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Master Legal Agreement

Terms of Service


Effective Date: January 1, 2025
29 Sections
Served 123 LLC
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute the master legal agreement between you ("Client") and Served 123 LLC, a Florida limited liability company. By engaging our services in any capacity — including payment submission, order placement, correspondence, or downloading our materials — you agree to be bound by these Terms in full. This acceptance is binding regardless of whether a written agreement has been separately signed. Use of any service constitutes full acceptance of these Terms and our Refund and Cancellation Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
§ 01

Definitions

The following terms have the meanings ascribed to them below and shall apply throughout these Terms and all incorporated policies:

"Company"Served 123 LLC, a Florida limited liability company.
"Client"Any individual, law firm, business entity, or agent who submits an order, makes a payment, or otherwise engages the Company's services.
"Services"All services offered by the Company including but not limited to service of process, subpoena domestication, skip tracing, court document retrieval, court filing, mobile notary, apostille facilitation, courier services, and investigative services.
"Order"A Client's request for one or more Services, confirmed upon receipt of full payment and internal verification.
"Assignment"A specific task dispatched to a subcontractor or internal agent to fulfill any portion of an Order.
"Subcontractor"An independent third-party contractor engaged by the Company to perform field services on behalf of the Company.
"Affidavit"A notarized Proof of Service or Affidavit of Due Diligence documenting service attempts and outcomes.
"Refund Policy"The Refund and Cancellation Policy published at served123.com/refund-and-cancellation, incorporated herein by reference.
"Terms"These Terms of Service, as amended from time to time.
§ 02

Acceptance & Eligibility

By submitting an order, making a payment, or otherwise engaging the Company, the Client represents and warrants that they have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms in their entirety.

To be eligible to use the Company's Services, Client must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater
  • Have the legal authority to enter into binding contracts on behalf of themselves or the entity they represent
  • Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information at the time of submission
Prohibited Use: The Services may not be used to harass, stalk, intimidate, or unlawfully target any individual. Any Order submitted for an unlawful purpose will be immediately cancelled, reported to relevant authorities where appropriate, and no refund will be issued.

If a Client is submitting an Order on behalf of a law firm, corporation, or other entity, they represent that they have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms. The entity and the individual submitting the Order are jointly and severally bound.

§ 03

Order Initiation & Requirements

To initiate service, Clients must submit a request through our secure online platform at served123.com/services or by email to info@served123.com. Each submission must include:

  • The recipient's full legal name as it appears on the document
  • The exact service address, including unit, suite, or apartment number if applicable
  • The deadline by which service is required, if applicable
  • A single compiled PDF containing all documents to be served (one per recipient)
  • Any known physical description, schedule information, or property access details that may assist service

Orders are not officially accepted until payment is received in full and internal verification is complete.

Client Responsibility: Clients are solely responsible for providing accurate, current, and valid information at the time of submission. Error-based issues do not constitute grounds for refund.
§ 04

Scope of Service & Additional Costs

Each service Order includes up to three (3) diligent attempts at one unique address. Each of the following constitutes a new, separately billed Order:

  • A new or updated service address
  • Revised, reissued, or amended documents
  • A fresh set of required attempts following exhausted prior attempts
  • A separate unit, suite, or apartment within the same building or complex

All supplemental costs including rush fees, remote area surcharges, international filing costs, court fees, mileage overages, and investigation surcharges are disclosed at the time of invoicing. Clients will not be charged for undisclosed fees without prior approval.

No outcome guarantees. Service fees cover time, labor, travel, document handling, preparation, and diligent effort — not outcome. No refund will be issued for unsuccessful attempts where due diligence has been performed and documented, per the Refund and Cancellation Policy.
§ 05

Communication Policy

All correspondence is handled exclusively via email to info@served123.com. The Company does not initiate phone calls except under extraordinary circumstances requiring immediate clarification.

Failure to respond to inquiries or document requests within five (5) business days may result in order hold, delay, or cancellation without refund.

The Company's regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. Time-sensitive matters should be clearly labeled as such in the subject line of all emails.

Service updates, attempt notifications, and affidavit delivery are provided via email only. Clients who require ongoing phone updates or real-time status calls should seek services from another provider.
§ 06

Delays, Holds & Order Status

If an Order is missing required information, contains errors, or requires clarification, it will be placed "On Hold." On Hold status does not toll deadlines, court dates, or turnaround commitments. Orders placed on hold for more than 7 calendar days without client response may be cancelled. All timeframes below refer to the first attempt only:

Standard Service3–5 Business Days (first attempt)
Preferred Service1–3 Business Days (first attempt)
Rush / Next-Day ServiceNext Business Day (first attempt)
First attempt only. These timeframes represent when the first attempt will be made, not when the job will be complete.
§ 07

Proof of Service & Affidavits

Upon completion of a service job, the Client will receive a notarized PDF affidavit by email. This document constitutes final delivery of the Company's primary obligation under the Order.

Clients must notify the Company of any required affidavit revisions within 3 business days of receipt. After this window, affidavits are sealed and will not be amended.

