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This FAQ does not replace applicable legal terms, membership terms,  \nprivacy documentation or direct coaching agreements.  \nHow to Use This FAQ  \nThis document is designed as a practical download for the ECA website and onboarding process. It can be shared with members, non-members interested in access, and experts who want to apply as mentors, coaches or advisors.  \nEligibility in one sentence  \nThe ECA Mentoring & Coaching Program is currently available for ECA members only. Non-members can contact ECA to learn more about membership and program access.  \nQuick navigation  \n• Program basics and eligibility  \n• Access for ECA members and non-members  \n• Mentoring vs. coaching  \n• How matching works  \n• FAQ for members seeking support  \n• FAQ for mentors, coaches and advisors  \n• Paid coaching, fees and revenue-sharing  \n• Confidentiality, data protection and AI tools  \n• Conduct, conflicts of interest and quality standards  \n• Topics covered by the program  \n• Legal boundaries and regulated advice  \n• Documents, downloads and onboarding materials  \n• Email templates and next steps  \nFast path by audience  \n\n| If you are... | Your next step | Primary contact |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| An ECA member looking for support | Request access to the ECA Mentoring & Coaching Platform and submit your support need. | welcome@european[champions.org](champions.org) |\n| Not yet an ECA member | Ask for information about ECA membership and whether program access is relevant for you. | welcome@european[champions.org](champions.org) |\n| An expert who wants to mentor or coach | Request a short 15-minute introduction call. Mentors and coaches need to be or become ECA members before activation. | welcome@european[champions.org](champions.org) |\n| An ECA team member | Use this FAQ to explain the launch-phase process consistently and route people to the correct onboarding path. | Internal ECA process owner |\n\n1. Program Basics  \nCore questions about what the program is, who it is for and how ECA positions its role.  \n1. What is the ECA Mentoring & Coaching Program?  \nThe ECA Mentoring & Coaching Program connects ECA members with trusted mentors, coaches and advisors across Europe. It supports startups, scale-ups, SMEs, corporates and innovation leaders with practical guidance on growth, leadership, strategy, go-to-market, fundraising, scaling, operations, technology, governance and other key challenges.  \n2. What is the purpose of the program?  \nThe purpose is to give European companies and innovation leaders access to relevant expertise faster and with higher trust. The program helps reduce fragmentation by connecting members with experienced people across sectors, markets and growth stages.  \n3. Is the program already fully live?  \nThe program is currently in the launch phase for ECA members. ECA is opening access step by step, onboarding member users, preparing expert profiles and refining the matching process.  \n4. Who is the program for?  \nThe program is for ECA members who need mentoring, coaching or advisory support. It is also for experienced experts who want to contribute as mentors, coaches or advisors, provided they are or become ECA members before activation.  \n5. 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