This coaching contract template should be customized to fit the specific needs of the coach and client. While there are standard elements that should be included, each coaching relationship is unique and may require additional clauses or specific language tailored to the individual situation.
This Coaching Contract (the “Agreement”) is signed by and between [Client.FirstName] [Client.LastName] (the “Client”), residing at [Client.StreetAddress] [Client.City] [Client.State] [Client.PostalCode] , and [Coach.FirstName] [Coach.LastName] (the “Coach”) residing at [Coach.StreetAddress] [Coach.City] [Coach.State] [Coach.PostalCode] , on [Document.CreatedDate] (collectively referred to as the “Parties”).
The purpose of the Agreement is to develop a coaching relationship between the Client and the Coach in order to pursue the Client’s personal, professional and/or business goals. It is also designed to create a strategy and/or plan to achieve those goals, with a view to maximizing the Client’s potential—both personal and professional.
The coaching Agreement shall come into effect on the date the Parties sign it. It shall stand for a period of (write days, weeks, months or years) .
Client’s responsibilities The Client agrees to carry out the following responsibilities once the Agreement is signed
by both Parties:
The Coach agrees to carry out the following responsibilities once the Agreement is signed
by both Parties:
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The Coach’s responsibilities will differ from those the Client will undertake. For example, by signing the Agreement, the Coach may agree to manage the coaching process, work on improving the coach-client relationship and provide coaching services.
Payment terms and number of sessions The Parties agree to meet for (number) sessions, with each of them lasting for (length) .
The Client agrees to pay coaching fees to the Coach amounting to (number and currency) in exchange for coaching services.
The Coach will send an invoice to the Client on the last business day of each month for the services provided.
The Parties agree to keep all terms and conditions of the Agreement confidential unless their disclosure is required according to law. All conversations and information of this Agreement shall be protected, whereas the Coach may share personal information only with the Client’s permission.
Disclosing any information for purposes not defined by the Agreement is forbidden unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties.
The Client agrees to inform the Coach (number) hours in advance of any session the Client needs to miss and/or cancel. In case of canceled sessions, the Coach reserves the right to charge the Client for a missed meeting. Depending on the Coach’s schedule, the Coach will try in good faith to find a new slot for the missed meeting.
Your client may need to miss meetings and sessions for various reasons. Each preparation for a meeting or session is time-consuming, so you should ensure that it doesn’t go to waste. Add a cancellation policy to the client agreement to ensure you get paid. If you have time, notify the client if rescheduling is an option.
Termination of the agreement Either the Client or the Coach reserve the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, ensuring to give a (number) days’ written notice. The Coach may request compensation for all services provided until the Agreement is terminated.
If either party violates the Coaching Contract, the consequences outlined in the contract should be implemented. These consequences should be fair and reasonable but should also provide accountability. Depending on the situation, consequences can include warnings, termination of the coaching relationship, or legal action.
The Coach shall not be liable for any damages, be it indirect, consequential or special,
suffered by the Client. Unless otherwise stated in the Agreement, the Coach makes no
guarantees or warranties of any kind regarding coaching services the Parties agreed upon.
With respect to this Agreement, the Client agrees not to hold the Coach liable or responsible for any actions and/or inactions.
You need to protect yourself with every coaching contract you sign. Things may go really wrong and out of control. Perhaps the coachee might want to sue you for certain damages. However, if they sign this contract that includes the liability section, you will be protected.
In the case that a court or a relevant jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement void and/or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall still be valid in accordance with the intention of both Parties.
This Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of [Coach.Country] , without giving effect to its conflict of law principles.
This Agreement includes the entire agreement between the Client and the Coach. It also shows a complete understanding of the Parties with respect to this subject matter. After the Parties sign this Agreement, it will supersede all prior agreements, either written or oral, conditions and understandings.
The signed Agreement may not be amended or altered unless otherwise agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.
In the event a disagreement or dispute occurs in connection with this Agreement, the Coach and the Client agree to engage in arbitration/mediation/negotiation (please circle the relevant option(s)] in accordance with the laws [Coach.Country] )
In case any dispute arises between the Parties regarding the terms of this Agreement, the winning party shall be entitled to compensation from the other party in order to cover all costs incurred during the dispute, including attorneys’ fees.
The Parties agree that this Agreement shall be susceptible to amendments. All changes to the Agreement must be submitted in writing, so that they are signed by both the Client and the Coach.
Any amendments agreed upon by the Parties will be applied to this Agreement from the day they are signed.
If either party fails to enforce any provision of the Agreement, their action shall not be construed as a waiver of that party’s right to enforce strict compliance with this legal document at a later date.
Both Parties agree and accept the terms and conditions stated in this Agreement, as shown by their signatures below:
[Client.FirstName] [Client.LastName]
[Coach.FirstName] [Coach.LastName]
