Life Coaching
Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions below apply to all coaching and mentoring services provided by Alison Saeger (“the coach”), to any individual or organization (“the client”) and constitute the contract for the service to be provided by Alison Saeger or Courageous Morning for the client. The term ‘coaching’ as here used covers life coaching, personal coaching, personal development, dementia coaching, end of life doula support, executive coaching and business coaching for clients and where applicable includes mentoring or supervision services provided for clients, coaches or others.
In the spirit of good practice, when you are purchasing coaching services from me I ask you to confirm that you have read and agreed to each statement below and that you wish to proceed.
All coaching services and communication, email or otherwise, delivered by myself, Alison Saeger, as well as information on this website (thecourageousmorning.com) are meant to help you navigate phases of change so the client may live their best life. Coaching is not a substitute for professional mental health care or medical care.
The term ‘coaching’ as here used covers life coaching and personal coaching, but it also extends to executive coaching, dementia coaching, end of life doula support, and business coaching for clients.
Alison Saeger is continually striving to ensure the standard of service she provides to her clients remains excellent. At the end of the coaching process, or series of coaching sessions, the client will be asked to complete a feedback form.
Coaching Disclaimer
In committing to life coaching with me, you acknowledge the following:
You understand that the coaching services you will be receiving from your Coach are not offered as a substitute for professional mental health care or medical care and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any mental health or medical conditions. You also understand that your Coach is not acting as a mental health counselor or a medical professional.
For legal purposes, you understand that coaching is currently an unregulated industry and that your Coach is not “licensed “ by any US body even though the sessions may take place in the United States or elsewhere.
You understand and agree that you are fully responsible for your well-being during your coaching sessions and subsequently, including your choices and decisions.
You understand that coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care or substance abuse treatment, and you will not use it in place of any form of therapy.
You understand that all comments and ideas offered by your Coach are solely for the purpose of aiding you in achieving the defined goals you create with your Coach. You have the ability to give your informed consent, and hereby give such consent to your coach to assist you in achieving such goals and understand that results are not guaranteed.
You understand that to the extent our work together involves personal development, career or business, your Coach is not promising outcomes included but not limited to personal introspection, increased personal happiness, career progression, profitability, personal and/or business success.
Data Protection
You understand that your Coach will protect your information as confidential unless you state otherwise in writing. If you report child abuse, elder abuse or neglect or threaten to harm yourself or someone else, you understand that necessary actions may be taken and your confidentiality agreement may be limited in this capacity. Furthermore, if your Coach is ordered by a court to provide information or to testify, he will do so to the extent the law requires.
Data Security
You understand that the use of technology is not always secure and you accept the risks of confidentiality in the use of email, text, phone, Messenger, Zoom and any other technology.
Waiver
You hereby release, waive, acquit and forever discharge your Coach, any agents, successors, assigns, personal representatives, executors, heirs and employees from every claim, suit action, demand or right to compensation for damages you may claim to have or that you may have arising out of acts or omissions by yourself or by your Coach as a result of the advice given by your Coach or otherwise resulting from the coaching relationship contemplated by this agreement.
You further declare and represent that no promise, inducement or agreement not expressed in this agreement has been made to you to sign this agreement. This agreement shall bind your heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors, assigns, and agents.
Terms & Conditions
The coaching schedule will be arranged between the Coach and the client and can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Coach and client will agree upon the frequency of coaching sessions based on a professional assessment of the client’s requirements. This recommendation, or plan, is not binding and may be altered and adjusted throughout the coaching journey by mutual agreement, in accordance with the terms set out in this agreement.
Where no specific number is agreed sessions will be provided on a session by session basis.
In return for the fees payable by the client (or by a third party on their behalf), Coach agrees to provide the service as described below and in accordance with the terms and conditions set out below. The client agrees to pay fees for the service on the terms and conditions set out below (in situations where a third party pays the fees, the third party counts as an agent acting on behalf of the client).
The date that the first coaching session takes place shall be deemed to be the start date for the service. Where any client is unhappy with any of the terms and conditions they can contact the Coach to discuss any concerns and see if they can be resolved before the first coaching session. Participation by any individual in the first coaching session constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Format of Sessions
Sessions are in-person at one of the Coach’s office locations or virtual via Zoom or by telephone. The Coach is responsible for ensuring that she is available for consultation at agreed times.
The length of each session is agreed upon by the Coach and Client at the time of booking on thecourageousmorning.com and paid for accordingly at the time of booking. Sessions may run over time by mutual agreement. Sessions that run over by more than 30 minutes may be paid for retrospectively or be accounted for by adjusting the schedule of future sessions.
