Welcome to the Waivers and Disclosures page at Stacy Speaks!

Your safety, privacy, and understanding of my policies are of utmost importance to me. Here, I'll provide you with essential information about the terms, conditions, and agreements that govern my interactions and services.

As a dedicated life coach and speaker, transparency and trust are at the core of my values. This page serves as a resource to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the agreements and expectations in place, promoting a positive and productive journey as we work together.

Please take a moment to review the information provided here, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or require further clarification. Your comfort and confidence in our partnership are paramount, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. 

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Coaching Client Agreement and Informed Consent

Disclosure Statement and Agreement for Services

The following represents the Contract between Stacy Rothenberger/Stacy Speaks! Life Coaching and known as the “Client”. The Services contracted shall be that of life coaching, as set out below. Please read it carefully and ask any questions that you have before agreeing to and signing the contract. The agreement will begin upon acceptance by Client and shall remain valid for the duration of the Client-Coach relationship.

Coaching is a partnership between the Coach and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the Client to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals.

Coach agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established by the International Coach Federation (ICF). It is recommended that the Client review the ICF Code of Ethics and the applicable standards of behavior.

Client is solely responsible for creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship and his/her coaching calls and interactions with the Coach. As such, 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 coaching is NOT therapy and does NOT prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease.

Client acknowledges that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his/her life including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. The Client agrees that deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.

Client acknowledges that coaching 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, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to see such independent professional guidance as needed. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider of the nature and extend of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.

The Client understands that 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 in the program.

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 ICF Code of Ethics. However, please be aware that the Coach-Client relationship is NOT considered a legally confidential relationship and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Coach agrees NOT to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s written consent. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without the Client’s consent.

Confidential information does not include information that: (a) was in the Coach’s possession prior to its being furnished by the Client: (b) is generally known to the public or in the Client’s industry; (c) is obtained by the Coach from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Coach without use of or reference to the Client’s confidential information; or (e) the Coach is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Coach and as a result of such disclosure the Coach reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk or danger or harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity. The Client also acknowledges his/her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Coach in a timely manner. 

Client agrees that it is the Client’s responsibility to notify the Coach 24 hours in advance of the scheduled calls/meetings. Coach reserves the right to bill Client for a missed meeting. Coach will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting.

The Client acknowledges that the Coach has disclosed his/her record retention policy with respect to documents, information and data acquired or shared during the term of the Coach-Client relationship. Such records will be maintained by the Coach in the format of the Coach’s choice for a period of not less than 10 years.

Either the Client or the Coach may terminate this agreement at any time with 2 weeks written notice. Client agrees to compensate the Coach for all coaching services rendered through and including the effective date of termination of the coaching relationship.

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 the agreement, and the Client’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the Client to the Coach under this agreement for all coaching services rendered through and including the termination date.

If a dispute arises out of this agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client and Coach agree to attempt to mediate in good faith for up to 60 days after notice given. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorney’s fees and court costs from the other party.

If any provision of this agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable If the Court finds that any provision of this agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

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.

This agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of SC, without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions.

This agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.

The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client based on a mutually agreed upon time.

The services provided by Stacy Rothenberger/Stacy Speaks! Life Coaching are generally conducted via ZOOM, telephone, or in person. Stacy will initiate all Zoom invites.

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