Legal Certificate of Authenticity

LEGAL CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

This Certificate of Authenticity (the "Certificate") is made effective as of Effective Date: by and between Certifier Name: with principal address: and Recipient Name: with principal address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Certifier represents that Certifier has examined the item(s) described herein and possesses the requisite expertise, qualifications and records to render an opinion as to authenticity; and Certifier's credentials and relevant qualifications are: .

WHEREAS, Recipient is the current owner or lawful possessor of the subject item(s) and requests formal written certification of authenticity for purposes that may include sale, display, insurance, or archival record; and Recipient's relationship to the item(s) is: .

WHEREAS, Certifier has examined the item(s) listed in Section 3 below and is prepared to issue this Certificate conditioned upon the representations, warranties and limitations set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Certificate: "Authentic" or "Authenticity" means that, in Certifier's professional opinion, based on examination, provenance, and relevant testing where indicated, the item(s) originated from the creator or source claimed and are not forgeries, copies, or unauthorized reproductions. "Item(s)" means the tangible or digital object(s) described in Section 3.

2. CERTIFICATION

Certifier, after having conducted such visual, documentary and technical examination as Certifier deems reasonably necessary, hereby certifies that, to Certifier's professional knowledge and belief, the Item(s) described herein are:

Authentic    Not Authentic    Inconclusive

Certifier's certification is limited to the scope of the examination performed and is based on the facts and documentation provided by Recipient and Certifier's independent observations and tests. This Certificate does not constitute an appraisal of market value unless separately stated in writing.

3. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)

Certificate Number:    Date of Examination:

4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Recipient represents and warrants that Recipient is the lawful possessor of the Item(s), that all information and documentation provided to Certifier are true, accurate and complete, and that no material fact has been omitted. Certifier represents that the certification and any opinions expressed herein are made in good faith and based on Certifier's professional judgment.

5. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

Certifier's liability for any claim arising out of or relating to this Certificate shall be limited to direct damages and shall not exceed the amount of fees actually paid to Certifier for the certification services giving rise to the claim. In no event shall Certifier be liable for incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages, including lost profits or loss of goodwill.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

Recipient shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Certifier and its agents, employees and assigns from and against any and all third party claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to any breach of Recipient's representations or warranties or any willful misrepresentation of provenance or other material facts.

7. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Certificate shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other address as a party may designate in writing. Notices shall be deemed given when delivered personally or three (3) business days after deposit in the domestic mail, postage prepaid.

8. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Certificate may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right, and no single or partial exercise of any right shall preclude other or further exercise.

9. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION

This Certificate shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any legal action arising out of this Certificate shall be brought in the state or federal courts located within that jurisdiction.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Certificate, together with any schedules or attachments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings. If any provision of this Certificate is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. COUNTERPARTS

This Certificate may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered electronically shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

12. ADDITIONAL TERMS

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

By signing below, Certifier certifies that the statements contained in this Certificate are true and correct to the best of Certifier's knowledge and belief after reasonable inquiry and examination. Recipient acknowledges receipt of this Certificate and agrees that Recipient has provided all materials and information reasonably requested by Certifier for the purposes of the examination.

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