Client Agreement & Disclaimer

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Nature of Hypnotherapy Services

Hypnotherapy is a complementary modality designed to support personal growth, emotional healing, and subconscious belief reprogramming. It is not a medical treatment, diagnosis, or cure for any medical or psychiatric condition.

Hypnotherapy results vary by individual and depend on multiple factors including openness, receptivity, and commitment to personal transformation. IronMind Training Co. makes no guarantees of specific outcomes or results.

2. Not a Substitute for Professional Medical Care

If you are currently experiencing any of the following, you agree to maintain ongoing care with a qualified healthcare professional:

• Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mood disorders
• Suicidal thoughts or self-harm ideation
• Psychosis, schizophrenia, or other thought disorders
• Substance abuse or addiction
• Eating disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or severe trauma
• Any serious medical condition

By engaging in our services, you acknowledge responsibility for informing us of any medical or psychological conditions that may affect your ability to benefit from hypnotherapy.

3. Contraindications

Hypnotherapy is not appropriate for individuals with the following conditions:

• Untreated psychosis or active psychotic episodes
• Severe dissociative disorders
• Active suicidal or homicidal ideation
• Current substance intoxication

If you have any of these conditions, we will refer you to appropriate mental health professionals.

4. Confidentiality & Privacy

All information shared during hypnotherapy sessions is kept strictly confidential and protected by law, with the following exceptions:

• When disclosure is required by law or court order
• When there is imminent risk of harm to yourself or others
• When child abuse or elder abuse is disclosed
• When requested for insurance or billing purposes

Session recordings may be made for quality assurance and are kept confidential.

5. Client Responsibilities

As a client, you agree to:

• Disclose all relevant health information and current treatments honestly and completely
• Inform us immediately if you experience any negative reactions during or after sessions
• Attend sessions prepared and in a receptive mindset
• Follow cancellation policies (48-hour notice required)
• Inform us of any changes in your medical or psychological status
• Seek appropriate professional help if you experience distress outside of sessions

6. Hypnotherapist Limitations

Your hypnotherapist is not a medical doctor, psychiatrist, or licensed mental health professional. Hypnotherapists are not qualified to diagnose medical or psychiatric conditions, prescribe medication, or provide psychotherapy. If you need these services, you are responsible for seeking care from appropriately qualified professionals.

7. Session Participation

Hypnotherapy requires active participation and openness. Your hypnotherapist will guide you through sessions, but ultimate responsibility for your healing and transformation rests with you. The hypnotherapist serves as a guide and facilitator, not as a healer or guarantor of outcomes.

8. Informed Consent

By signing or electronically acknowledging this agreement, you confirm that you:

• Have disclosed all relevant medical and psychological information
• Understand that hypnotherapy is complementary and not a substitute for medical treatment
• Understand the nature of hypnotherapy and its potential benefits and limitations
• Accept full responsibility for your participation and outcomes
• Release IronMind Training Co. from liability for outcomes related to your personal choices

9. Release of Liability

By engaging in services with IronMind Training Co., you agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless IronMind Training Co., its practitioners, and its agents from any and all claims, demands, damages, or causes of action arising from your participation in hypnotherapy services, including but not limited to:

• Physical or emotional reactions during or after sessions
• Outcomes or lack thereof from sessions
• Decisions you make based on insights from sessions
• Any personal circumstances or situations you encounter

10. Emergency Situations

If you experience a mental health emergency or crisis, please contact:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (call or text)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Emergency Services: 911
• Your local hospital emergency room

11. Right to Refuse or Discontinue Service

Both you and your hypnotherapist reserve the right to refuse or discontinue service at any time. If you wish to discontinue services, please notify us in writing.

Refund Policy: A refund will be provided for any remaining sessions. Sessions that have been completed are non-refundable. If sessions are purchased at a discounted or package rate, refund will be provided in accordance with those rates.

12. Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about this agreement or your hypnotherapy services, please contact us:

• Email: info@ironmindsports.com
• Phone: (510) 600-3160