Executive Unschool Conscious Leadership Academy Agreement
PARTIES.
Executive Unschool LLC
Attention: Bree Johnson
(hereinafter, the “Company”)
Conscious Leadership Academy Participant
(hereinafter, the “Client”)
Collectively, the above people or businesses entering into this Agreement will be referred to as “the Parties.”
ENGAGEMENT. Client hereby engages Company from the date of execution of this Agreement through and including the date(s) of performance (“the Term”) for the limited purpose of providing individual coaching services (hereinafter, the “Services”).
TERM. This Agreement shall be in force for a period of six (6) months, beginning the date after full payment is received by Company from Client, and six (6) months from that date. Any extension or renewal of the Term must be agreed to in a writing signed by both Parties.
COACHING SERVICES. Services will include the following:
A. Weekly group coaching sessions between Company and Client, which are approximately 90 minutes in duration and are conducted via Zoom; and
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY. As part of Client’s participation in the Services, Client is expected to complete the requisite work assigned throughout the Services. There is no guarantee for success as Client is responsible for completing work and following the Company’s recommendations.
CANCELLATION POLICY. If Client’s participation in the Services is cancelled by Client for any reason, Company will not issue any credits or refunds of the registration fee, without exceptions.
COMPENSATION. In full consideration of Company’s performance, its obligations and the rights granted herein, Client agrees it has paid in full in the amount of at the time of registration for the Services. All payments made by Client to Company are non-refundable. Payment will be collected by Company via Stripe. Client gives Company authorization to charge Client’s credit/debit card on file for any outstanding fees. Payment failure will result in termination of the Services, effective immediately. Client agrees and warrants that all payment instruments, credit cards and related information, i.e. billing address, used in connection with Client’s registration and participation in the Services are correct and that Client is authorized to use such payment instrument. Client may not resell, assign, or transfer Client’s registration to participate in the Services.
CHARGEBACKS. Client agrees to make every attempt to file for a refund prior to attempting a chargeback with Client’s financial institution. Client will remain responsible for amounts due under this Agreement in the event Client disputes payment with its financial institution. In the event of a chargeback attempt, Client expressly agrees to forfeit any and all intellectual property or deliverables afforded to Client in exchange for Client’s purchase of Company’s Services. Company reserves the right to present proof of purchase and this Agreement to the financial institution investigating the dispute.
COMPANY CONFIDENTIALITY. Company agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to Client without Client’s written consent. Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) was in Company’s possession prior to its being furnished by Client; (b) is generally known to the public; (c) is obtained by Company from a third party, without breach of any obligation owed to Client; (d) is independently developed by Company without use of or reference to Client’s Confidential Information; (e) the Company is required by statute, lawfully issued subpoena, or by court order to disclose; (f) is disclosed to the Company and as a result of such disclosure Company reasonably believes there to be an imminent or likely risk of danger or harm to Client or others; or (g) involves illegal activity. Client should also be aware that telephone, email and videoconference are not encrypted methods of communication, and some confidentiality risk exists with their use. Client must raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Company in a timely manner.
CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY. During the course of Company’s performance of Services, Client may receive, have access to and create documents, records and information of a confidential and proprietary nature to Company. This confidential information may include but is not limited to Company work product, training or educational materials, company and member financial information, marketing plans and strategies, market research, client and other mailing lists, business transactions, supplier or vendor relationships, contract terms, present and future projects and products, and pricing and cost information, and other information that is not generally known to the public (“Confidential Information”). Client acknowledges and agrees that such Confidential Information is an asset of Company, is not generally known to the trade, is of a confidential nature and, to preserve the goodwill of Company must be kept strictly confidential and used only in connection with the Client’s performance under this Agreement. Client agrees that he or she will not use, disclose, communicate, copy or permit the use or disclosure of any such information to any third party in any manner whatsoever except as otherwise directed by Company in the course of Client’s performance under this Agreement, and thereafter only with the written permission of Company. Client shall notify the Company immediately in the event Client becomes aware of any loss or disclosure of any Confidential Information. Upon termination of this Agreement or upon the request of Company, Client will return to Company all of the Confidential Information, and all copies or reproductions thereof, which are in Client’s possession or control. Client also acknowledges his or her continuing obligation to raise any confidentiality questions or concerns with the Company in a timely manner.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. All content, materials and features displayed or provided in connection with the Services, including but not limited to information, software, images, text, designs, graphics, video, audio, written materials, presentations and the arrangement thereof, are owned by the Company, its licensors or other providers of such material, and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. The Company name, trademarks, the Company logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its licensors. Client may not use such trademarks or other intellectual property belonging to the Company without the prior written consent of the Company.
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS. Parties represent and warrant to each other that each is free to enter into this Agreement and that this engagement does not violate the terms of any agreement between either Party and any third party.
ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement is personal to each of the Parties. No rights or obligations may be assigned or delegated by either Party at any time, unless such assignment is in writing and signed by both Parties.
TERMINATION. Client agrees that if his or her participation in the Services is cancelled by Client for any reason, Company will not issue any credits or refunds of the registration fee(s), without exceptions.
