Terms & Conditions

Introduction

About Life Coaching

Life coaching is a relationship between a client and a coach that is designed to facilitate the creation and development of the client’s personal goals. The relationship is also designed to develop strategies to carry out a plan for achieving those goals. I understand that coaching is typically about current life choices and planning for my future, not about repairing or uncovering my past.
Life coaching involves all areas of life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and leisure. I acknowledge that deciding how to handle these issues and implement my choices is exclusively my responsibility.
Life coaching does not treat mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. Life coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment, and is not to be used in place of any form of therapy.
Coaching can involve brainstorming, values clarification, the completion of written assignments, education, goal-setting, identifying plans of action, accountability, making requests, agreements to change behavior, examining lifestyles, and checking assumptions.
Coaching is most effective when both parties are honest and straightforward in their communication.
Virtual coaching is most effective when both parties have cameras on during the session.

Coaching Modality and Communication Methods

A coaching session can be booked on the coaching website by client or added by Salt and Light Coaching staff at the client’s request (via email, text, or voice message).
A confirmation email with a virtual meeting room link within the message is sent to the email address provided by client. It is highly recommended that client confirms receipt of the confirmation by RSVP’ing to the calendar invitation in the email. Typically, a reminder email is sent to client prior to the session, barring any technical issues.
Both client and coach use the virtual meeting room link to connect online at the date and time of the scheduled session or by phone if prior arrangements have been made.
Virtual coaching sessions are not recorded. Any applicable phone or additional charges related to a coaching call or virtual meeting are incurred and absorbed by the client. Salt and Light Coaching is not responsible for the technical issues related to a virtual coaching session that client might experience.
In-person coaching sessions are made by exception and with advance notice for appointment setting in an agreed upon public space.

Terms & Conditions

Terms of the Coaching Agreement
A Salt and Light Coaching client acknowledges:

I understand Laura Silva holds a biblical worldview as a Christian believer which informs her values, core beliefs, and approach to coaching others.
I acknowledge that I have been completely honest about my health history, mental health history or previous treatments for substance abuse that may impact my coaching relationship. If I am currently in therapy or otherwise under the care of a mental health professional, I have consulted with this person regarding the advisability of working with a life coach and this person is aware of my decision to proceed with the life coaching relationship. I am willing to sign a Release of Information form so that my coach and my counselor may collaborate on my coaching.
I understand that information will be held as confidential unless I state otherwise, in writing, except as required by law to inform appropriate authorities:
- if I become a danger to myself or someone else
- if I abuse a minor or an elderly person
- if I am involved in a court case against my coach
I understand that life coaching is not to be used instead of professional advice. I will seek professional guidance for legal, medical, financial, business, spiritual, psychological, or other matters. I understand that all decisions in these areas are exclusively mine, and I acknowledge that my decisions and my actions regarding them are my responsibility.
I understand coaching will be an ongoing relationship that may take a number of months and that either party can terminate the relationship at any time. I acknowledge that it is recommended we meet for at least one more session after the client decides to terminate the relationship but that I am not obligated to meet.
I understand that except as expressly provided in this agreement, there are no guarantees or warranties, express or implied about coaching outcomes.
I acknowledge that neither the coach nor the client hold each other liable for any safety, or other hazards or acts of nature that arise when holding a virtual or in-person session in a public space.

