Terms of Service
Terms of Service for Transforming Us
Last updated: August 13, 2025
Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using any services provided by Jessica Vangsnes and Tamara Brown, operating as Transforming Us (“us,” “we,” “our”). This document contains important information regarding the nature of our services and limitations of our liability. Your use of our website and engagement with our services is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to everyone, including but not limited to website visitors and coaching clients.
By accessing our website or engaging in our coaching services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you do not have our permission to use our services.
1. Nature of Coaching Services
At Transforming Us, we provide coaching for educational and personal development purposes only. Our services are based on the Enneagram and Attachment Theory, designed to help you understand your patterns and work toward greater security in your relationships. It's crucial to understand that our coaching services do not establish a professional relationship beyond coaching. They do not constitute legal, financial, or therapeutic advice, nor are they a substitute for professional mental health care. You are encouraged to seek qualified professionals for matters that require licensed expertise.
We are here to provide guidance and support, but the ultimate responsibility for implementing what you learn and the results you achieve lies with you. We cannot and do not guarantee any specific outcomes or results from our coaching services.
2. Prohibited Uses of Website
You agree to use our website in accordance with all applicable laws and these Terms at all times. The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited uses:
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Impersonating or attempting to impersonate Jessica Vangsnes, Tamara Brown, or any of our representatives.
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Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
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Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any person’s use or enjoyment of the website, or which may harm us or other users.
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Using the website in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair its proper function.
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Using any automated technology, such as a robot or spider, to access or copy materials from this website without our express permission.
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Introducing viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other malicious software.
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Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, its server, or any connected computer or database.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on our website and in our coaching materials, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, designs, assessments, and proprietary tools, are the intellectual property of Jessica Vangsnes and Tamara Brown. This content is protected by intellectual property laws in the United States and/or other countries. You agree not to copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without our prior written consent.
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe any content on our website infringes on your intellectual property, please send a written notice to us at info@transformingus.org.
4. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Jessica Vangsnes or Tamara Brown, in partnership for Transforming Us Coaching, be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of, relating to, or in any way connected with your access to, display of, or use of our website or coaching services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages from:
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Your reliance upon any opinions or information provided.
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Any computer viruses, information, or software obtained through this website.
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Any products or services obtained through a third-party link on our website.
This limitation applies even if Jessica Vangsnes or Tamara Brown have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
5. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
Any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. You and Jessica Vangsnes and Tamara Brown agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@transformingus.org.
Privacy Policy
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Last updated: August 13, 2025
We value your privacy very highly. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the https://transformingus.org Website (the “Website”) operated by Jess Vangsnes and Tamara Brown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States (“us,” “we,” “our”) as this Privacy Policy contains important information regarding your privacy and how we may use the information we collect about you.
Your access to and use of the Website is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to everyone, including, but not limited to: visitors, users, and others, who wish to access or use the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the Privacy Policy, then you do not have our permission to access or use the Website.
What information we collect
We do not collect any personal information through this Website.
Other life coaching websites, such as Future Path Life Coaching and The Life Coach School, may collect a variety of personal information, including contact details (name, email address, phone number), professional information, and payment details. They often collect this information when you complete forms, sign up for a newsletter, or purchase a product or service. However, we have chosen not to collect this type of information through our Website.
Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on your device by your browser. This Website collects cookies and may use cookies for reasons including, but not limited to:
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Analyzing our Website traffic;
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Analyzing your interactions with advertisements;
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Identifying if you are signed in to the Website;
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Testing content on the Website;
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Storing information about your preferences;
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Recognizing when you return to the Website.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, if you prefer. This setting may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Website.
Many other coaching websites, like LifeCoach.com and The Life Coach School, also use cookies to track website usage, remember user preferences, and in some cases, to facilitate online purchases.
Children’s privacy
This Website is intended for use by a general audience and does not offer services to children. Should a child whom we know to be under 18 send personal information to us, we will use that information only to respond to that child to inform him or her that they cannot use this Website.
This is a common practice among websites, including those in the life coaching industry, to protect the privacy of minors.
Analytics programs
This Website uses Google Analytics to collect information about you and your behaviors. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, geographical location, browser type, and how long you spend on the Website. This information helps us understand how our Website is being used and how we can improve it. If you would like to opt out of Google Analytics, please visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.
Using analytics programs is standard practice. For instance, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) also uses similar tools to track visitor behavior on their website.
Third-party websites
This Website may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by parties other than us. We provide such hyperlinks for your reference only. We do not control such websites and are not responsible for their contents or the privacy or other practices of such websites. It is up to you to read and fully understand their Privacy Policies. Our inclusion of hyperlinks to such websites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such websites or any association with their operators.
Questions
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@transformingus.org.
Disclaimer
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Last updated: August 13, 2025
The information provided on the TransformingUs.org website and through our coaching services is for educational and informational purposes only. It is intended to help individuals with personal and professional development and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice.
Our Role as Life Coaches
As life coaches, our role is to partner with you to help you identify your goals, create a plan of action, and provide support and accountability. We are trained to help you unlock your own potential and find your own solutions.
As emphasized by organizations like the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a coach's role is to act as a partner and facilitator, not as a medical professional, therapist, or counselor.
No Medical or Therapeutic Advice
The content on this website and our coaching services are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any illness or disorder. We are not medical professionals, psychologists, or therapists.
We cannot and do not offer any medical advice, mental health advice, or legal advice. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health condition, it is essential to seek the care of a qualified healthcare professional. Other life coaching websites, such as those from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and The Life Coach School, also have similar disclaimers to clearly distinguish coaching from therapy and other licensed professions.
Your Responsibility
You acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in our services and using this website, and you are solely and personally responsible for your choices, actions, and results. You agree to use your own judgment and due diligence before implementing any idea, suggestion, or recommendation from our website or coaching sessions.
We make no guarantees as to the specific outcome or results you can expect from our services. Your success depends primarily on your own effort, motivation, commitment, and follow-through.
No Guarantees
We do not guarantee that you will achieve a particular result. Every individual's success depends on their unique background, dedication, and personal circumstances. Many professional coaches, including those certified by the ICF, also state that they cannot guarantee specific outcomes, as the ultimate responsibility for change lies with the client.
By using this website and our services, you agree to these terms. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@transformingus.org.