Tides Session Agreement

Introduction

This agreement serves to create clear guidelines for our work together so you know what to expect, what’s yours to hold, and how I’ll support you within it.

Dawns & Tides is a sole proprietorship operated by Rebecca Gauvin (the “Coach”).

By booking and participating in Tides Sessions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined below (wherein “I” refers to the Coach, and “you” refers to the Client).

1. The Nature of Coaching

Coaching is a collaborative, thought-provoking process that supports you in exploring your thoughts, gaining clarity, and moving forward in a way that feels grounded and true to you.

Tides Sessions are designed to support you in navigating change through conversation, reflection, and intentional inquiry.

This is a client-led process. You set the direction, pace, and decisions. My role is to support your thinking through questions, observations, and reflections that help you see things more clearly and move forward with greater awareness.

Coaching is not advice-giving, and specific outcomes are not guaranteed.

I uphold the ethical standards and guidelines of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

2. Scope of Practice

Coaching may explore areas such as personal growth, relationships, work, and life transitions.

Coaching is not therapy, counselling, medical care, or professional advice of any kind.

I am not acting as a licensed therapist, medical professional, psychologist, or financial advisor.

If you are experiencing challenges that require professional support, it is your responsibility to seek appropriate care.

You acknowledge that you are participating in coaching voluntarily and are in a suitable mental and emotional state to engage in this process.

3. Client Responsibility

You agree to:

• Take full responsibility for your decisions, actions, and outcomes before, during, and after each session

• Engage honestly and openly in the process

• Use your own judgment when making decisions

Coaching is designed to support your clarity, not replace it.

4. Session Details

• Sessions are 50 minutes in length

• Sessions are held virtually (unless otherwise specified)

• These are individual, drop-in sessions, with no ongoing commitment

• No support, communication, or coaching is provided between sessions unless otherwise explicitly stated

5. Booking, Payment & Card on File

A valid payment method is required at the time of booking to reserve your session.

Your card will be securely stored and charged $135 CAD after the session has taken place.

By booking a session, you authorize Dawns & Tides to charge your card on file for the full session amount.

6. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

Sessions may be rescheduled or cancelled with more than 24 hours’ notice.

If you cancel or reschedule within 24 hours of your scheduled session time, or do not attend your session, your card on file will be charged the full session fee.

This policy exists because sessions are offered on a limited basis and your booking holds a dedicated space that is no longer available to others.

Rescheduling or cancellation should be done through your booking confirmation email. If you’re unable to access it, you can reach out directly via email at becca@dawnsandtides.com.

That said, I understand that life happens, and any exceptions are made at my discretion.

7. Confidentiality

All information shared during your session is kept confidential, except where disclosure is required by law (for example, where there is risk of serious harm to yourself or others, or where otherwise legally required).

I maintain brief coaching notes for session reference. These are stored securely and kept confidential.

On occasion, I may draw on general themes or insights from coaching work in my writing, teaching, or communication materials. When I do, all identifying details are removed or changed, and stories are intentionally adapted so that no individual can be identified.

8. Responsibility & Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dawns & Tides and Rebecca Gauvin are not liable for any direct or indirect outcomes resulting from coaching sessions.

You acknowledge that all decisions, actions, and results arising from your participation in coaching are your own responsibility.

No guarantees are made regarding outcomes or results.

9. Ongoing Agreement

This agreement applies to all Tides Sessions booked by you.

Dawns & Tides may update or revise this agreement from time to time. The version in effect at the time of booking will apply to your session.

10. Ending the Relationship

You are free to stop booking sessions at any time.

Dawns & Tides may also choose to discontinue services if the relationship is no longer appropriate.

11. Entire Agreement

This agreement represents the full understanding between you and Dawns & Tides and supersedes any prior conversations, communications, or representations.

12. Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable laws of Canada.

Should you have any questions about this agreement, please feel free to reach out via email at becca@dawnsandtides.com.