(Hereinafter referred to as “CLIENT”) and Stealth Private Investigations, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “AGENCY”)
1. AGENCY shall provide CLIENT with investigative services which may result in: written reports, recorded statements, documents, photographic, video, audio, and related materials, as set forth by the terms and conditions below. Client agrees that all reports will be submitted and received subject to the conditions of this agreement.
2. Reports can be delivered via US Mail, e-mail upon consent from CLIENT, hand delivered or delivered telephonically. CLIENT requests a written report,
YES NO.
3. CLIENT agrees to pay AGENCY for all services rendered, regardless of the outcome of said services. Payments in full are due to AGENCY by way of agreed retainer outlined in this paragraph before AGENCY shall commence any work on behalf of CLIENT, unless otherwise agreed between the parties of this agreement. Unless otherwise agreed, CLIENT agrees to pay AGENCY for all work undertaken, or to be undertaken, at the rate of $75.00 (SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS) per hour, billed at quarter hour increments, plus all associated expenses (parking, toll fees, fuel, telephone calls, copies, discs made, etc.), with the understanding that CLIENT shall pay a retainer in this instance of $600.00 (plus 6.50% sales tax for all Florida residents for a total of $639.00 against costs.
It is agreed that all fees paid to AGENCY by retainer are considered earned upon receipt and are not refundable. It is further agreed that any and all court appearances pertaining to this case are billed at the rate of $75.00 (SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS) per hour, plus associated expenses including travel time with a minimum of 4 hours chargeable.
All rental use of AGENCY equipment such as mini cams, etc. is billed at the rate of $75.00 (SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS) per day. All use of AGENCY GPS equipment is billed at the rate of $75.00 (SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS) per day and $.07 cents per locate, plus travel and installation billed at the regular hourly service rate. All services and equipment rental are subject to 6.5% sales tax. CLIENT understands and agrees that the CLIENT is financially responsible for any damage or loss of AGENCY equipment that may occur while being used for the benefit of the CLIENT or within the course of this investigation. Such equipment may include but is not limited to: GPS, cameras, video and audio recorders, etc.
4. Pursuant to Florida State Statute Chapter 493.6119 (1), AGENCY will keep and maintain all reports strictly confidential. Except where required by law, no information from reports will be revealed to the person reported on, or to any other person, unless CLIENT gives express consent.
5. In the process of obtaining requested information, AGENCY will comply with all provisions of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the use of criminal conviction histories and/or bank account or confidential financial information, and adhere to all current privacy rules and regulations. AGENCY assumes that all information sold to CLIENT will be used for lawful purposes only, and CLIENT acknowledges that it has represented such to AGENCY.
6. AGENCY will endeavor to provide complete and accurate reports pursuant to this agreement. Nevertheless, CLIENT acknowledges that the information contained in such reports is obtained from sources including, but not limited to: public records, nonproprietary services, and through observation or perception, which may require the exercise of judgment or interpretation. CLIENT further releases AGENCY, its officers, employees, and affiliated companies, and any companies or individual from which AGENCY obtains information included in a report, from the liability arising or alleged to arise directly or indirectly from any negligent acts, errors, or omissions by any of the providers of information or AGENCY in connection with the preparation of any reports written or verbal.
7. Name similarities may be included in the report due to lack of sufficient information to verify that the individual or entity is the subject of research. It is agreed that CLIENT will furnish AGENCY with true and accurate information to the best of CLIENT’S knowledge and ability at the time of this agreement. AGENCY reserves the right to decline or withdraw from any assignment that might give rise to a conflict, without explanation. CLIENT understands that knowingly supplying false, or misleading or incomplete statements or information to AGENCY relating to said assignment will result in immediate termination of said agreement and forfeiture of all retainers and money paid to AGENCY. AGENCY does not draw conclusions, make representations, nor express any opinions regarding the information contained in the report.
8. By requesting and receiving reports, the CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AGENCY, its officers, and employees, from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, and fees, including attorney fees, costs, and judgments, arising from CLIENTS use or possession of the information furnished in said reports.
9. CLIENT agrees that AGENCY is engaged solely by yourself or your company, regardless of your client’s ability and/or willingness to pay and further agree that if any monthly invoice is not paid by you or your company within thirty days after it is rendered, it will be subject to a service charge at the rate of 1.5% per month and CLIENT will be responsible for any reasonable expenses associated with collections including, but not limited to our time at our standard hourly rate and all attorney fees related to collection of any past due amounts from CLIENT.
10. By initialing below this paragraph, CLIENT understands and agrees that in this case, when the retainer has been depleted another retainer will be billed, and that payment is due upon receipt of said bill. CLIENT further understands that the terms set forth in paragraph number nine of this contract will not apply in this instance. CLIENT also understands and agrees, the failure to pay each bill in full upon receipt, will result in termination of the investigation until the payment in full is made and AGENCY reserves the right to withhold the release of any information which it develops during the course of the investigation in the event that the CLIENT has failed to pay for services rendered and costs incurred. CLIENT further understands and agrees that any unpaid balance is subject to a service charge of 1.5% per month and CLIENT will be responsible for any reasonable expenses associated with collections including, but not limited to our time at our standard hourly rate and all attorney fees related to collection of any past due amounts from CLIENT.
A.Does the Subject have a restraining order against you? [ ] yes [ ] no
B. Are you the owner of the vehicle? [ ] yes, [ ] no
C. Do you authorize Stealth Private Investigations, Inc. to place a GPS tracker on this vehicle [ ] yes [ ]no
D.Vehicle description
Year Make Model
Color Tag Other
In witness whereof, the parties, by their duly authorized representatives, have signed this Agreement as of the above date.
