MODULE 6: ETHICS + BEST PRACTICES

 

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SAMPLE CONTRACT (Feel free to use this contract as inspiration–Do not copy/paste this contract, make sure that you have your contracts reviewed by your attorney)

This Agreement is Made Between

Coach, Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW

and

Client, NAME

Life + Leadership Coach Training Program Agreement

This is a binding agreement between you (herein referred to as “Client”) and Bailey Frumen (herein referred to as “Bailey,” “Company” or “Coach”) (each party collectively as “Parties”), in consideration of the mutual promises made herein.

WHEREAS, Company provides training and consultation in the areas of lifestyle coaching and support,

WHEREAS, Client wishes to retain Company on the terms and conditions set forth herein to provide such services,

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants stated herein, the Parties agrees as follows:

Services: Life + Leadership Coach Training Program

From the period of DATE through DATE, The Life + Leadership Coach Training program includes:

  • Weekly Training Modules
  • Homework to compliment your training
  • All texts & materials
  • Private Facebook Community
  • Monthly 2hr Live Seminars (via zoom)
  • Monthly All-Access Office Hours (via zoom)
  • Peer Coaching
  • Full In-Person Training Day

The services to be provided by Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW to the client are coaching or tele-coaching, as designed jointly with the client. Coaching, which is not advice, therapy or counseling, may address specific personal projects, business successes, or general conditions in the client’s life or profession.

 

Fees & Method of Payment

This agreement, will begin upon acceptance, and will continue for a maximum of 5 months from the start date of the program. All fees are due upon acceptance of this agreement. The Life + Leadership Coach Training Program is 12 monthly payments of $497 or $5500 paid in advance. If the payment plan is chosen, Coachee is authorizing Bailey Frumn, LLC to make recurring monthly payments.

If Client elects to pay 12 installments, Client authorizes the Company to charge Client’s credit card or debit card.

If Client elects to pay in FULL, Client may do so with a credit card or debit card.

The services to be provided by Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW to the client are monthly seminars, office hours and access to the training materials.

 

Coaching Materials

Material given to Client in the course of Client’s participation in the program is proprietary, copyrighted and developed specifically for the Program. Client agrees that such proprietary material is solely for Client’s own personal use. Client agrees not to make use of Program for commercial purposes in any manner. Any disclosure to a third party, copying or republishing any portion of this Program or its contents is strictly prohibited and constitutes infringement.

Coaching Relationship

Throughout the working relationship, Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW will engage in direct and personal conversations. The client can count on Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW to be honest and straightforward in asking questions and making requests. The client understands that the power of the coaching relationship can be granted only by the client, and the client agrees to do just that: have the coaching relationship be powerful. If the client believes the coaching is not working as desired, the client will communicate that belief and take action to return the power to the coaching relationship.

If you need to contact the company, please email at team@BaileyFrumen.com or bailey@BaileyFrumen.com, response time is typically within 72 hours.

In-between sessions: If you want to discuss an issue, use me as a sounding board, or want to share a success outside of our coaching training I would love to hear from you by email. I will get back to you as soon as possible.  If you require extra ‘in-between’ sessions, we can arrange them, but please note they are chargeable.

Client Responsibility

Client accepts and agrees that Client is 100% responsible for their progress and results from the Program. Consultant will help and guide Client however, participation is the one vital element to the Program’s success that relies solely on Client. Company makes no representations, warranties or guarantees verbally or in writing regarding Client’s performance. Client understands that because of the nature of the program and extent, the results experienced by each client may significantly vary. By signing below, Client acknowledges that as with any business endeavor, there is an inherent risk of loss of capital and there is no guarantee that Client will reach their goals as a result of participation in the Program.

Confidentiality

Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW promises the client that all information provided to the coach will be kept strictly confidential.

(a) Client Information: Any and all Client information and data of a confidential nature, including but not limited to any and all design, creative, marketing, sales, operating, performance, know how, business and process information (hereinafter referred to as “Confidential Information”), shall be treated by Coach in the strictest confidence and not disclosed to third parties or used by Coach for any purpose other than for providing Client with the services specified hereunder without Client’s express written consent. Confidential Information shall not include any information which (a) becomes available to the public through no breach of confidentiality by Coach, (b) was in Coach’s possession prior to receipt from the disclosure, (c) is received by Coach independently from a third party free to disclose such information, or (d) is independently developed by Coach without use of the Client’s Confidential Information. Upon request, Coach hereto will promptly return or destroy all documents containing Confidential Information and delete all electronic records of or containing the same.

