Legal Record Check Request

LEGAL RECORD CHECK REQUEST

This Legal Record Check Request (the "Request") is entered into on by and between Requestor Name: with Address: and Record Provider Name: with Address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Requestor requires the procurement and review of certain public and non-public records related to an individual for lawful business purposes, including but not limited to employment screening, litigation support, due diligence, or regulatory compliance; and

WHEREAS, Provider possesses or has access to databases, court repositories, custodians of records, and investigative resources capable of conducting searches and producing certified copies, reports and summaries of legal records; and

WHEREAS, Requestor desires Provider to perform the record checks described herein and Provider is willing to perform such services subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.

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

1. DEFINITIONS

"Records" means public and private records identified and described in Section 2, including certified documents, electronic record extracts, summaries, and chain-of-custody information. "Permitted Use" means the specific lawful purpose indicated by Requestor in this Request and consistent with applicable statutes and regulations.

2. SCOPE OF SEARCH

Provider shall conduct searches for the following categories (check all that apply) and shall include the relevant repositories reasonably available to Provider:

Criminal history and arrest records

Civil court filings, judgments and case dockets

Bankruptcy filings

Liens, UCC filings and judgment liens

Driving records, traffic violations and license suspensions

Professional license discipline and regulatory records

Incarceration and corrections records

International records search (where available)

3. SUBJECT IDENTIFICATION

4. JURISDICTION AND DATE RANGE

Date Range From to Include archived/historical records

5. DELIVERY, FEES, AND PAYMENT

Requestor agrees to pay Provider the fees described below for the searches and records produced. Fees charged by third-party custodians are billed through Provider and are non-refundable once incurred.

6. AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT & LIMITED PURPOSE

Requestor certifies that it has the lawful right and, where required, the written consent of the Subject to obtain the records described herein and that the requested searches are for the Permitted Use identified by Requestor. Requestor further represents that it will use Records only for the Permitted Use and will not re-disseminate Records other than as permitted by law.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND USE RESTRICTIONS

Provider will treat all Records as confidential and will not disclose Records except (a) as necessary to fulfill the Request, (b) to custodians or third-party vendors to obtain documents, or (c) as required by law. Requestor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Records and to implement reasonable safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

8. WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Provider warrants that searches will be conducted using commercially reasonable methods. Provider does not warrant completeness or accuracy of third-party repositories and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. In no event shall Provider be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages. Provider's aggregate liability for any claim arising from or relating to this Request shall not exceed the fees paid by Requestor for the specific search that gave rise to the claim.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

Requestor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Provider, its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Requestor's breach of this Request, misuse of Records, or failure to obtain required consents.

10. RECORD RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION

Provider may retain copies of Records as required by law or for audit purposes. Upon written request and where not prohibited by law, Provider shall securely destroy or return Records within a commercially reasonable time and shall provide confirmation of destruction upon Requestor's written request.

11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

Each party shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, rules and regulations governing access to and dissemination of records, including privacy and fair credit reporting requirements where applicable.

12. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Request shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Request may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing. This Request may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

14. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Request shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below without regard to its conflicts of law principles. This Request contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision of this Request is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By signing below, the undersigned represent and warrant that they have the authority to enter into this Request on behalf of the party they represent, that the information provided in this Request is true and correct to the best of their knowledge, and that they agree to be bound by the terms set forth herein.

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