COACHING AGREEMENT AND DISCLAIMER
Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles Coaching Program Disclaimer and Terms
This Coaching Program Disclaimer and Terms applies to the coaching services you have requested from Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC (“Company”, “We” or “Us”).
Participant Acknowledgment. By entering the coaching program, you agree to accept all parts of this disclaimer and terms. You explicitly acknowledge and understand that the coaching services provided are non-therapeutic in nature and do not constitute mental health treatment or therapy. You agree that you are not entering this program with the expectation of receiving therapeutic services, and you understand the limitations of the coaching relationship as outlined in this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms or do not understand the non-therapeutic nature of the services, you may not participate in the coaching program.
Disclaimer; No Mental Health or Therapy Services Being Provided. The coaching program is not a substitute for therapy. While the program is taught by a licensed therapist, you are not entering into a clinical therapy relationship with the instructor. The program is not intended to be a substitute for professional or clinical advice, treatment or diagnosis. We are not acting in the capacity of mental health practitioners or mental health providers and we are not holding ourselves out as such in any capacity. We are not providing mental health services or attempting to diagnose or treat any condition. Rather, the program is intended to help you reach your own health and wellness goals.
For Educational and Informational Purposes Only. The information contained in our coaching program is for educational and informational purposes only and is made available to you as self-help tools for your own use. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and our educational background, you acknowledge that we are supporting you exclusively as a coach and not as a mental health practitioner.
Consult Your Physician or Mental Health Care Provider. Our intent is NOT to replace any relationship that exists, or should exist, between you and a medical doctor or other mental health care professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified mental health care professional regarding any questions or concerns you have about your specific health situation. We advise you to speak with your own physician before implementing any suggestions from our coaching program or using any recommended products. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have obtained during the coaching program. Do not stop taking any medications without speaking to your physician or health care professional. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly.
Personal Responsibility. You are acknowledging that you are participating voluntarily in this coaching program and you alone are solely and personally responsible for the results. You acknowledge that you take full responsibility for your health, life and well-being and for all decisions made by you now or in the future. By choosing to participate in this program, you agree that you have sufficiently stable mental health to discuss the topics, including family history and trauma.
No Guarantees. Our role is to support and assist you in reaching your goals, but your success depends primarily on your own effort, motivation, commitment and follow-through. We cannot and do not guarantee that you will attain a particular result, and you understand that results differ by each individual. As with any health-related program or service, your results may vary, and will be based on many variables, including but not limited to, your individual capacity, life experience, unique health and genetic profile, starting point, expertise, and level of commitment.
Assumption of Risk. There are sometimes unknown individual risks and circumstances that can arise during use of our programs. We are not responsible for your personal actions or choices before, during or after any of our programs, services and/or products. You understand that any use of any recommendation is at your own risk, with no liability on our part. You accept full responsibility for your use, or non-use, of any information provided by us through any means whatsoever. Your use, or non-use, of this information is at your own risk, and you hold us harmless of any liability or loss that you, or your family or children or any other person, may incur from your or their use or non-use of the information provided. If you have any concern, please consult a physician.
We do not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, loss or damage due to any act or default of any company, organization, or person engaged in rendering service to you, including but not limited to, any organization recommended by us. If you use the products or services of any organization recommended by us, we assume no responsibility for such products or services or any outcome.
No Warranties. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONTENT, MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, SERVICES, OR PRODUCTS PROVIDED IN THIS PROGRAM. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE COACHING PROGRAM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EQUITABLE, PUNITIVE AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Release of Claims and Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EQUITABLE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, PERSONAL OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, PERSONAL INJURIES, ACCIDENTS, MISAPPLICATION OF INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LOSS, MALADY, DISEASE OR DIFFICULTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THIS COACHING PROGRAM. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXTENDS TO AND INCLUDES ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO THE NON-THERAPEUTIC NATURE OF OUR SERVICES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT OUR SERVICES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND WE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON OUR COACHING SERVICES IN LIEU OF SEEKING APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. EVEN IF WE ARE EXPRESSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR DIFFICULTIES, THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY.
Coaching Program Materials and Intellectual Property. All content, materials, information, and intellectual property provided in the coaching program, including but not limited to, educational materials, methodologies, techniques, and tools, are the sole and exclusive property of Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC and are protected by United States and international intellectual property laws. By participating in the coaching program, you agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit for any commercial purposes, any portion of the coaching program, use of the coaching program, or access to the coaching program without the express written permission of Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC. You acknowledge that any unauthorized use of the intellectual property may result in legal action and damages, including but not limited to, injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney’s fees.
Program Fees and Refunds. The full payment of program fees is required at the start of the program, or participants may opt for an installment plan as offered by Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC. Once the program commences, all fees, including those scheduled to be paid through the installment plan, are due and considered earned by Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC. Participants who fail to continue the program, or miss sessions, shall not be entitled to any refund of fees already paid and will still owe the balance of any payments due under the installment plan. Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC does not offer refunds for any coaching sessions or for the program itself, regardless of the participant’s level of satisfaction, outcome of the program, or participation status.
Virtual Program Participation Requirements. As a participant in the Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC coaching program, you acknowledge and agree that the program is conducted virtually. You are responsible for ensuring that you are in a location that is private and free from distractions or intrusions during participation in the program to prevent being overheard by unauthorized persons. Furthermore, you agree to ensure that you have appropriate access to a reliable internet connection to avoid technical failures or interruptions during the program sessions. You understand that it is your responsibility to safeguard the confidentiality of the program sessions by preventing access by unauthorized persons. Failure to comply with these participation requirements may affect the quality of your program experience and could lead to termination of your participation in the coaching program without refund.
Confidentiality and Non-Recordation. You acknowledge and agree that all coaching sessions provided by Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC are conducted virtually and are strictly confidential. You agree not to record, in any form, these sessions or use the likeness, image, or voice of the coach or any other participants, if any, without the express written consent of Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC. This confidentiality clause is intended to protect your privacy, as well as the privacy and proprietary rights of other participants, if any, as well as the intellectual property of Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles LLC. Violation of this clause may result in immediate termination of your participation in the coaching program without refund and could subject you to legal action for damages.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement reflects the entire agreement and understanding between the you and the Company and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. This Agreement may not be amended, altered or supplemented except in writing signed by both parties.
Dispute Resolution. If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, you and the Company agree to attempt to mediate in good faith for up to 30 days after written notice is given by either party. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees 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 continue to be valid and enforceable.
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.
Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions. Any legal proceeding brought to enforce any terms of this Agreement shall be brought in the courts located in the County of Santa Barbara, California.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to all the terms and conditions outlined in the Bridging Gaps, Breaking Cycles, LLC Coaching Program Disclaimer and Terms. Specifically, I confirm that I understand the non-therapeutic nature of the services provided and assume full responsibility for my participation in the program as well as full payment regardless of my said participation. Additionally, I recognize that there are no refunds.
I am verifying that I am in fact the person who is signing up for this program and that my digital name typed below counts as my electronic signature reflecting my full and complete understanding of the scope of the program and my responsibilities as a participant.
