The Runners Mindset
Terms and Conditions
1. Overview of The Runners Mindset
1.1. The Runners Mindset is a series of mental and mindset performance training Coaching Programs aimed to assist non-professional adult runners in the trail and ultra running community within Australia, New Zealand and other countries with the exclusion of the USA and Canada, due to insurance requirements.
It is an educational series with the purpose of developing and improving mental and mindset skills including but not limited to goal setting, stress management, visualisation and mental imagery, self-talk, focus and concentration and mindfulness. It is suitable for people who run for recreation and enjoyment and who would like to build their confidence and mental skills in running. It is NOT suitable for people with an active mental health concern that affects their ability to function in daily life.
2. Structure of The Runners Mindset programs
2.1. The Runners Mindset programs are delivered online in either live or pre-recorded lessons that may use video, audio and written information to teach the course content. There may also be the opportunity to join in live webinars and workshops in-person. Number of modules will vary from program to program. Number of participants will vary from program to program.
2.2. There may be take-home components of the training that participants may complete while running or performing other physical exercise. Participants should always be aware of their surroundings and be responsible for their own safety. Possible practice components may include but are not limited to; awareness of thoughts and feelings, paying attention to the physical surroundings, paying attention to body sensations and speaking aloud. At no time should participants practice any of the components of these programs when it would require them to not maintain appropriate awareness of their surroundings in order to limit risk of injury. At all times use of these skills is at the participant’s own risk. It is the participant’s responsibility to assess their own safety, and participants voluntarily assume responsibility for all risks associated with their participation. The Runners Mindset bears no responsibility for individual choices made by course participants about the appropriateness of conducting practices during running or other exercise.
2.3. The Runners Mindset content is provided online through a link to the hosting platform after purchase. Access will be available for a 6 month period, after which time any further access will require a new payment at the current price of the program. Membership to any ongoing Membership Program entitles the participant to access only to the content related to the Membership Program. The content is for use solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. The purchaser may NOT reproduce, distribute, publish or otherwise make available the content to any third party without the written permission of The Runners Mindset. All content provided as part of the services, including but not limited to written materials, videos, audio recordings and digital resources is the property of The Runners Mindset and is protected under Australian and international copyright laws.
3. Relationship with The Runners Mindset
3.1. The Runners Mindset is operated by Katherine Watson. Katherine Watson is a registered psychologist.
3.2. While Katherine Watson is a registered psychologist, The Runners Mindset is not a clinically therapeutic psychology service. The information is educational in nature.
3.3. By consenting to participate in the The Runners Mindset programs, participants acknowledge that they are participating in a coaching program and are not receiving clinically therapeutic psychological therapy services from Katherine Watson.
3.4. To avoid any potential conflicts of interest arising, clinical clients of Katherine Watson cannot be accepted as participants in the The Runners Mindset programs within 12 months of cessation of clinical psychological therapy services provided by Katherine Watson.
3.5. Similarly, participants in the The Runners Mindset Coaching programs cannot be accepted as clinical clients of Katherine Watson within a minimum of 12 months of completion of one of the The Runners Mindset programs.
3.6. Any requests for cross-referral or registration between former clients of Katherine Watson and The Runners Mindset will be assessed on a case by case basis, and will only be accepted at Katherine Watson's discretion, depending on the individual circumstances.
3.7. If in the course of participating in The Runners Mindset programs, issues arise which in Katherine Watson’s professional opinion are beyond the scope of the coaching relationship, a participant may be advised to see their GP and obtain a referral to consult with an appropriate clinician.
3.8. Katherine Watson may at any time and in their sole discretion, terminate a participant’s registration in The Runners Mindset Programs if Katherine Watson considers it appropriate to do so. In the event of termination of a participant’s registration in The Runners Mindset programs on this basis, a partial refund of the participant’s registration fees may be provided.
4. Privacy and Disclosure of Personal Information
4.1. As part of your participation in The Runners Mindset Coaching Programs, The Runners Mindset needs to collect and record information from you.
4.2. A copy of our Privacy Policy is linked here, which we request you read and acknowledge your understanding of, prior to accepting this document.
4.3. Also linked is a copy of our Waiver and Release form. Please read and acknowledge your understanding of by accepting this document and marking the tick box on the payment page.
4.4 You will also be asked to complete a Participant Information form which you will receive via email. Please complete and return prior to beginning the program.
5. Technology Requirements [where service is online]
5.1. The Runners Mindset programs are provided online through our website portal and by video conferencing. You are responsible for the costs associated with setting up the technology needed so you can access online content and participate in video conferencing workshops.
5.2. To access The Runners Mindset content, you will need a reliable internet connection, computer, tablet or phone with video, speakers & microphone capability. For most effective participation, access to a quiet, private space in which to view and participate in the program is strongly recommended.
5.3. The privacy of any form of communication via the internet is potentially vulnerable and limited by the security of the technology used.
6. Fees
6.1. The fees for the Programs will be specified in the relevant Program description or agreement provided to the participant. All fees are exclusive of GST unless otherwise stated.
6.2 1.1. Fees will be per course, payable in full at the time of purchase. Payment can be made via the payment link provided. Cash or cheques are not accepted. Payment must be made at the time of purchase/sign-up to the course.
7. Cancellation & Refund Policy
7.1. The Runners Mindset will grant a refund of the registration fee paid by any participant, within 72 hours prior to the commencement date of The Runners Mindset Coaching programs.
7.2. After the commencement of the course, full or partial refund of the registration fee will be granted at the discretion of The Runners Mindset, and ordinarily only in circumstances where a participant’s registration is terminated by The Runners Mindset in accordance with the terms of Part 3.
8. Consent to participation in The Runners Mindset Coaching Programs
8.1. I confirm that I have read and understood the information in this document about The Runners Mindset and I acknowledge the following:
8.1.1. The Runners Mindset is a coaching service. Although Katherine Watson is a registered psychologist, this is not a clinical psychological therapy service and I will not be receiving clinical psychological services, treatment, advice or therapy in the course of my participating in The Runners Mindset programs;
8.1.2. I am not an existing clinical client of Katherine Watson and I have not previously accessed psychological services provided by Katherine Watson;
8.1.3. As a result of my participation in The Runners Mindset Programs, I am precluded from accessing clinical psychological services provided by Katherine Watson for a minimum period of 12 months from the completion of The Runners Mindset Coaching program;
8.1.4. I have read and understood The Runners Mindset Privacy Policy and Waiver & Release documents.
9. Conditions of Purchase and Intellectual Property
9.1. The Runners Mindset website, its programs and all content provided within, is the intellectual property of The Runners Mindset.
9.2. The reproduction, exploitation, redistribution or use of all or part of any visual, auditory or software element or document from The Runners Mindset Website or The Runners Mindset programs is prohibited.
I agree to the above conditions for coaching services to be provided to me by The Runners Mindset.