Legal Nonlawyer Disclosure

LEGAL NONLAWYER DISCLOSURE

This Legal Nonlawyer Disclosure (the "Disclosure") is entered into by and between Client Name: and Nonlawyer Name: on Effective Date: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to obtain nonlegal assistance consisting of administrative, clerical, document preparation, information gathering, or other permitted services as further described in this Disclosure; and

WHEREAS, Nonlawyer represents that Nonlawyer is not an attorney, is not licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction unless otherwise disclosed in writing below, and will provide only the nonlegal services described in this Disclosure; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective understandings, acknowledgments and agreements regarding the nature and limitations of the services to be provided by Nonlawyer.

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

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Disclosure, "Nonlawyer Services" means the limited nonlegal activities to be performed by Nonlawyer as described in Section 2. "Confidential Information" means information exchanged between the parties in relation to the Nonlawyer Services, subject to the confidentiality and exception provisions set forth in Section 6.

2. SCOPE OF NONLAWYER SERVICES

Nonlawyer shall provide only the nonlegal services specifically identified in this Section and in any attached written task list. Nonlawyer may prepare nonlegal forms, collect and compile documents, perform administrative tasks, provide factual information, transmit filings, and perform other ministerial services as expressly authorized by Client. Nonlawyer shall not give legal advice, interpret the law, represent Client in proceedings, set legal strategy, or hold themself out as a licensed attorney unless a separate written agreement discloses such licensing and the scope of authorized legal services.

3. DISCLOSURE OF LIMITATIONS; NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Client acknowledges and agrees that Nonlawyer is not acting as an attorney and that no attorney-client relationship exists between Client and Nonlawyer by virtue of this Disclosure. Nonlawyer shall not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation. If legal advice or representation is required, Client should obtain the services of a licensed attorney. Client further acknowledges that Nonlawyer will decline to perform any task that would constitute the unauthorized practice of law under applicable law.

4. CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CONSENTS

Client affirms the following by initialing each statement and by signing below:

I understand that Nonlawyer is not an attorney and will not provide legal advice.

I consent to Nonlawyer performing the described nonlegal tasks and understand that Nonlawyer will not represent me in court or administrative hearings.

I have disclosed to Nonlawyer any relationships or matters that might present a conflict of interest and will promptly notify Nonlawyer of any material changes.

5. FEES, EXPENSES AND PAYMENT

Client shall pay Nonlawyer the fees and reimburse expenses as set forth below. Fees that arise from performing tasks that are or may be construed as the practice of law shall be prohibited unless a licensed attorney is engaged and disclosed in writing.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Nonlawyer shall maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information provided by Client, subject to the following exceptions: (a) disclosure required by law or court order; (b) disclosure necessary to prevent a reasonably certain risk of substantial bodily harm; or (c) as otherwise permitted in writing by Client. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available through no breach of this Disclosure.

7. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Nonlawyer shall disclose any known conflicts of interest prior to accepting or continuing any matter for Client. Client shall disclose any facts that could reasonably be expected to present a conflict. If a material conflict arises, Nonlawyer may terminate services immediately and will not be required to perform further services until the conflict is resolved.

8. TERM; TERMINATION

This Disclosure commences on the Effective Date and will continue until the services described are completed or until earlier terminated by either party upon written notice. Upon termination, Client shall pay for all services rendered and expenses incurred through the date of termination.

9. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Disclosure shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate in writing.

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

No amendment or modification of this Disclosure shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision of this Disclosure shall constitute a waiver of any other provision or of the same provision on another occasion.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Disclosure shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State indicated below, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Disclosure constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Disclosure is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Disclosure 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 transmitted by electronic means shall be effective to bind the parties.

15. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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