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Coaching Agreement

This Coaching Agreement ("the Agreement") is entered into between [Your name] ("the Coach") and [Client name] ("the Client").

It takes effect on the date of the first session and remains in force for the duration of the coaching engagement described below.

1. The coaching relationship

The Coach will provide life coaching to support the Client in working towards their chosen goals.

Coaching is a collaborative, forward-looking partnership. It is not therapy, counselling, or medical, legal or financial advice, and it is not a substitute for professional care in any of those areas. The Client remains responsible for their own decisions and actions.

2. Sessions and scheduling

The engagement comprises 6 coaching sessions of approximately 60 minutes each, held once a fortnight.

Sessions are scheduled by mutual agreement. If the Coach needs to reschedule, they will give the Client as much notice as reasonably possible and offer an alternative time.

3. Fees and payment

Fees for the coaching are as agreed between the parties in writing.

Payment is due in full before the first session. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, fees are non-refundable once the engagement has begun, save where refunds are required by law.

4. Cancellation and rescheduling

The Client may reschedule or cancel a session by giving at least 24 hours' notice. A session cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed without notice, may be treated as delivered and charged in full.

5. The Client's responsibilities

To get the most from coaching, the Client agrees to attend sessions on time and prepared, to engage openly and honestly, and to take responsibility for acting on the commitments they make during sessions.

6. Confidentiality

The Coach will keep information shared by the Client confidential and will not disclose it to any third party without the Client's consent, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary to prevent serious harm.

The Coach may use anonymised reflections for professional supervision and development.

7. Materials and intellectual property

Any worksheets, recordings or other materials the Coach provides remain the Coach's intellectual property and are supplied for the Client's personal use only.

8. Ending the agreement

Either party may end this Agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other. Fees for sessions already delivered remain payable, and any prepaid fees for sessions not yet delivered will be handled in line with the payment terms above.

9. No guarantee and limitation of liability

Coaching outcomes depend on many factors, including the Client's own engagement, and the Coach makes no guarantee of specific results.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Coach's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the fees paid by the Client for the coaching.

10. Governing law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of its courts.

11. Acceptance

This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties regarding the coaching and replaces any earlier discussions. Any changes must be agreed in writing. By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood and accept these terms.

The Coach

Date

The Client

Date

This template is provided for general information only and is not legal advice. For an agreement tailored to your circumstances, consider taking professional advice.

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The essentials

What every coaching agreement should include

A good agreement sets expectations and protects both of you. Here's what a solid one covers — all built into the generator above as editable defaults.

The parties and start date

Who's coaching whom, and from when.

Sessions and scheduling

How many sessions, how long, and how often.

Fees and payment terms

The price, the currency, and when payment is due.

Cancellation policy

How much notice is needed to reschedule or cancel.

Confidentiality

What stays private, and the narrow exceptions.

Client responsibilities

What the client agrees to bring to the work.

Ending the engagement

How either side can end it, and what happens to fees.

Liability and governing law

No guarantee of results, and which law applies.

How it works

From blank page to signed PDF

1. Fill in the form

Your details, the sessions, the fees and your policies. Sensible defaults are pre-filled, so you can move fast.

2. Watch it build live

The full agreement renders as you type, so you can see exactly what your client will receive.

3. Get your PDF

Enter your email and we'll send a designed, ready-to-sign PDF you can forward to your client straight away.

Questions

Coaching agreements, answered.

What is a coaching agreement?

A coaching agreement is a short written contract between a coach and a client that sets out how you'll work together: the sessions, fees and payment terms, cancellation policy, confidentiality, and each side's responsibilities. It sets expectations, protects both parties, and makes you look professional from the first client.

What should a coaching agreement include?

At minimum: who the parties are, the type and number of sessions, fees and when they're due, a cancellation and rescheduling policy, confidentiality, the client's responsibilities, how either side can end the engagement, a limitation of liability, and the governing law. This generator includes all of those as sensible, editable defaults.

Is this coaching agreement template legally binding?

Once both parties sign it, a coaching agreement is generally a binding contract. This template is a strong, professional starting point, but it's provided for general information only and isn't legal advice. For anything unusual or high-value, have a professional review it for your jurisdiction.

Is it really free?

Yes. Fill in the form, enter your email, and we'll send you the PDF at no cost. There's no card required and no catch.

Can I edit the agreement after I download it?

The PDF is ready to sign as-is, and you can tweak any wording before you send it. If you'd rather your client sign it online — and pay in the same step — you can save it to a free minipod account and attach it to a bookable session.

Do I need a separate agreement for every client?

Leave the client name blank to create a reusable template, then add each client's details when you're ready to send. Coaches who use minipod attach one agreement to an offer and every new client signs their own copy automatically.