This Agreement governs the coaching relationship between Summit Health by Sara Sutherland Fitness LLC ("Coach") and the undersigned client ("Client") participating in a Strong & Lean coaching program. This Agreement is provided after enrollment and applies to the coaching services purchased through the Strong & Lean checkout process.
1. Purpose
- This Agreement establishes the expectations, responsibilities, and terms of the coaching relationship.
2. Scope of Coaching Services
- Strong & Lean provides personalized coaching, exercise programming, nutrition coaching, education, accountability, Healthy Habits Academy access, and lifestyle support.
- Specific coaching touchpoints and support may vary based on the coaching program purchased.
3. Medical Wellness Disclaimer
- Sara Sutherland Fitness LLC provides coaching and educational services only.
- Sara Sutherland does not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, interpret laboratory results for medical purposes, or provide medical advice.
- Medical evaluations, eligibility determinations, prescriptions, laboratory interpretation, treatment plans, medication management, and follow-up care are provided solely by licensed healthcare providers.
4. Physician-Guided Wellness
- If the Client independently elects to pursue physician-guided wellness services, all medical decisions remain solely between the Client and the licensed healthcare provider.
- Questions regarding prescriptions, medications, dosing, side effects, laboratory interpretation, or medical concerns must be directed to the licensed healthcare provider or patient care team.
5. Client Responsibilities
- Participate honestly and consistently.
- Communicate health changes that may affect coaching.
- Complete agreed-upon action steps to the best of your ability.
- Seek appropriate medical care when needed.
- Understand that coaching complements, but does not replace, medical care.
6. Coach Commitment
- Provide personalized coaching, education, accountability, and support.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Communicate professionally during normal business hours.
- Support long-term habit and lifestyle change.
7. Program Investment & Payment
- The coaching program has been purchased separately through the approved checkout process.
- Any payment plan selected during checkout remains in effect and is incorporated into this Agreement.
- Unless required by law, coaching fees are non-refundable once the program has begun.
8. Scheduling & Communication
- Coaching communication is intended for education, accountability, and support.
- Please provide at least 24 hours' notice when rescheduling appointments.
- Medical questions should be directed to the licensed healthcare provider or patient care team.
9. Confidentiality & Intellectual Property
- Client information will be kept confidential except as authorized by the Client or required by law.
- All Strong & Lean materials remain the intellectual property of Sara Sutherland Fitness LLC and may not be copied, distributed, or resold without written permission.
10. Assumption of Risk & Release
- I understand participation in exercise, nutrition, and wellness coaching involves inherent risks.
- I voluntarily participate and assume responsibility for my own health decisions.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release Sara Sutherland Fitness LLC from liability arising from my voluntary participation, except where prohibited by law.
11. Media Release (Optional)
You will make your Media Release selection (yes or no) when you sign this Agreement during onboarding.
12. Governing Law
- This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska.
13. Electronic Acceptance & Signature
- By typing my name and checking the acceptance box in the onboarding form, I am providing my electronic signature.
- I acknowledge that this electronic signature is legally binding and confirms that I have read, understood, and agree to this Agreement.