Payment Terms

BayServe Legal

Effective Date: October 7, 2026

1. Payment Requirements

BayServe Legal generally requires payment in advance for new clients and individual service requests unless alternative payment arrangements have been approved in writing.

Approved business clients and established professional partners may qualify for invoicing with Net 7 payment terms.

All payment arrangements are subject to acceptance by BayServe Legal.

2. Accepted Payment Methods

Accepted payment methods include Zelle, check, and electronic bank transfer (ACH/e-check).

Additional payment methods may be offered when specifically identified on an invoice or authorized payment request.

Payment instructions will be provided directly by BayServe Legal.

3. Service Fees and Estimates

Service fees are based on factors including assignment location, service priority, travel requirements, documentation, and any special instructions.

Quoted fees apply only to the scope of work identified in the accepted service request.

Changes to the address, recipient, assignment instructions, or service requirements may result in additional charges, which will be communicated for approval.

4. Service Priority and Timeframes

The following timeframes generally apply to the initial service attempt after an assignment has been accepted and all required materials and payment arrangements have been received:

Routine Service: Initial attempt generally within 24–36 hours.
Rush Service: Initial attempt generally within 24 hours.
Same-Day Service: Initial attempt generally within 3–5 hours, subject to acceptance and availability.

Timeframes refer to the initial attempt, not a guarantee of completed service.

Assignments remain subject to operational availability, access restrictions, safety conditions, and circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

5. Service Attempts and Completion

Standard process-serving assignments generally include up to three attempts unless a different arrangement is specified in writing.

Fees compensate BayServe Legal for authorized work, including preparation, travel, service attempts, and documentation. Successful service cannot be guaranteed.

When service is unsuccessful, appropriate non-service documentation may be provided.

6. Printing and Additional Expenses

Printing is generally billed at $0.15 per page unless a different rate is expressly quoted or agreed upon.

Additional authorized expenses may include witness fees, extended travel, waiting time, stakeouts, additional addresses, or other assignment-specific costs.

Applicable charges will be identified in the quote or communicated for approval when the need arises.

7. Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation requests should be submitted promptly in writing.

If an assignment is canceled before any work or nonrecoverable expense has begun, a refund may be available.

Once printing, preparation, travel, service attempts, or other authorized work has begun, charges may apply for work performed and costs incurred.

An unsuccessful service does not automatically qualify for a refund when authorized service attempts have been completed.

Any refund will be determined according to the services performed, costs incurred, the agreed assignment terms, and applicable law.

8. Overdue Invoices

Approved invoiced clients are responsible for payment by the stated due date.

Where expressly agreed upon and permitted by applicable law, balances remaining unpaid more than 30 days after the invoice date may incur a late charge of 1.5% per month, or the maximum lawful rate if lower.

Any applicable late charges will be disclosed as part of the agreed payment terms.

9. Billing Questions and Disputes

Clients are encouraged to contact BayServe Legal promptly regarding any questions or discrepancies involving an invoice.

We will review billing concerns in good faith using available assignment records, communications, and supporting documentation.

10. Contact Information