This ___________ (type of product) is provided as is without any guarantees or warranty. In connection with the product, the Author, ___________ (your name or company name) makes no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, of title, or of noninfringement of third party rights. Use of the product by a user is at the user’s risk.

If you have a blog, website, ebook or other information product it’s a good idea to include a disclaimer for such things as earnings, warranty and limits of liability. The following collection of liability and warranty disclaimer templates provide a starting point for the wording you need – but keep in mind that they are for information purposes only and may not be exactly right for your needs (see, I just included a disclaimer there!).

Example 1: Limit of Liability Disclaimer

The information contained in this product / on this site is for information purposes only, and may not apply to your situation. The author, publisher, distributor and provider provide no warranty about the content or accuracy of content enclosed. Information provided is subjective. Keep this in mind when reviewing this guide.

Neither the Publisher nor Author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages resulting from use of this guide.  All links are for information purposes only and are not warranted for content, accuracy, or any other implied or explicit purpose.

Example 2: Earnings Disclaimer

Earnings Disclaimer: The income examples on this website are just that – examples. They are not intended to represent or guarantee that everyone will achieve the same results. You understand that each individual’s success will be determined by his or her desire, dedication, background, effort and motivation to work. There is no guarantee you will duplicate any of the results stated here. You recognize any business endeavor has inherent risk for loss of capital.

If you market your products or services through affiliate marketing (paying a commission to other people to send customers to your website), you should have an affiliate agreement. An affiliate agreement is a statement of terms and conditions that affiliates must agree to abide by. Some of the issues that you might want to cover in your agreement include:

1. affiliate commission amounts
2. when the affiliate will be paid
3. website restrictions
4. linking and tracking
5. ppc and coupon guidelines
6. affiliate termination procedures and reasons
7. return policies
8. maximum or minimum payout amounts
9. limits to your liability

How affiliate marketing works (source: Wikipedia)

Your affiliate agreement can be as formal or informal as you like. I’ve got some examples of both types below.

Examples of short affiliate agreements

Unconventional Guides affiliate agreement

Johnny B. Truant affiliate agreement

Example of formal affiliate agreement

AFFILIATE AGREEMENT

This agreement describes the terms and conditions for participation in the (Insert Your Affiliate Program Name Here) Affiliate Program. The terms “Affiliate,” “you,” and “your” are referring to you, the applicant. “We” and “our” refer to (Insert Your Affiliate Program Name Here).
We are independent parties and this agreement will not form any partnership.

AGREEMENT DURATION

This agreement will begin upon our acceptance of your affiliate application and will end when terminated by either party.

Termination may happen at any time, with or without cause, by giving the other party written notice of termination.

MODIFICATION

By posting a Change Notice or a new agreement on this site, we may modify any of the terms and conditions within this Agreement at any time and at our sole discretion. These modifications may include, but not limited to changes in the scope of available referral fees, fee schedules, payment…

Continue reading this sample affiliate agreement (please note that this link to the sample affiliate agreement does not imply an endorsement of the Afftraq affiliate tracking system. I don’t know anything about the Afftraq service – I just like their sample agreement.)

The gender transition leader, the HR person who is placed in charge of a gender transition, should solicit a short letter from management expressing management support. Most likely, management is going to ask HR to draft the letter, since they expect that HR knows what to say more than they do. Of course, there is no reason why HR should be an expert on the subject, but that’s what managers often do. What should such a letter say?

See a template for a management letter regarding transgender transition here

You’ve seen an advertisement for your dream job and you know that you’d be perfect for it. Now you just have to get an interview. Write a great cover letter in professional business letter format and your chances of getting that interview will increase dramatically.

First, take the time to find out exactly who will be reading your cover letter. If the information is not apparent from the job advertisement, phone or email to ask who is in charge of hiring. Then address your correspondence accordingly. Whatever you do, make sure you spell the person’s name, position title and address correctly and find out if they are a Mr. Mrs. or Ms. Your attention to detail in these matters shows initiative and will impress your potential employer.

