision in this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement will remain in full force and effect.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of [governing law state] without regard to its principles of conflicts of law.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any disputes under this agreement will be resolved through mediation before resorting to legal action.
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a services contract specifically for coaching that includes a cancellation window and intellectual property protections. It is not an employment contract and expressly states that the relationship is non-exclusive. It contains a specific definition of ethical conduct including the avoidance of conflicts of interest.
When should you use it?
Use this when engaging a coach for a fixed number of sessions where confidentiality and proprietary materials are involved. Use a general Service Agreement instead if the services are purely administrative or technical rather than personal development.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| TERM | TERM | Specifies a fixed start and end date for the services with an option for renewal upon mutual agreement. |
| PAYMENT FOR SERVICES | PAYMENT FOR SERVICES | The Client pays a specific fee for a defined multi-session coaching program according to an agreed schedule. |
| CONFIDENTIALITY | CONFIDENTIALITY | Information shared remains confidential unless the Client grants permission or the Coach is legally required to disclose it. |
| CANCELLATION POLICY | CANCELLATION POLICY | The Client may terminate the agreement early by providing 14 days' written notice to the Coach. |
| INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | The Coach retains ownership of all materials provided, prohibiting reproduction without prior written consent. |
| ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION | ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION | Mandates that parties attempt to resolve disputes through mediation before initiating any formal legal action. |
| GOVERNING LAW | GOVERNING LAW | Subject to the laws of a specific state without regarding its principles of conflicts of law. |
Who it's for
- a professional coach providing a structured multi-session program to an individual client
- a client seeking defined professional and ethical standards in a coaching relationship
- parties requiring mediation as a mandatory first step for resolving contractual disputes
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