Art Retrieval Document

ART RETRIEVAL DOCUMENT

Parties

Owner Name:

Retriever (Service Provider) Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Owner represents and warrants that Owner is the lawful owner or authorized custodian of the works of art listed in this document and has full authority to grant permission for removal, transport, and storage; and

WHEREAS, Owner desires to engage Retriever to retrieve, handle, and transport the listed works from the pickup location described below to the designated delivery or storage location under the terms and conditions set forth in this document; and

WHEREAS, Retriever represents that it possesses the experience, personnel, equipment, and insurance necessary to perform such retrieval and handling services in a manner consistent with industry standards for fine art; now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

Retriever shall provide all labor, materials, transportation, packing, crating (if required), condition reporting, and other services necessary to retrieve the works of art listed below from the pickup location and deliver them to the delivery or storage location in a careful and workmanlike manner in accordance with the instructions specified by Owner.

Artwork Inventory

Complete an inventory for each artwork to be retrieved. Provide condition notes at time of pickup and at time of delivery.

Payment Terms

Owner shall pay Retriever the fees set forth below for retrieval services, plus any reasonable expenses incurred with prior notice and approval from Owner.

Insurance and Indemnity

Retriever shall maintain, at Retriever's expense, insurance covering transit and storage of Owner's works in an amount not less than the minimum stated below. Retriever shall provide proof of insurance upon request prior to retrieval.

Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless Retriever and its employees from any claim arising from Owner's false statement of ownership, title disputes, or failure to disclose conditions or encumbrances. Retriever shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from loss or damage to the works caused by Retriever's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Condition Reporting and Acceptance

Retriever will prepare a condition report at time of pickup and again at time of delivery. Owner or Owner's representative shall be given opportunity to inspect and sign the condition report. Any claim for loss or damage must be submitted in writing to Retriever within days of delivery, and failure to provide timely written notice shall be a bar to recovery except for loss or damage resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on and shall terminate on unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section. Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Termination for material breach may be immediate if the breaching party fails to cure within a reasonable period following written notice.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to third parties any non-public information concerning the other party, including but not limited to provenance, pricing, valuation, storage locations, and security arrangements, except as required by law or as necessary to perform the services under this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information already in the public domain without breach of this Agreement.

Warranties and Certifications

Owner certifies that Owner has authority to authorize the retrieval and that the works are free of liens, claims, and encumbrances except as disclosed in writing. Retriever warrants that services will be performed with reasonable care and in accordance with industry standards for the handling of fine art.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state selected below. The parties agree that exclusive venue for disputes shall be the courts located in the selected jurisdiction unless the parties mutually agree to arbitration.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including its attachments and the inventory and condition reports incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, proposals, or agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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