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Terms & Conditions

Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute ("Breakforward") is a training program operated by My Children and Me Inc., an Ontario corporation. All registrations, payments, invoices, and contractual obligations relating to the Program are with My Children and Me Inc.

1. Educational Purpose

The Breakforward Divorce Coach Training Program ("Program") is provided for educational purposes only. The Program is designed to enhance participants' knowledge and professional development and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, psychological, therapeutic, medical, or other professional advice.

Participation in the Program does not create a legal, therapeutic, fiduciary, coaching, consulting, or professional relationship between the participant and Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute, My Children and Me Inc., its directors, officers, instructors, employees, contractors, presenters, agents, and affiliates.

2. No Guarantee of Results

While the Program is designed to provide practical knowledge and professional education, Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute makes no representation or guarantee regarding certification, accreditation, professional designation, employment opportunities, business success, income, client acquisition, client outcomes, or any other result arising from participation in the Program.

Each participant is solely responsible for how they apply the information provided.

Completion of the Program does not authorize participants to represent themselves as accredited, certified, or endorsed by any organization unless they have independently met that organization's requirements.

3. Professional Responsibility

Participants acknowledge that they remain solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, ethical obligations, professional standards, licensing requirements, insurance requirements, and accreditation requirements applicable within their jurisdiction and profession. 

Participants remain solely responsible for all professional decisions, services, advice, recommendations, and communications they provide to clients following completion of the Program.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Breakforward and My Children and Me Inc., including their respective directors, officers, instructors, employees, contractors, presenters, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, losses, claims, expenses, or liabilities arising from or relating to:

  • Participation in the Program;
  • Reliance upon any Program materials or discussions;
  • Application of information learned during the Program;
  • Business decisions or professional advice provided by participants after completing the Program;
  • Technical interruptions, software failures, internet disruptions, or platform outages.

Participants assume all responsibility and risk associated with their participation in the Program and the application of any information, resources, or materials provided.

5. Accuracy of Information

Every effort is made to ensure that Program content is accurate and current at the time it is delivered. However, laws, professional standards, and best practices change over time and differ between jurisdictions.

Participants are responsible for independently verifying any legal, regulatory, or professional information before relying upon or implementing it.

6. Intellectual Property

All videos, manuals, presentations, templates, worksheets, assessments, slides, recordings, downloads, graphics, written materials, and other Program content remain the exclusive intellectual property of Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute unless otherwise indicated.

Participants may download and use Program materials solely for their own personal learning and professional reference.

Without prior written permission, participants may not:

  • reproduce, copy, distribute, publish, share, upload, sell, licence, modify, or create derivative works from any Program materials;
  • provide Program materials to any third party;
  • use Program materials, in whole or in part, to teach, deliver, reproduce, develop, support, or create any educational program, coaching program, training course, artificial intelligence system, or commercial product.

Unauthorized use may result in removal from the Program and legal action where appropriate.

7. Confidentiality

Participants are expected to maintain the confidentiality of discussions that occur during live training sessions.

Any client information, case examples, participant experiences, or personal information shared during the Program must remain confidential and must not be disclosed outside the training environment.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that any client examples they share have been properly anonymized and do not breach confidentiality obligations.

While Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute expects all participants to maintain confidentiality, it cannot guarantee that other participants will do so. Participants should exercise discretion when sharing personal or client information.

8. Recording Policy

Live training sessions may be recorded by Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute for educational purposes.

Participants may not record, photograph, screenshot, livestream, copy, or otherwise reproduce any portion of the Program without prior written permission.

9. Participant Conduct

Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and professional learning environment.

Participants agree to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully throughout the Program.

Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute reserves the right to remove any participant, without refund, whose behaviour is disruptive, abusive, discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise interferes with the learning experience of others.

10. Refund Policy

Participants may cancel their registration and receive a full refund any time before the first training module begins.

Once the first training module has commenced or has been made available to the participant in any format, including live delivery, recordings, or online access, all fees become immediately non-refundable.

No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued after the first module begins.

If Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute cancels a Program before it begins, participants will receive the option of either:

  • a full refund; or
  • transfer of registration to a future Program.

11. Cancellation or Schedule Changes

Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute reserves the right to reschedule training dates, substitute instructors, modify course delivery methods, or make reasonable changes to Program content where necessary.

Such changes do not constitute grounds for a refund.

12. Technology Requirements

Participants are responsible for ensuring they have reliable internet access and appropriate technology to participate in online training.

Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute is not responsible for technical issues arising from participants' equipment, software, internet connection, or third-party platforms.

13. Force Majeure

Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, postponement, or cancellation of the Program resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to illness, internet outages, power failures, natural disasters, government actions, labour disputes, or other unforeseen events.

14. Certificates of Completion and Accreditation

Participants who successfully complete the Program and satisfy all attendance and completion requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion from Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute.

The Program has been approved by the Divorce Coaches Association of Ontario (DCAO) as eligible training. However, completion of this Program alone does not guarantee accreditation, certification, membership, or professional designation through the DCAO or any other organization.

Participants are solely responsible for determining and satisfying any additional accreditation, membership, supervision, experience, insurance, ethical, or other requirements established by the DCAO or any other governing or professional organization. Participants are encouraged to contact the DCAO directly to confirm current accreditation requirements.

15. Governing Law and Severability

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Program shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between the participant and Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute regarding participation in the Program and supersede any prior discussions, representations, or understandings relating to the Program.

By registering for or participating in the Breakforward Divorce Coach Training Program, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

Breakforward Divorce Coach Institute reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Updated Terms & Conditions will apply to future registrations and, where permitted by law, to ongoing participation in the Program upon notice to participants.