  • Requests for wet-ink originals must be specified at the time of Order and may incur additional fees
  • Affidavits reflect the actual events that occurred and cannot be altered to reflect outcomes that did not occur
  • Affidavit amendment requests received after the 3-day window will not be honored without a new Order and additional fee
Served 123 LLC maintains records of all paid, completed Orders for seven (7) years from the date of job completion. The Company is not liable for the Client's failure to retain their own copies.
§ 08

Restricted Jurisdictions

The Company does not perform service on military bases, federal buildings, correctional facilities, jails, detention centers, embassies, consulates, Native American tribal lands, or any other jurisdiction restricting private process servers, unless prior written approval is granted by the facility and all applicable protocols are met.

$50 Administrative Fee: Orders submitted to restricted jurisdictions without prior written disclosure of the restriction will be cancelled and subject to a non-refundable $50 administrative fee.
§ 09

Use of Subcontractors

The Company reserves the right to delegate service to vetted third-party agents including private process servers, legal couriers, certified notaries, local attorneys, investigators, and law enforcement officers. All actions performed by subcontractors in furtherance of an Order are legally attributable to the Company under the same terms.

No direct client contact: Clients agree that no direct communication will be initiated with subcontracted agents unless expressly authorized by Served 123 LLC in writing. All communications must be directed to info@served123.com.

The enforceability of international service remains the sole responsibility of the Client and their legal counsel. Subcontractors are governed by a separate set of Subcontractor Terms & Conditions available at served123.com/subcontractor-terms-conditions. Clients are not third-party beneficiaries of the Subcontractor Terms.

§ 10

E-Signature Authorization — Subpoena Domestication

Explicit Client Authorization
By proceeding with any Subpoena Domestication Service, the Client grants Served 123 LLC explicit, legally binding authorization to apply an electronic signature on their behalf to subpoenas and accompanying clerk cover letters as required to complete the domestication process.

This authorization is strictly limited to:

  • Out-of-state or foreign subpoenas requiring domestication under applicable rules such as the UIDDA or equivalent
  • Clerk cover letters submitted alongside domesticated subpoenas to facilitate issuance, docketing, or processing
  • Transmittal or submission forms required by the receiving court clerk's office as part of the domestication workflow
Scope of authority: This authorization does not extend to pleadings, motions, agreements, affidavits, stipulations, or any other legal document outside the active domestication workflow.

The Client acknowledges that: electronic signatures applied under this authorization are applied as the Client's authorized agent; the Client retains full legal responsibility for document content; this authorization complies with the E-SIGN Act and applicable state statutes; and the Company shall maintain a secure record of each e-signature event for a minimum of seven (7) years.

Client Verification Responsibility: It is the Client's sole responsibility to ensure document accuracy before submission. If the Client does not wish to grant this e-signature authorization, they must notify the Company in writing at info@served123.com prior to payment. Proceeding with payment constitutes irrevocable consent.
§ 11

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Operational Disclosure
Served 123 LLC reserves the right to utilize artificial intelligence tools and technologies in the performance of its administrative, operational, and support functions where such use enhances efficiency, accuracy, or service quality.

AI-assisted functions may include: document review and formatting assistance, drafting and correspondence support, research and jurisdiction analysis, data entry and order processing, quality control and proofreading, and client communication drafting.

Human oversight is always maintained. AI is used exclusively as a support tool to augment the work of Company personnel — not to replace human judgment. All final decisions and client-facing actions remain under the direct review of qualified human staff.
Not Legal AI: AI tools used by the Company are operational and administrative in nature. They do not constitute legal research services, legal advice, or attorney work product. All AI-assisted output is subject to the disclaimer under § 17 — No Legal Advice.
§ 12

Payment & Accepted Methods

All services must be paid in full prior to initiation. Accepted forms of payment include PayPal, Square, and mailed check from approved law firms only.

  • The Company does not accept payment over the phone under any circumstances
  • Checks are accepted from approved law firms only and must clear before work commences
  • Invoices are non-negotiable once issued
  • All fees are denominated in U.S. dollars; international clients are responsible for any currency conversion or foreign transaction fees
All payments are subject to the terms of the Refund and Cancellation Policy. By remitting payment, the Client confirms that they have read and accepted that Policy in its entirety.
§ 13

Chargebacks & Payment Disputes

All chargebacks are aggressively disputed. Any attempt to reverse or chargeback a legitimate payment after services have been initiated will result in immediate escalation, referral to collections, and litigation to recover all losses including legal fees, administrative costs, and consequential damages.

Additional consequences of fraudulent or bad-faith chargebacks include:

  • Permanent ban from all Company services
  • Notification to the originating court of attempted interference with civil process
  • For licensed attorneys: formal ethics complaint submitted to the relevant State Bar
  • Referral to collections agency and civil litigation for full recovery
§ 14

Attempt & Address Policy

Each service Order includes up to three (3) diligent service attempts at one unique address. An "address" is defined as a specific unit, suite, apartment, or parcel — multiple units within the same building are treated as separate addresses and billed individually.

