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LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND PROTECTION OF YOUR DATA

Disclaimer

Nature and limitations of the PAC™

The Creative Artistic Journey Profile (PAC™) is an assessment tool developed by Rachel Boutin Consultant to help artists better understand their creative journey.

The PAC™:

  • This is not a diagnostic psychological test

  • This is not a substitute for a psychological, psychiatric, or medical evaluation.

  • Cannot diagnose any mental health disorder or medical condition

  • No specific outcome is guaranteed in your artistic journey.

Rachel Boutin:

  • She is a certified EQ-i 2.0 consultant by Multi-Health Systems (MHS).

  • Not a psychologist, psychotherapist, social worker, or doctor

  • Cannot offer treatment for mental health disorders

  • Will direct to appropriate resources if issues outside its area of expertise are identified.

By using the services of Rachel Boutin Consultant, you acknowledge:

  • Having been informed of the nature and limitations of the PAC™

  • Understand that you are responsible for your decisions and actions

  • Accept that Rachel Boutin cannot be held responsible for the results of your artistic journey

  • Understanding that success depends on your commitment and multiple factors beyond the consultant's control

If you are experiencing a crisis or significant distress, contact:

  • Quebec Suicide Prevention Line: 1-866-277-3553

  • Info-Social: 811

  • Emergency services: 911

Scope of professional practice

What Rachel CAN do legally and ethically:

✅ Rating:

  • Administer the PAC™ questionnaire

  • Calculate and interpret PAC™ scores

  • Administer the EQ-i 2.0 test (MHS certification)

  • Interpreting the EQ-i 2.0 results

✅ Support:

  • Offering coaching in artistic development

  • Working on the 5 dimensions of the PAC™ (trust, resilience, vision, etc.)

  • Developing marketing strategies for artists

  • Support in the creation of websites/portfolios

  • Providing emotional support as part of coaching

✅ Communication:

  • Use the title "EQ-i 2.0 Certified Consultant"

  • Working with emotional intelligence

  • Explain the links between emotions and artistic journey

What Rachel CANNOT do:

❌ Strict prohibitions:

  • Diagnosing mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.)

  • Prescribing or recommending medications

  • Offering psychotherapy

  • Treating trauma, phobias or psychological disorders

  • Using therapeutic techniques reserved for psychologists

  • To present oneself as a psychologist, therapist, or counselor

  • To promise to "cure" or "treat" psychological problems

If during our work together I observe signs that require the intervention of a mental health professional, I will guide you to the appropriate resources with kindness and respect.

Protection of your personal data (Law 25)

Compliance with Quebec law

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Rachel Boutin Consultante complies with Law 25 on the protection of personal information in force in Quebec.

Data collected:

  • Name, surname, email, telephone

  • Responses to the PAC™ questionnaire

  • PAC™ Scores and Report

  • Feedback session notes

  • Email correspondence

  • Payment information (if applicable)

Use of your data: Your information is used only for:

  • Administer and interpret your PAC™ assessment

  • Communicating with you about your journey

  • Follow up on our meetings

  • To comply with my legal and accounting obligations

Security and confidentiality:

  • All your data is stored securely

  • No information is shared without your explicit written consent.

  • The data is protected by password and encryption.

  • Confidentiality strictly respected

Shelf life:

Data type Duration Reason

Contact information: Active relationship + 1 year. Follow-up and reassessment possible.

PAC™ Responses 2 Years After Last Meeting: Comparison During Reassessments

PAC™ Report 2 years after last meeting Historical reference

Session notes 2 years after last meeting Legal protection

Emails 1 year after last meeting: Communication and follow-up

Payment information 7 years Tax obligation

Your rights: You have the right to:

  • ✓ Access your personal data

  • ✓ Request the correction of your data

  • ✓ Request the deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)

  • ✓ Withdraw your consent at any time

  • ✓ File a complaint with the Quebec Access to Information Commission

To exercise these rights, please contact me by email at info@rachelboutin.art

Informed consent

Before completing the PAC™, you must understand and agree to:

✓ I have read and understood the nature and limitations of the PAC™
✓ I understand that this is not a psychological diagnosis
✓ I understand Rachel Boutin's scope of practice
✓ I agree that my data may be collected and used as described
✓ I freely consent to participate in this evaluation
✓ I had the opportunity to ask my questions

A consent form will be sent to you before accessing the PAC™ questionnaire.

Ethical principles

As a certified EQ-i 2.0 consultant, I am committed to:

  • Competence: To practice only within my area of expertise and to recognize my limitations

  • Integrity: Being honest about my qualifications and making no false promises

  • Respect: Treat each customer with dignity and kindness, without judgment

  • Privacy: Protect your information and never share it without consent

  • Benevolence: Acting in your best interest and maximizing the benefits of our meetings

  • Non-maleficence: Never exploit a client and respect professional boundaries.

© 2025 Rachel Boutin Consultant - All rights reserved

The Creative Artistic Journey Profile (PAC™) is a proprietary tool developed by Rachel Boutin, an EQ-i 2.0 certified consultant specializing in authentic marketing transformation for visual artists.

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