Agreement for Consulting Services
1. Summary of the Consulting Process
The Adoption Consultancy (the “Consultancy”) provides education, information and guidance to pre-adoptive parents throughout the adoption process.
2. Limited Scope of Services
The Consultancy is not an adoption agency, nor do we represent birth mothers. The Consultancy is an independent entity designed to assist you with understanding and navigating the adoption process by providing the services described above. We may refer you to adoption agencies and adoption attorneys during this process, but this does not constitute a guarantee of the services these agencies and attorneys may provide. We are not affiliated with any adoption agencies or adoption attorneys, nor do we have a financial interest in referring you to any particular adoption agency or adoption attorney. Moreover, the Consultancy does not match a specific child to specific parents for adoption. You agree that the Consultancy assumes no liability for any damages resulting from a referral and that the Consultancy is not guaranteeing that you are qualified or will be able to adopt a child. You further understand and agree that the Consultancy is not a law firm, nor does the Consultancy provide any legal services. Specifically, we do not provide legal advice with respect to: (1) whether non-residents can finalize an adoption in another state; (2) when consent forms can be signed; (3) when a consent becomes irrevocable; (4) the validity of any revocation claim based on fraud or duress; (5) when an adoption is considered final; (6) the putative father registry; (7) payment for birth parent expenses; (8) adoptive parent advertising; (9) rights of the birth father; (10) readoption; or (11) any state or federal statutes including, but not limited to, the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children or the Indian Child Welfare Act. Although many of these topics may be discussed with you during the adoption process, we are not offering any legal advice whatsoever, and you are always encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney before and during the adoption process.
3. Fees
Fees are payable as follows:
- $250 due with application
- $900 due before first consultation
- $900 due before second consultation
- For return clients and clients pursuing international adoption, discounted fees apply.
- All fees are for services rendered and are non-refundable.
4. Confidentiality
The Consultancy takes your privacy seriously. The Consultancy does not and will not sell any information to third parties. By your signature below, you expressly acknowledge, consent and agree that the Consultancy may reveal relevant information to adoption agencies and adoption attorneys in connection with the services the Consultancy is providing to you.
5. Limitation of Liability
The Consultancy shall not be liable, whether jointly, severally or individually, as a result of any negligence, act, omission, breach of contract, or other liability, not amounting to a willful or intentional wrong, in excess of a sum equal to the cost of services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultancy shall not be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever, whether caused by the Consultancy’s negligence, breach of contract, or other cause or causes whatsoever including, but not limited to, the failure to perform the services described herein.
The Consultancy may recommend the services of a particular adoption agency, adoption attorney or other third-party unrelated to the Consultancy. While other clients may have had a positive experience with such agency, attorney or other third-party in the past, this is not a guarantee that you will have the same experience. The Consultancy makes no warranties or representations regarding their services, and you agree to hold harmless the Consultancy from any and all claims or causes of action relating to the performance, non-performance, error, omission of, or any other harm caused by the agency, attorney or other third-party.
The Consultancy utilizes a website to provide clients and prospective clients with information about its services. The Consultancy makes no representation or warranty in any way, and assumes absolutely no responsibility or liability in connection with the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the content or the suitability, functionality, or operation of the content on the website or any site which may be linked to it. Moreover, the professionals, advertisers and other websites listed on our website are not affiliated with the Consultancy and are separate entities. The Consultancy makes no representations or warranties regarding the products or services that may be advertised or listed on the website.
6. Governing Law
You agree that any disputes arising out of this agreement and the services provided by the Consultancy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of a suit relating to such dispute, you agree that the venue for any action shall be in Hillsborough County, Florida.
By executing this document in the space provided below, I agree that I have read and understood the terms of this agreement and I agree to be bound by the terms contained herein.