Terms & Conditions

Valentina Savelyeva Coaching valentinasavelyeva.com Last updated: April 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing this website or engaging in coaching services with Valentina Savelyeva ("Coach," "I," "me"), you ("Client," "you") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website or engage in coaching services.

2. About the Services

Coaching vs. Therapy

Coaching is a professional development and personal growth service. It is not therapy, counseling, psychotherapy, or mental health treatment. Coaching does not diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition, medical condition, or psychological disorder.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) immediately.

Scope of Services

Services offered include:

1:1 executive and leadership coaching
1:1 life and career coaching
Career Clarity Program
Complimentary consultation calls

The specific scope, duration, and structure of services will be outlined in a separate coaching agreement signed prior to the commencement of any paid engagement.

3. Client Responsibilities

You agree to:

Engage honestly and in good faith in all coaching sessions
Complete any agreed-upon exercises or actions between sessions
Arrive on time for scheduled sessions
Provide reasonable notice (minimum 48 hours) to reschedule or cancel a session
Take full responsibility for your own decisions, actions, and outcomes
Understand that results from coaching are not guaranteed and depend significantly on your own commitment and effort

4. Fees and Payment

Fees

Coaching fees are outlined in your individual coaching agreement. Fees are subject to change with reasonable notice for new engagements.

Payment Terms

Payment terms, including installment schedules where applicable, are specified in your coaching agreement. All fees are due as outlined in that agreement.

Late Payment

Accounts more than 14 days past due may result in a pause or termination of coaching services at the Coach's discretion.

Taxes

Clients are responsible for any taxes applicable to coaching services in their jurisdiction.

Corporate and Employer Sponsorship

Where an employer or organization sponsors a client's coaching engagement, the Coach will provide appropriate documentation upon request. Sponsorship arrangements do not alter the terms of the coaching relationship or the confidentiality obligations set out in these Terms.

5. Cancellation and Refund Policy

Session Cancellation

Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice may be forfeited at the Coach's discretion. The Coach will make reasonable efforts to reschedule where possible.

Program Cancellation by Client

Coaching fees are non-refundable. This is done intentionally to support the Client in being fully committed to their goals.

Cancellation by Coach

In the rare event the Coach must cancel or discontinue services, a prorated refund for unused sessions will be provided.

6. Confidentiality

Coach's Obligations

The Coach will keep all information shared by the Client in the course of the coaching relationship strictly confidential, except in the following circumstances:

Where the Client provides written consent to share specific information
Where disclosure is required by law
Where the Coach has a reasonable concern for the safety of the Client or another person

Client's Obligations

The Client agrees not to record coaching sessions without the Coach's prior verbal consent.

Session Recordings

Where sessions are recorded by the Coach for the Client's use (as outlined in the coaching agreement), those recordings are for the Client's personal use only and may not be shared, published, or distributed without written permission.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, methodology descriptions, frameworks, articles, and other materials — is the intellectual property of Valentina Savelyeva and is protected by copyright law.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without prior written permission.

Materials shared during coaching sessions, including worksheets, frameworks, and exercises, are provided for your personal use only.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and coaching services are provided "as is." The Coach makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

The accuracy or completeness of information on this website
Specific outcomes from coaching
The suitability of coaching services for your particular situation

Coaching results depend on many factors, including the Client's own commitment, effort, and circumstances. Testimonials on this website reflect individual experiences and are not guarantees of similar results.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Valentina Savelyeva shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or coaching services, including but not limited to loss of income, loss of business opportunity, or emotional distress.

Total liability for any claim arising out of coaching services shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client in the three months preceding the claim.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate the coaching relationship at any time with written notice. Termination does not affect any obligations that have accrued prior to the date of termination, including payment obligations.

The Coach reserves the right to terminate the coaching relationship immediately if the Client engages in abusive, threatening, or inappropriate behavior.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation before pursuing any formal legal action. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

12. Privacy

Your privacy is important. Please review the Privacy Policy at valentinasavelyeva.com/privacy-policy for information on how personal data is collected, used, and protected.

13. Website Use

Accuracy of Information

While every effort is made to keep information on this website current and accurate, the Coach makes no guarantee of accuracy and reserves the right to update content at any time without notice.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. The Coach is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated from time to time. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of this page. Continued use of this website or coaching services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.