-------------------------------------------------- DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW ONLY — NOT LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IMPORTANT: Coaching is NOT therapy, medical advice, counselling, or psychiatric treatment. Results from coaching are NOT guaranteed and individual outcomes vary significantly. This document is a structured preparation draft only. Consumer Protection Act 2019 India compliance for results disclaimers and cancellation refund rights, GST registration and invoicing obligations under the CGST Act 2017, income tax treatment of coaching fee income under the Income Tax Act 1961, Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 India compliance for session notes and client personal data, and contract enforceability under the Indian Contract Act 1872 must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney and tax advisor before this agreement is signed or the coaching programme commences. -------------------------------------------------- COACHING SERVICE AGREEMENT — DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW Document Ref: CSA-2026-001 Date of Preparation: June 1 2026 COACH: Priya Sharma Certified Executive and Leadership Coach Mumbai Maharashtra India Email: [coach email] CLIENT: Arjun Kapoor Startup CEO Mumbai Maharashtra India Email: [client email] 1. RECITALS 1.1 Priya Sharma is a certified executive and leadership coach based in Mumbai Maharashtra India with professional expertise in supporting first-time founders and senior leaders to develop their leadership capabilities and executive presence. 1.2 Arjun Kapoor is a startup CEO based in Mumbai India seeking professional coaching support to develop his leadership skills, decision-making, team management, and investor communication capabilities. 1.3 Both parties confirm their mutual intent to document this coaching arrangement on the terms set out in this agreement. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 Coach: Priya Sharma, certified executive and leadership coach. 2.2 Client: Arjun Kapoor. 2.3 Coaching Services: The executive and leadership coaching services provided by Priya Sharma to Arjun Kapoor as described in Section 4. 2.4 Session: A 60-minute one-to-one coaching conversation via Zoom as described in Section 6. 2.5 Programme: The 6-month 12-session executive coaching programme as described in Section 7. 2.6 Coaching Materials: All frameworks, tools, worksheets, and proprietary methodologies shared by the Coach during the Programme. 2.7 Confidential Information: All information shared by the Client during Sessions as described in Section 10. 2.8 Results Disclaimer: The disclaimer in Section 8 regarding outcomes and results of coaching. 2.9 Cancellation Policy: The cancellation and rescheduling policy in Section 15. 2.10 Governing Law: Laws of Maharashtra India. 2.11 Effective Date: The date both parties sign this agreement. 3. COACHING ENGAGEMENT AND SCOPE 3.1 Priya Sharma agrees to provide executive and leadership coaching services to Arjun Kapoor on the terms of this agreement. 3.2 The coaching engagement is focused on supporting Arjun Kapoor's development in the following areas: 1. Leadership presence and executive communication. 2. Decision-making under pressure and in conditions of uncertainty. 3. Team building, delegation, and people management. 4. Investor communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 3.3 Priya Sharma is engaged as an independent professional service provider and not as an employee, therapist, counsellor, financial advisor, or legal advisor. 3.4 Note: The independent contractor status of Priya Sharma has GST and income tax implications under Indian law that must be confirmed with a qualified Indian tax advisor. 4. COACHING VERSUS THERAPY DISTINCTION 4.1 Coaching is a professional development and personal growth service. It is NOT therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, psychiatric treatment, medical advice, or mental health treatment of any kind. 4.2 Priya Sharma is not acting as a licensed therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or medical professional under this engagement. 4.3 If at any point Priya Sharma believes Arjun Kapoor would benefit from mental health or psychological support, Priya Sharma will respectfully encourage Arjun Kapoor to seek appropriate professional help from a qualified licensed health professional. 4.4 Arjun Kapoor confirms that he is not relying on this coaching arrangement as a substitute for medical, psychological, psychiatric, legal, or financial advice. 5. SESSION FORMAT AND FREQUENCY 5.1 Sessions will be conducted as 60-minute one-to-one video calls via Zoom at mutually agreed scheduled times. 