Legal Signature Verification

LEGAL SIGNATURE VERIFICATION

This Legal Signature Verification Agreement is entered into as of Verification Date: , by and between Client Name: (entity type: Individual Corporation LLC Other ), with principal address at ; and Verifier Name: (entity type: Individual Corporation LLC Other ), with principal address at .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client seeks an independent verification of the authenticity of a signature purportedly executed by Signatory Name: on a document described as: ; and

WHEREAS, Verifier is qualified to examine signatures using industry-standard procedures and has agreed to perform such verification under the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire a written certification of the verification findings, the scope of procedures performed, and the reliance limitations applicable to the certification.

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

1. DEFINITIONS

In this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below: "Signature" means the mark, symbol or name purportedly executed by the Signatory on the Document; "Document" means the tangible or electronic record identified above; "Verification Report" means the written statement delivered by Verifier summarizing procedures performed, findings, conclusions and basis for the conclusions.

2. SCOPE OF VERIFICATION

Verifier shall perform one or more of the following procedures as selected below and as reasonably necessary to form a professional opinion regarding the authenticity of the Signature: visual comparison, forensic handwriting analysis, examination of underlying ink or electronic metadata, witness interviews, and review of supporting identity documentation. The parties select the following procedures (check all that apply):

Visual comparison of exemplar signatures
Forensic handwriting analysis
Ink or electronic metadata examination
Witness interview(s)
Review of identity documentation

3. PROCEDURES, FINDINGS AND REPORT

Verifier shall complete the verification and prepare a Verification Report that describes the procedures performed, evidence examined, factual findings and a conclusion as to whether, in Verifier's professional opinion, the Signature is authentic. The date the procedures were performed: .

Verifier's conclusion (select one): Signature is authentic Signature is not authentic Inconclusive

Basis for conclusion (brief summary):

4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Client represents and warrants that all materials and information provided to Verifier are true, complete, and not fraudulent, and that Client has authority to request the verification and to permit reliance on the Verification Report. Verifier represents and warrants that it will perform the verification in a professional manner consistent with generally accepted practices for signature verification and that its conclusion will be based on the procedures selected and the evidence examined.

5. RELIANCE; LIMITATIONS

The Verification Report is intended solely for the benefit of Client and those third parties expressly identified in the Report. No other party may rely on the Verification Report except by written agreement signed by Verifier. Verifier's opinion is limited to the authenticity of the Signature and does not address the validity, enforceability or legal effect of the Document or its substantive contents.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Except as necessary to perform the verification or as required by law, Verifier shall keep confidential all non-public information received from Client and shall not disclose such information without Client's prior written consent. Verifier may disclose findings to regulators, courts or law enforcement if compelled by lawful process, provided Verifier gives Client prompt notice when permitted by law.

7. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Verifier and its personnel from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses arising from Client's breach of its representations, provision of false information, or improper use of the Verification Report. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Verifier's aggregate liability arising out of or related to this Agreement shall not exceed the fees actually paid by Client to Verifier under this Agreement.

8. FEES AND PAYMENT

Payment terms: Payment is due within days of delivery of the Verification Report unless otherwise agreed in writing.

9. NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement must be in writing and delivered by hand, certified mail, or overnight courier to the addresses below.

10. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

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

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the governing jurisdiction selected by the parties: , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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