Fraud Investigation Inquiries

FRAUD INVESTIGATION INQUIRIES AGREEMENT

This Fraud Investigation Inquiries Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of (Effective Date) by and between:

Client Name:

Client Address:

and

Investigation Firm Name:

Firm Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has requested that Investigation Firm conduct inquiries and investigative activities related to suspected fraud, misappropriation, or related improper conduct described below; and

WHEREAS, Investigation Firm has the training, experience, resources and authority to perform forensic and fact-finding activities, to interview witnesses, to obtain and review documents and records, and to prepare a written investigative report; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms under which Investigation Firm will perform those services and Client will compensate and cooperate with Investigation Firm.

SCOPE OF WORK

Incident or Matter Reference:    Investigator Assigned:

Incident Date (if known):

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to compensate Investigation Firm as follows:

A late fee of will apply to unpaid invoices thirty (30) days after issuance. Client shall also reimburse Investigation Firm for reasonable collection costs and interest to the extent permitted by law.

Investigation Firm may incur reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (travel, document production, third-party vendor fees) that will be invoiced to Client. Client authorizes reimbursement as set forth in the invoice. Check to authorize anticipated expense threshold: Authorize expenses up to

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on and continues until or until the completion of the Services, 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. Investigation Firm may terminate immediately for nonpayment or if Client's cooperation is unreasonably withheld.

Termination shall not relieve Client of the obligation to pay for Services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination. Any provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including confidentiality, indemnification and payment obligations.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Investigation Firm will treat all information obtained from Client or developed in connection with the investigation as Confidential Information. Confidential Information means non-public information disclosed by Client to Investigation Firm or acquired by Investigation Firm in the course of the engagement.

Investigation Firm shall not disclose Confidential Information to third parties except: (a) as necessary to perform the Services and only to third parties bound by confidentiality obligations; (b) as required by law, regulation, or court order (in which case Investigation Firm shall provide notice to Client to the extent permitted); or (c) for disclosures reasonably necessary to collect unpaid fees. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of three (3) years, or longer if required by applicable law or regulation.

AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT

Client authorizes Investigation Firm to take such actions as are reasonably necessary to conduct the investigation, including interviewing employees and third parties, obtaining copies of documents and records, contacting financial institutions, and engaging third-party vendors to perform technical or forensic tasks.

Client expressly authorizes the following (check all that apply):

Contact financial institutions and obtain account records
Conduct background and identity verification checks
Obtain employment and payroll records
Retain third-party vendors and experts as necessary

DOCUMENTS AND EVIDENCE REQUESTED

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION

Client represents and warrants that it has authority to disclose the records and information provided to Investigation Firm and to authorize the investigative actions described herein. Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Investigation Firm, its personnel and agents from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Client's breach of its representations, the provision of false information, or Client's failure to obtain required authorizations.

Investigation Firm represents that it will perform Services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Investigation Firm makes no other warranties, express or implied.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither party shall be liable to the other for any special, incidental, indirect, consequential or punitive damages arising out of or related to this Agreement. Investigation Firm's aggregate liability for claims arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the fees paid by Client to Investigation Firm under this Agreement for the Services 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 its conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Investigation Firm with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. No amendment or modification shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

CERTIFICATION

By signing below, Client certifies that the information provided in connection with this inquiry is true and complete to the best of Client's knowledge, and authorizes Investigation Firm to proceed with the investigative activities described herein in reliance on the authority granted.

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