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TERMS OF USE

CEO Coaching International, LLC
Effective Date: September 2021
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.ceocoachinginternational.com (the “Website”) and all services provided by CEO Coaching International, LLC (“CEO Coaching International,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including executive coaching, consulting, events, and related professional services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing our Website or engaging our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

CEO Coaching International provides:

  • Executive coaching and advisory services to CEOs and senior executives
  • Strategic business consulting
  • Leadership development programs
  • Events, summits, and workshops (including the Make BIG Happen Summit)
  • Educational content, tools, and resources (“Resources”)
  • Access to our proprietary methodologies and frameworks

3. Professional Services Relationship

3.1 Nature of Services

Our Services constitute professional business coaching and consulting. We provide advice, strategies, and recommendations based on our experience and methodologies. You acknowledge that:

  • Success depends on your implementation and execution
  • Results are not guaranteed and vary based on numerous factors
  • Our role is advisory; all business decisions remain your responsibility
  • Coaching is not a substitute for professional legal, financial, or medical advice

3.2 Client Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Actively participate in the coaching process
  • Implement strategies at your own discretion and risk
  • Maintain appropriate insurance for your business activities
  • Make independent business judgments

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content on the Website and materials provided through our Services, including but not limited to:

  • Methodologies, frameworks, and processes
  • Written materials, presentations, and tools
  • Trademarks, logos, and branding
  • Website design and functionality
  • Proprietary assessment tools and Resources

remain our exclusive property or that of our licensors. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use these materials solely for your internal business purposes during your engagement with us.

4.2 Your Intellectual Property

You retain all rights to your pre-existing intellectual property and confidential information shared with us. You grant us a limited license to use your information solely to provide Services to you.

4.3 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our materials without written permission
  • Create derivative works based on our intellectual property
  • Use our materials to provide competing services
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Share access credentials with unauthorized parties

5. Confidentiality

5.1 Mutual Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information received from the other party. “Confidential Information” means non-public information marked as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential.

5.2 Your Use of Coaching Insights

Notwithstanding Section 5.1, you may:

  • Share coaching insights and strategies within your organization as needed
  • Implement recommendations in your business operations
  • Discuss general concepts with advisors and board members
  • Apply learnings without restriction

5.3 Our Confidentiality Obligations

We will:

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of your business information
  • Not share your information with other clients without permission
  • Use your information solely to provide Services
  • Implement reasonable security measures

5.4 Exceptions

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

  • Is or becomes publicly available through no breach
  • Was rightfully known before disclosure
  • Is independently developed without use of Confidential Information
  • Must be disclosed by law or court order (with notice when permitted)

6. Fees and Payment

6.1 Fee Structure

Fees for Services are as agreed in separate engagement letters or as posted for events. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in writing.

6.2 Payment Terms

  • Payment is due according to agreed terms or before event attendance
  • Late payments accrue interest at 1.5% monthly or maximum legal rate
  • You’re responsible for all taxes except our income taxes
  • We may suspend Services for non-payment

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Reasonable Limitations

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

Aggregate Liability Cap: Our total liability for all claims arising from or related to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the greater of:

  • The total fees you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or
  • $250,000

7.2 Consequential Damages Waiver

Neither party shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Lost profits or revenue
  • Loss of business opportunity
  • Loss of goodwill or reputation
  • Cost of replacement services

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability and whether a party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7.3 Exceptions

These limitations do not apply to:

  • Either party’s indemnification obligations
  • Breaches of confidentiality obligations
  • Willful misconduct or gross negligence
  • Intellectual property infringement

8. Indemnification

8.1 Your Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CEO Coaching International and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any third-party claims arising from:

  • Your use of our Services or Resources
  • Your business decisions and their outcomes
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights
  • Content you provide to us

8.2 Our Indemnification

We will indemnify, defend, and hold you harmless from third-party claims that our Services infringe any third-party intellectual property rights, except to the extent caused by your modifications or unauthorized use.

9. Warranties and Disclaimers

9.1 Mutual Warranties

Each party warrants that it:

  • Has full authority to enter into these Terms
  • Will comply with all applicable laws
  • Will perform its obligations in a professional manner

9.2 Service Standards

We warrant that our Services will be performed with professional skill and care consistent with industry standards for executive coaching and consulting services.

9.3 Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” WE DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY SPECIFIC BUSINESS RESULTS OR OUTCOMES.

10. Term and Termination

10.1 Term

These Terms commence upon your first use of our Website or Services and continue until terminated.

10.2 Termination

  • Either party may terminate at any time with 30 days written notice
  • We may immediately terminate for breach of Terms
  • Specific engagements are governed by separate agreements

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • You must cease using our Resources and return or destroy Confidential Information
  • Accrued rights and obligations survive
  • Sections on Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Limitations of Liability, and Indemnification survive

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Good Faith Resolution

The parties agree to attempt good faith resolution through direct negotiation before pursuing formal proceedings.

11.2 Mediation and Arbitration

If negotiation fails:

  • First, submit to non-binding mediation in Miami, Florida
  • If mediation fails, binding arbitration under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules
  • Arbitration location: Miami, Florida
  • Each party bears its own costs unless arbitrator determines otherwise

11.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief for:

  • Breach of confidentiality
  • Intellectual property infringement
  • Immediate and irreparable harm

12. Digital Communications and Tools

12.1 Electronic Communications

You consent to electronic communications. Electronic records satisfy any legal writing requirements.

12.2 Website Use

  • We may modify or discontinue Website features at any time
  • You’re responsible for maintaining compatible technology
  • We’re not liable for third-party links or content

12.3 User Submissions

By submitting content to us, you:

  • Grant us a license to use it for providing Services
  • Warrant you have rights to share it
  • Agree we may use testimonials and success stories (with your approval)

13. Privacy and Data Protection

Our Privacy Policy governs data collection and use. By using our Services, you acknowledge:

  • We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy
  • You’ll provide required notices to your personnel about our Services
  • Both parties will comply with applicable data protection laws

14. Compliance and Ethics

14.1 Legal Compliance

You represent that:

  • Your use of Services complies with all applicable laws
  • You’re not subject to sanctions restricting business with US entities
  • Information provided to us is accurate and legal to share

14.2 Ethical Standards

Both parties agree to maintain high ethical standards and avoid any actions that could damage the other’s reputation.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Florida law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with any executed engagement letters, constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements regarding the subject matter.

15.3 Amendments

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be notified via email or Website posting. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

15.4 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if that’s not possible, severed.

15.5 No Waiver

No waiver is effective unless in writing. Failure to enforce any right is not a waiver of future enforcement.

15.6 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights to a successor or affiliate.

15.7 Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for delays due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, pandemic, terrorism, strikes, or government actions.

15.8 Notices

Legal notices should be sent to:

CEO Coaching International, LLC
1521 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Email: [email protected]
Attention: Legal Department

15.9 Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship. We are independent contractors.

16. Accessibility

If you need these Terms in an alternative format due to disability, please contact us at [email protected].

17. Questions

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

By using our Website or Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.