ONLINE COURSE AGREEMENT
Morgan Williams Photography


This Agreement is between Morgan Williams dba Morgan Williams Photography (“Company”) and [enter client full name] (“Client”) (collectively the “Parties”), for the purpose of Client hiring Company for the coaching services outlined below. This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of both Parties’ signatures below.

1. Scope of Course

5 recorded modules of instruction and content

2. Fees

In consideration for the coaching services provided by Company, Client agrees to compensate Company the amount agreed to on the attached invoice. Client shall make payment online through the Company’s client management system.

Client may either (1) pay the full fee; or (2) pay [two] equal installments. In the event Client elects a payment plan, the initial 50% payment of the total fee will be deemed a non-refundable, non-transferable retainer. In the event Client elects to pay the full fee it will be deemed a non-refundable, non-transferable retainer. If a payment plan is elected, the final payment is due three or six months from the date of the first payment, depending on the payment plan selected. Company will not begin coaching program and calls until the full fee or the retainer is paid.

Any additional coaching services, calls, emails and time beyond the terms listed at the top of this contract, will be billed by Company at [$250.00] per hour.

3. Refunds

In the event that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 5, no portion of any payments of any kind whatsoever shall be owed or refunded to Client.

4. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall last for a term of four months. Client may terminate this Agreement upon giving 30-days written notice to Company, but no refund will be given. Notice may be given via email. If such notice is given and there is still an outstanding balance on Client’s account, Client must pay the remaining balance to Company. Company reserves the right to collect any outstanding and unpaid balance.

Company may terminate this Agreement at any time in the event Client breaches contract, Client fails to comply with suggestions provided by Coach without reaching an agreeable alternative solution, or Client does not remit payment as specified in Section 3.

5. Communication

Company is generally available to provide services during normal business hours: [Monday-Friday 9-4]. Company’s primary source of communication is through his/her email [hello@morganwilliamsphoto.com]. Company will respond to Client within [72] hours during business hours, including any document reviews. Client agrees and understands that Company may take holidays and vacations off throughout the year. Company will notify Client within [7] days of these time periods and parties will work together to ensure all services are completed and/or scheduled for any time off.


Client understands and agrees to this communication clause: [Client initials]

6. Renewal

If Client wishes to renew the Agreement, Client must notify Company within 1 month prior to this Agreement ending, and a contract renewal agreement will be sent by Company. Client understands that renewal is not guaranteed.

7. Service Location

Both Parties agree and understand that the coaching services to be provided under this Agreement shall be performed virtually.

8. Copyright

All coaching services, documents, emails, blogs, digital files, paper documents, and any other work created by Company in relation to this Agreement is the exclusive and sole property of Company and are protected by United States Copyright Laws (USC Title 17). Client hereby agrees that Company’s course and content is owned by [Morgan Williams Photography] and is not to be used for purposes beyond client implementation. Violations of this federal law will be subject to its civil and criminal penalties.

9. Confidentiality

Client shall not (i) disclose to any third party any details regarding the business of the Company, including, without limitation the names of any of its course materials, coaching materials, mentoring style, customers, the prices it obtains, the prices at which it sells products and programs, its manner of operation, its plans, its coaching strategies, any of the Company’s trade secrets or any other information pertaining to the business of the Company (the “Confidential Information”), (ii) make copies of any Confidential Information or any content based on the concepts contained within the Confidential Information for personal use or for distribution unless requested to do so by the Company, or (iii) use Confidential Information other than solely for the benefit of the Company.

Company will not use Client’s name for advertising, press releases, announcements or any promotional purposes, including on its website, without the prior written consent of Client.

Client understands and agrees to this confidentiality clause: [Client initials]

10. Guarantees

Company does not make any guarantees as to the results, including business or other personal gains, of any services provided. Company agrees to provide the services listed in this Agreement in a reasonable and timely manner. Client agrees to take responsibility for Client’s own results.

11. Release & Reasonable Expectations

Client has spent a satisfactory amount of time reviewing Company’s business and has a reasonable expectation that Company’s services throughout the coaching program will produce different outcomes and results for each Client. Client understands and agrees that:

Every client and final result is different.
Business coaching and/or consulting is a subjective service and Company may give different information to each Client depending on his/her needs and business needs.
Company will use its personal judgment to create favorable experiences to each Client depending on their business needs.
Dissatisfaction with Company’s independent judgment or individual coaching style are not valid reasons for termination of this Agreement or request of any monies returned.

12. DISCLAIMER

Client agrees and understands Company is not providing the professional services of an attorney, accountant, financial planner, therapist or any other kind of licensed or certified professional. Should Client desire professional services that exceed the scope of this Agreement, Client must sign a letter of engagement of said professional services with the appropriate service provider.

13. Relationship of the Parties

The Parties acknowledge and agree that the services performed by Company, its employees, agents or sub-contractors shall be as an independent contractor and that nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a partnership, joint venture, agency relationship or otherwise between the Parties.

