Deanna’s Coaching Agreement – Deanna's Delights®

Deanna's Coaching Agreement

Thank you for your interest in professional or business coaching with Deanna. Complete Coaching agreement. Then, return to page, Click “Schedule Initial Intake & Coaching Sessions!” button to get on Deanna’s schedule & begin your journey. (Note: There is an initial intake/evaluation session that) is called “set up fee” included. As Zig Ziglar would say, “See you at the top!”

Coaching Agreement

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Coaching TERMS & AGREEMENT

This Coaching Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on the “Effective Date” by and between Deanna of Deanna’s Delights LLC (the “Coach”), serial entrepreneur, small business owner, graduate of Bank of America Institute’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Certificate at eCornell University, inventor of patented product and author at P.O. Box 436, Laurel, Maryland and Client of aforementioned business.
Purpose of Agreement:
The purpose of this agreement is to develop a coaching relationship between parties to cultivate the Client’s professional and/or business goals and create a plan to carry out those goals through stimulating and creative interactions with the ultimate result of maximizing the Client’s personal and professional potential.  More specifically, focusing on small business-related topics to include but not limited to professional development, small business growth and development and networking with desired topics/results/outcomes/goals attached to this Agreement as Schedule A. 
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. 
Term of Agreement:
The term of this Agreement is three (3) months and may renew automatically at the end of each term.
1) Coach-Client Relationship 
A. Coach agrees to maintain act ethically, honestly and be transparent in all interactions with Client.

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. 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.

C. Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the coaching relationship at any time with a two-week written notice.

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

E. 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.

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 coaching sessions, create time to complete needed business related and network registrations and respond to recommendations in a timely manner.

2) Services 
The parties agree to engage in a three (3) month Coaching Program through in-person, internet or telephone meetings at least two times (2x) per month. Coach will be available to Client by e-mail and voicemail in between scheduled meetings for up to 15 minutes or as Coach’s schedule allows, with time being deducted from planned 4 hours per month. Coach may also be available for additional time, per Client’s request on a prorated basis rate of $40/half hour (for example, reviewing documents, reading or writing reports, engaging in other Client related services outside of coaching hours).

3) Schedule and Fees 
This coaching agreement is valid as of the above mentioned date. The fee is $125 one time Intake/Assessment fee for 1 hour (24 hrs before appointment); Thereafter, $300 per month for four (4 hours) of client related services including a minimum of two (2) meetings per month. Additional time billed at $40/half hour.

The calls/meetings shall be at least 30 minutes. If rates change before this agreement has been signed and dated, the prevailing rates will apply.

The refund policy in effect for the term of this Agreement is as follows: Client is billed in advance, prior to the performance of services, based on per hour or monthly rate as agreed upon at time of signed Agreement. Upon initiation of Agreement, Coach designates time in schedule for Client’s coaching and related services. Time designated to Client is no longer available to Coach’s clients, business or other needs. Therefore, services are available for a full refund prior to the initiation of services with a 30 day notice. Within 30 days, refunds are not available and Coach will make every effort to perform services per a mutually agreed upon schedule, excluding Saturdays.

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 Client will initiate all scheduled calls and will call the Coach at the following number for all scheduled meetings 301.377.8090. If the Coach will be at any other number for a scheduled call, Client will be notified prior to the scheduled appointment time.

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 are considered confidential. 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 business, training and continuing education.

Client agrees topics may be anonymously and hypothetically shared for business development with other business professionals and associates for training, supervision, mentoring, evaluation and/or consultation purposes.

7) Cancellation Policy 
Client agrees and understands rescheduling may be necessary. In the event Client needs to cancel an session, it is the Client’s responsibility to notify the Coach 24 hours in advance of the scheduled call/meeting. Coach reserves the right to bill Client for a missed meeting. Coach will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting.

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 less than 1 year.

9) Termination 
Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this Agreement at any time with 2 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 50% of the amount actually paid by the Client to the Coach under this Agreement for all coaching services rendered through and including the termination date (minus a 10% Administration fee).

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 arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client and Coach agree to attempt to mediate in good faith in Howard County, Maryland for up to 30 days after notice given. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the other party.

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 and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions.

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

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Cancellation Policy & Refund Policy

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Additional Information

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