Legal Terms & Conditions
(Group Coaching)
The following Legal Terms (the “Terms”) apply to the coaching relationship between Lauren Paxton Consulting, LLC, (the “Company”) and each client (“Client”) who has registered for and/or otherwise attends an event facilitated or offered by the Company (the “Services”), (the Company and Client are each herein referred to individually as a “Party,” or collectively as the “Parties”). By receiving Services, you agree to these terms.
1. Payments. All payments will be made by the Client in U.S. dollars and in accordance with payment instructions provided by the Company.
2. Cancellation & Non-Refundable Fees. Unless otherwise specified in writing between the Parties, all registration fees are NON-Refundable. The Company requests the courtesy of timely communication regarding cancellation so that another attendee can be invited from the waitlist. Cancellations shall be submitted by email to admin@laurenpaxton.com.
3. Confidentiality. The content of group coaching sessions and any non-public information provided by Client to the Company will be held in confidence by the Company (the “Information”). While the Company may draw upon examples of trends or issues that arise in group coaching settings for the purpose of writing, speaking, marketing, and/or thought-leadership, the Company will not, and Clients shall not, provide a level of specificity that would permit identification of or attribution to any specific Client or participant, and the Company will not identify any Client by name or role with a level of specificity that would permit discovery of the client’s identity in such settings. The Company and Clients may not disclose the Information, or record or transcribe group coaching sessions without express written approval of Clients in advance. Consistent with the ICF Code of Ethics, Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent permitted under applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as part of the accreditation process for the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the Company maintains a Coaching Log of coaching hours, client names, and client contact information. In the event of an audit or review of the Company’s hours by the ICF, for certification purposes or otherwise, all or a part of such Coaching Log, including Client’s name, contact information, and dates of coaching services, will be disclosed to the ICF.
4. Coaching Relationship / No Legal or Health Services / No Warranties. It is the express intention of the Client and the Company that the Company perform the Services as an independently retained consultant to the Client, consistent with the ethical rules of the International Coaching Federation (https://coachingfederation.org/credentialing/coaching-ethics/icf-code-of-ethics/). Coaching is intended to help clients make meaningful changes in their professional and personal lives. Certain changes may occur quickly, and others may take additional time. Some changes simply cannot be made through coaching, and the Company makes no guarantee as to any specific or general outcomes. These Terms are not intended, nor shall they be construed, to create an agency, partnership, joint venture, or any other business relationship except as expressly set forth in these Terms or any other or future agreement(s) between the Parties. Further, coaching is not psychotherapy, nor any other psychological, health, or medical service. The Company’s coaches are not trained in diagnosing psychological or medical conditions. If any issues arise that should be handled by a licensed therapist or physician, Client is encouraged to attend to Client’s health by contacting the appropriate professional. Therapy and coaching are different, but they can work very well together. Moreover, although the Services may be provided by a coach who is also a lawyer, there is and shall be no attorney-client relationship between the Parties with respect to the Services hereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, NO LEGAL SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE BY OR THROUGH THE COMPANY. Consistent with the foregoing, Client acknowledges and agrees that the Services are provided on an “as-is” basis and that no representations or warranties are made by the Company with respect to the results that may be obtained from the Services. Client’s sole remedy in the event it is dissatisfied with the Services is to terminate the Services.
5. Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms are solely for the benefit of the Parties hereto and their successors and assigns permitted hereunder, and no provisions of these Terms or the Services or any other agreements between the Parties shall be deemed to confer upon any other persons any remedy, claim, liability, reimbursement, cause of action or other right except as expressly provided herein. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company is an independent business entity, and the Services provided hereunder are provided through the Company and not through any other organization, business, entity, or law firm, notwithstanding that the Services may be provided by individuals who are independently affiliated with other organizations, businesses, entities, law firms or otherwise.
6. Non-Disparagement. The Client agrees that he/she/it and any of his/her/its agents, representatives, employees, successor and/or assigns, if any, will not at any time make, publish, or communicate to any person or entity or in any forum any negative, defamatory, or disparaging remarks, comments, or statements concerning the Company or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers, coaches, agents, and/or existing and/or prospective customers. If Client violates this Section 6, Client shall be responsible for the Company’s attorneys’ fees and costs in the enforcement of the Company’s rights hereunder, without prejudice to the right of the Company to also seek injunctive, equitable, or other appropriate relief. This Section does not in any way restrict or impede the Client from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by such law, regulation, or order. As applicable, each Party shall immediately provide written notice of receipt of any such order to the other Party.
7. Miscellaneous. These Terms and the relationship between the Parties shall be governed by the laws of New Jersey without regard to the conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction. Disputes hereunder or regarding the Services shall be brought in the state and/or federal courts located in northern New Jersey, U.S.A. These Terms and any written agreements of Client through any event registration forms (the “Registration Terms”), constitute the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersede all prior written and oral agreements, discussions, or representations between the Parties. No modification of or amendment to these Terms or the Registration Terms nor any waiver of any rights thereunder, will be effective unless agreed to in writing by the Parties. These Terms, the Registration Terms, and the obligations of the Client therein, shall be binding upon Client and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Company’s successors and assigns. Client acknowledges that Client has reviewed and acknowledges any Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and other Policies available on the Company’s website.
8. No Consequential Damages. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE CLIENT FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE CLIENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR HARM TO BUSINESS, LOST REVENUES, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOST PROFITS SUFFERED BY SUCH OTHER PARTY), REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NEGLIGENCE OF ANY KIND WHETHER ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PARTIES KNEW OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT SUCH DAMAGES COULD RESULT. THE CLIENT HEREBY RELEASES THE COMPANY (AND THE COMPANY’S SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS) FROM ANY SUCH CLAIM.