FORCE MAJEURE. If either Party is unable to perform any of its obligations, with the exception of payment, by reason of fire or other casualty, strike, act or order of public authority, global pandemic, administrative order by governmental authority, act of God, or other cause beyond the control of such Party (hereinafter, a “Force Majeure Event”), then such Party shall be excused from such performance during the pendency of such cause. COVID-19 and any related governmental orders or shutdowns are known phenomena and not Force Majeure events. The Party suffering a Force Majeure Event shall give written notice within five (5) days of the Force Majeure Event to the other Party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue and shall use diligent efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure Event are minimized.
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.
SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is deemed to be illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement remain in full force.
MERGER/FINAL AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the final, exclusive agreement between the parties. All earlier and contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, understandings, representations and warranties between the parties on the matters contained in this Agreement are expressly merged into and superseded by this Agreement.
AMENDMENT. The Parties may amend this Agreement only by the Parties’ written consent pursuant to the notice provided in this Agreement.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. Company makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied, including without limitation, those of non-infringement, merchantability, title, fitness for a particular purpose, and warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance with respect to its Services. Client’s use of the Services is at Client’s own risk. The use of Company’s information, products and services should be based on Client’s due diligence. Company’s services and advice are for informational and educational purposes only. Client acknowledges that Company’s training and consulting services do not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that such services are 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 it is Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. Company disclaims any liability for economic loss, physical injury or illness. Client agrees that the Company 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 Company.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. BY REGISTERING FOR AND PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICES, CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CLIENT’S PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY AND THAT CLIENT UNDERSTANDS THE NATURE OF THE SERVICES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLIENT AGREES THAT HE OR SHE SOLELY ASSUMES THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICES, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF THE COMPANY OR OTHERWISE. Client hereby expressly waives and releases any and all claims, now known or hereafter known, against the Company, and its officers, directors, manager(s), employees, agents, affiliates, shareholders/members, successors, and assigns (collectively, "Releasees"), on account of any and all injury, disability, death, or property damage arising out of or attributable to Client’s participation in the Services. Client covenants not to make or bring any such claim against the Company or any other Releasee, and forever release and discharge the Company and all other Releasees from liability under such claims.
MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER. The information and content provided in connection with the Services are for informational and educational purposes only, do not constitute medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and do not establish any kind of patient-client relationship. Any information presented is not a substitute for any kind of professional, legal, psychological, health or medical advice, and Client should not rely solely on this information. Nothing provided in connection with the Services should be construed as medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice, and the Services are not a substitute for such advice or services. Client acknowledges that the Services not a substitute for professional mental health care or medical care and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any mental health or medical conditions. Client also understands that Company is not acting as a mental health counselor or medical professional. COMPANY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT THOSE SEEKING MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ADVICE SEE A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON. IF CLIENT IS THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE, IF CLIENT FEELS HE OR SHE MAY BE A DANGER TO HIMSELF/ HERSELF OR OTHERS, OR IF CLIENT OTHERWISE HAS ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY, COMPANY URGES CLIENT TO PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE POLICE OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN CLIENT’S AREA. IN THE UNITED STATES, PLEASE DIAL 911.
RESULTS DISCLAIMER. Company may reference certain results, outcomes or situations. Client understands and acknowledges that Company makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of third-party statements contained herein or the likelihood of success for Client as a result of these statements. Company cannot guarantee success merely by the Client’s purchase of and participation in Company’s Services. Client understands that individual results and outcomes will vary. Any results displayed on Company’s website or in any of Company’s materials are not guaranteed or typical. Individual results depend on many factors, including an individual’s background, motivation, experience and individual capacity.
INDEMNIFICATION. Client hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, employees and agents from and against any and all third party suits, claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal expenses and attorney’s fees, to the extent such losses result from any breach of the Agreement or applicable law by Client or breach of contractual or fiduciary obligation owed by it to a third party.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES. Notwithstanding any damages that Client may incur, Company’s entire liability under this Agreement, and Client’s exclusive remedy, will be limited to the amount actually paid by or on Client’s behalf to Company under this Agreement for all Services rendered through and including the termination date. Neither Party shall, under any circumstances, be liable to the other Party for consequential, incidental, indirect or special damages, including but not limited to loss of actual or anticipated profits or income, punitive damages, loss of revenue; loss of contracts; loss of business; loss of opportunity; loss of goodwill; loss of reputation; loss of, damage to or corruption of data; or any indirect or consequential loss, whether such loss or damage was foreseeable or in the contemplation of the parties.
GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
MEDIATION. In the event a dispute shall arise between the Parties that is related to or arises out of this Agreement, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith amongst themselves for a period of fourteen (14) days after receiving or giving notice of the dispute. If the Parties are unsuccessful, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation. The mediation will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota or remotely via Zoom. The Parties agree to cooperate with one another in selecting a mediation service and shall cooperate with the mediation service and with one another in selecting a neutral mediator and in scheduling the mediation proceedings. For a mediation, the parties will agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to begin the mediation within 15 business days of the selection of the mediator and to conclude the mediation with 30 days of the start of the mediation. The costs of the mediation will be equally split between the Parties. If the Parties fail to agree at the completion of the mediation, the requesting part may commence legal proceedings to resolve the dispute.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE. If the Parties cannot resolve any dispute for any reason, including, but not limited to, the failure of either party to agree to enter into mediation or agree to any settlement proposed by the mediator, either party may file suit in a court of competent jurisdiction in the state or federal courts of Hennepin County, Minnesota and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding.