These Terms and Conditions of Service ("T&C") govern the operational and procedural rules specific to each service offered by Served 123 LLC. They are incorporated into and subject to the master Terms of Service, which controls all legal rights, dispute resolution, liability, arbitration, late fees, and governing law.
By placing any Order with Served 123 LLC, you agree to these T&C, the master Terms of Service, the Refund & Cancellation Policy, and the Supplementary Costs & Disclosure Terms, all in their entirety. Where any apparent conflict exists between this T&C and the Refund & Cancellation Policy as to cancellation, refund, or payment matters, the Refund & Cancellation Policy controls.
These T&C are the operational rulebook for every Service offered by Served 123 LLC. They describe how each Service is performed, what the Client must supply, and the operational expectations that apply at every stage.
These T&C operate together with three related documents that govern other aspects of the Client relationship:
These T&C apply to every Order placed with Served 123 LLC, regardless of which specific Service is requested. All Orders are subject to the following general operating principles:
The Company will accept instructions, scope changes, cancellations, and authorizations only from authorized contacts associated with the Client's account or matter.
An "authorized contact" is any individual identified by the Client at the time of Order submission as having authority to act on the Client's behalf, or any individual using a verified Client-controlled email domain consistent with the original Order. Law-firm clients may designate paralegals, case managers, or other staff as authorized contacts in writing.
The Company may require identity verification before acting on instructions from a new email address, a new contact within an existing firm, or any request that materially alters scope, recipient, or billing. Verification may include callback to a number on file, written confirmation from a known authorized contact, or other reasonable measures.
Volume clients and law-firm accounts may establish standing authorizations in writing — for example, pre-authorizing certain supplementary fees up to a threshold, or pre-authorizing rush handling on flagged matters. Standing authorizations are documented as part of the Master Services Agreement and remain in effect until revoked in writing.
The Company is not liable for actions taken in good-faith reliance on instructions reasonably appearing to originate from an authorized contact. Clients are responsible for maintaining the security of their email accounts and any portal credentials issued.
The Company maintains the following communication and status-update commitments at no additional cost:
An Order may be placed "On Hold" at the Client's written request or due to the Client's non-responsiveness. Holds exceeding seven (7) consecutive calendar days trigger automatic administrative cancellation under the Refund & Cancellation Policy § 10. Hold time does not toll attempt-window SLAs — the SLA clock restarts when the hold is released.
Routine communications outside of business hours are answered the next Business Day. Time-critical matters — including rush dispatches, protective-order service, and court-deadline-driven assignments — are covered by extended on-call coverage where authorized in advance.
All documents submitted to the Company in connection with an Order are treated as confidential and privileged work product of the Client. The Company maintains the following confidentiality commitments:
By submitting an Order, the Client certifies that the requested Service is sought for a lawful purpose and not in furtherance of any of the following prohibited uses:
The Company maintains operational standards that meet or exceed the requirements of every jurisdiction in which it performs work:
The Company maintains commercial insurance coverage and bonding consistent with industry standards and jurisdictional requirements:
The Company performs work directly in many jurisdictions and engages vetted local subcontractors and field operatives in others to provide consistent nationwide coverage.
Each service address is treated as a unique job. Each Order includes up to three (3) diligent service attempts, made at varied times and on different days to satisfy legal diligence standards in the applicable jurisdiction. Attempts are documented with precise date, time, method, GPS location, and outcome.
Timeframes below apply to the first attempt only — not job completion:
Service of process upon a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other business entity must be effected on the entity's registered agent, an officer or managing agent, or another individual authorized by statute to accept service for the entity.
Service on a recipient at their place of employment is permitted in most jurisdictions but is subject to operational rules designed to balance the Client's interest in successful service with the recipient's professional environment and applicable employer policies.
"Posting" or "Nail & Mail" service refers to statutory methods by which process is effected by affixing the documents to the recipient's premises (typically the front door) and following with mailing of a copy, where authorized by court order or applicable statute after diligent attempts at personal service.
Eviction and unlawful-detainer matters are governed by jurisdiction-specific statutes that frequently impose unique notice, posting, and timeline requirements. Service is performed in strict accordance with the destination state's eviction-service rules.
Service of trial subpoenas, deposition subpoenas, and hearing subpoenas often requires more than the mechanical delivery of documents — particularly where statutory witness fees must be tendered concurrently with service, or where the Client requires active coordination of the witness's appearance.
Some matters require that multiple recipients be served simultaneously or in a specific sequence to prevent one recipient from alerting others, dissipating assets, or otherwise frustrating the litigation. The Company offers coordinated multi-party service for these scenarios.
