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PRIVATE INVESTIGATION AGENCY AGREEMENT
I, we, hereafter referred to as the client, do hereby agree to
employ the services of Associated Investigative Services, (AIS),
Inc. This agreement is made as of the_____day of_____________________,
20____, by and between the agency and the client.
1. Agency's duties under this agreement:
1.1 To investigate in as complete and full a manner and to the
best of its ability all matters referred to it by the client.
To make periodic reports as requested by the client as to the
progress of the investigation.
1.2 To conduct the investigation in a prompt, efficient, and fair
manner.
1.3 The agency shall at all times protect the client's interest
by not disclosing any information obtained from other persons
in connection with the investigation without first obtaining a
consent to release.
1.4 The agency shall, however, respond to all valid legal requests
for information.
1.5 The agency shall maintain records sufficient to support expenses
incurred in the performance of services provided under this agreement.
2. Compensation and Expenses:
2.1 The client shall pay for services hereunder at the rate
of $___________per hour.
2.2 The client shall reimburse the agency for all expenses reasonable
and justifiably incurred in connection with the agency's services,
including mileage outside of Lehigh or Northampton counties, at
the rate of .48 per mile.
2.3 The agency shall render an invoice for services performed
and expenses incurred.
2.4 Thirty (30) days after the date of invoice, all unpaid balances
are subject to an interest rate of 1.5% per month. Reasonable
costs for actions taken to collect any unpaid balance will also
apply.
2.5 Upon signing this agreement, a retainer of $500.00 shall be
paid by the client, the balance of cost for services shall be
paid upon receipt of an invoice and prior to release of any information
developed.
2.6 Computer data base searches shall be billed according to the
fee schedule, or if not listed, 25 % above the agency cost.
2.7 The client approves a spending limit of $___________ in regard
to this investigation. Expenses incurred above this amount become
the responsibility of the agency unless sufficient funds have
been forwarded or a written approval has been received from the
client.
2.8 All money received from the client for hourly services, which
are above the actual hours expended, will be returned by the agency
within 30 days of the completion or termination of the investigation.
3. Termination:
3.1 Either party to this agreement may immediately terminate
same with or without cause, at any time upon written notice to
the other.
3.2 Immediately following termination of the investigation, the
agency shall render an invoice for services and expenses incurred.
Payment in full is required on receipt of this invoice.
3.3 All information obtained and/or prepared by the agency in
connection with an investigation will be forwarded to the client
following termination and receipt of full payment.
4. Miscellaneous:
4.1 Wherever any notice, demand or request is required or
permitted hereunder in writing, such instrument shall be deemed
to be delivered when same is deposited in the United States mail,
first class postage prepaid, or personally delivered.
4.2 Client agrees that a $500.00 per day advance is required for
each investigator required to appear at deposition or court. Further,
it is agreed that there is a $250.00 per day "on call"
advance for each investigator.
4.3 The client agrees to hold the agency, director, employees
or contractors harmless from any and all damages occasioned by
any legal disclosure of information obtained.
4.4 In consideration of the foregoing terms and conditions, the
client understands that the agency shall under its best efforts,
investigate at its sole discretion, via any lawful means it deems
to be appropriate. It is agreed that the agency has made no guarantee
to the client as to the results regarding this investigation.
Client:________________________________________ Date:_________
Client:________________________________________ Date:_________
Agency:_______________________________________ Date:_________
Form: AIS 5082A
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