Key Legal Sections to Include
1. Scope of Services & Platonic Disclaimer
- Non-Medical / Non-Clinical: State clearly that companions are not medical professionals, licensed therapists, or certified home health aides (unless specifically licensed as such).
- Strictly Platonic & Non-Sexual: Explicitly declare that all services are strictly professional and platonic. Emphasize zero tolerance for solicitation, sexual harassment, or physical advances.
2. Client & Companion Code of Conduct
- Mutual Respect & Safety: Both the client and the companion must maintain safe, respectful, and drug/alcohol-appropriate environments during engagements.
- Prohibited Behavior: Specify immediate grounds for service termination (e.g., verbal abuse, illegal activity, harassment, weapons, or non-consensual physical contact).
3. Booking, Payments, & Cancellations
- Fee Structure: Outline hourly rates, event packages, or subscription tiers, as well as accepted payment methods.
- Expense Sharing: Clarify who pays for meals, travel, admission tickets, or parking during outings.
- Cancellation & No-Show Policy: Define refund terms (e.g., full refund if cancelled 24 hours prior, fee retained for short-notice cancellations or no-shows).
4. Direct Dealing / Non-Solicitation Clause
- Off-Platform Prohibition: Prohibit clients from hiring or paying companions directly outside of the company platform or agency for a set period (e.g., 6–12 months post-engagement).
5. Liability & Indemnification
- Limitation of Liability: Limit company liability for personal injury, property damage, or loss of personal belongings during a companion visit or outing.
- Third-Party Venues: Clarify that the company is not responsible for incidents occurring at public venues, restaurants, or transit services.
6. Emergency & Safety Protocols
- Right to Terminate: State that companions reserve the right to leave an engagement immediately if they feel unsafe or threatened, with full payment retained.
- Emergency Contacts: Require clients (or their legal representatives) to provide accurate medical or family emergency contact details prior to engagement.
Sample Outline / Template Clause Snippets
Example: Platonic Purpose Clause
"The Services provided by [Company Name] are strictly platonic social companionship. Services do not include personal physical care, medical assistance, psychotherapy, or sexual services of any kind. Any request or demand for non-platonic activity will result in immediate termination of the session without refund and a permanent ban from using our services."
Example: Outing & Expense Policy
"The Client is responsible for all third-party expenses incurred during an outing (including but not limited to venue admission, event tickets, meals, and parking) for both the Client and the Companion, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing before the booking."
Disclaimer: This framework is provided for informational and planning purposes. Legal requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction. You should have a qualified local attorney review your final terms to ensure compliance with local contract and labor laws.