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P.O.Box 1308
<br /> DATA U EST
<br /> Snohomish,WA 98291
<br /> Ph:h:(8(8888)443-0135
<br /> Fax:(888)226-6952
<br /> Web:www.dataquestllc.com
<br /> Client Services Agreement
<br /> This Client Services Agreement("Agreement")is by and between DataQuest, LLC("DataQuest"), a nationwide consumer reporting
<br /> agency ("CRA") specializing in employment screening, and the undersigned end user("Client"). By signing below, Client engages
<br /> DataQuest to perform background screening services and agrees to the terms set forth in this Agreement.
<br /> 1. Compliance with Laws. Client agrees that all consumer reports that are released by DataQuest to Client, including but not
<br /> limited to public records,credit bureau and reference check reports and drug/substance abuse test results,shall be used by Client strictly
<br /> in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.,and all amendments thereto(collectively,the"FCRA")and
<br /> its applicable state counterparts,as well as all other applicable federal and state laws,rules and regulations(collectively with the FCRA,
<br /> the"Laws and Regulations"). Client certifies and agrees that it will comply with all Laws and Regulations and will not use consumer
<br /> information in violation of any Law or Regulation,including equal opportunity laws.
<br /> 2. Required Disclosures. Client understands and agrees that it is obligated to make certain disclosures to the consumer under
<br /> the FCRA and its applicable state counterparts in order to obtain a consumer report on the consumer. Client agrees that prior to procuring
<br /> the consumer report on the consumer, Client will certify to DataQuest that Client has provided to the consumer, in accordance with
<br /> FCRA §604(b)(1), a clear and conspicuous disclosure, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report
<br /> may be obtained for employment purposes,and that the Client has received the consumer's written authorization(see#3 below)for the
<br /> Client to procure the consumer report. Client understands and agrees that certain states require additional disclosures to be made to the
<br /> consumer under the state's FCRA counterpart or require the consumer the opportunity to check a box indicating they would like to
<br /> receive a copy of the consumer report(i.e.,California,New York,Maine,Minnesota and Oklahoma). Client will provide a copy of the
<br /> report to the consumer at no charge if the consumer so requests or when obligated to do so. Client will also certify to DataQuest that
<br /> any such applicable additional disclosures have been made to the consumer.
<br /> 3. Required Authorizations. DataQuest requires the Client to provide the written authorization of the employment or credit
<br /> applicant, employee, independent contractor or volunteer to investigate credit history and/or public records and/or to coordinate drug
<br /> and substance abuse testing on that person. DataQuest can supply a sample authorization form or Client may use its own authorization
<br /> form.
<br /> 4. Special Provision for Client's Use of Integrated System, OuickApp or OuickApp Pro. Client acknowledges that it has
<br /> opted to engage DataQuest to provide background screening services by having DataQuest's software platform integrate directly with
<br /> Client's applicant tracking system(ATS)or human resources information system(HRIS) or similar or for DataQuest to provide such
<br /> services via QuickApp,QuickApp Pro or a similar software platform. As such,DataQuest's system generates the consumer disclosures
<br /> and notices required in Section 2 above, and obtains the consumer's authorization to perform the background screening required in
<br /> Section 3 above,on Client's behalf. Client acknowledges that such disclosures and notices are being sent,and consumer authorizations
<br /> requested,at Client's direction. Client acknowledges that it has been provided with the opportunity to review the consumer disclosures
<br /> and notices, as well as the form of the consumer authorization, that DataQuest's system utilizes with the integrated system or with
<br /> QuickApp, QuickApp Pro or a similar software platform, as applicable, for compliance with applicable Laws and Regulations, and
<br /> Client hereby consents to DataQuest's system generating such consumer disclosures and notices, and obtaining the consumer's
<br /> authorization, on Client's behalf. Client understands that at all times it may review the current version of the notices, disclosures and
<br /> consumer authorization form utilized in connection with the integrated system or with QuickApp,QuickApp Pro or a similar software
<br /> platform, as applicable, by accessing them in DataQuest's document library (available under the "Help" tab once Client logs in to
<br /> DataQuest's system)or by contacting DataQuest directly. If at any time Client is not satisfied with the disclosures,notices or the form
<br /> of the authorization utilized by DataQuest,Client may offer its own disclosures,notices or authorization or propose different language
<br /> for them. Use by Client of the integrated system or with QuickApp,QuickApp Pro or a similar software platform for background
<br /> screening services provided by DataQuest does not abrogate in any way Client's independent legal obligation to comply with
<br /> the applicable requirements of the FCRA and Laws and Regulations for users/procurers of consumer reports(including,without
<br /> limitation, Client's obligations under Sections 2 and 3 above). Client hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold DataQuest
<br /> harmless from any and all third party or Client claims of non-compliance with the FCRA and Laws and Regulations as such
<br /> claims relate to user/procurer obligations under the FCRA and/or Laws and Regulations and any other claims related thereto.
<br /> It is Client's sole obligation to download, save and/or print, as desired, any and all consumer reports and the consumer's
<br /> authorization in connection with Client's use of the integrated system or with its use of QuickApp,QuickApp Pro or a similar
<br /> software platform. DataQuest will archive such information as necessary for compliance with applicable laws, but cannot
<br /> archive such information beyond such period required by law,and such information may be subject to DataQuest's and/or the
<br /> platform provider's,vendor's or agency's document destruction policies.
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