Snorkeling Survey Form

SNORKELING SURVEY AGREEMENT AND FIELD REPORT

Client Name:    Surveyor Name:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client requires snorkeling survey services to document marine resources, habitat conditions, and related observations at specified locations; and

WHEREAS, Surveyor represents that it has the personnel, equipment, and qualifications necessary to perform the snorkeling survey and associated deliverables in a professional manner consistent with industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, payment, confidentiality, liability allocation, and other terms governing the performance of the snorkeling survey.

SCOPE OF WORK

Surveyor shall perform snorkeling survey services including site reconnaissance, biological and substrate observations, photographic and video documentation, GPS location recording, data logging, and preparation of a written survey report containing methods, findings, and recommendations.

SURVEY DETAILS (FIELD REPORT)

GPS Coordinates:    Depth Range:

Survey Date:    Start Time:    End Time:

Water Conditions:    Visibility:    Number of Surveyors:

Coral health (live/pale/bleached)    Fish abundance noted    Macroalgae overgrowth

Marine debris present    Bleaching observed    Disease or lesions observed

Samples collected: Yes    No

PAYMENT TERMS

Late payment fee: ; Interest shall accrue on overdue amounts from the due date until paid at the stated rate or the maximum permitted by law.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Agreement start date:

Agreement end date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party that remains uncured for the stated notice period. Termination for convenience by Client requires payment to Surveyor for all services performed and reasonable demobilization costs incurred through the effective termination date.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All non-public data, reports, photographs, and other information produced by Surveyor pursuant to this Agreement ("Confidential Information") shall be held in confidence by Client and Surveyor and used solely for purposes authorized under this Agreement, except as required by law. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no wrongful act of the receiving party or that prior to disclosure was known to the receiving party without obligation of confidentiality.

Surveyor may disclose Confidential Information to subcontractors on a need-to-know basis provided such subcontractors are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those contained herein.

LIABILITY, SAFETY AND INDEMNITY

Client acknowledges that snorkeling surveys involve waterborne risks. Client and Surveyor shall each ensure that personnel are trained and equipped with appropriate safety gear. Surveyor will comply with reasonable safety directives and applicable dive/snorkel safety protocols.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Surveyor and its officers, employees, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of Client's negligence, willful misconduct, or failure to disclose known hazards at survey sites. Surveyor's liability for direct damages arising from its performance of services shall be limited to the total amount paid by Client to Surveyor under this Agreement.

Safety acknowledgment: By checking this box, the signing party acknowledges understanding of the inherent risks and confirms that appropriate medical and emergency arrangements are in place.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of , without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including attachments and referenced scopes, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

CERTIFICATIONS

Surveyor certifies that all field observations reported herein were made by qualified personnel under the direct supervision of Surveyor and that the report of findings will be prepared in a professional manner consistent with customary industry practice.

Client affirms that any site-specific permits and access authorizations required for Surveyor to undertake the work have been obtained and that Client will notify Surveyor of any restrictions affecting survey activities.

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

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