Adoption Services Agreement

ADOPTION SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Adoption Services Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Service Provider is duly licensed, experienced and qualified to provide professional adoption consultancy and placement support services in accordance with applicable law and licensing requirements; and

WHEREAS, Client seeks to retain Service Provider to provide adoption-related services including counseling, case management, home study coordination, placement facilitation, and post-placement services as described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth herein the terms and conditions under which Service Provider will perform such services for Client with respect to the adoption matter identified as Case Reference Number:

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider will provide the following services to Client in connection with the adoption process. Services shall be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and applicable legal and licensing requirements.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to pay Service Provider the fees set forth below. All fees are exclusive of taxes and governmental fees unless otherwise stated.

Late payments shall bear interest at the lesser of (a) or (b) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Client is responsible for collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred by Service Provider to collect overdue amounts.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the Start Date and continue until completion of the services or earlier termination as provided below.

Start Date:    End Date (if known):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any provision and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice. Either party may terminate without cause by providing days' advance written notice. Termination does not relieve Client of the obligation to pay for services performed and costs incurred prior to termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all nonpublic information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement and to use such information solely for the performance of this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly known, rightfully received from a third party without breach, or independently developed. Service Provider may disclose confidential information if required by law or court order, provided Service Provider gives Client prompt written notice to permit Client to seek appropriate protective relief.

COMPLIANCE, LICENSES AND DISCLAIMERS

Service Provider represents that it holds all licenses and certifications required to provide the services described herein. Client acknowledges that Service Provider does not guarantee placement or a particular outcome. Client agrees to cooperate with background checks, home studies, and any legally required assessments. Client further authorizes Service Provider to communicate with courts, agencies, attorneys, and other professionals as necessary to perform the services.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages arising under this Agreement. The aggregate liability of Service Provider for claims arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments and written fee schedules executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, representations and agreements, whether oral or written. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Notices under this Agreement shall be given in writing to the addresses set forth above and shall be effective upon receipt. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force. The parties acknowledge that they have been represented or had the opportunity to be represented by legal counsel prior to execution.

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