Art Review Form

ART REVIEW AGREEMENT AND ASSESSMENT FORM

This Art Review Agreement and Assessment Form is entered into between Client Name: ("Client") and Reviewer Name: on Agreement Date:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS the Client is the owner, custodian, or authorized agent for the artwork(s) described in this form; and

WHEREAS the Reviewer represents that the Reviewer has the requisite expertise to evaluate the condition, authenticity indicators, exhibition suitability, and conservation needs of the artwork(s); and

WHEREAS the Client desires the Reviewer to perform an art review and assessment under the terms set forth in this agreement and the Reviewer agrees to perform such services for compensation as provided below.

ARTWORK IDENTIFICATION

CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND FINDINGS

Condition Summary:

SCOPE OF WORK

The Reviewer shall perform the services described below and any ancillary tasks reasonably necessary to complete the assessment and deliver the written report and recommendations.

PAYMENT TERMS

Fee Amount:   Payment Schedule:

Late Payment: A late fee of will accrue on any unpaid balance after . Client is responsible for reasonable collection costs and interest permitted by law.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Start Date:   Term End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice of days to the other party. Termination by Client for cause (including material breach) entitles the Reviewer to compensation for services performed and reasonable expenses incurred through the effective termination date.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The Reviewer shall treat all non-public information and documentation provided by the Client as confidential and shall not disclose such information without Client's prior written consent, except where disclosure is required by law. Confidential information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes public through no fault of the Reviewer; (b) was known to the Reviewer prior to disclosure by the Client; or (c) is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction. The Reviewer may use confidential information solely to perform the services described in this Agreement.

Breach of confidentiality may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages are an inadequate remedy; the Client shall be entitled to injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

DISCLAIMER OF AUTHENTICATION AND VALUATION

Unless expressly stated in writing, the Reviewer’s services and written report constitute professional opinion based on visual examination and records available at the time of review. This Agreement does not include conclusive authentication, legal title determination, invasive testing, or formal appraisal unless explicitly agreed and documented in the Scope of Work. The Reviewer expressly disclaims liability for matters beyond the agreed Scope of Work.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, the Reviewer’s liability for any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by the Client under this Agreement. In no event shall the Reviewer be liable for incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any Scope of Work addenda and written attachments signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, proposals, or agreements, whether written or oral.

DELIVERABLES

The Reviewer will deliver a written report summarizing findings, photographic documentation where applicable, and recommended conservation or handling measures within the time frame specified in the Scope of Work and Payment Schedule.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REVIEWER CERTIFICATION

The Reviewer certifies that the information contained in the written report prepared pursuant to this Agreement will be truthful to the best of the Reviewer’s knowledge and based on the review conducted. The Reviewer further affirms that no material conflict of interest exists except as disclosed in writing to the Client prior to execution of this Agreement.

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