Disclaimer

By participating in health coaching services, Client acknowledges that Jessica Smith/The Fit Life with Jessica (“Company,” “we,” or “us” or "The Coach") is not a medical doctor, psychologist, and/or therapist, and services do not replace the care of other professionals. Health coaching is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or advice.

The Fit Life with Jessica may provide the Client with information relating to products that the Coach believes might benefit the Client, but such information is not to be taken as an endorsement. The Coach may make dietary and/or lifestyle suggestions, but these are wholly the Client’s responsibility and choice on whether to implement such changes. The Coach is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information or coaching provided.

The Coach may provide Client with third-party recommendations for such services as health, physical therapy, lifestyle, or other related services. Client agrees that these are only recommendations and the Coach will not be held liable for the services provided by any third-party to the Client. The Coach is not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that may result, either directly or indirectly, from any information or services provided by a third-party.

Any testimonials or examples shown through Coach’s website, programs, and/or services are only examples of what may be possible for Client. There can be no assurance as to any particular outcome based on the use of Coach’s programs and/or services. Client acknowledges that Coach has not and does not make any representations as to the future result that may be derived as a consequence of use of Coach’s website, programs, products or services.

EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY REPRESENT OUR PRODUCTS AND THEIR POTENTIAL. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT USING THE TECHNIQUES AND IDEAS IN THESE MATERIALS. EXAMPLES IN THESE MATERIALS ARE NOT TO BE INTERPRETED AS A PROMISE OR GUARANTEE. WEIGHT LOSS IS ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON THE PERSON USING OUR PRODUCTS, IDEAS, AND TECHNIQUES.

SERVICE AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my well-being during coaching, 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, medical advice or psychiatric care and that professional referrals will be given if needed.

I understand that coaching is a relationship I have with my coach that is designed to facilitate the creation and development of personal, professional and business goals and carry out a strategy/plan/actions for achieving those goals.

I understand that coaching is not comprehensive and may involve exploration into all areas of my life, including work, finances, health, spiritual relationships, education and recreation. I acknowledge that deciding how to handle these issues and implement my choices is exclusively my responsibility

I understand health coaching, which is not advice, therapy or counseling, may address specific personal projects, business, or general conditions in the Client’s life, health, or profession.

I understand health coaching does not solve medical issues nor treat disease and is therefore not a replacement for client’s therapist or physician. If Client is presently under any form of psychiatric care or specialized medical supervision, Client is to inform Coach prior to working together.

I understand that coaching does not treat mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. I understand that coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment, and I will not use it in place of any form of therapy.

I promise that if I am currently in therapy or otherwise under the care of a mental health professional, that I have consulted with this person regarding the advisability of working with a coach and that this person is aware of my decision to proceed with the coaching relationship.

I understand that the information will be held as confidential unless I state otherwise in writing, except as required by law.

I understand that certain topics may be anonymously shared with other coaching professionals for training or consultation purposes.

I understand that coaching is not to be used in lieu of professional advice. I will seek professional guidance for legal, medical, financial, business, spiritual, or other matters.

I understand that all decisions in these areas are exclusively mine, and I acknowledge that my decision and my actions regarding them are my responsibility.

I understand that coaching does not treat mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. I understand that life coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment, and I will not use it in place of any form of therapy.