Contract

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Monica Leal Cueva dba Creative Ally, 423 Molino St. Los Angeles, CA 90013 and [CLIENT] whereby Coach agrees to provide Coaching Services for Client focusing on Business Strategy, Business Development, Marketing and directly related topics. Specific goals and intentions will be established in the first coaching session, goals must be committed to for the duration of the intensive and not changed throughout.

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

A. The Coach agrees to be open in communication, consultation and the Client agrees to approach coaching in an open-minded and honest manner. The Client accepts that the Coach communicates in a direct, straightforward, efficient and clear manner and that this straightforwardness is not reflective of any emotional experience, projection or of a personal nature.

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 inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Coach. 

C. If the Client becomes abusive at any point during Coaching, there will be 1 warning given and if treatment continues the intensive will be immediately terminated with no further contact with the Coach or refund of charges.

D. Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his or her life, including work, finances, health, education and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility. In acknowledgement that this Coaching Intensive is based around Art Professional advice and not psychological or emotional support.

E. Client acknowledges that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders 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.

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. The Client accepts that Art Professional advice is not personal or a reflection of personal values, ethics or readiness or the personal nature of the Coach or Client.

G. The Client accepts 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. If the Client is working with specific psychological issues or if Art Professional advice brings up significant mental disturbance they must seek appropriate treatment. If the Client is working with severe mental blocks or constructs it is suggested that they seek psychological support in conjunction with Art Professional Coaching.

H. The Client agrees that they are signing up for Creative Professional specific advice, strategy, guidance and feedback. They agree to not expect the scope of this professional service to move into services that the Coach is not qualified to provide ie. Financial, Psychological, Legal.

2) Services

The parties agree to engage in an 8 week Coaching Intensive through Zoom/Google Meets meetings and supported by Whatsapp Voicemails or text messages. Coach will be available to Client by e-mail and Whatsapp in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach: 1 Whatsapp message per day Monday - Thursday during the Intensive with responses to be expected between 11am-5pm Monday to Thursday, Los Angeles, California, United States time.

Coach may also be available for additional time, per Client’s request and a fee will be agreed upon collaboratively. Coach may also be available for additional time, per Client’s request and a fee will be agreed upon collaboratively.

3) Schedule and Fee

This coaching agreement is valid as of [DATE], live coaching sessions will run for 8 weeks commencing the week of [DATE]. The fee is

[$$$$] (including payment plan administration fee). The first 50% installment has been received, the remaining 50% installment of [$$$$] is due prior to [DATE]. The calls/meetings shall be 45 minutes, with 6 sessions over 8 weeks and 2 weeks with no session for integration/implementation. If rates change before this agreement has been signed and dated, your due payment will not be altered. The refund policy in effect for the term of this Agreement is as follows: all sales are final.

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 via email and decided prior to [DATE].

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) Call changes

The recurring call time/day will be agreed on and booked in before the commencement of the program, changes to this agreed time/day cannot be made after coaching has commenced. If a change needs to be made due to illness or calendar issues the call will be forfeited. The Client agrees to give 48 hours notice to any changes made to booked call times. The Client takes full responsibility to ensure that they are available and healthy enough to be present at agreed session times. The Client takes full responsibility to organize childcare in order to be able to attend calls at scheduled times. True emergencies will be discussed on an individual basis, however only 1 emergency will be accommodated per program.

7) 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. The Coach and Client will work collaboratively to ensure that the Client receives and actions the best possible outcome from this Intensive.

8) 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.

9) Duration

The Client agrees that they are booking a 8 week Intensive only and where accommodations can be made for emergencies session rescheduling or changes will not extend the 8 week duration.

10) Dispute Resolution

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.

11) Binding Effect

This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.

Please sign this Client Agreement prior to your first scheduled coaching meeting.

By signing this contract you concede that you have read and understand the contents of this agreement. Retain a copy for your records.