Terms of Service

Engagement Process

All engagement begins with case summary submission to case1948@pm.me. Summary must include: nature of matter, jurisdiction, timeline, consultation scope. Case 1948 evaluates submission for case fit. Evaluation criteria: evidentiary complexity, jurisdictional alignment, operational capacity. Response provided within 48 hours. Not all cases accepted. Declined cases receive no further communication. Acceptance requires a formal retainer agreement specifying scope, deliverables, fees, confidentiality obligations, and termination conditions. Work commences upon signed retainer and payment of the required retainer fee.

Payment Terms

All fees quoted and billed in USD. Fees are transferred within American and Canadian jurisdictions.Retainer required for accepted cases. Retainer amount specified in the engagement agreement. Retainer is non-refundable upon commencement of work. Billing structure determined by case complexity. Hourly rate or flat-fee arrangements specified in the retainer agreement. Invoices issued according to the schedule defined in the agreement. Payment due within 15 days of invoice date. Late payment results in work suspension until the account is current. Failure to pay within 30 days of invoice date constitutes breach of agreement. Case 1948 reserves the right to terminate engagement and pursue collection.

Scope of Work

Services limited to the scope defined in the retainer agreement. Forensic analysis, behavioral assessment, expert witness preparation, and testimony provided as specified. Work product includes reports, data analysis, case reconstruction, and expert testimony where requested. Deliverables specified in the agreement. Additional scope requests require a written amendment to the retainer agreement and additional fees.

Termination

Either party may terminate engagement with written notice. Termination effective upon receipt of notice. Client termination: fees owed for work completed through the termination date are due within 7 days. Retainer applied to outstanding balance. No refund for unused retainer portion. Case 1948 termination: occurs in cases of non-payment, client misrepresentation, conflict of interest discovery, or scope creep beyond agreed parameters. Fees owed for work completed are due within 7 days. Upon termination, Case 1948 delivers work product completed through the termination date. No obligation to complete unfinished analysis.

Intellectual Property

The Biological Responsibility Grid (BRG), the Neurolegal Paradigm, and all proprietary frameworks remain the intellectual property of Case 1948. Reports, analysis, and work product created under the engagement agreement are client property upon full payment. Case 1948 retains the right to reference methodologies and anonymized case examples for framework validation and professional publication. Frameworks, methodologies, and analytical protocols may not be reproduced, adapted, or deployed by the client without written authorization.

Confidentiality

Case 1948 maintains confidentiality of client information, case details, and work product under applicable legal and ethical standards. Work product operates under attorney work product privilege where applicable. Direct client engagements operate under informed consent with confidentiality obligations defined in the agreement. Confidentiality exceptions: valid legal subpoenas, court orders, or legal obligations requiring disclosure. Client notified of disclosure requirements where legally permissible.

Conflict of Interest

Case 1948 declines cases involving conflicts. Prior engagement with opposing parties, personal relationships with case subjects, financial interests in outcomes, or ethical violations result in automatic declination. Conflict discovered post-engagement results in immediate termination. Fees refunded on a pro-rata basis for work not completed.

Limitation of Liability

Forensic analysis based on evidence and data provided by the client or investigating authority. Accuracy of conclusions depends on the completeness and reliability of source materials. Case 1948 is not liable for case outcomes, verdicts, admissibility rulings, or legal decisions. Consultation supplements legal strategy. It does not replace independent legal counsel. No guarantee of results. Analysis does not guarantee convictions, acquittals, favorable rulings, or specific outcomes.

Data Retention

Case files retained for seven years following engagement completion. Retention required for potential testimony in appeals or post-conviction proceedings. Client may request secure destruction of materials after statutory limitation periods expire and all legal proceedings conclude. Electronic files encrypted and stored on secure servers. Physical materials stored in a controlled-access location.

Dispute Resolution

Disputes arising from engagement resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration conducted in a jurisdiction of Case 1948's choosing. Prevailing party entitled to recovery of arbitration costs and reasonable attorney fees. Client waives the right to jury trial or class action participation.

Governing Law

Agreement governed by the laws of the jurisdiction specified in the retainer agreement. Jurisdictional choice determined by case location or client jurisdiction.

Modification

Terms of Service may be updated. Changes posted on this page with an effective date. Existing engagements governed by the terms in effect at the time of retainer execution.

Contact Us

Questions regarding Terms of Service: case1948@pm.me

Effective Date

These Terms of Service effective as of January 01, 2026.