Electronic File Authorization Form

ELECTRONIC FILE AUTHORIZATION FORM

This Electronic File Authorization Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between Client Name: and Service Provider Name: , effective as of Effective Date: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client engages Service Provider to prepare, transmit and store electronic files and records described herein on Client's behalf in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Client hereby authorizes Service Provider to act as Client's agent solely for the purpose of electronically filing, transmitting, receiving and storing the specified files and to apply an electronic signature, PIN, or other verification method on Client's behalf where necessary and permitted by applicable law.

WHEREAS, the Parties intend this Authorization to define the scope, limits, duration, and conditions of such electronic file activity.

SCOPE OF WORK

AUTHORIZATION DETAILS

Client authorizes Service Provider to electronically file and/or transmit the following categories of files (check all that apply):

Tax returns and associated schedules

Financial statements and supporting records

Legal filings and court submissions

Other:

PAYMENT TERMS

TERM AND TERMINATION

Commencement Date:   Termination Date:

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other Party at least days prior to the intended termination date. Termination for cause is permitted immediately upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches any obligation under this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of notice.

Upon termination, Service Provider will cease all further electronic transmissions and, at Client's direction, either return or securely destroy Client's electronic files in Provider's possession within days.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Service Provider shall maintain the confidentiality of Client's electronic files and data using administrative, technical and physical safeguards that are reasonably designed to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Service Provider agrees not to use Client's confidential information for any purpose other than performing the services described herein.

Exceptions to confidentiality include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of Service Provider; (b) was rightfully in Service Provider's possession prior to disclosure by Client; or (c) is required to be disclosed by law, provided Service Provider gives Client prompt written notice of such legal requirement where practicable.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND METHOD OF FILING

Client expressly consents to the use of electronic signatures, personal identification numbers (PINs), click-to-sign acknowledgements, or other forms of electronic authentication and authorizes Service Provider to apply such authentication on Client's behalf where permitted. Client acknowledges that electronic transmission of files may occur through secure portals, encrypted email, or other electronic means as agreed between the Parties.

Client acknowledges that Service Provider will use reasonable efforts to verify successful receipt and acceptance of electronically filed documents but is not liable for delays or rejections due to third-party systems, transmission failures, or changes in filing requirements outside Service Provider's control.

Client consents to electronic signatures and electronic filing as described above.

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 out of or related to this Agreement. Service Provider's aggregate liability for any claim arising under this Agreement shall not exceed the fees paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement during the twelve (12) month period prior to the event giving rise to the claim.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments or referenced schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the authorized electronic filing and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

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