14. Non-Disparagement

Company and the Client agree that, at all times during this Agreement and in perpetuity, they shall use reasonable and good faith efforts to ensure that neither Party engages in any vilification of the other, and shall refrain from making any false, negative, critical or disparaging statements, implied or expressed, concerning the other, including, but not limited to, management style, methods of doing business, the quality of products and services, role in the community, or treatment of Company. The Parties further agree to do nothing that would damage the others business reputation or goodwill; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit either Party’s disclosure of information which is required to be disclosed in compliance with applicable laws or regulations or by order of a court or other regulatory body of competent jurisdiction.

15. Indemnification

Client will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, customers, employees, successors, assigns, officers and directors from and against any losses, damages, claims, fines, penalties and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that arise out of or result from: (a) injuries or death to persons or damages to property, including theft, in any way arising out of or caused or alleged to have been caused by the services performed by Company or persons furnished by Company; (b) assertions under Workers’ Compensation or similar acts made by persons furnished by Company; (c) any failure by Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement; (d) any negligent act or omission committed by Company in the performance of the Services; or (e) any claims, actions, or other proceedings based on a claim that any work provided by Company infringes upon or violates any U.S or foreign patents, copyrights, trade secrets, or other third party proprietary rights.

16. Maximum Damages

The sole remedy for any actions or claims shall be limited to the maximum amount not to exceed the total monies paid by Client under this Agreement.

17. Limitation of Liability

Client acknowledges that while the Company may provide business and personal solutions and suggestions, it is up to Client to act on his/her own best interest and all decisions for improvement ultimately fall upon Client. Client agrees to hold Company harmless for any and all damages that may be made to the business of Client. Client agrees that all business, personal, and financial decisions are his/her own responsibility.

In no event shall Company be liable under this Agreement to Client or any other third party for consequential, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or enhanced damages, arising out of, relating to, or in connection with any breach of this Agreement, regardless of (a) whether such damages were foreseeable, (b) whether or not Client was advised of such damages, and (c) the legal or equitable theory (contract, tort, or otherwise) upon which the claim is based.

18. Force Majeure

No Party shall be liable or responsible to the other Party, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations to make payments to the other Party hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) control, including, but not limited to, the following force majeure
events (“Force Majeure Events”): (a) acts of God; (b) a natural disaster (fires, explosions, earthquakes, hurricane, flooding, storms, explosions, infestations), epidemic, or pandemic; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) government order or law; (e) actions, embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) action by any governmental authority; (g) national or regional emergency; (h) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances; and (i) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities. The Impacted Party shall give Notice within [7] days of the Force Majeure Event to the other Party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue. The Impacted Party shall use diligent efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure Event are minimized. The Impacted Party shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. In the event that the Impacted Party’s failure or delay remains uncured for a period of [21] days following Notice given by it, the other Party may thereafter terminate this Agreement upon Notice. The retainer and all other payments made by Client up to the date of Notice of a Force Majeure Event are non-refundable.

19. Cancellation of Services by Company

In the event Company determines, in its sole discretion, that it cannot or will not perform its obligations under this Agreement due to circumstances including, but not limited to, injury, illness, death of family member, pregnancy, military orders, religious obligations, or other personal emergencies, it will:
Immediately give notice to Client;
Issue a refund or credit based on a reasonably accurate percentage of services rendered; and
Excuse Client of any further performance and/or payment obligations under this Agreement.

20. Sales Tax

Should any sale and/or use tax be imposed on any part of this Agreement, such tax shall be collected from Client and remitted by Company. All sales tax will be included on invoices.

21. Entire Agreement

This is a binding Agreement that incorporates the entire understanding of the Parties, supersedes any other written or oral agreements between the Parties, and any modifications must be in writing, signed by both Parties, and physically attached to the original agreement.

24. Venue and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [North Carolina] including all matters of construction, validity, performance, and enforcement and without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. The Parties agree that any dispute or lawsuit arising out of, or concerning, this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located in [Wake County, North Carolina]. The Parties assume responsibility for their own collection costs and legal fees incurred should enforcement of this Agreement should it become necessary.

22. Mediation and Arbitration

Any and all disputes or disagreements rising between the Parties out of this Agreement upon
which an amicable understanding cannot be reached, shall be decided first by mediation, and if mediation is unsuccessful, then arbitration in accordance with the procedural rules of the American Arbitration Association. The Parties agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator(s). The arbitration proceeding shall take place in [Wake County, North Carolina]. another location is mutually agreed to by the Parties. The cost and expenses of the arbitrators shall be shared equally by the Parties. Each Party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses in presenting the dispute for arbitration.

26. Severability & No Waiver

In the event that any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable. Any failure by one or both Parties to enforce a provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other portion or provision of this agreement.

23. Transfer

This Agreement cannot be transferred or assigned to any third party by either the Company or Client without written consent of all Parties.

24. Headings

Headings and titles are provided in this Agreement for convenience only and will not be construed as part of this Agreement.

25. Notice

Parties shall provide effective notice (“Notice”) to each other via email at the date and time which the Notice is sent: Company’s Email: [hello@morganwilliamsphoto.com]; Client’s Email.

26. Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures

A copy of this Agreement may be executed by each individual/entity separately, and when each has executed a copy thereof, such copies, taken together, shall be deemed to be a full and complete agreement between the Parties. The Parties agree that a facsimile copy (electronic copy) of this Agreement, which contains the Parties’ signatures, may be used as the original.

Signatures

Each Party has read, understands, and agrees to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.