CONTRACT FOR WATSON INVESTIGATIONS
General Investigative Services
Nature of Investigations and Process Service.The Nature of Investigations and Process Service As an aid to help my clients better understand the nature of the Private Investigative and Process Service industry, the procedures by which we as an industry
work, and the regulations by which we are governed, I have prepared this information sheet so you may have more realistic expectations regarding the work I will
conduct on your behalf.1. I have no more authority than does a private citizen. When working on your case I am not a police officer. The training, testing, background checks, and certification process I go through in order to obtain my license is meant to set me apart as an individual who is committed to unbiased professionalism. As such, I am bound to a rigid code of conduct dictated by the State of Texas.
2. Similarly, I am not an attorney. Though I am very knowledgeable of the laws governing my actions, any advice I give concerning the direction or outcome of your case is merely a suggestion that should be approved by any legal representative you may have.
3. I am not a magician. This is an industry revolving around detail gathered through available information, the understanding of this detail, and the working knowledge of how to follow the trails that are uncovered. This detailed information is generated through diligence and knowing where to look. Just as librarians are not geniuses, they simply are trained on where and how to find information.
4. Sometimes the information generated is contrary to what the client hopes to find. I cannot guarantee results. I can only guarantee that the necessary information, documentation, etc. will be searched for diligently, legally, expediently, and as economically as possible.
5. If surveillance is necessary I feel obligated to inform you of the “real life caveats.” Surveillance, especially moving surveillance, is a hit and miss science. I can perform these observations under agreed upon time and location parameters but cannot promise activity on behalf of the subject. Similarly, moving surveillance carries with it inherent obstacles such as the unpredictable nature of traffic. There is no guarantee that contact with the subject can be
maintained as I cannot predict traffic flow, traffic conditions, weather, or other unforeseen problems. As in number one above, I have no more authority than an ordinary citizen. This includes traffic laws. Similarly, privacy and private property laws will dictate the conduct of some surveillances. The average of loosing someone in a moving surveillance “following a car” is 7 out of 10 times the investigator will loose his subject.6. I will discuss the case with no one but the client and individuals privileged to the case as specified by the client or by law. The client must also not discuss the case with any one but the investigator and the client’s attorney.
7. If I am asked to serve legal documents I will do so as quickly as possible and in a professional manner. I can attempt to serve an individual at any time and location but cannot promise cooperation on behalf of the subject or that the address given to serve the individual is correct. Sometimes it may become necessary to sit and wait for the individual, request the court for a substituted service order or even perform a skip trace to locate the individual. If sitting and waiting, a court order or a skip trace is necessary I need to let you know that an additional fee may apply.
8. If you hire WATSON INVESTIGATION, I can make a promise that most of the other agencies can’t. That is, I will do everything in my power to reach the goal of obtaining the information you need in a timely and economical fashion and conduct ourselves in a professional and discreet manner while working on your case.Catch a cheating spouse
CONTRACT OF RETAINER
1. This contract/agreement is made this day:,
____/____/_____ between WATSON INVESTIGATION by its
officer or representative,
_______________________________________________ and
Client: ___________________________________________
Located at:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
who come before us requesting assistance in this case
under the general heading of
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
and described
as
Case#: ______________________, Concerning:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________2. In exchange for services rendered by WATSON
INVESTIGATION, above client agrees to the following
terms of retainer and payment: Advance retainer in the
amount of $_____________ payable by cash, check, M.O. .
Base rate = $________ per_______ and $____/mile, plus
applicable, pertinent, and necessary expenses paid on
client’s behalf.
Payment of balance detailed as follows:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Amount: $ ________________________________
Signature:_________________________
In the event the total value of investigative services
and expenses exceed the stated retainer, client agrees
to pay the total amount owed. The unused portion of the
retainer is refundable unless client violates paragraph
3 of this contract. Client will make additional
payments toward the fees and expenses when requested.
Responsibility to provide investigative services will
be accepted and work will begin when the retainer
amount is paid in full. We reserve the right to cease
all work after the retainer has been depleted if client
does not make payments requested by WATSON
INVESTIGATION.
WATSON INVESTIGATION is authorized to employ other
persons or firms deemed necessary for the proper
handling of this matter at clients expense, but will
not obligate client for any expense in excess of
$_______________ without client’s prior approval.
Expenses are defined as: Mileage billable at .40 per
mile, long distance charges, copy, fax, database search
fees and other out of pocket expenses will be billed as
such. State sales tax is billed as an additional cost.3. This agreement binds WATSON INVESTIGATION and the
client to confidentiality. We will discuss the case
with no one but the client and individuals privileged
to the case as specified by client or by law. The
client also agrees to discuss the case with no one but
the investigator and the client’s attorney.4. The client understands and acknowledges that WATSON
INVESTIGATION offers no guarantee on the outcome of the
case or the existence of pertinent information. WATSON
INVESTIGATION only guarantees that the necessary
information, documentation, etc. will be searched for
diligently, legally, expediently, and as economically
as possible. Client agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless for the misuse by client of any work product
legally obtained in this investigation.5. Client further understands and acknowledges that
WATSON INVESTIGATION offers no guarantee on the
validity of information provided by public documents,
or outside vendors.6. WATSON INVESTIGATION licensed by the Texas Board of
Private Security P.O. Box 13509 Capital Station,
Austin, TX 78711 (512) 463-5545.Client: ______________________________________
(Signed:)__________________________________
Date: ___/___/___
Agent: ______________________________________
(Signed:)__________________________________
Date: ___/___/___
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