(b) Public Disclosure: Neither party may disclose the terms of this Agreement. Neither party shall make any formal or informal public statement, press release or other announcement regarding the existence or terms of this Agreement without the other party’s prior written approval.

(c) Non-Disparagement: Member shall, during and after the participation in and use of the Coach’s services, refrain from making any statements or comments of a defamatory or disparaging nature to any third party regarding Coach, or any of Coach’s officers, directors, employees, personnel, agents, policies, services or products, other than to comply with law.

Declaration

I understand that I am working with Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW for professional life coaching at the agreed fee. Professional coaching is distinctly different from counseling, psychotherapy or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. Since professional coaching does not constitute medical or mental health consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply. These fees may be considered deductible business expenses.

1) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Client agrees they used Company’s services at their own risk and that Program is only an educational service being provided. Client releases Company, its officers, employers, directors, and related entities from any and all damages that may result from any claims arising from any agreements, past or present, between the parties. Client accepts any and all risks, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

Client agrees that Company will not be held liable for any damages of any kind resulting or arising from including but not limited to; direct, indirect, incidental, special, negligent, consequential, or exemplary damages happening from the use or misuse of Company’s services or enrollment in the Program.

2) TERMINATION.
Company is committed to providing all clients in the Program with a positive Program experience. By signing below, Client agrees that the Company may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement, and limit, suspend, or terminate Client’s participation in the Program without refund or forgiveness of monthly payments if Client become disruptive or difficult to work with, or upon violation of the terms. Client will still be liable to pay the total contract amount.

3) INDEMNIFICATION. Client shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, Company’s officers, employers, employees, contractors, directors, related entities, trustees, affiliates, and successors from and against any and all liabilities and expense whatsoever – including without limitation, claims, damages, judgments, awards, settlements, investigations, costs, attorneys fees, and disbursements – which any of them may incur or become obligated to pay arising out of or resulting from the offering for sale, the sale, and/or use of the product(s), excluding, however, any such expenses and liabilities which may result from a breach of this Agreement or sole negligence or willful misconduct by Company, or any of its shareholders, trustees, affiliates or successors. Client shall defend Company in any legal actions, regulatory actions, or the like arising from or related to this Agreement. Client recognizes and agrees that all of the Company’s shareholders, trustees, affiliates and successors shall not be held personally responsible or liable for any actions or representations of the Company.

4) RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES. If not resolved first by good-faith negotiation between the parties, every controversy or dispute relating to this Agreement will be submitted to the American Arbitration Association. All claims against Company must be lodged within 100-days of the date of the first claim or otherwise be forfeited forever. The arbitration shall occur within ninety (90) days from the date of the initial arbitration demand. The parties shall cooperate to ensure that the arbitration process is completed within the ninety (90) day period. The parties shall cooperate in exchanging and expediting discovery as part of the arbitration process. The written decision of the arbitrators (which will provide for the payment of costs) will be absolutely binding and conclusive and not subject to judicial review, and may be entered and enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction, either as a judgment of law or a decree in equity, as circumstances may indicate. In disputes involving unpaid balances on behalf of Client, Client is responsible for any and all arbitration and attorney fees.

5) EQUITABLE RELIEF. In the event that a dispute arises between the Parties for which monetary relief is inadequate and where a Party may suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an appropriate remedy, the injured Party may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for equitable relief, including without limitation a temporary restraining order or injunction.

6) NOTICES. Any notices to be given hereunder by either Party to the other may be effected by personal delivery or by mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the Parties at the addresses appearing below. Notices delivered personally shall be deemed communicated as of the date of actual receipt; mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of three (3) days after the date of mailing. For purposes of this Agreement, “personal delivery” includes notice transmitted by fax or electronic mail, provided sender maintains confirmation that the notice was properly transmitted on that date.

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns. Waiver of any breach or the failure to enforce any provision hereof shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision in any other circumstance.

This Agreement constitutes and contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, supersedes all previous discussions, negotiations, proposals, agreements and understandings between them relating to such subject matter, and may not be modified, amended, or discharged, nor may any of its terms be waived, except by an instrument in writing signed by both parties in duplicate.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and North Carolina, United States of America. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, together, will constitute one and the same instrument. The parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

Cancellation Policy

In order to receive any reimbursement please complete 7 full days of the program, including the welcome workbook and the first module’s homework assignment . If you still wish to cancel within 30 days of purchase, you will be refunded up to 50%. If you choose cancel within 60 days of purchase, you may be refunded up to 25%. We cannot issue refunds for cancellations requested after 60 days.