5.2 Sessions will be held bi-weekly being once every two weeks over the 6-month Programme period. 5.3 The total Programme comprises 12 scheduled Sessions. 5.4 Sessions will be scheduled at least 5 business days in advance by mutual written agreement via email. 5.5 Note: Zoom video call sessions involve personal data processing. Applicable platform privacy settings and DPDP Act 2023 compliance for online coaching sessions in India must be confirmed with a qualified attorney. 6. COACHING PROGRAMME AND STRUCTURE 6.1 The coaching Programme covers a 6-month period from the first Session date with bi-weekly Sessions exploring the following developmental themes: 1. Sessions 1-3: Leadership identity, strengths assessment, and executive presence foundation. 2. Sessions 4-6: Decision-making frameworks and managing uncertainty. 3. Sessions 7-9: Team dynamics, delegation, and people leadership. 4. Sessions 10-12: Investor communication, stakeholder management, and programme integration. 6.2 Between Sessions Priya Sharma will respond to Arjun Kapoor's email questions and reflections within 48 hours on business days. 6.3 The Programme structure is a guide. Session content will be determined collaboratively and may be adapted by mutual agreement as Arjun Kapoor's priorities evolve. 7. RESULTS DISCLAIMER 7.1 Priya Sharma makes no guarantee, representation, or warranty as to the specific results, outcomes, or benefits Arjun Kapoor will achieve from the Coaching Services. 7.2 The results of coaching depend on Arjun Kapoor's own commitment, effort, openness, and application of coaching insights in his professional life. Individual results vary significantly. 7.3 Priya Sharma's role is to support, challenge, and facilitate Arjun Kapoor's own thinking and leadership development. The Coach does not provide answers, make decisions, or direct the Client's professional choices. 7.4 Note: Results disclaimers in consumer- facing coaching agreements must comply with the Consumer Protection Act 2019 India and must be confirmed with a qualified attorney. 8. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES 8.1 Arjun Kapoor agrees to: 1. Attend all scheduled Sessions at the agreed times. 2. Complete any agreed between-session activities and reflections. 3. Be as honest and open in coaching conversations as he is comfortable with. 4. Take full responsibility for his own decisions, actions, and outcomes. 5. Notify Priya Sharma at least 48 hours in advance if he needs to cancel or reschedule a Session. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY 9.1 Priya Sharma agrees to keep all information shared by Arjun Kapoor during Sessions strictly confidential except in the following circumstances: 1. Arjun Kapoor gives prior written consent to disclose specific information. 2. Disclosure is required by applicable Indian law or a court order. 3. Priya Sharma reasonably believes Arjun Kapoor or another identifiable person is at risk of serious harm. 9.2 Arjun Kapoor agrees to keep confidential any coaching tools, frameworks, worksheets, and proprietary methodologies shared by Priya Sharma during the Programme. 9.3 Note: The legal enforceability of confidentiality provisions in coaching agreements under the Indian Contract Act 1872 must be confirmed with a qualified attorney. 10. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY 10.1 Priya Sharma will collect, store, and process Arjun Kapoor's personal data including his name, contact details, and session notes in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 India. 10.2 Personal data is processed for the purpose of delivering the Coaching Services and maintaining professional coaching records. 10.3 Session notes will be retained for a period of 2 years after the end of the Programme and will be stored securely and not shared with third parties except as required by applicable law. 10.4 Arjun Kapoor has the right to request access to and erasure of his personal data to the extent consistent with applicable law and Priya Sharma's professional obligations. 10.5 Note: DPDP Act 2023 compliance obligations for processing client personal data in a coaching context must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney. 11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 11.1 All coaching materials, frameworks, tools, worksheets, and methodologies provided by Priya Sharma to Arjun Kapoor remain the intellectual property of Priya Sharma. 11.2 Arjun Kapoor receives a personal non- exclusive license to use the coaching materials for his own personal leadership development only. He may not share, copy, distribute, or commercially use the coaching materials without Priya Sharma's prior written consent. 12. PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS 12.1 Priya Sharma is an ICF-accredited coach and commits to upholding the International Coaching Federation ICF Code of Ethics throughout this engagement. 12.2 Arjun Kapoor may raise concerns about Priya Sharma's professional conduct with the International Coaching Federation. 13. COACHING FEES AND PAYMENT 13.1 The total coaching Programme fee is INR 90,000 payable as follows: Installment 1: INR 45,000 on signing of this agreement. Installment 2: INR 45,000 upon completion of Session 6. 13.2 All payments by NEFT to Priya Sharma's nominated bank account. 13.3 Priya Sharma will issue a GST-compliant tax invoice for each payment if GST- registered. 13.4 If Arjun Kapoor fails to pay within 10 business days of an invoice, Priya Sharma may suspend Sessions until payment is received. 13.5 Note: GST registration obligations under the CGST Act 2017 and income tax treatment of coaching fee income under the Income Tax Act 1961 must be confirmed with a qualified Indian tax advisor. 14. CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICY 14.1 Arjun Kapoor must provide at least 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule a Session. 14.2 If Arjun Kapoor cancels or reschedules with less than 48 hours notice the full Session fee equivalent to INR 7,500 will be charged and deducted from the remaining Programme sessions. 14.3 If Priya Sharma needs to cancel or reschedule a Session she will give as much notice as possible and will offer an alternative session time within 7 days at no additional cost. 14.4 Note: Consumer cancellation rights under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 India must be confirmed with a qualified attorney. 15. REFUND POLICY 15.1 If Arjun Kapoor withdraws from the Programme after Session 3 has been completed, 50 percent of the total Programme fee of INR 90,000 being INR 45,000 will be refunded less any late cancellation fees incurred. 15.2 No refund is available if Arjun Kapoor withdraws after Session 6 has been completed. 15.3 Note: Consumer refund rights under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 India must be confirmed with a qualified attorney before this refund policy is finalized. 16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 16.1 Priya Sharma's total liability to Arjun Kapoor under this agreement is limited to the total coaching fees paid by Arjun Kapoor under this agreement. 16.2 Priya Sharma is not liable for any indirect, consequential, or economic loss arising from the coaching arrangement. 16.3 Note: Limitation of liability clauses in consumer-facing coaching agreements must comply with the Consumer Protection Act 2019 India and may not be enforceable in all circumstances. A qualified attorney must confirm before signing. 17. TERM AND TERMINATION 17.1 This agreement covers the 6-month coaching Programme from the date of the first Session. 17.2 Either party may terminate for convenience with 30 days written notice. 17.3 On termination any prepaid Sessions not yet delivered will be refunded on a pro-rata basis within 14 days. 17.4 Confidentiality, data protection, and IP obligations survive termination. 18. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES 18.1 Laws of Maharashtra India and the Consumer Protection Act 2019 govern this agreement. 18.2 Disputes proceed through direct negotiation then binding arbitration in Mumbai. SIGNATURE BLOCK: Note: Both parties must have this agreement reviewed by a qualified Indian attorney and tax advisor before signing. Consumer Protection Act 2019 compliance for results disclaimers and cancellation rights, GST invoicing obligations, DPDP Act 2023 compliance for client data, income tax on coaching fees, and limitation of liability enforceability must all be confirmed before the coaching programme commences. Priya Sharma (Coach) Signature: ________________ Date: ____________________ Witness: _________________ Arjun Kapoor (Client) Signature: ________________ Date: ____________________ Witness: _________________ -------------------------------------------------- This Coaching Service Agreement draft was generated by an AI drafting tool as a structured preparation and documentation aid only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Coaching is NOT therapy or medical advice. Results are NOT guaranteed. Always have this document reviewed by a qualified attorney and tax advisor before either party signs or the coaching programme commences. --------------------------------------------------