Homestudy Signature Agreement

HOMESTUDY SIGNATURE AGREEMENT

Parties

This Homestudy Signature Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of between the Service Provider named above and the Client named above.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the Service Provider is duly qualified and experienced in conducting adoption homestudies, background checks, home visits and preparing required homestudy reports in accordance with applicable professional standards; and

WHEREAS, the Client desires the Service Provider to perform a homestudy and related services for the purpose of placement, licensing or other adoption-related processes, and agrees to comply with the requirements set forth in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

The Service Provider shall perform a comprehensive homestudy including, but not limited to, intake interviews, background and reference checks, criminal history verifications, home safety inspection, preparation of a written homestudy report suitable for submission to placement or licensing authorities, and one in-person or virtual home visit as required. Any additional services requested by the Client that are outside the description below will require a written amendment and may incur additional fees.

Payment Terms

The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider the fees described below in consideration for the Scope of Work. Fees are earned upon performance of services and are non-refundable except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

If payment is not received by the due date stated in the Payment Schedule, a late fee of will be assessed, or interest will accrue at the rate set forth below until paid in full.

Interest on overdue balances shall accrue at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate allowed by law.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Start Date and remains in effect until the completion of the homestudy and delivery of the final report, unless earlier terminated pursuant to this section.

Start Date:    End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing written notice to the other party in accordance with the Notice provision below. If the Client terminates after substantive work has begun, the Client remains responsible for fees for services performed through the effective date of termination, including reasonable administrative costs.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that the homestudy will involve the collection and preparation of sensitive personal information. The Service Provider shall maintain the confidentiality of Client information and shall not disclose Client information except as required by law, court order, placement authority, or with the Client's prior written consent. The Service Provider may share information with licensing authorities, placement agencies, and credentialed professionals as necessary to fulfill the Scope of Work.

  I authorize the Service Provider to conduct background checks, reference checks, and other verifications as required by the homestudy process.

  I consent to the limited sharing of my homestudy report with placement or licensing authorities and their designees for the purpose of placement or licensure.

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, together with any attachments or executed amendments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the homestudy and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral. Any modifications to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below (or to such other address as either party may designate in writing). Delivery by email is permitted only if the parties have expressly agreed in writing.

Representations and Certifications

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full authority to enter into this Agreement, that its execution of this Agreement has been duly authorized, and that the person signing on its behalf is authorized to bind the party. The Client certifies that the information provided to the Service Provider in connection with the homestudy is true and complete to the best of the Client's knowledge.

By signing below, each party acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and that electronic signatures, if used, are intended to have the same force and effect as original signatures.

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