Disclaimer & Confidentiality Statement

Updated 1.24.2026

Confidentiality is a foundational part of the coaching relationship at Out of the Box Coach.

Coaching Disclaimer: Coaching is a collaborative, non-clinical process designed to support personal growth, clarity, and goal achievement. It is not therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment, and it does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Coaching is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or psychiatric care. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you are encouraged to seek support from a licensed healthcare professional. Coaching must stay within a defined scope. Coaching is a thought-provoking and creative process focused on maximizing personal and professional potential through partnership and powerful questioning. It does not include clinical assessment or treatment of mental health disorders.  This distinction matters because calling coaching “therapy” or implying it treats psychological conditions can create legal, ethical, and regulatory issues.

All personal information shared during coaching sessions, including thoughts, experiences, goals, and reflections, is treated as private and confidential. Coaching conversations are intended to provide a respectful and supportive space for honest dialogue and forward-focused exploration.

Information shared during coaching will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except in the limited circumstances outlined below.

Confidential information may include, but is not limited to:

• Personal reflections shared during coaching sessions
• Written or verbal communications related to coaching
• Notes or summaries created to support your coaching experience
   

Any notes maintained by the coach are used solely to support the coaching process and are not shared with others.

Confidentiality may be broken only when required by law or when there is a reasonable belief that disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with a legal obligation, court order, or lawful government request
• Prevent serious harm to you or others
   

These circumstances are rare and handled with care.

Coaching services provided by Out of the Box Coach are not therapy, counseling, or medical services.

While coaching conversations are confidential, they are not protected by therapist–client privilege or subject to HIPAA regulations. Coaching does not involve diagnosing, treating, or addressing mental health disorders.

If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or a mental health crisis, you are encouraged to seek support from a licensed mental health professional or appropriate emergency resources.

Coaching is a collaborative process. Clients remain responsible for their own decisions, actions, and outcomes resulting from coaching sessions.

No specific results or outcomes are guaranteed.

Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect personal information shared during coaching and through this website.

Electronic communication, including email or scheduling platforms, carries inherent privacy risks. Clients are encouraged to use discretion when sharing sensitive information electronically.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding your personal information.

These rights include the ability to:

• Request access to personal information collected
• Request correction or deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions
• Request information about how personal data is used
   

Out of the Box Coach does not sell or share personal information as defined under California law.

By participating in coaching services with Out of the Box Coach, you acknowledge and agree to the confidentiality terms outlined above.