Terms of Service Agreement
Last Updated: September 8, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute an agreement between Speedy Services, LLC, a Washington limited liability company (“Speedy Services,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), and the individual, law firm, business, agency, or other person or entity requesting or purchasing services (“Customer,” “you,” or “your”).
By submitting an order, making payment, providing documents for service, or otherwise authorizing Speedy Services to perform services, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms.
1. Services
Speedy Services provides professional services that may include service of process, document delivery, electronic service, mobile notary services, signing services, skip tracing, stakeouts, and other related services as offered or agreed upon (“Services”).
The scope of each assignment is determined by the information and documents provided by the Customer and the service level purchased or quoted.
2. Service of Process Orders
Unless otherwise expressly stated in a quote or service description, each standard service-of-process order covers one recipient, at one address, for one case.
Additional charges apply when an assignment requires services beyond those included in the original order, including, but not limited to:
- Additional recipients or entities;
- Additional service addresses;
- Additional case numbers;
- Additional Affidavits, Declarations, or Proofs of Service;
- Service outside our standard service area;
- Additional mileage or travel;
- Additional attempts when not included in the purchased service;
- Scheduled, time-specific, weekend, or location-specific service;
- Stakeouts or extended wait time;
- Tolls, parking, or other necessary access expenses; and
- Printing exceeding the number of pages included with the purchased service.
Multiple Recipients at the Same Address
When multiple recipients can be served at the same address, Speedy Services may offer a reduced concurrent-service fee for each additional recipient or Affidavit/Proof of Service required.
Concurrent pricing applies only when the services can reasonably be attempted together at the same location. If recipients require service at different addresses or separate trips become necessary, regular service charges may apply.
Additional Addresses
If service must be attempted at an additional address, the additional location is considered a separate service assignment and may require an additional service fee. This reflects the additional travel, mileage, fuel, time, and attempts necessary to complete the assignment.
3. Pricing and Invoice Adjustments
Prices displayed on our website or quoted to the Customer are based upon the information available to Speedy Services at the time the order is placed.
The Customer is responsible for selecting and paying for the service that accurately reflects the requirements of the assignment.
If, after reviewing the documents or beginning the assignment, Speedy Services determines that the order requires additional recipients, addresses, case numbers, proofs of service, mileage, attempts, or other services beyond those originally purchased, Speedy Services may adjust the invoice to reflect the services actually required.
When reasonably possible, additional charges that are known before work begins will be communicated to the Customer. Requirements that become apparent only after review of the documents or commencement of the assignment may be invoiced when discovered.
Any additional balance may be required to be paid before additional attempts or Services are performed.
4. Mileage, Travel and Other Charges
When additional mileage charges apply, mileage is billed at $0.76 per mile.
Service outside our standard service area may be subject to additional mileage, travel, or per-attempt charges depending upon the location and nature of the assignment.
Customers are also responsible for applicable tolls, parking fees, access fees, or similar expenses reasonably incurred in completing an assignment. Service requiring travel to or through Gig Harbor may include applicable toll charges.
Printing of up to 25 pages is included with applicable service-of-process orders. Additional pages are billed at $0.15 per page, unless otherwise quoted.
5. Customer Responsibilities
The Customer is responsible for providing accurate and complete information necessary to perform the requested Services, including, when applicable:
- Correct names of all persons or entities to be served;
- Complete and accurate service addresses;
- All documents required to be served;
- Applicable case numbers and court information;
- Known service deadlines, hearing dates, or statutes of limitation;
- Special service instructions or legal requirements; and
- Any information reasonably necessary to complete the assignment.
Speedy Services is not responsible for delays, unsuccessful service, additional charges, or other consequences resulting from incomplete, inaccurate, or untimely information supplied by the Customer.
Speedy Services does not provide legal advice. The Customer is responsible for determining which documents must be served, who must be served, the legally permissible method of service, and any applicable filing or service deadlines unless Speedy Services has expressly agreed in writing to undertake a specific responsibility.
6. Attempts and Completion of Service
The number and timing of service attempts included in an order are determined by the service level purchased or quoted.
