Terms & Conditions

The following Initial Coaching Agreement should be sent via email to melissamorenobarnett@gmail.com prior to your first session. Thank you!

Initial Coaching Agreement

I, __________________________________________ (client printed name) and Melissa Barnett (Holistic Coach) agree to the following terms:

Coaching is:

Client and Coach acknowledge and agree that coaching is a partnership between the coach and the client (defined as an alliance, not a legal business partnership).
Coaching services are designed to facilitate the development of personal and/or professional growth and goals, and to develop a plan for achieving those goals.
Coaching includes no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, about any achieved results.

Coaching is not:

Coaching is not therapy counseling, or advice giving and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, legal, medical or other professional services.
Coaching does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease and it is the Client’s responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.

Confidentiality

All sessions and communications are confidential unless consent is given for sharing specific information.
Exceptions may apply in cases of harm or legal requirements.

Responsibility

Coach will maintain the ethics and standards of the professional behavior established by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The ICF Code of Ethics is available here: https://coachfederation.org/code-of-ethics
Client is expected to actively engage and take responsibility for their decisions and outcomes.
Honest communication and commitment to the process are emphasized

Use of Materials

Any materials or tools provided by the coach are for the client's personal use and may not be copied, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

Limitation of Liability

Client is responsible for personal, physical, mental, and emotional well-being and is solely responsible for decisions, choices, actions, and results.
Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any coaching services provided.

Session Scheduling and Cancellation

Sessions must be scheduled in advance.
To cancel or reschedule appointments, please contact me 24 hours in advance. Any appointments canceled less than 24 hours in advance or missed sessions will be lost and are non-refundable.
Sessions will be considered missed after 15 minutes from the start of the scheduled session time. Please arrive on time for your scheduled session.
Late arrivals may result in shortened sessions, with full fees still applicable.
Exceptions will be made for unavoidable emergencies or illness, in which case you may rebook your appointment with no extra fee.

Payment Terms

Payment is due prior to the start of each session or according to the agreed-upon package.
Non-refundable policy *except for exceptions line item above.

Termination of Services

Either party may terminate the coaching relationship at any time, with prior verbal and written notice provided to the other party.
Coaching may be paused or resumed within a 6 month period.

Our signatures on this agreement indicate full informed consent, acknowledgement of, and agreement with the information outlined above.

Client’s signature _________________________________ Date:__________

Coach’s signature ________________________________ Date:__________