Sinkhole Incident Report

SINKHOLE INCIDENT REPORT AND INVESTIGATION AGREEMENT

Report Date:   Report Number:

Parties

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client has reported the presence of a sinkhole or suspected subsidence at the property identified in this Report and requires investigative, reporting, and mitigation advisory services; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider is qualified and willing to perform a field investigation, document existing conditions, and provide recommendations as further described in the Scope of Work; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their mutual obligations regarding investigation, payment, confidentiality, and allocation of risk.

Incident Details

Incident Date/Time:   Reported By:

Parcel / Lot Number:   Property Type: Residential Commercial Public Infrastructure

Approximate Diameter (ft):   Approximate Depth (ft):   Active Progression: Yes No

Evidence and Witnesses

Utilities Impacted: Gas Water Sewer Electric

Scope of Work

The Service Provider shall perform the following investigative and reporting services at the property:

Typical tasks include field reconnaissance, dimensional measurements, limited subsurface probing, photographic documentation, written technical report with recommendations, coordination with emergency responders if required, and advising on temporary stabilization measures.

Payment Terms

All fees exclude applicable taxes. Client shall reimburse Service Provider for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performance of the Scope of Work if not included in the Agreed Fee.

Term and Termination

Agreement Start Date:   Agreement End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice to the other party describing the breach and providing days to cure. Termination for convenience by Client requires payment for all services performed and documented costs through the effective date of termination.

Confidentiality

Service Provider and Client acknowledge that investigative findings, photographs, and technical reports may contain confidential information. Each party shall hold in confidence and not disclose the other party's Confidential Information except (i) as required by law or order of a court or regulatory agency, (ii) to professional advisors bound by confidentiality, or (iii) with prior written consent of the disclosing party. Confidential Information does not include information that is already publicly known or independently developed without use of the other party's confidential materials.

A breach of confidentiality shall entitle the non-breaching party to injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. The obligations in this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of years.

Liability and Indemnity (Summary)

Service Provider shall perform services using reasonable professional skill and care. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Service Provider from claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising out of Client's failure to disclose site conditions or from actions independent of Service Provider's scope. Except to the extent caused by Service Provider's willful misconduct or gross negligence, Service Provider's total liability for claims arising under this Agreement shall be limited to the total fees paid for the specific task that gave rise to the claim.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Venue for any action arising out of this Agreement shall be in the courts located in the county in which the property is situated unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any attachments, exhibits, and the approved Scope of Work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Certifications and Notices

The person executing this Agreement on behalf of each party certifies that they are authorized to bind the party and that the information provided in this Report is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Client acknowledges that sinkhole behavior can be unpredictable and accepts that Service Provider's observations and recommendations are based upon site conditions observed at the time of inspection.

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