Session Fees
Alison Saeger’s current fees are stipulated on the website and made clear at the time of booking. She reserves the right to change rates from time to time. Any payments for sessions paid in advance are honored at the given rate at the time even if prices have risen between the point of booking and the time of session.
Dates and Times of Sessions
The date and time of the first session and any subsequent session will be agreed upon by Client and Coach. Coach will send calendar invitations for all sessions. Coach agrees to maintain her availability and honor the sessions booked.
Sessions can only be rearranged in accordance with the section in these terms and conditions headed “Rearranging Sessions”.
Payment Terms
Coaching session packages must be purchased by Client prior to the first paid session. Session packages are purchased through the website https://thecourageousmorning.com/coaching-services
Fees can be paid online by debit or credit card, or by Apple Pay, using the “Stripe” payments gateway on the courageousmorning.com website.
Cash and check payments are accepted in person at first session after session package is ordered on the website prior to first session. Checks are made payable to Alison Saeger.
Barter agreements will be considered on an individual basis, at the discretion of the Coach prior to first session after session package is ordered.
Receipts and/or invoices are available, and where receipts are requested by the client, they will be sent by e-mail.
Fees are payable in advance of each coaching session unless otherwise agreed (Business Coaching may allow for payment on receipt of invoice). Where payment has not been received by Coach in advance of a coaching session Coach is not obliged to provide the session.
Between Sessions
Coach may assign the client tasks or exercises to complete between coaching sessions. There is no obligation on the client to complete these items of ‘homework’, but not doing so may slow the client’s progress in gaining improved quality of life or achieving desired business or personal outcomes.
The client may contact the Coach by e-mail between sessions to seek clarification regarding anything arising from a coaching session or for administrative purposes (e.g. where a client needs to rearrange a coaching session or make a payment). Additional coaching can also be provided between sessions with an additional charge. Coach will always advise a client in advance if the nature of a client’s contact is likely to incur an additional charge and no such charges will be imposed without the client’s agreement.
Rearranging Sessions
If a client needs to rearrange a coaching session, they should provide at least 48 hours notice. In exceptional circumstances Alison may need to rearrange a coaching session. In those instances she will also give the client 48 hours notice where practical.
Where a client pays for a session or sessions in advance they must have the coaching session(s) that they have paid for within 6 months of the payment or their fee is forfeited.
Confidentiality
Personal information or business information supplied by clients in coaching sessions will be treated as confidential. It will not be disclosed to a third party without the client’s prior permission, save where required by law or where action might be necessary to prevent harm to the client or someone else.
Early Termination
In exceptional circumstances, such as illness or unavailability due to bereavement or other commitments, inappropriate behavior by the client, actual or potential conflict of interest, or other reasons, the Coach can decide to terminate the service to the client early or refuse or be unable to provide further coaching sessions to the client. In such a circumstance the client will be given reasonable notice of termination by the Coach where practical and will be refunded any advance payments made for coaching sessions not yet provided.
Responsibilities
Coach will seek to enable the client to improve their quality of life or level of business success and to achieve their desired outcomes. Remarkable results can be achieved when clients follow a clear plan in a committed way. However, the client has sole responsibility for making and following through on important decisions in their life or business. Alison Saeger has no liability for any loss incurred by any client, whether financial or otherwise, following commencement of coaching sessions, or for any perceived failure by the client, whether justified or otherwise, to achieve a material improvement in quality of life, career or business or to achieve their desired outcomes or goals.
Variation of Terms & Conditions
Where an Initial Number of Sessions is agreed, any changes to these terms and conditions intended to take effect prior to the conclusion of those Initial Number of Sessions will only have effect if agreed by both the Coach and the client and confirmed by Alison in writing by email. In other cases, the Coach may change any of these terms or conditions including the Per Session Fee by giving the client one week’s notice in writing via e-mail of the change(s). If following receipt of such notification of change, the client no longer wishes to proceed with further coaching sessions, they may withdraw from the service immediately by giving notice in writing by email and they will then be entitled to a full refund of any fees paid in advance for coaching sessions not yet provided. Such notice will be effective upon receipt by Alison Saeger.
Governing Law
This contract is governed by the laws of the United States of America whose courts have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute, disagreement, proceedings or legal claim of any nature relating to the service provided or the contract.
Feedback
Feedback about the service provided is welcomed and can be given during a coaching session or by writing to alisonsaeger@gmail.com.
