Client Services Agreement

Pastoral Counseling & Spiritual Care

This Agreement ("Agreement") outlines the terms under which pastoral counseling and related services are provided by [Your Name/Practice] (“Practitioner”) to the undersigned client (“Client”). By engaging in services, you agree to the terms set forth below.

1. Scope of Services

Practitioner offers pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, integrative and somatic practices, and ritual facilitation for emotional and spiritual well-being. These services are not clinical therapy and do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Referrals will be provided as appropriate.

2. Relationship of Parties

This Agreement does not create a therapist-client, fiduciary, employment, or joint venture relationship. The Practitioner is an independent provider offering non-clinical spiritual and emotional support. Nothing herein should be interpreted to imply licensure or clinical oversight unless explicitly stated.

3. Scheduling & Cancellations

Appointments are booked in advance. Clients agree to provide at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. Cancellations made with less notice, except in cases of emergency, may incur the full session fee.

4. Payment Terms

Payment is due prior to or at the time of service. Accepted payment methods include [insert methods]. Sliding scale accommodations may be available. All sessions rendered are non-refundable. Missed sessions without prior notice may be charged in full.

5. Confidentiality

Confidentiality is honored to the fullest extent possible. Information shared during sessions will not be disclosed except:

When required by law (e.g., imminent risk of harm to self/others)

With written consent

For administrative purposes within secure systems

6. Ownership & Use of Materials

Resources shared by Practitioner are for individual use only. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of any session materials without written consent is prohibited.

7. Release of Liability

Client understands that the Practitioner does not guarantee specific outcomes. Services are exploratory and supportive in nature. By participating, Client voluntarily assumes all risks and agrees to release Practitioner from liability for any direct or indirect outcomes resulting from sessions.

8. Limit of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Practitioner shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with services provided, regardless of legal theory, even if informed of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Practitioner from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from Client’s use of services or violation of this Agreement.

10. Non-Disparagement

Client and Practitioner mutually agree not to make disparaging or damaging statements, in any medium, about each other. This clause survives the termination of services.

11. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute, both parties agree to attempt resolution informally first. If unresolved, both parties agree to engage in mediation in good faith before seeking legal remedies.

12. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Amendments

This Agreement may be amended or updated at any time by the Practitioner. Clients will be notified of material changes. Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of amended terms.

14. Assignment

Client may not assign this Agreement to another party. Practitioner reserves the right to assign or delegate obligations to qualified associates, with written notice to Client.

15. Section Titles

Headings and section titles in this Agreement are provided for clarity and ease of reference only. They do not alter or affect the meaning of any provision.

16. Consent

By scheduling or participating in any session, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Agreement.