The Company's subpoena domestication process includes: document review for formatting compliance, state-compliant preparation, filing with the correct receiving court, follow-up retrieval of the issued subpoena, and service upon the designated recipient. Clients must submit:
Foreign subpoenas incur an additional fee that will be disclosed at invoicing. Each domestication is treated as a separate process — reuse of previously prepared documents for other matters, jurisdictions, or recipients is not permitted.
County-level venue. UIDDA filings must be made in the county where discovery is to occur, which is determined by the witness's address rather than mailing city or ZIP. The Company verifies county-level venue before filing.
Skip tracing is offered exclusively for lawful legal purposes in direct support of service of process. Permitted uses include identifying a current address for service, locating a debtor by a licensed creditor, verifying a witness's whereabouts, or identifying parties for litigation. Clients must not use skip-trace results for harassment, surveillance, stalking, marketing, or any unlawful purpose.
Most standard searches are completed within one (1) to three (3) Business Hours. Complex or restricted record searches, multi-state lookups, or searches involving alias usage or deliberate evasion may take longer and will be communicated to the Client.
Court document retrieval includes: travel to the specified courthouse, case lookup and identification, physical or digital copy procurement, and secure delivery to the Client via email in PDF format. Service fees are per retrieval event and are non-refundable regardless of court outcomes or document availability.
Clients must supply all of the following prior to Order acceptance:
The Company provides physical and electronic court filing services depending on the applicable jurisdiction and the court's accepted filing methods. Physical filing involves hand-delivering documents to the courthouse clerk's office. Electronic filing (e-filing) is available where courts accept third-party filer submissions.
In-person filing standard. All physical court filing is performed by an authorized representative who waits at the counter for issuance where applicable and retrieves issued documents from the clerk's office. The Company does not file court documents by mail.
The Company is not responsible for the formatting, legal sufficiency, procedural accuracy, or substantive content of any documents submitted by the Client. Clients are solely responsible for ensuring their documents comply with all applicable local rules, standing orders, and court-specific formatting requirements.
Court filing fees, if any, are the sole responsibility of the Client and will be disclosed prior to submission as pass-through costs. The Company will not advance court fees on the Client's behalf without prior written agreement.
Mobile notary services are provided based on availability and geographic coverage. The Company dispatches licensed, commissioned notaries to the Client's designated location. All signers must be present at the scheduled appointment time with a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification.
Apostille facilitation includes: document intake and review for eligibility, coordination of notarization if required, submission to the appropriate Secretary of State office, and return of the apostilled documents to the Client via secure email (PDF) or physical mail where required. Turnaround times are dictated by the issuing state agency and cannot be guaranteed by the Company.
Courier services include physical pickup and delivery of legal documents, court filings, time-sensitive instruments, or any other materials specified in the Order. All delivery instructions, including recipient name, exact address, access codes, and delivery window, must be confirmed in writing prior to dispatch.
Investigative services include but are not limited to: surveillance and stakeout operations, piracy enforcement audits, asset verification, background confirmation, and field verification activities. All assignments are conducted strictly in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law.
International service of process is offered in three primary forms:
Performed through vetted foreign process servers, in-country agents, or local solicitors. Informal service may take approximately 2–6 weeks depending on the destination country and recipient location. Enforceability in the foreign jurisdiction is the Client's sole responsibility.
Service through the destination country's designated Central Authority under the Hague Service Convention. Timing varies dramatically by country, typically ranging from 3 to 12 months or more.
Coordinated through diplomatic channels involving the U.S. Department of State and the foreign government. This process can take 10–18 months or longer and is subject to the cooperation of the foreign government. No delivery timeline can be guaranteed.
Additional fees apply for international services including foreign-agent fees, translation costs, diplomatic fees, courier costs, and any government-imposed charges. All fees will be disclosed prior to Order acceptance as pass-through costs.
The Company cannot guarantee service — and will not attempt service without prior authorization — at the following types of locations:
For restricted locations, the Company can assist in arranging service through a sheriff, U.S. Marshal, or other court-authorized authority. This arrangement incurs separate fees and extended timelines that will be communicated before any work is commenced.
The following service-level targets apply under ordinary operating conditions. SLAs are target commitments and may be adjusted by force majeure, court closures, weather emergencies, or matters carrying authorized supplementary conditions that materially affect timing — in each case with prompt written notice.
Documentation supporting every attempt is a core operational standard. The Company maintains the following documentation practices for all field assignments:
Any material change to the original Order constitutes a new, separately billed Order. Material changes include but are not limited to:
The Company retains records of all paid, completed Orders — including submitted documents, Affidavits, correspondence, attempt logs, GPS data, and service records — for a period of seven (7) years from the date of job completion. This retention period is maintained for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and evidentiary purposes.
Service-specific questions, operational inquiries, status updates, and document submissions should be directed to: