Business coaching agreement template for Australian coaches and service providers – lawyer-drafted and ready to customise
Business coaching agreement template for Australian coaches and service providers – lawyer-drafted and ready to customise

Business Coaching Agreement Template (Australia)

$350.00

If you’re offering paid business coaching (think 1:1 sessions, mentoring or advisory support) you need a written contract (also known as an agreement) that sets expectations, protects your work, and reduces misunderstandings before they arise.

This Business Coaching Agreement Template has been drafted by an Australian lawyer and is designed for coaches who want to formalise their services with confidence, without jumping straight to a fully bespoke contract. It covers payment, cancellations, responsibilities, intellectual property, limitations of liability and Australian Consumer Law considerations and all in plain, practical language that supports the way coaches actually work.

If you’re offering paid business coaching (think 1:1 sessions, mentoring or advisory support) you need a written contract (also known as an agreement) that sets expectations, protects your work, and reduces misunderstandings before they arise.

This Business Coaching Agreement Template has been drafted by an Australian lawyer and is designed for coaches who want to formalise their services with confidence, without jumping straight to a fully bespoke contract. It covers payment, cancellations, responsibilities, intellectual property, limitations of liability and Australian Consumer Law considerations and all in plain, practical language that supports the way coaches actually work.

Business Coaching Agreement Template (Australia)

$350 (incl. GST)

A CLEAR LAWYER-DRAFTED COACHING CONTRACT FOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS COACHES // SET YOUR BOUNDARIES IN WRITING.

WHO THIS IS FOR

✔️ Australian business coaches offering 1:1 coaching or mentoring
✔️ Strategy, mindset, leadership and advisory coaches
✔️ Coaches delivering services in person or online
✔️ New or established coaching businesses wanting clearer boundaries
✔️ Coaches ready to formalise their services professionally

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TEMPLATE

This isn’t a generic online contract or an AI-generated document.

This agreement is:
✔️ Drafted by an Australian lawyer
✔️ Structured for real-world coaching programs
✔️ Easy to customise with clear red-text prompts
✔️ Aligned with Australian Consumer Law
✔️ Designed to manage risk and client expectations

It helps you:
✔️ Set clear payment terms and no-refund positions (subject to ACL)
✔️ Enforce 48-hour cancellation and rescheduling rules
✔️ Clarify client responsibilities and accountability
✔️ Protect your coaching materials, frameworks and content
✔️ Limit liability where legally permitted
✔️ Reduce disputes and awkward conversations

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS AGREEMENT?

This Business Coaching Agreement covers:

✔️ Start date and acceptance of the agreement
✔️ Program details, pricing and payment terms
✔️ What is included — and excluded — from your coaching program
✔️ Delivery of 1:1 coaching sessions (online or in person)
✔️ Client obligations (preparation, attendance, responsibility for results)
✔️ 48-hour rescheduling and forfeiture rules
✔️ Intellectual property ownership and restrictions on sharing materials
✔️ Limitations of liability and indemnities
✔️ Disclaimers about outcomes and results
✔️ Australian Consumer Law guarantees and remedies
✔️ Confidentiality obligations
✔️ Termination rights and consequences
✔️ Dispute resolution and governing law

FORMAT AND EASE OF USE

✔️ Delivered as an editable Microsoft Word document
✔️ Red text prompts guide you through customisation
✔️ Add your business details, program structure and pricing

This template is designed to be practical and accessible — but we always recommend legal advice if you’re unsure whether it suits your specific circumstances.

How to use this agreement

✔️ Insert your business name, ABN and program details
✔️ Customise pricing, payment structure and exclusions
✔️ Review the terms to ensure they reflect how you work
✔️ Provide it to your client for acceptance and signing
✔️ Keep a signed copy for your records

Format and Ease of Use

Delivered as a Microsoft Word document, this template is ready to edit. Red text prompts guide you on what to customise, but we always recommend getting legal advice if you're unsure. Add your logo, update your details, and you’re good to go.

How to Use This Agreement

  1. Insert your business name and any specific program or session details where prompted;

  2. Read to ensure it aligns with your business arrangements;

  3. Send to your client for review and signing; and

  4. Keep a signed copy for your records—done!

What Happens When You Download

After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your editable Microsoft Word template.

➤ Download the file (your access link will expire after 24 hours, so save it right away!)
➤ Personalise it with your branding and business details
➤ Make edits where red text prompts appear—we’ve included helpful guidance notes throughout
➤ Once saved to your desktop, the template is yours to use forever

You can reuse this agreement for future clients, but we recommend reviewing it if a lot of time passes or if legal requirements change.

Need a second set of eyes?

We get it—no two coaching businesses are alike. Since we haven’t reviewed your specific program or business model, this isn’t legal advice. If you’d like us to walk through it with you, we offer:

  • 60-minute legal sessions for $440 (incl. GST) where we answer questions and help you customise confidently; or

  • Custom coaching agreements from $1450 (incl. GST), tailored to suit your exact business model.

Get in touch at hello@janjuclegal.com.au

A Note Before You Download: This agreement has been developed for Australian business coaches working one-on-one with clients. It offers general legal protection but doesn’t replace tailored advice. If your coaching program involves unique risks or a group setting, reach out for personalised support.

Legal Disclaimer

By purchasing, downloading, and customising this template, you acknowledge that Jan Juc Legal is not acting as your lawyer in relation to this matter and has not provided you with legal advice. This template is provided as legal information only and does not substitute for professional legal advice. While it has been prepared by a qualified lawyer, it may not suit your specific circumstances. We recommend that you seek professional legal advice if you’re unsure whether this document meets your needs.

All copyright in this document belongs exclusively to Jan Juc Legal. You are granted a single-use, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to use this document for your own business or personal use. This template must not be copied, shared, sold, republished, or reproduced in whole or in part for commercial purposes or in any way that competes with Jan Juc Legal. 

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