Employers are looking for specific things, so make it easy for them to pick you! In your cover letter, briefly highlight your relevant education, experience and personality traits as they relate to the job posting. Unless the advertisement specifically says “no phone calls”, phone the company and ask for a “Statement of Qualifications” or job description. These documents will give you extra information about what qualities are important to the company and you can then emphasize how you can meet those criteria.

Highlight relevant skills, awards, and degrees you want the employer to notice. In business letter format paragraphs are generally short, and use bullet points where possible. This helps the employer to notice the relevant information while skimming the cover letter.

Keep in mind that although cover letter samples or writing templates provide a useful start (especially to show you the proper business letter format), they are a starting point only. You must customize your cover letter to fit the specific job, and to allow your personality to come through. Any employer will sense a “canned” or copied letter that doesn’t address the specifics of their company.

Whether your start “from scratch” or use a cover letter writing template, be sure to present yourself in a professional and business-like manner in your letter.

I can’t stress enough how important presentation is when writing a business letter. Keep it simple, do not use colored paper or fancy fonts. One spelling mistake or grammatical error is enough to have your application rejected. For the best presentation, use a standard font like Times New Roman or Ariel in an 11 or 12 point size, with one inch margins. Proofread the old-fashioned way. Don’t rely on spell-check because typos have a way of getting past spell-check. One spelling mistake or grammatical error is enough to have your application rejected.

Read your cover letter aloud to yourself or someone else to help identify any awkward or unclear wording. Remember, you will look like a more professional candidate to your potential employer when your cover letter uses proper business letter wording and format.

In today’s competitive job market it is essential that you write a great cover letter that sells yourself, your skills and your desire to work for the company. Don’t be shy about telling the employer why you would be perfect for the job. After all, they are looking for the perfect candidate and that could very well be you. Good luck!

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A cover letter in business letter format would look something like this, although personalized for the position and highlighting your experience.

123 Anywhere St.
Anytown, USA
Phone: 905-555-5555 jan.employee@yahoo.xm

October 4, 2008

Ms. Boss
Human Resources Manager
Company Name
Company Address

Dear Ms. Boss,

I am submitting my resume for your consideration for the position of __________. I have two years experience in administration, client support and customer service management.

I believe that my work-related experience, along with my drive and enthusiasm, make me an excellent candidate for employment on your team. I was pleased to see your company made the top fifty growing business list in Forbes magazine, and I would be proud to be associated with such a dynamic company.

My proficiency in administrative and office software such as Lotus, WordPerfect, and Excel complement my qualifications.

I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with you at your convenience and hope you will give the enclosed resume your favorable consideration.

Sincerely,
(sign your name in ink here)

Jan Applicant

Workshop Outline

What’s your personal definition of success? How do you identify the key relationships and life activities that are most important to you and the stakeholders within your network? How do you identify your client’s personal definitions of success to move them towards important financial decisions? How do you answer important questions like:

• What’s really important to you?

• Why are you so distracted?

• Are you able to make choices about your financial affairs that align with your values?

• Did you know that your personal definition of success can help you focus on desired results?

You will participate in a three-part activity:

1. Work in groups of 5 to hone your three personal definitions of success to point of resonation.

2. See a coaching demonstration to show how the definition fast tracks you to a decision.

3.  Connect this learning with the work you want to do with clients.

Pre-Work:

Prepare a draft of your three personal definitions of success. Use the following questions to help you with your thought process:

What makes a day really great for you?

When do you feel at your best?

What brings meaning to your life?

What contribution do you want to make in the world?

What would you like people to say about you after you’re gone?

Your goal is to identify internal, personal benchmarks rather than the more typical external performance measures. The external performance measures come and go. These internal definitions of success, while they may change over time, will be fairly consistent because they are both personal and fundamental to you. They are 3 golden threads in the fabric of your life.

Here are a few examples of personal definitions of success:

I know I am being successful when I get out of bed feeling excited about the day ahead.
I know I am being successful by how available I am to attend my children’s events.
I know I am being successful when I feel comfortable turning down new clients.
I know I am being successful by how often I take vacations.
I know I am being successful by how rarely I rush.
I know I am being successful by how many times I laugh each day.

