Description of Consultation: River Rapids Ranch International Christian Life Consultation for Individuals and Families is a partnership (defined as an alliance, not a legal business partnership) between the Consultant and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals. 

 

1) Consultant-Client Relationship

A. Consultant agrees to maintain the ethics and standards of behavior established by River Rapids Ranch International Christian Life Consultation for Individuals and Families. It is recommended that the Client review the River Rapids Ranch International Christian Life Consolation for Individuals and Families Code of Ethics and the applicable standards of behavior at intake.

B. 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 consultant relationship and his/her consultant calls and interactions with the consultant . As such, the client agrees that the consultant  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 consultant. Client understands consultant is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease. 

C. Client further acknowledges that he/she may terminate or discontinue the consultant relationship at any time. 

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

E. Client acknowledges that consultant does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that consultation 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 is the client’s exclusive responsibility to seek 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 extent of the consultant relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Consultant. 

F. The Client understands that in order to enhance the consultant 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. 

 

2) Services 

The parties agree to engage in the service of their choosing through, internet meetings. Consultant will be available to clients by zoom coaching. All transactions are final at time of service initiation. Client may end services at any time with no refund. All services covered by Trust Risk Management Services, 1791 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL, 60674. 

 

3) Schedule and Fees This Consultant agreement is valid for the time of service provided. Service can be terminated at any time. All transactions are non-refundable. Auto renewals can be made at any time by the client through their River Rapids Ranch International Christian Life Consultation for Individuals and Families account. 

 

4) Procedure 

The time of the consultant meetings will be determined by Consultant and Client based on a mutually agreed upon time. 

 

5) Confidentiality: This consultant relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client shares with the Consultant as part of this relationship, is bound by the principles of confidentiality set forth in the River Rapids Ranch International Christian Life Consultation for Individuals and Families Code of Ethics. However, please be aware that the Consultant-Client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Consultant agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the client’s written consent. The Consultant 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 Consultant'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 Consultant from a third party, without breach of any obligation to the Client; (d) is independently developed by the Consultant without use of or reference to the client’s confidential or (e) the Consultant is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Consultant and as a result of such disclosure the Consultant reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to the Client or others; and (g) involves illegal activity. The Client also acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Consultant in a timely manner. 

 

6) Release of Information By signing this agreement, you agree to have only your name, contact information and start and end dates of Consultant shared with anyone you deem appropriate.

 

7) Cancellation Policy Client agrees that it is the Client's responsibility to notify the Coach 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meetings. Consultant reserves the right to bill Client for a missed meeting. Consultant will attempt in good faith to reschedule the missed meeting. 

 

8) Record Retention Policy Client acknowledges that the Consultant has disclosed his/her record retention policy with respect to documents, information and data acquired or shared during the term of the Consultant-Client relationship. Such records will be maintained by the Consultant in a format of the coach’s choice (print or digital/electronic) for a period of not less than 7 years. 

 

9) Termination Either the Client or the Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time with no refund, all transactions are final at time of service.

 

10) Limited Liability Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Consultant makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to the consulting services negotiated, agreed upon and rendered. In no event shall the Consultant be liable to the Client for any indirect, consequential or special damages. Notwithstanding any damages that the Client may incur, the Consultant's entire liability under this Agreement and the Client’s exclusive remedy, shall be limited to the amount actually paid by the Client to the Consultant under this Agreement for all consulting services rendered through and including the termination date. 

 

11) Entire Agreement This document reflects the entire agreement between the Consultant and the Client, and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Consultant and the Client. 

 

12) Dispute Resolution If a dispute arises out of this Agreement that cannot be resolved by mutual consent, the Client and Consultant agree to attempt to mediate in good faith for up to (certain amount of time such as 30 days) after notice given. If the dispute is not so resolved, and in the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitle to recover attorney’s fees and court cost from the other party. Services are insured by Trust Risk Management Services, 1791 Paysphere circle, Chicago, IL 60674. 

 

13) Waiver 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. 

 

14) Applicable Law This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions. 

 

15) Binding Effect 

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

 

16) Full agreement will be supplied at time of intake into services.