Personal Coaching Agreement

This agreement is between Badassu LLC and Sponsor/Client as of the date of the online purchase of a coaching plan with Caroline Pereira, and will continue until the completion of contracted sessions as specified in the purchase plan.  If a coaching plan is purchased by a sponsor for a client, then the client will execute a coaching agreement. Sponsor is encouraged to review this agreement and code of ethics.

Investment

There is no fee for the initial sponsor meeting and the investment for the ensuing client meetings is contained in the purchased plan. Purchase plan fees will be paid in advance of the sessions, or on a basis at the discretion of the coach. 

Additional appointments can be scheduled as needed, and billable at rates solely determined by Coach.

If you need to cancel an appointment, please provide at least 24 hour's notice or you will be charged for the appointment.

BadassU and Caroline adhere to a strict Code of Ethics that governs the coach/client relationship.

Services

The services to be provided by the coach to the client are face-to-face, via online video (Google Meet or Zoom) or phone coaching, as agreed jointly with the client. Coaching may address specific personal struggles, business issues, or general conditions in the client's life or profession. Other coaching services include, but not limited to, value clarification, brainstorming, identifying plans of action, examining modes of operation in life, asking clarifying questions, and making empowering requests or suggestions for action. Additionally, the client may be asked to reflect on difficult topics or situations which may result in an expression of emotions.

Throughout the working relationship, the coach will engage in direct and personal conversations. The client understands that successful coaching requires a co-active collaborative approach between client and coach. In the coaching relationship, the coach plays the role of a facilitator of change, but it is the client's responsibility to enact or bring about the change.

If the client believes the coaching is not working as desired, the client will communicate this with the coach as soon as possible and the coaching strategy will be restructured to address the client’s desired outcome of coaching.

You are very much encouraged to talk more with the coach to receive a better understanding of what coaching is about and how to get the most out of it.

Prior History

The client also agrees to disclose details of the past or present psychological or psychiatric treatment. Coaching and counseling are not the same. Likewise, therapy and other modes of professional or medical psychological examination shall not be considered equivalent to coaching.

Caroline Periera  is not a registered psychologist or psychiatrist, nor a licensed therapist. Caroline does not engage in therapy with coaching clients. In entering into the coaching relationship, and signing the agreement, you are agreeing that if any mental health difficulties arise during the course of the coaching relationship, you will notify Caroline immediately so that Caroline can discuss with you an appropriate referral.

Confidentiality

All information about the coach/client relationship will remain strictly confidential except in very rare circumstances where decreed by law; ie. where the court might issue a subpoena for the file or information. If you wish for me as your coach to speak to someone outside our interactions, you need to give me written permission (original letter, fax or email) to do so, and you will be responsible for costs, including my hourly billing rate, if applicable. Exceptions to confidentiality of course relate to circumstances such as intent to seriously harm someone, child abuse, thoughts of suicide etc. Otherwise, all remaining information is kept confidential.

It is also important to note that in some situations, it is important to be aware of the use of technology in that for some clients, there is a risk in using certain media such as the internet, mobile phones and cordless phones. If you use these to communicate with me, then I will assume that it is appropriate to continue to do so in my interactions with you.

Termination

The client may terminate this agreement at any time, but shall not be entitled to a refund.   

Release of Liability

Life Coaching is a service that provides personal coaching to specific individuals and/or groups. The client is aware that coaching is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. Caroline Pereira will at all times exercise best professional efforts, skills and care of ensuring my client is coached to meet their life coaching goals, the client understands and acknowledges that BadassU LLC and/or Caroline Pereira (individually) will not be liable legally or otherwise, for the actions the client may or may not undertake as a result of the life coaching sessions or interactions. No assumption of responsibility is made, or given, and the client requesting such advice agrees not to hold BadassU LLC or Caroline Pereira responsible or liable in any form or fashion, for such actions taken of their own accord. The method and process by which this advice and direction are given in no manner whatsoever, written or verbal, constitutes an agreement or liability on the part of BadassU LLC and/or Caroline Pereira (Individually) and is acknowledged to be different in many ways than clinical and medical counseling.

You (the client) agree that using any of these life coaching services are entirely at your own risk. Life coaching services are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranty for information services, coaching, uninterrupted access, or products and services provided through or in connection with the service. This service is requested at the client's own choice and with inherent singular responsibility. Any actions or lack of actions taken by the client of such advice is done solely by choice and responsibility of the client and is neither the responsibility nor liability of BadassU LLC or Caroline Pereira. The client takes full responsibility in the decisions they make after being coached as well as the consequences. The client enters into coaching with full understanding that they are responsible for creating their own results. Periodically BadassU LLC or Caroline Pereira may provide links to other websites, videos, content or written print material which may be of value, interest and convenience to you. This does not constitute endorsement of material at those sites or any associated organization product of service. It is the responsibility of the user to make their own informed decision about the accuracy of the information at those sites and print material including their privacy policies. In no event shall BadassU LLC or Caroline Pereira be liable for any incident or consequential damages resulting from use of the material.

Our signatures on this agreement, or the online acceptance with a plan purchased by sponsor or client, indicate full understanding and acceptance of the agreement with the information outlined above.