The Company does not guarantee attempts will occur on consecutive days. Each attempt is documented with precise date, time, and outcome details.

Clients are responsible for determining whether submission of a Due Diligence Affidavit is appropriate when service cannot be completed. The Company will advise but cannot make that legal determination on the Client's behalf.
§ 15

Right of Refusal

The Company reserves the absolute right to refuse or terminate any Order at its sole discretion without prior notice, including for Orders containing false or misleading information, requests designed to harass or harm, safety risks to staff, abusive client conduct, or suspected fraud.

If an Order is cancelled under this section due to safety concerns, suspected fraud, or client misconduct, no refund will be issued.
§ 16

Client Conduct

Served 123 LLC maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of verbal abuse, harassment, threats, intimidation, or disrespectful behavior toward Company staff, subcontractors, or representatives.

Immediate termination: Any such behavior will result in the immediate cancellation of all active Orders, permanent termination of the client relationship, cessation of all communication, and archival of all records. No refunds will be issued regardless of the stage of service.
§ 17

No Legal Advice

Served 123 LLC is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice under any circumstance. All content, communication, guidance, procedural suggestions, and documentation provided by the Company are strictly for administrative, operational, or informational purposes. No communication from the Company should be construed as legal counsel or legal opinion.

Clients should consult with licensed legal counsel for all matters involving case strategy, procedural compliance, subpoena validity, jurisdictional requirements, or legal interpretations. The Company is not responsible for court rejection, sanctions, adverse rulings, or case delays resulting from defective filings or unlawful document content provided by the Client.

§ 18

Confidentiality & Data Handling

  • Client information and case documents are shared only with subcontractors or agents to the extent necessary to complete the assigned service
  • The Company does not sell, license, or disclose client information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes
  • Disclosure may occur as required by applicable law, court order, or legal process
  • Clients are responsible for redacting any sensitive or privileged content not necessary for service
All data handling practices are further described in the Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference.
§ 19

Intellectual Property

All content on the Company's website and associated materials — including text, graphics, logos, templates, process workflows, and operational procedures — is the sole and exclusive intellectual property of Served 123 LLC. Clients are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use Company materials solely in connection with their active Orders. This license does not permit reproduction, distribution, resale, or creation of derivative works.

Unauthorized use of Company intellectual property may result in immediate termination of services, injunctive relief, and monetary damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
§ 20

Indemnification

The Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Served 123 LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and subcontractors from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Submission of false, unlawful, or misleading documents or information
  • Failure to comply with court rules, jurisdictional procedures, or applicable laws
  • Improper, unauthorized, or unlawful use of service materials or affidavits
  • Any breach of these Terms by the Client
  • Any third-party claim arising from the Client's use of an affidavit or service document
This indemnity obligation survives the termination or expiration of these Terms and remains enforceable for a minimum of seven (7) years following the last service performed for the Client.
§ 21

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Served 123 LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including lost profits, reputational harm, loss of data, or missed legal deadlines, regardless of the cause or theory of liability.

Total liability cap: In all cases, the total aggregate liability of Served 123 LLC to the Client shall not exceed the amount actually paid by the Client for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
§ 22

Governing Law & Arbitration

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Disputes shall first be submitted to the Company in writing at info@served123.com. The Client must allow 20 consecutive business days for informal resolution before initiating formal arbitration.

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, conducted exclusively in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Both parties expressly waive any right to a jury trial and any right to participate in a class or collective action.

Served 123 LLC may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction without prior arbitration for claims involving fraud, defamation, confidentiality breaches, or intellectual property misuse.
§ 23

Force Majeure

The Company shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, governmental restrictions, civil disturbances, acts of war, cyberattacks, court closures, and labor stoppages. No refund or compensation shall be due to the Client for disruptions arising from Force Majeure events.

§ 24

Non-Waiver

Failure or delay by Served 123 LLC to exercise any right or remedy under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver. A waiver shall only be valid if expressly made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Served 123 LLC. No course of conduct or prior dealing between the parties shall modify or waive any provision of these Terms.

§ 25

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severed and modified to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable. All remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

§ 26

Survival

The following provisions shall survive the termination or expiration of any Order or these Terms: Definitions (§01), Indemnification (§20), Limitation of Liability (§21), Governing Law & Arbitration (§22), Intellectual Property (§19), Confidentiality & Data Handling (§18), Non-Waiver (§24), and Chargebacks & Payment Disputes (§13).

Document retention: Completed, paid Order files are maintained by the Company for seven (7) years from job completion unless earlier deletion is explicitly requested in writing.
§ 27

Entire Agreement

These Terms, in conjunction with the Company's Refund and Cancellation Policy, Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions of Service, and any supplemental written agreements separately executed between the parties, constitute the entire understanding between Served 123 LLC and the Client.

§ 28

Amendments to These Terms

Served 123 LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The most current version will always be published at served123.com/terms-of-service with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Company's services following any amendments constitutes the Client's acceptance of the revised Terms.
§ 29

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms, service inquiries, or formal dispute submissions should be directed to:

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