Payment Terms,
Refunds,
Cancellation Policies

Payment Terms, Refunds, and Cancellation Policies

Prior to beginning the coaching relationship, both parties agree to the fee stated in the coaching contract to be paid in agreed upon payments using the desired form of payment (check, credit card). The mutual agreement also includes includes the number and frequency of sessions, and the initial duration of the commitment (number of sessions and number of months).
A refund for unused sessions in a package must be made in writing and requested a minimum of 10 days prior to the next scheduled session.
Client agrees to pay for upcoming sessions prior to their completion, based on monthly payment schedule or in full based on the specific terms of their coaching agreement.
Sessions are 45 minutes and are automatically invoiced to be paid in monthly or other agreed upon intervals of payments in advance of each session.
Client will notify coach preferably via text but also via email or voice message at least 24 hours in advance of cancellations for scheduled sessions understanding the coach reserves the right to bill for missed appointments.
Late payments not settled before the next session may require rescheduling the session and will incur a late fee of $25. Amount of late fees may increase for each occurrence.
Recurring late payments may result in the loss of one or more sessions left in the package.
Client will be refunded any outstanding prepaid fees, minus late fees, for a prepaid package if those sessions have not yet been held, and if client’s account is in good standing and no payments are in arrears.
Client agrees not to dispute paid charges after sessions have been completed.
Within 4 – 5 days of the signing of an agreement, client can request a full refund (minus 5% fee) for any sessions that have not yet been completed or attempted.
By entering into an agreement with Salt and Light Coaching as a client, I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my well being, including my choices and decisions. I am aware that I can choose to discontinue coaching at any time. I recognize that coaching is not psychotherapy and that professional referrals will be given if needed.
When I execute a Salt and Light Coaching agreement, I will attest that I reviewed and agreed to all of the statements and terms laid out in this document.

Terms & Conditions

Introduction

About Life Coaching

Life coaching involves all areas of life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and leisure. I acknowledge that deciding how to handle these issues and implement my choices is exclusively my responsibility.

Life coaching does not treat mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. Life coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment, and is not to be used in place of any form of therapy.

Coaching can involve brainstorming, values clarification, the completion of written assignments, education, goal-setting, identifying plans of action, accountability, making requests, agreements to change behavior, examining lifestyles, and checking assumptions.

Coaching is most effective when both parties are honest and straightforward in their communication.

Virtual coaching is most effective when both parties have cameras on during the session.

Coaching Modality and Communication Methods

A coaching session can be booked on the coaching website by client or added by Salt and Light Coaching staff at the client’s request (via email, text, or voice message).

Both client and coach use the virtual meeting room link to connect online at the date and time of the scheduled session or by phone if prior arrangements have been made.

In-person coaching sessions are made by exception and with advance notice for appointment setting in an agreed upon public space.

Terms & Conditions

Terms of the Coaching Agreement A Salt and Light Coaching client acknowledges:

I understand Laura Silva holds a biblical worldview as a Christian believer which informs her values, core beliefs, and approach to coaching others.

I understand that information will be held as confidential unless I state otherwise, in writing, except as required by law to inform appropriate authorities:

if I become a danger to myself or someone else

if I abuse a minor or an elderly person

if I am involved in a court case against my coach

I understand that except as expressly provided in this agreement, there are no guarantees or warranties, express or implied about coaching outcomes.

I acknowledge that neither the coach nor the client hold each other liable for any safety, or other hazards or acts of nature that arise when holding a virtual or in-person session in a public space.

Payment Terms, Refunds, Cancellation Policies

Payment Terms, Refunds, and Cancellation Policies

A refund for unused sessions in a package must be made in writing and requested a minimum of 10 days prior to the next scheduled session.

Client agrees to pay for upcoming sessions prior to their completion, based on monthly payment schedule or in full based on the specific terms of their coaching agreement.

Sessions are 45 minutes and are automatically invoiced to be paid in monthly or other agreed upon intervals of payments in advance of each session.

Client will notify coach preferably via text but also via email or voice message at least 24 hours in advance of cancellations for scheduled sessions understanding the coach reserves the right to bill for missed appointments.

Late payments not settled before the next session may require rescheduling the session and will incur a late fee of $25. Amount of late fees may increase for each occurrence.

Recurring late payments may result in the loss of one or more sessions left in the package.

Client will be refunded any outstanding prepaid fees, minus late fees, for a prepaid package if those sessions have not yet been held, and if client’s account is in good standing and no payments are in arrears.

Client agrees not to dispute paid charges after sessions have been completed.

Within 4 – 5 days of the signing of an agreement, client can request a full refund (minus 5% fee) for any sessions that have not yet been completed or attempted.

When I execute a Salt and Light Coaching agreement, I will attest that I reviewed and agreed to all of the statements and terms laid out in this document.

Terms of the Coaching Agreement
A Salt and Light Coaching client acknowledges:

Payment Terms,
Refunds,
Cancellation Policies