Higher Education Consulting Services, LLC

Job Seeker Coaching Agreement

(JOBS26 Promotion)

This Job Seeker Coaching Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Higher Education Consulting Services, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company (“Coach”), and (“Client”), collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

1. Purpose and Scope of Services

The Coach agrees to provide career and job search coaching services to the Client. These services are intended to support the Client in career development, job application strategies, interview preparation, and related areas. Coaching does not guarantee job placement or specific employment outcomes. The Client acknowledges that coaching is not therapy, counseling, medical treatment, financial advising, or legal advising.

2. Fees and Payment

With the promotional code JOBS26, the following discounted rates apply:

• All fees must be paid in advance of the scheduled session.
• The Client is under no obligation to purchase a minimum number of sessions.
• Rates are valid for the duration of the JOBS26 promotion.

3. Session Procedures

• Sessions are conducted virtually via designated video conferencing platforms.
• Both Parties agree to begin and end sessions at the scheduled times.
• If the Client is more than 15 minutes late, the session is canceled and payment is due in full.
• If the Coach is more than 15 minutes late, the Client may treat the session as canceled and no payment is due.

4. Cancellation and Rescheduling

• Client must provide at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule without penalty.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice or missed sessions will be charged at 100% of the session fee.

5. Confidentiality

The Coach agrees to keep all information provided by the Client strictly confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law, except where disclosure is required by law or to prevent imminent harm to the Client or others.

6. Intellectual Property

All materials, frameworks, and strategies provided by the Coach remain the intellectual property of Higher Education Consulting Services, LLC. The Client is granted a limited, non-transferable license for personal use only.

7. Non-Disparagement

The Client agrees not to make disparaging remarks concerning HECS LLC, its employees, or contractors in any public forum or social media, except as required by law or in the context of a legal dispute.

8. Limitation of Liability

The Coach’s total liability for any claims arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by the Client to the Coach under this Agreement.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith mediation for up to sixty (60) days before pursuing litigation in Fairfield County, CT.