MCH DETOX CLUB Group Coaching Participant Acknowledgement and Agreement
This Agreement is entered into by and between: Meg Crockett, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC (Coach) and me (Client) whereby Coach agrees to provide Group Services for Client.
Description of Coaching: Coaching is a partnership between Coach and Client in a creative and collaborative process that inspires the client to maximize personal well-being, alignment, and self-belief. It is designed to facilitate the creation of personal and well-being goals and to develop and carry out new lifestyle habits, belief systems, thought patterns, and steps for achieving goals.
1) Coach-Client Relationship
- Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established by the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches “(NBHWC)” (https://nbhwc.org/code-of-ethics/).
- Client is responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship and his/her interactions with the Coach. 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 that coaching is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.
- Client acknowledges that program 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, medical care, urgent care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical, or other professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent guidance as needed. Coach is not a Medical Doctor, nor Registered Dietitian. Coach does not give medical advice, prescribe medication, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
- 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.
2) Services
The parties agree that the Coach will respond to questions posted in the Detox Club community with up to a 48 response time on weekdays, within reason. If Client is experiencing a more detailed concerned, Client can opt-in to purchase a 1:1 30 minute session.
3) Payments
The refund policy in effect for the term of this Agreement is refunds are not offered.
4) 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 NBHWC Code of Ethics. The Coach agrees not to disclose information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s consent. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without consent.
5) 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 the amount paid by the Client to the Coach under this Agreement for all coaching services rendered.
6) 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.
7) Indemnification and Hold Harmless
If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, Client and Coach agree to attempt to mediate in good faith after notice. Client agrees to defend and indemnify Coach against every claim, liability, damage, loss, and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, whether third party or otherwise, arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement.
8) 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.
9) Binding Effect
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns upon subscription confirmation.