Business Coaching Services Agreement & Disclaimer

By booking an appointment and/or engaging the services of Rodie Consulting Ltd. (“the Coach”), you (“the Client”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Nature of Coaching Services

Business coaching services are provided for the purpose of professional development, strategic thinking, skill-building, and decision support.

Coaching is not consulting, legal advice, accounting advice, financial advice, medical advice, or mental health counselling. No guarantees are made regarding specific outcomes or results.

2. Client Responsibility & Decision-Making

The Client acknowledges that:

  • All decisions, actions, and outcomes resulting from coaching are the Client’s sole responsibility

  • The Coach does not make decisions on the Client’s behalf

  • The Client remains fully responsible for their business, financial, legal, and personal decisions

The Coach shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost, or consequence arising directly or indirectly from decisions or actions taken by the Client as a result of coaching services.

3. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • The Coach shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages

  • Total liability, if any, shall be limited to the amount paid by the Client for the specific coaching session(s) giving rise to the claim

Nothing in this agreement excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

4. Confidentiality (Mutual)

Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all non-public information shared during the coaching relationship, including but not limited to:

  • Business information

  • Financial information

  • Personal or professional challenges

  • Strategies, plans, or ideas discussed

Confidential information shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except where disclosure is required by law or where there is a reasonable belief of imminent harm or illegal activity.

This confidentiality obligation survives the termination of the coaching relationship.

5. Payment Terms

  • The Client agrees to pay all invoices issued by the Coach within ten (10) working days of the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing

  • Late payments may result in suspension of services until the account is brought current

  • The Client is responsible for any reasonable costs incurred in recovering overdue payments, where permitted by law

6. Cancellation & No-Show Policy

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Appointments cancelled with less than 24 notice may be charged in full
    Failure to attend a scheduled session without notice (“no-show”) may be charged in full

7. Intellectual Property

All materials, frameworks, tools, worksheets, or methodologies provided by the Coach remain the intellectual property of the Coach, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

The Client may use these materials for their own business or personal use but may not reproduce, distribute, or resell them without prior written permission.

8. Independent Contractor Relationship

The coaching relationship does not create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship. The Coach acts solely as an independent contractor.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

The parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By booking an appointment, the Client confirms that:

  • They have read and understood this agreement

  • They voluntarily agree to be bound by its terms

  • They are legally capable of entering into this agreement