Consultative Agreement
The services offered by Laura E. Buffardi, Ph.D. are consultative only. The graduate school admissions process is governed by a number of different factors, which may or may not be merit based. Dr. Buffardi can not, and does not, make any promises, guaranties or predictions that the utilization of her consultative services regarding graduate school admissions will result in acceptance to any academic institution, school, department or program. No claims or causes of action shall accrue against Dr. Buffardi based upon the failure to gain admission or acceptance into a specific graduate program, or any graduate program.
Opinions vary regarding the manner in which an applicant for graduate school is portrayed. It is expressly understood that Dr. Buffardi will provide consultative thoughts, feedback, advice and opinions based upon her history, experience and knowledge; however, you retain the final decision as to the manner of utilization of the consultative services provided by Dr. Buffardi.
The retention of Dr. Buffardi’s will result in the formation of a confidential relationship between yourself and her. Dr. Buffardi will not disclose any information provided to her, or the existence of the relationship, to any third-parties without your written consent.
Dr. Buffardi maintains no agency, working or employment relationship with any academic institution, school, department or program, and makes no representations that she has any influence in admissions decisions at any academic institution, school, department or program.
It is understood that, in order for the consultative services to be effective, it is necessary that honest, truthful and accurate information will be provided to Dr. Buffardi regarding your scholastic history, performance, and work/volunteer/internship experience related to the field to which you are seeking admission. As such, you expressly agree to provide only honest, truthful and accurate information to Dr. Buffardi during the course of your consultative relationship, as well as work product which is exclusively your own. Your failure to comply with the requirement, at any time during the consultative relationship, will invalidate this agreement without refund of fees paid, and constitutes a waiver of any claims and/or causes of action against Dr. Buffardi arising out of the consultative services agreement. You also specifically agree that any inaccuracies will not be attributed to Dr. Buffardi in any regard to any third-person or entity, specifically including any academic institution, school, department or program to which you have applied and/or have been accepted.
All aspects of this consultative relationship will be governed by New Jersey law, and it is agreed that the Superior Court of New Jersey - Mercer County will be the exclusive forum in which any dispute arising out of or related to the consultative services provided by Dr. Buffardi will be brought. You knowingly and specifically waive any objection to the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of New Jersey being exercised against you or the subject matter of any potential dispute.
All services to be rendered by Dr. Buffardi are to be payable prior to the commencement of her performing the service, unless otherwise agreed to by Dr. Buffardi, at which point they would be payable on her request. Unpaid amounts will accrue monthly interest at 1 & ½ % until paid in full. Your failure to make timely payments for consultative services provided will result in the immediate termination of Dr. Buffardi’s services. Moreover, if your failure to make payments results in the institution of litigation to collect said fees, you agree to be responsible for all costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred in Dr. Buffardi’s pursuit of the same.
This agreement represents the entire understanding between Dr. Buffardi and yourself. There have been no other promises, representations or assurances made by Dr. Buffardi, other than those set forth above.
You represent that you are of the age of majority, with the full capacity to enter into the agreement and perform the obligations and responsibilities which arise from the same, including the timely payment of any fees and costs which may arise or accrue.
Your consent to these terms may be acknowledged by choosing the “I agree” area below this agreement. By agreeing to the terms, you agree that these terms will govern and be binding upon you now, and at all times hereafter regarding Dr. Buffardi’s services.
Opinions vary regarding the manner in which an applicant for graduate school is portrayed. It is expressly understood that Dr. Buffardi will provide consultative thoughts, feedback, advice and opinions based upon her history, experience and knowledge; however, you retain the final decision as to the manner of utilization of the consultative services provided by Dr. Buffardi.
The retention of Dr. Buffardi’s will result in the formation of a confidential relationship between yourself and her. Dr. Buffardi will not disclose any information provided to her, or the existence of the relationship, to any third-parties without your written consent.
Dr. Buffardi maintains no agency, working or employment relationship with any academic institution, school, department or program, and makes no representations that she has any influence in admissions decisions at any academic institution, school, department or program.
It is understood that, in order for the consultative services to be effective, it is necessary that honest, truthful and accurate information will be provided to Dr. Buffardi regarding your scholastic history, performance, and work/volunteer/internship experience related to the field to which you are seeking admission. As such, you expressly agree to provide only honest, truthful and accurate information to Dr. Buffardi during the course of your consultative relationship, as well as work product which is exclusively your own. Your failure to comply with the requirement, at any time during the consultative relationship, will invalidate this agreement without refund of fees paid, and constitutes a waiver of any claims and/or causes of action against Dr. Buffardi arising out of the consultative services agreement. You also specifically agree that any inaccuracies will not be attributed to Dr. Buffardi in any regard to any third-person or entity, specifically including any academic institution, school, department or program to which you have applied and/or have been accepted.
All aspects of this consultative relationship will be governed by New Jersey law, and it is agreed that the Superior Court of New Jersey - Mercer County will be the exclusive forum in which any dispute arising out of or related to the consultative services provided by Dr. Buffardi will be brought. You knowingly and specifically waive any objection to the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of New Jersey being exercised against you or the subject matter of any potential dispute.
All services to be rendered by Dr. Buffardi are to be payable prior to the commencement of her performing the service, unless otherwise agreed to by Dr. Buffardi, at which point they would be payable on her request. Unpaid amounts will accrue monthly interest at 1 & ½ % until paid in full. Your failure to make timely payments for consultative services provided will result in the immediate termination of Dr. Buffardi’s services. Moreover, if your failure to make payments results in the institution of litigation to collect said fees, you agree to be responsible for all costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred in Dr. Buffardi’s pursuit of the same.
This agreement represents the entire understanding between Dr. Buffardi and yourself. There have been no other promises, representations or assurances made by Dr. Buffardi, other than those set forth above.
You represent that you are of the age of majority, with the full capacity to enter into the agreement and perform the obligations and responsibilities which arise from the same, including the timely payment of any fees and costs which may arise or accrue.
Your consent to these terms may be acknowledged by choosing the “I agree” area below this agreement. By agreeing to the terms, you agree that these terms will govern and be binding upon you now, and at all times hereafter regarding Dr. Buffardi’s services.