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Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions include: Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Cookies Settings Refund/Cancellation Policy, Code of Ethics, Coaching Agreement which is subject to change upon the start of your coaching plan. 

Welcome to our website! By using our website, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. Use of our website: You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You may not use our website to engage in any illegal activities or to post any content that is offensive or inappropriate.

  2. Intellectual property rights: All content on our website, including but not limited to text, images, and code, is the property of our company and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use any of the content on our website without our express written consent.

  3. Disclaimer of liability: We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

  4. Links to other websites: Our website may contain links to other websites. We have no control over the content of those websites and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

  5. Governing law: These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the country in which the website is based.

  6. Changes to terms and conditions: We reserve the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time. Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms and conditions.

  7. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions, please contact us.

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Terms Of Use 

By using our service, you agree to the following terms of use:

  1. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age to use our service. By using our service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this agreement and to abide by all of the terms and conditions of this agreement.

  2. Use of Service: You may only use our service for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules. You may not use our service in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or network, or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of our service.

  3. Restrictions on Use of Services You are solely responsible for your conduct with respect to the Services. You will not do any of the following: rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, or create derivative works of the Services, distribute the Services, or make the Services available over a network where it could be used by multiple devices at the same time, modify, disclose, or reverse engineer any part of the Services, remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary rights notice or labels on or in the Services, use the Services in any manner that could negatively affect Need A Friendly’s other users or that could impair the functioning of the Services, attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or their related systems, impersonate or use the Services by misrepresenting your affiliation with others, build a competitive product or service, or copy any functions of the Services, or disclose to any third party any analysis relating to the Services. If you violate any of the foregoing restrictions, your right to use the Services will immediately and automatically be terminated.

  4. Proprietary Rights: Our service and all content, software, and other materials included on or available through our service, are the proprietary property of our company or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  5. Disclaimer of Warranties: Our service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of our service or the information, content, materials, or products included on or available through our service.

  6. Limitation of Liability: In no event shall we be liable for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use our service.

  7. No Medical Advice: Nothing provided to you through the Services constitutes therapy or medical advice.  There is no doctor-patient relationship or therapist-patient relationship created in connection with the Services.  Services are not a substitute for the advice of a medical professional and any information provided through the Services cannot be relied upon when making medical decisions. If you require medical advice you should consult with a medical professional. 

  8. Changes to the Terms of Use: We reserve the right to make changes to these terms of use at any time. Your continued use of our service following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms of use.

  9. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about these terms of use, please contact us.

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Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

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Collection of Personal Information: We collect personal information when you use our services, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. We also automatically collect information about your use of our services, such as your IP address and browsing history.

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At Need a Friendly, we believe in providing exceptional service to our friendlies. As part of our commitment to ensuring that we provide the best possible service, we may monitor and record phone calls between our friendlies. 

 

Friendlies= Employees & clients 

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The purpose of monitoring and recording calls is to:

  • Ensure that our representatives are providing accurate information and delivering quality service.

  • Use recorded calls as a training tool for our representative to improve their performance.

  • Resolve disputes and address any issues that may arise during a call.

 

By agreeing to these terms before check out and continuing with a call to Need a Friendly, you agree to have your call monitored and recorded for these purposes. Please note that any personal information collected during the call will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy.

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Use of Personal Information: We use your personal information to provide and improve our services, communicate with you, and comply with legal requirements. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law.

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Protection of Personal Information: We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information and will not be liable for any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

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Changes to Privacy Policy: We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on our website.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us.

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Cookie Settings

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to gather information about how you use our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website.

Types of cookies: We may use the following types of cookies on our website:

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  • Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

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  • Analytical/performance cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

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  • Functional cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

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  • Targeting cookies: These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

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Managing Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, and you can also set your browser to prompt you each time a website wants to set a cookie. However, please note that if you choose to reject cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.

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Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us.

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Refund/ Cancellation Policy

 

​We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, and we will do our best to work with you to find a solution for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our cancellation policy.

