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Coaching Agreement

About this Coaching Agreement

This Agreement is entered into by and between our Coach and our Client whereby the Coach agrees to provide Coaching Services for the Client focusing on the goals agreed upon and outlined during the first coaching session or as updated and agreed during the coaching relationship.

Description of Coaching

Coaching is 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. 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.

1) Coach-Client Relationship

1.A Coaching Ethics

Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behaviour 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 behaviour.

1.B Client responsibilities

The 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 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 disease.

1.C Termination

Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the coaching relationship at any time.

1.D Scope

The 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, incorporating coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.

1.E Nature of Coaching

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.

1.F Open Communications

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.

2) Services

The parties agree to engage in a Coaching Program through a chemistry session and the Client subscribing to a program through our website. Coach will be available to the Client via WhatsApp messaging in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach. The Coach may also be available for additional time, per the Client’s request on a prorated basis rate to, for example, review documents, read or write reports, and engage in other Client-related services outside of the Coaching Program.

3) Schedule and Fees

This coaching agreement is valid from the first schedule coaching session. The fees are explained for the selected Coaching Program on our website and as supplemented by the program proposal made by the Coach. The calls/meetings shall be 60 minutes, unless agreed differently by the Coach in their program proposal. If rates change before this agreement has been signed and dated, the prevailing rates will apply. We refund any payments made if the session is cancelled two days in advance.

4) 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 main method of scheduling meetings is via our website. Client can also reschedule sessions via the website’s Client Portal. The main method of conducting the coaching sessions is via internet conference calls. The Client will initiate all scheduled calls and will call the Coach using the web-conference call link provided in the appointment confirmation email.

5) 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 Coach-Client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. 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) the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such disclosure the Coach reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity. The Client also acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a timely manner.

6) Release of Information

The Coach engages in training and continuing education pursuing and/or maintaining ICF (International Coach Federation) Credentials. That process requires the names and contact information of all Clients for possible verification by ICF. By agreeing to this agreement, you agree to have only your name, contact information and start and end dates of coaching shared with ICF staff members and/or other parties involved in this process for the sole and necessary purpose of verifying the coaching relationship, no personal notes will be shared. According to the ethics of our profession, topics may be anonymously and hypothetically shared with other coaching professionals for training, supervision, mentoring, evaluation, and for coach professional development and/or consultation purposes. Our coaches conduct regular mentoring and supervision sessions with colleagues to ensure the highest possible quality of service to our clients.

7) Cancellation Policy

Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach 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. Meeting rescheduling is facilitated via our website’s Client Portal.

8) Record Retention Policy

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 more than 6 months.

9) Termination

Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this Agreement at any time with 1 weeks 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.

10) Limited Liability

Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Coach makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express 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.

11) 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.

12) Dispute Resolution

If a dispute arising out of this Agreement 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 so resolved, the parties agree to resolve the dispute through a third party Singapore based mediation service.

13) 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 unenforceable, 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.

14) 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.

15) Applicable Law

This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the substantive laws of the Republic of Singapore. Any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or relating to the Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Singapore, the jurisdiction of the Singapore courts being expressly reserved.

16) Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns. The agreement is agreed to by the Coach by accepting a paid appointment from the Client, and by the Client in acknowledging the agreement when making an appointment via our website.

17) Rights of Third Parties

None of the terms herein shall be enforceable by virtue of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act (Chapter 53B) or otherwise, by any person or entity who is not a party hereto.

18) Section Headings

The section headings in the Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.