Write your three personal definitions of success below:

I know I am being successful by…

I know I am being successful by…

I know I am being successful by…

This writing template is the exact wording I used when applying for an Associate Coach position with an executive coaching company. I think it is very convincing, but it obviously wasn’t convincing enough because I didn’t get the position! Perhaps some of the wording will be useful as a writing template for an executive coaching cover letter or job application for you.

Date

To:

From:

RE:  Application for Associate Coach (OBM #KMMKPCOM)

I’m delighted to submit my application for the Associate Coach position.  I’ve organized the information as follows:

Part 1: answers to your mandatory questions

Part 2: my CV

Part 3: reference letters

Part 1:  Mandatory questions

1) What results have you helped create, in the capacity of executive coach, in what kinds of organizations?

Since the most important results that I create are the ones identified by my clients, I’ll let them speak here (these are excerpts from longer references which are included in their entirety later in this document):

…a change management challenge which she skillfully brought to a conclusion for both the organization and for the employees affected and involved in the issue. In the years that followed, her role focused more on the organization culture, management development and coaching areas.
Director, large federal government department

…(Barbra was hired) to enhance the communication competencies of my team in the delivery of difficult messages. The workshop was very much focused on building confidence while developing skills and strategies to deliver the messaging. The workshop was inclusive of on-going coaching support that was invaluable in assisting with the practical application of skills.
Director, BC Public Service Agency

Barbra was instrumental in my development as a highly successful organizational consultant. Always calm and clear as a bell, and with what I might call ‘ruthless compassion,’ Barbra provoked me and assisted me to invent a higher sense of my self…
Organizational consultant to major U.S. bank

…the program covered business building strategies, business skills, and personal development.  Because the program involved a mix of group meetings and one-on-one coaching, it was critical for Barbra to establish trust within the group as well as with each of us individually.  Barbra operated from the highest level of integrity — establishing boundaries, guarding confidences and keeping her word…She is definitely an agent of change.
Entrepreneur

2) In the supporting of executives to achieve higher levels of performance, what matters the most?

Ultimately what matters the most to everyone involved is a successful assignment!  I define a successful assignment as one in which the needs and interests of all the stakeholders are aligned to achieve specific objectives.

This is easier said than done. There is a fine line to negotiate in executive coaching.  Although my primary allegiance is to the individual client, I must also be cognizant of the needs of the organization (particularly since it is usually the organization that is paying the bill).

However, when it works it is a beautiful thing!  For example, a successful coaching outcome for an individual might be that they improve their ability to give constructive feedback.  The benefit to the company is that they now have a leader who communicates more effectively and thus supports the development of a better workplace.

3) In the supporting of executives, what is the biggest challenge to a coach?

Initially, the biggest challenge is trust and credibility.  Before trusting me with their time and confidences, clients want to be sure that I understand the realities of their world. They want to know “why should I listen to you?”

The fact is, while I do find it important to understand the context within which the executive is working, specific industry or technical knowledge is not as critical for coaching success as some might believe.  I say this because in coaching we’re dealing more with process than content, and process issues tend to be universal.

As the coaching progresses, other challenges can come up. Common ones are lack of commitment on the part of the person being coached, lack of support for the coaching program from the organization, unrealistic expectations about the speed of change,  and defensiveness (client feeling the need to keep his/her “game face” on).

For me, these challenges are what makes coaching interesting!  I love using my skills and enlisting the help of others to figure out ways to address these challenges, and thus increase my effectiveness as a coach.

4) Why does a role such as this attract you at this season in your development as an executive coach?

Challenge…the opportunity to apply 20 years of business and teaching experience in a new setting.

Contribution…having worked as an independent most of my career, I relish the opportunity to work with a high-functioning team.

Curiosity…I love to learn. I see this role as an opportunity to learn new things that will further my professional development.

5) What makes you an outstanding match for this executive coaching opportunity?

