Terms and Conditions for Doctoral Coaching and Editing Services
Effective Date: 3/1/2021
1. Introduction
Welcome to DK Education Consulting. These Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") govern your participation in our coaching services for doctoral students. By enrolling in our coaching program, you agree to these terms.
2. Coaching Services
We provide personalized coaching for doctoral students, including but not limited to:
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Research guidance and dissertation support
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Time management and productivity strategies
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Academic writing and publication assistance
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Mindset and motivation coaching
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How to effectively work with your committee.
Coaching sessions are not a substitute for professional academic advising, legal guidance, or therapy. We are not your committee, which means we cannot approve your document, however we will guide you through their requests.
3. Eligibility
To participate in our coaching program, you must:
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Be a doctoral student or a candidate pursuing a doctoral degree
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Be at least 18 years old
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Have access to necessary resources (internet, video conferencing tools, etc.)
4. Session Structure and Fees
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Zoom Sessions will be conducted via Zoom.
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Coaching and editing services will be conducted through email or as indicated by Dr. Danisha Keating
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The coaching fee is subject to the service per session/package, payable in advance.
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Payment is accepted via debit and credit, as well as a payment plan through PayPal, Klarna, Sezzle, Afterpay, etc.
5. Cancellation and Rescheduling
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Clients may reschedule a Zoom session with at least 24 hours' notice by rescheduling it in their portal.
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Cancellations within 23 hours of the session are non-refundable.
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If the coach needs to reschedule, reasonable notice will be provided before rescheduling takes place.
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Coaching and editing services can be prepaid but once the service starts, it cannot be paused or canceled.
6. Confidentiality
All information shared during coaching sessions will be kept confidential, except in cases where disclosure is required by law (e.g., harm to self or others).
7. No Guarantees
While we strive to support your academic success, we do not guarantee specific outcomes, such as dissertation approval, publication acceptance, or degree completion.
8. Intellectual Property
All materials provided in the coaching sessions remain the intellectual property of DK Education Consulting and may not be distributed or reproduced without permission.
9. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any academic decisions, financial loss, or other consequences arising from the coaching sessions. You acknowledge that you are responsible for your academic progress and decisions.
10. Termination of Services
We reserve the right to terminate coaching services if a client:
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Fails to make timely payments
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Engages in disrespectful or inappropriate behavior
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Violates these terms
11. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by the laws of California, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved through mediation before legal action is pursued.
12. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at info@dkeducationconsulting.com