SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Agreement made this______ day of April, 20____, between
__________________________________________, hereinafter known as CLIENT and INVESTIGATIVE CONSULTANTS, INC., hereinafter known as AGENCY.
(1) Client retains Agency for providing investigative services in the matter of:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
(2) Client agrees that Agency is empowered to perform said services for and on behalf of Client, and to, at the Agency’s direction, do all things legal, necessary, appropriate, or advisable in performing said service.
(3) Agency agrees to conduct this investigation with due diligence to protect the interests of Client, and agrees that whatever confidential information is obtained while conducting the investigation will only be given to the Client unless required by law.
(4) Client agrees to pay a retainer for services to Agency the sum of $_____________. The hourly rate shall be $______per hour, plus $_______per mile, plus actual costs of expenses for each Agent authorized by Agency to work on his behalf. A minimum of $375.00 will be due Agency in any case. The hourly rate plus costs and expenses will be deducted from the retainer. All services are to be paid for by retainer in advance. This initial retainer will be used to cover fees, costs and expenses to initiate the listed investigation. If and when the initial retainer or any subsequent retainer balance drops below $250.00, the Client agrees to “refresh” the retainer to $750.00.
(NOTE: The hourly rate is for one investigator. If additional investigators are needed, this will be negotiated with client.
Client understands and agrees that if Client pays with a credit card, no charge back will be attempted and any right to a credit card charge back is waived.
(5) In the event that the client requests suspension or termination of the services of Agency, it is agreed by Client that all monies paid to Agency shall remain the property of Agency. Any remaining balance will be applied to further work for a period of One Year from the above date.
(6) Client agrees to pay to Agency the sum of five hundred ($500.00) per day or any portion thereof for any time spent in court at the request of the Client due to this investigation. Said amount will be paid regardless of the fact that it may entail waiting or standby time. The Agency’s travel and expenses are additional and are the responsibility of the Client.
(7) The client agrees not to interfere with, attempt to observe, or be in the area of any ongoing surveillance. On locate investigations, the Client agrees that no subject identifying information will be provided to the Client until the subject of the locate authorizes release of said information.
(8) It is agreed that Agency has made no guarantee to Client as to the results regarding the above-stated matter. Payment is for the time, effort and expertise of employees of Investigative Consultants, Inc., and not directly for a particular result.
(9) Client further agrees that all monies owed to Agency at the completion of this investigation will be paid in full at that time. All monies not paid in full as agreed will be subject to a one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) interest charge per month or any portion thereof for each and every month the balance remains unpaid. If payment is not made in full at the completion of the investigation, Agency reserves the right to defer the delivery of the final report and any other associated items until such time that payment in full is received by Agency. A monthly late fee will also be assessed in the amount of $29.00 per month or any portion thereof. Client further agrees to pay all costs of collection plus any reasonable attorney fees.
(10) The interpretation of this Agreement shall be subject to the laws of the State of Kentucky or State of Tennessee (whichever applies) without reference to conflicts of laws provisions. Any court proceeding brought by either party must be brought to the appropriate court in Fayette County, Kentucky, or Sevier County, Tennessee (whichever applies).
(11) In the event that this or any investigative work continues for more than one year from the above date, the Agency reserves the right to alter the above stated rate to reflect the company’s current investigative service rates.
(12) All reports/updates/photos/videos furnished to Client by Agency are for the information of Client only. Client agrees to hold Agency harmless from any and all damages, which are occasioned by any disclosure of any part of said reports/updates/photos/videos.
(13) Any amendment or modification of this instrument shall be in writing and duly executed by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this _____day of _____________________________20____
INVESTIGATIVE CONSULTANTS, INC. CLIENT:
By:_____________________________________ By:________________________________
(Please Print Name)
Title:___________________________________
Signature:___________________________
CLIENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
____________________________________
(Address)
____________________________________
Cell: ________________________________
Home:_______________________________