Legal Contract Enquiries Form

LEGAL CONTRACT ENQUIRIES FORM

This Legal Contract Enquiries Form (the Agreement) is made effective as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: of Client Address: ("Client") and Legal Representative Name: of Firm Name: of Firm Address: (together, the Parties).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Client seeks an initial assessment and formal enquiries regarding the legal rights, obligations and potential liabilities arising from the contract titled Contract Title: dated Contract Date: (the Contract); and

WHEREAS, the Parties intend that the Legal Representative will provide a written enquiry report, identify key contract provisions, advise on compliance and propose remedial or negotiation steps as appropriate; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth the scope, confidentiality obligations, fees and procedures that shall govern the provision of such enquiries and related legal services.

NOW THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Agreement 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 Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below. "Enquiry Report" means the written analysis, opinions and recommended actions prepared by the Legal Representative. "Confidential Information" means all non-public information exchanged between the Parties in connection with the Contract and the enquiries, including drafts, privileged communications, and supporting documents.

2. SCOPE OF ENQUIRIES

The Legal Representative shall perform the following services: review of the Contract and related materials; identification of material obligations, breach risks and remedies; preparation of an Enquiry Report summarising findings and recommended next steps; and, if requested in writing, attendance for up to hours of conference or negotiation support at the stated rates.

3. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE

All communications between the Parties for the purpose of seeking or providing legal advice under this Agreement are intended to be privileged to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Parties agree to maintain Confidential Information in strict confidence and to use such information solely for purposes of the enquiries. Confidential Information shall not include information that is or becomes public through no fault of the receiving party or that is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.

4. CONFLICTS AND INDEPENDENCE

The Legal Representative represents that, to the best of its knowledge after reasonable inquiry, no conflict of interest exists that would materially impair the Legal Representative's ability to perform the services. Client shall promptly notify the Legal Representative of any fact or circumstance that may give rise to a conflict. If a conflict arises that cannot be waived, either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice.

Conflict check completed: Yes

5. FEES, EXPENSES AND BILLING

The Client agrees to pay the Legal Representative in accordance with the fee arrangement specified below. Fees are exclusive of disbursements and third‑party costs, which will be billed in addition and are payable within thirty (30) days of invoice.

Fixed fee Hourly rates

6. DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS

The Client shall provide all relevant documents, communications and factual information necessary for the Legal Representative to render the Enquiry Report. The Legal Representative may rely on the completeness and accuracy of materials provided by the Client and shall advise the Client where material gaps are identified.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except insofar as liability cannot be limited by applicable law, the total liability of the Legal Representative arising out of or in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not exceeding the fees actually paid by the Client for the specific enquiries that gave rise to the claim. In no event shall either party be liable for indirect, consequential, punitive or special damages.

8. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate in writing. Notices shall be deemed received when delivered in person, sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) or by nationally recognised overnight courier.

9. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State / Jurisdiction: , without regard to choice of law principles. The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction for disputes arising under this Agreement.

10. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. Failure or delay by either party to exercise any right shall not operate as a waiver of that right. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings and communications, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.

CERTIFICATION

The undersigned certify that they are authorised to enter into this Agreement on behalf of their respective parties, that the information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge, and that they have disclosed all information necessary for the Legal Representative to perform the enquiries described above.

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