Sample Contract

 

This document serves as a template for a professional Client Life Coaching Contract. You should replace the bracketed items ([...]) with your specific details and have this final document reviewed by a legal professional.

 

LIFE COACHING AGREEMENT

 

This Agreement is entered into on this [Day] of [Month], [Year] (the “Effective Date”) by and between:

The Coach: [Your Full Name or Company Name], located at [Your Address/Contact Info] (hereinafter "Coach").

The Client: [Client's Full Name], located at [Client's Address/Contact Info] (hereinafter "Client").

 

1. Scope of Service and Methodology

 

 

1.1 Definition of Coaching

 

The Client understands that coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented process designed to help the Client clarify vision, overcome obstacles, and take committed action. The Client acknowledges that coaching is not psychotherapy, counseling, or a substitute for medical or legal advice.

 

1.2 The Client's Role and Responsibility

 

The Client agrees to be fully responsible for creating and implementing their own decisions, choices, actions, and results. The Client commits to:

  • Setting the agenda for each session.

  • Engaging honestly and actively in the process.

  • Completing agreed-upon homework and actions between sessions.

  • Informing the Coach immediately if the coaching is not meeting expectations.

 

1.3 The Coach's Role

 

The Coach agrees to partner with the Client, ask powerful questions, listen deeply, provide objective feedback, maintain a supportive environment, and hold the Client accountable to their stated goals.

 

2. Term, Sessions, and Logistics

 

 

2.1 Coaching Package and Term

 

The coaching relationship is defined by the following package:

  • Package Name: [e.g., Six-Month Transformational Package]

  • Total Number of Sessions: [Number]

  • Session Duration: [e.g., 50 minutes]

  • Frequency: [e.g., Weekly / Bi-Weekly]

  • Mode of Delivery: [e.g., Zoom Video Conference / Phone Call]

  • Start Date: [Date]

  • Anticipated End Date: [Date]

 

2.2 Scheduling, Cancellation, and Lateness

 

  • Scheduling: All sessions will be scheduled in advance by mutual agreement.

  • Client Cancellation Policy: The Client must provide the Coach with at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule a session. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed sessions (no-shows), will be forfeited and will not be refunded or rescheduled.

  • Lateness: If the Client is late for a session, the session will end at the originally scheduled time.

 

3. Financial Terms and Payment

 

 

3.1 Fees

 

The total fee for the entire Coaching Package is [Total Fee Amount] (e.g., $2,500 USD).

 

3.2 Payment Schedule

 

The Client shall pay the total fee according to the following schedule:

  • Option 1 (Full Payment): [Total Fee Amount] due by [Date] (the Effective Date).

  • Option 2 (Installments): [Number] payments of [Installment Amount] each. The first payment is due by [Date], and subsequent payments are due on the [Day] of each following month.

  • Payment Method: Payments will be processed via [e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Bank Transfer].

 

3.3 Refunds

 

All coaching fees are non-refundable once the first scheduled session has commenced. If the Client chooses to terminate the Agreement early, no prorated refund will be provided.

 

4. Confidentiality and Ethics

 

 

4.1 Confidentiality

 

All information shared by the Client with the Coach, including the Client's identity and professional notes, will be kept strictly confidential.

 

4.2 Exceptions to Confidentiality

 

The Client acknowledges that the Coach is obligated to break confidentiality if, in the Coach’s reasonable professional judgment, the Coach believes:

  1. The Client presents an imminent danger to themselves or others.

  2. Required by a court of law or legal subpoena.

  3. The Client discloses abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or disabled person.

  • The Coach may use anonymous, non-identifying details for training, supervision, or marketing examples.

 

5. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

 

 

5.1 No Guarantees

 

The Client acknowledges that coaching results are based on the Client's own motivation, commitment, and effort. The Coach makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties regarding the results of the coaching.

 

5.2 Limitation of Liability

 

The Client agrees that the Coach shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or injuries resulting from the Client’s decisions or actions during or after the coaching process.

 

6. Termination of Agreement

 

This Agreement may be terminated by either the Coach or the Client by providing seven (7) days’ written notice if there is a fundamental breakdown in the coaching relationship or for any material breach of this Agreement. In the event of Client termination, Section 3.3 (Refunds) applies.

 

7. Acceptance of Agreement

 

By signing below, the Client confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions outlined in this Life Coaching Agreement.

The Client 

The Coach Signature: ______________________Signature: ______________________Printed Name: _____________________Printed Name: ______________________Date: ______________________Date: ______________________