The Contractor agrees to perform the following services:
• Tracing Transactions: Contractor specializes in tracing any cryptocurrency transactions on the blockchain, as requested and paid for by the Client. This may include tracing funds related to suspected scams, fraudulent activities, or any other purpose specified by the Client.
• Analyzing Data: Contractor will provide its best efforts to analyze the data related to the traced transactions, including identifying transaction patterns and analyzing blockchain data.
• Generating Report: Contractor shall generate a detailed report of the traced transactions, summarizing findings, patterns, and any other relevant information as agreed upon with the Client.
• Sharing Report: Contractor will share the generated report with the Client, as per the Client's request and according to agreed-upon delivery methods.
• No Recovery Services: The Contractor explicitly states that the services provided under this Agreement do not include and shall not be construed to include any form of password recovery, retrieval of lost or stolen cryptocurrency, or assistance in gaining access to locked or inaccessible accounts or wallets. The Client acknowledges this limitation and agrees to the scope of services as described herein.
In consideration for services rendered, the following fee structure applies:
• For tracing up to three transactions, the Contractor will charge a flat fee of $375.
• If the client would like the Contractor to trace more than three transactions, an additional charge of $75 will be applied per transaction.
Contractor and Client agree that these fees cover the services as described, and payment is to be made according to the terms set forth in the agreement.
The contractor affirms that it will comply with all legal obligations and maintain the confidentiality of client data during the process of transaction tracing.
Contractor shall implement appropriate measures (including written agreements signed by Contractor personnel with access to data) designed to ensure the confidentiality and security of applicable Wallet Data, protect against any anticipated hazards or threats to the integrity or security of such information, protect against unauthorized access or disclosure of information, and prevent any other action that could result in substantial harm to the Client or an individual identified through the data or information in the Contractor's custody, as applicable.
Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to information designated as private, protected, sensitive or confidential by law.
Contractor agrees at all times to maintain network security that, at a minimum, includes network firewall provisioning. Contractor further agrees to maintain adequate data security measures, consistent with industry standards, to protect Client Data collected, processed, transmitted or stored by Contractor from unauthorized disclosure or acquisition by an unauthorized person.
Likewise, Contractor agrees to maintain network security that conforms to generally recognized industry standards and best practices.
Contractor agrees at all times to provide, maintain and support its Software and subsequent updates, upgrades, and bug fixes such that the Software is, and remains secure from those vulnerabilities.
If either Party becomes aware of a Cyber Security Intrusion which affects or is likely to affect either Party’s Cyber Security, it shall promptly notify the other Party.
(i) If the Cyber Security Intrusion is within the Digital Environment of one of the parties, that Party shall:
(1) promptly take all steps reasonably necessary to mitigate and/or resolve the Cyber Security Intrusion; and
(2) as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than 72 hours after the original notification, provide the other Party with details of how it may be contacted and any information it may have which may assist the other Party in mitigating and/or preventing any effects of the Cyber Security Intrusion.
(ii) Each Party shall share with the other Party any information that subsequently becomes available to it which may assist the other Party in mitigating and/or preventing any effects of the Cyber Security Intrusion.
(iii) Each Party’s liability for a breach or series of breaches of this Clause shall never exceed a total of USD $10,000 unless same is proved to have resulted solely from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Party.
At any time during the term of this Agreement at the Client’s [written] request or upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, Contractor shall, and shall instruct all Authorized Persons to, promptly return to the Client all copies, whether in written, electronic or other form or media, of Personal Information in its possession or the possession of such Authorized Persons, or securely dispose of all such copies, and certify in writing to the Client that such Personal Information has been returned to Client or disposed of securely. Service Provider shall comply with all [reasonable] directions provided by Customer with respect to the return or disposal of Personal Information.
Client acknowledges that the Contractor's ability to trace the funds depends on the complexity of the scam or fraudulent activities, and the information and access provided by the Client. No assurance can be given regarding the successful tracing of the funds or the acceptance of the Contractor's report by law enforcement or other entities.
Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Contractor from and against any and all Damages incurred or suffered by Client to the extent that they arise from the breach of the Agreement, and/or willful misconduct or negligence by Client. Furthermore, the Contractor does not assume any legal obligations or liability for the breach of personal information of the Client and/or third parties, which occur during the services retained herein.
In recognition of the relative risks and benefits of this Agreement to both the Client and the Contractor, the risks have been allocated such that the Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to limit the liability of the Contractor and Contractor’s officers, directors, partners, employees, shareholders, owners and subconsultants for any and all claims, losses, costs, damages of any nature whatsoever whether arising from breach of contract, negligence, or other common law or statutory theory of recovery, or claims expenses from any cause or causes, including attorney’s fees and costs and expert witness fees and costs, so that the total aggregate liability of the Contractor and Contractor’s officers, directors, partners, employees, shareholders, owners and subconsultants shall not exceed the Contractor’s total fee for services rendered in this Agreement. It is intended that this limitation apply to any and all liability or cause of action however alleged or arising, unless otherwise prohibited by law, including but not limited to negligence, breach of contract, or any other claim whether in tort, contract or equity.
Limitations on liability, waivers and indemnities in this Agreement are business understandings between the parties and shall apply to all legal theories of recovery, including breach of contract or warranty, breach of fiduciary duty, tort (including negligence), strict or statutory liability, or any other cause of action, provided that these limitations on liability, waivers and indemnities will not apply to any losses or damages that may be found by a trier of fact to have been caused by the Design Professional’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
• The client affirms that he or she is the legal owner of the cryptocurrency for which the transaction tracing services are to be performed.
• The client affirms that he or she is seeking the Contractor’s services for legitimate and lawful purposes and is not involved in any illegal activities.
• The client affirms that he or she did not present Contractor with any information that would otherwise mislead or deceive the Contractor about a material fact relative to this Agreement.
• The client affirms that Contractor is relying entirely on the above Warranties and Representations in entering this agreement.
