CHAPLIN & HILL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES, LLC.

check, cashier’s check, money order, cash, bank transfer, or per agreement between C&HIS and the Client. LATE PAYMENT FINANCE CHARGE: Payments must be paid no later than 30 days from the date of the invoice. Invoices not paid by the due date will incur a $100.00 Finance Charge for each 28-day period for which the invoice remains unpaid. BILLING PRACTICES: You will be charged the hourly rate of $225.00 per hour for all the time an investigator spends on your case, including, but not limited to telephone calls, letters, research, case review, interviews, report writing, travel time, and standby time. There is no charge for the initial consultation. COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES: In general, C&HIS will incur various costs and expenses in performing investigative services under this Agreement. The Client is responsible for all costs and expenses incurred as a result of this investigation, including any special C&HIS equipment use fees (as agreed by both C&HIS and Client). Further, Clients are charged for all costs and expenses related to transportation, lodging, meals, and other travel related expenses (based on current CA Dept. of General Services rate – see website for latest rates https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/fy2021-per-diem- rates-for-federal- travelers-released-08142020 ) I. STANDARD INVESTIGATION AND CONSULTING RATE SCHEDULE: a. Hourly Investigation Rate: $225.00 per hour, plus any associated expenses incurred as a result of the investigation. II. CHARGING STRUCTURE: a. We charge for our time in minimum units of .25 (15 minutes) of one hour. Travel and report preparation are considered investigative time and will be billed accordingly. b. We charge all expenses and costs incurred as the result of and during the investigation, including, but not limited to expenses incurred, such as interviews, in person meetings, virtual meetings, telephone calls, records and documentary evidence collection and review, investigative research, report generation, and digital evidence collection and review. c. Supplemental incurred expenses and costs are invoiced at actual cost to C&HIS; for example: transcription, printing, parking, tolls, rental vehicles, props and/or special equipment rental. d. All costs and expenses related to transportation, lodging, meals, and other travel related expenses are based on the current CA Dept. of General Services rate in effect at the time of this Agreement. https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per- diem-rates/per-diem-rates- results?action=perdiems_report&fiscal_year=2024&state=CA&city=&zip= e. We do not charge Clients for initial consultations or to answer questions regarding their bills. If you have a question regarding your bill, please contact us as soon as practical. Docusign Envelope ID: 1B65D8BB-306F-4CEA-97D4-8D9BBCF94581