Life Coaching Agreement
A life coaching agreement is a service contract between a coach and a client that defines the coaching relationship, session structure, fees, and limits of the coach's role. Use this when an independent life coach begins work with a new client and needs clear boundaries between coaching and therapy or medical advice. It documents session length, communication channels, and what happens if either party ends the engagement early.
What's included
A ready-to-use life coaching agreement covering coaching scope and explicit non-medical, non-therapeutic disclaimer, session length, frequency, and format (in-person, phone, video), fees, payment timing, and package expiration, with signature fields already placed for Coach and Client. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Coaching scope and explicit non-medical, non-therapeutic disclaimer
- Session length, frequency, and format (in-person, phone, video)
- Fees, payment timing, and package expiration
- Cancellation and rescheduling policy
- Confidentiality and exceptions (harm, legal process)
- Client responsibility for decisions and outcomes
What you'll fill in
[Coach Name][Client Name][Session Package Description][Fee and Payment Terms][Session Length and Frequency][Start Date][Cancellation Notice Period]Legal summary
This agreement establishes a professional coaching relationship, not a healthcare or fiduciary one. The client pays for scheduled sessions under the cancellation policy, and both parties agree that the coach does not guarantee specific life or career results.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Life Coaching Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Life Coaching Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Coach and Client — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Life Coaching Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Life Coaching Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill this Life Coaching Agreement for a 12-session package billed monthly with 24-hour cancellation.”
“Explain how to word the therapy disclaimer for a coach who also holds unrelated wellness certifications.”
“Adapt session terms for async coaching via voice notes instead of live video calls.”
Why teams start with Docracy
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.