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How to cancel your session: 

  1. Login to your Need A Friendly account.

  2. If you have a session booked, head to My Bookings>Reschedule>Cancel 

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How to reschedule your session: 

  1. Login to your Need A Friendly account.

  2. If you have a session booked, head to My Bookings>Reschedule>Reschedule

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How to cancel your subscription:

  1. Login to your Need A Friendly account.

  2. If you have a subscription, head to My Subscriptions>Cancel 

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If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible or do so through your Need A Friendly account. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

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1. We will be sure to call the number provided in your booking at least 3 times if you are unable to pick up. We will send an email reminder that we tried reaching you and to reschedule. If a cancellation or reschedule is not requested within 72 hours of the reminder email, we will continue with payment processing.

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2. If you cancel a subscription-based plan, it will still remain active until the end of the billing cycle. Any unused sessions can still be used for that month. 

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3. Unused sessions will not roll over into the next month. 

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4. Refund requests are only allowed for missed appointments/bookings.

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Code of Ethics 

As a coach, I am committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. My coaching practice is guided by the following principles:

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  1. Confidentiality: I will maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information shared by the client during coaching sessions, unless disclosure is required by law or if there is an imminent risk of harm to the client or others.

  2. Respect: I will treat all clients with respect, dignity, and empathy, regardless of their background, beliefs, or values. I will honor the client's autonomy and right to self-determination.

  3. Non-judgment: I will refrain from passing judgment on the client's thoughts, feelings, or actions. I will create a safe and non-judgmental space where the client feels comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions.

  4. Professionalism: I will conduct myself in a professional manner at all times, adhering to ethical standards and boundaries. I will avoid engaging in any behavior that could compromise the integrity of the coaching relationship.

  5. Competence: I will continuously strive to improve my coaching skills and knowledge through ongoing education, training, and supervision. I will only offer coaching services within the scope of my expertise and experience.

  6. Conflict of Interest: I will disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the client and refrain from engaging in any activities that could impair my ability to act in the client's best interests.

  7. Informed Consent: I will ensure that the client fully understands the coaching process, including its benefits, limitations, and any associated risks. I will obtain informed consent from the client before commencing coaching sessions.

  8. Boundaries: I will establish clear boundaries with clients to maintain a professional coaching relationship. I will refrain from engaging in dual relationships that could compromise the integrity of the coaching process.

  9. Feedback: I will provide honest and constructive feedback to the client, always focusing on their growth and development. I will encourage open communication and dialogue throughout the coaching journey.

  10. Continued Commitment: I am committed to upholding these ethical principles and fostering a coaching relationship that is based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

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Coaching Agreement

This coaching agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the coaching relationship between [Coach's Name] (hereinafter referred to as "Coach") and [Client's Name] (hereinafter referred to as "Client"). 

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1. Coaching Services:

  • The Coach agrees to provide coaching services to the Client, which may include but are not limited to individual coaching sessions, goal setting, action planning, and accountability.

2. Duration and Frequency:

  • The coaching relationship will commence on [start date] and will continue for a period of [number] weeks/months, unless terminated earlier by mutual agreement.

  • Coaching sessions will be held [frequency], either in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing, as agreed upon by both parties.

3. Fees:

  • The Client agrees to pay the Coach the agreed-upon fee of [amount] for the coaching services.

  • Payment is due monthly in advance of each coaching session.

4. Cancellation and Rescheduling:

  • The Client agrees to provide at least [number] hours of notice for any cancellations or rescheduling of coaching sessions.

  • Failure to provide sufficient notice may result in forfeiture of the session fee.

5. Confidentiality:

  • Both the Coach and the Client agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information shared during coaching sessions, unless disclosure is required by law or for safety reasons.

6. Boundaries:

  • Both parties agree to establish clear boundaries to maintain a professional coaching relationship. This includes refraining from engaging in any form of dual relationship that could compromise the integrity of the coaching process.

7. Termination:

  • Either party may terminate the coaching relationship at any time, for any reason, by providing written notice to the other party.

  • In the event of termination, any fees paid for future coaching sessions will be refunded on a pro-rata basis.

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