Speedy Services will make reasonable efforts to complete service in accordance with applicable instructions and the requirements communicated to us. However, payment for service of process is payment for the professional time, travel, and attempts required to perform the assignment and does not guarantee that the recipient will be successfully served.
Factors outside our control—including an incorrect address, recipient avoidance, gated or inaccessible property, changed residence or employment, weather, traffic, or other circumstances—may prevent or delay successful service.
7. Rush and Time-Sensitive Assignments
Speedy Services will use reasonable efforts to meet requested deadlines and expedited service timeframes. However, acceptance of a rush or time-sensitive assignment does not constitute a guarantee that service, delivery, or filing will be completed by a particular deadline.
The Customer is responsible for providing sufficient time for completion of the requested Services.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Speedy Services shall not be responsible for the loss of a claim, missed deadline, default, dismissal, or other consequence arising from an assignment submitted without sufficient time for completion, circumstances outside Speedy Services’ reasonable control, or inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by the Customer.
8. Cancellation and Refunds
Orders cancelled before the first service attempt are subject to a $35 administrative fee.
Once an attempt has been made, fees paid for the assignment are generally non-refundable because professional time, travel, mileage, and other resources have already been incurred.
Any approved refund will be reduced by applicable administrative fees, completed work, incurred expenses, and non-refundable third-party charges.
9. Payment
Payment is due according to the terms stated on the applicable invoice, quote, or ordering page.
Speedy Services may require payment in full before beginning an assignment and may suspend further work when an outstanding balance remains due.
For approved invoiced accounts, overdue balances may accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. The Customer is responsible for reasonable costs incurred in collecting unpaid amounts to the extent permitted by law.
10. Proofs, Affidavits and Declarations
When applicable, Speedy Services will prepare an Affidavit, Declaration, or Proof of Service based upon the service or attempts performed.
Separate recipients, case numbers, or service assignments may require separate Proofs of Service and corresponding fees.
The Customer is responsible for reviewing completed documents and promptly notifying Speedy Services of any apparent clerical errors or corrections required.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Speedy Services shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages arising from or relating to the Services, including lost claims, lost profits, missed opportunities, or similar losses.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Speedy Services’ aggregate liability arising from a particular assignment shall not exceed the amount actually paid by the Customer to Speedy Services for the assignment giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
12. Independent Professional Judgment
Speedy Services and its process servers may use reasonable professional judgment in determining the timing and manner of service attempts, subject to applicable law, court rules, Customer instructions, safety considerations, and the service level purchased.
Speedy Services reserves the right to decline, suspend, or terminate an assignment when circumstances make performance unlawful, unsafe, impracticable, or inconsistent with professional or ethical obligations.
13. Termination
Either party may terminate an assignment, subject to payment for Services already performed and expenses already incurred.
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination—including payment obligations, limitations of liability, and governing-law provisions—will remain in effect following termination.
14. Communications and Notices
The Customer authorizes Speedy Services to communicate regarding an assignment using the email address, telephone number, text message number, online ordering system, or other contact information provided by the Customer.
Routine assignment communications, invoices, status updates, and notices may be transmitted electronically.
15. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms and any dispute arising from or relating to the Services shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the parties agree that any legal proceeding arising from these Terms or Services shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Pierce County, Washington.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17. Assignment
The Customer may not assign its rights or obligations under these Terms without Speedy Services’ prior written consent.
Speedy Services may use employees, independent contractors, affiliate process servers, or other qualified service providers as reasonably necessary to complete an assignment, including assignments outside our regular service area.
18. Waiver
Failure by either party to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or the right to enforce it in the future.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the applicable service description, order, invoice, written quote, and any written instructions accepted by Speedy Services, constitute the agreement between the parties concerning the Services requested.
If a specific written quote or agreement expressly conflicts with these general Terms, the specific written terms applicable to that assignment will control.
20. Changes to These Terms
Speedy Services may update these Terms from time to time. The version in effect when an order is submitted will apply to that assignment unless otherwise agreed in writing.
