Legal Efile Authorization Form

Legal Efile Authorization Form

This Legal Efile Authorization Form (Effective Date: ) is entered into by and between Client Name: , with contact address at (hereinafter "Client"), and Authorized Filing Agent Name / Law Firm: , with principal place of business at (hereinafter "Agent").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is a party in the matter captioned: Case Title: , Court or Tribunal: , Case Number: ;

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Agent to prepare, electronically sign as permitted, upload and file pleadings, orders, exhibits and other court filings through an electronic filing system on Client's behalf; and

WHEREAS, Agent represents that it is authorized and qualified to perform electronic filings and to accept service and notices through the applicable electronic filing service in the jurisdiction identified above.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. AUTHORIZATION

Client hereby authorizes Agent to perform electronic filing services in the matter identified above. This authorization includes preparing, uploading, electronically signing where permitted by rules and practice, submitting documents to the court's electronic filing system, and receiving filing acknowledgments and notices on Client's behalf.

2. SCOPE OF AUTHORIZATION

The scope of this authorization is limited to the following categories of documents and actions. Specify documents, pleadings, motions, or other filings to be authorized and any limitations in the space below.

3. ACCESS, CREDENTIALS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Client grants Agent permission to use Client's electronic filing credentials, if Client elects to provide them, or to use Agent's credentials to file on Client's behalf where permitted by the court rules. Client authorizes Agent to affix Client's name to filings by electronic signature to the extent allowed under applicable law and court rules and to certify filings as required by local rules.

Client authorizes Agent to use Agent's credentials when filing on Client's behalf.

Client will provide credentials to Agent for the limited purpose of electronic filing and authorizes secure storage and use as described herein.

4. FEES, COSTS AND PAYMENT

Client agrees to be responsible for all court filing fees, service fees, transaction fees and any charges imposed by the electronic filing service provider. Agent may charge additional administrative or processing fees as agreed between the parties.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY, DATA SECURITY AND RECORDS

Agent shall use commercially reasonable security measures to protect electronic files, credentials and confidential information submitted by Client. Agent shall retain copies of documents filed and receipts for a minimum period of time as required by law or as otherwise agreed and shall provide copies to Client upon request.

6. RECORDS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND PROOF OF FILING

Agent shall, upon completion of each filing, provide Client with a copy of the filed document, the electronic filing receipt, and any service acknowledgments received. Agent's transmission of an electronic filing acknowledgment to Client shall be conclusive evidence that the filing was submitted to the electronic filing system.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has full authority to enter into this Authorization, that the information provided is true and correct, and that execution of this Authorization does not violate any agreement or law. Client represents that documents provided for filing do not contain false statements of material fact.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

Client shall indemnify and hold Agent harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Client's provision of inaccurate information, breach of this Authorization, or unauthorized use of Client's credentials. Agent shall indemnify Client for claims resulting from Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct in performing efiling services.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for breaches subject to indemnification or liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising out of this Authorization.

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Authorization is effective as of the Effective Date set forth above and remains in effect until the earlier of (a) completion of the matter identified above, (b) written revocation by Client delivered to Agent in accordance with the Notices section below, or (c) termination by mutual written agreement.

11. NOTICES

Any notice required or permitted under this Authorization must be in writing and delivered by hand, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by electronic mail to the addresses below. Notice is deemed given upon receipt for hand delivery or courier, three business days after deposit in the mail, and upon confirmed transmission for email.

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Authorization shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. A waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Authorization is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable consistent with the parties' intent.

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Authorization shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state identified by Client's address without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that state for disputes arising under this Authorization.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Authorization 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, relating to electronic filing authorization.

16. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC EXECUTION

This Authorization may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means (including electronic signature platforms or scanned images) shall be binding and effective for all purposes.

By signing below, each party acknowledges that it has read and understands this Authorization, has the authority to bind the party for whom it signs, and agrees to be bound by its terms.

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