I’m a developer by nature.  I see the potential in others and nothing makes me happier than helping them develop their potential.  And it’s a reciprocal process: People seek me out for help and encouragement because they sense that my helpfulness is both genuine and fulfilling to me.

That’s the main thing that I’d like you to know about me.  Yes, I’m an IAC Certified Coach and a certifying examiner for the IAC; have a Masters degree in Public Administration and an undergraduate degree in Psychology; have been doing leadership coaching full-time for four years, and before that applied coaching skills in my HR consulting and university teaching roles… but in my view, the degrees, certifications, business experience, and acquired skills are secondary to the fact that I am a gifted people developer.

6) What do you foresee as the biggest challenge to the client in building an Associate Coach team?

I spent 15 years running my own small (three staff, plus up to six associates) but very successful independent HR consulting firm.  Having been in the position of  building a team of associates, I have empathy for the challenges.  Here’s what my main challenges were when building an Associate Team:

1) service quality and consistency– I needed my associates to deliver the same high quality service as my clients got from dealing with me personally

2) training investment – it’s expensive to hire an associate and get them up to speed.  I needed an assurance that the associate would stick around long enough for my investment to pay off

3) accountability – my associates needed to understand that although they were delivering services to a client, technically they were working for me…not the client

4) availability – trying to find a balance between “as needed” on the part of the firm, and “as available” on the part of the associate

5) competition – we negotiated a non-compete agreement that protected my interests while at the same time did not preclude them from pursuing their own projects

I would imagine that some of these issues will be facing the client in developing their Associate Coach Team.  But your question was about the biggest challenge. My hunch is the biggest challenge will be selecting associates who bring complementary skills to the team, and who are enthusiastic about working as a team.

Here is a writing template that you can use to describe a coaching program. Start with an eye-catching headline, then describe the program, provide a schedule and other details, and finish off with a strong call to action such as “Register Now!” If potential participants don’t know you, include a short professional bio at the end.

(Choose one headline)

How would you feel if you _________ (accomplishment) by ______ ? (timeframe)

What’s the one thing that would ___________ in the next ___ days?

What _______challenge do you want to handle once and for all?

What are you tired of hearing yourself complain about?

(Describe the program)

____________ (program name) is an action-oriented, ____week _____ (practicum/program/group) that will shift your _________ efforts into high gear.  As a result of this challenge, you will:

•  Learn the ________ (fundamentals/secrets/nuances) of ___________

•  Develop a _______ (adjective: high-impact/compelling/successful) ______ (end result: could be a product, plan, personalized or customized anything is good too)

•  Collaborate in an environment of constructive feedback and inspirational support

How It Works: When you sign on to this program, you commit yourself to ___________.  In return, you receive a combination of _________(specify type of training) and coaching to help achieve your goal.  It is this combination of guidance, plus your commitment to take action that will insure your success.

Note:  All sessions begin at ___ Eastern

(Provide a schedule and outline)

(The following is a sample only – modify it to meet the specifics of your program)

Benefits: You have the support of an experienced coach … the energy of the challenge team …and you are working in an environment of accountability which always leads you forward. These benefits, plus the level of intention that you bring to completing your goal, makes the difference between _______ (completion/success/concrete results) and continued frustration. And the learning you will gain will bring you the confidence to tackle future ________ (specify type of goal or accomplishment) work on your own.

Details: The cost of this program is $__ for ______, and $__ for all others.  Group size will be limited to ___ individuals.

Register Here (insert hyperlink)

Leader: insert your bio or model one on the para below.  Tailor it to the needs of the target participants.

___________’s (leader’s name) __  year ________ (insert professional field) background and experience helping __________ (say who you work with to do what – should relate to the specifics of the challenge) uniquely qualifies ___ (her/him) to help you achieve the results you want in this critical aspect of _________ (specify what: e.g. building your coaching practice/designing your environment for success).   ______ (leader name) has ___________and has taught numerous _____ teams the fine distinctions between ________ and successful _________.   __ (She/He) has extensive knowledge of a variety of ______  formats/tools available to _______ and is eager to share ___ (her/his) knowledge and experience with you.