Terms of Service

By accessing or using the Watson Private Investigation Services website (watsonpi-bdjoazg8.manus.space) or by engaging Watson PI for investigative services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Watson Private Investigation Services, operated by David Watson (Texas PI License A11319).

Watson Private Investigation Services provides licensed private investigation services in the State of Texas, including but not limited to: criminal defense investigation support; civil investigation; surveillance operations; infidelity and domestic investigation; insurance fraud investigation; background checks and due diligence; missing persons and skip tracing; child custody investigation; Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and bug sweeps; executive protection; process service; and undercover investigation.

All investigative services are performed by or under the direct supervision of David Watson, Texas Licensed Private Investigator (License A11319), in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702, and all applicable state and federal laws.

This website serves as an informational and lead-generation resource. Engagement of investigative services requires a separate written retainer agreement signed by both parties.

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this website or engage our services. By using this website, you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

You agree to use this website and our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our website or services: to request or facilitate any investigation that violates Texas law or federal law; to gather information for purposes of harassment, stalking, or unlawful surveillance of any individual; to obtain information about a person for purposes prohibited by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) or other applicable law; or to misrepresent your identity, authority, or the purpose of your inquiry.

Watson PI reserves the right to decline any engagement that we believe, in our sole professional judgment, would require us to violate applicable law or our professional ethical obligations.

No investigative services are provided without a signed written retainer agreement. The retainer agreement governs the specific terms of your engagement, including scope of work, fees, payment terms, deliverables, and timeline.

Submission of a contact form or request for consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship, investigator-client relationship, or any contractual obligation on the part of Watson PI. An investigator-client relationship is established only upon execution of a written retainer agreement and receipt of any required retainer payment.

Watson PI reserves the right to decline any engagement at our sole discretion, including but not limited to cases where a conflict of interest exists, where the requested services would violate applicable law, or where we determine we cannot adequately serve the client's needs.

Fees for investigative services are established in the written retainer agreement for each engagement. Watson PI typically charges on an hourly basis, with some services quoted on a per-project basis. A retainer deposit is generally required before work commences.

All fees are in U.S. dollars. Payment terms, accepted payment methods, and billing procedures are specified in the retainer agreement. Expenses incurred during an investigation (mileage, court filing fees, database access fees, travel, etc.) are billed separately at cost unless otherwise specified in the retainer agreement.

Unused retainer funds are refunded upon completion of the engagement, less any earned fees and expenses, unless the retainer agreement specifies otherwise.

Watson PI maintains strict professional confidentiality regarding all client matters. We do not disclose the identity of our clients, the nature of any investigation, or any findings or reports to any third party except as authorized by the client in writing or as required by applicable law or court order.

As a client, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of any investigation strategies, methods, or findings shared with you by Watson PI, and not to disclose such information in a manner that could compromise the investigation or violate applicable law.

You acknowledge that certain investigation findings may be subject to disclosure requirements in legal proceedings and that Watson PI may be required to comply with valid subpoenas or court orders.

All investigative services are conducted in compliance with Texas law, federal law, and applicable professional standards. Watson PI does not conduct illegal surveillance, trespass on private property, access private records without authorization, impersonate law enforcement, or engage in any activity prohibited by the Texas Occupations Code or other applicable law.

Watson PI does not provide legal advice. Nothing in our reports, communications, or website constitutes legal advice. You should consult a licensed Texas attorney for legal advice regarding your situation.

Watson PI does not guarantee specific investigation outcomes, results, or findings. We commit to conducting thorough, professional investigations using lawful methods, but the results of any investigation depend on available evidence and circumstances beyond our control.

Watson PI may provide you with a secure, time-limited client portal link to access retainer agreements and other documents. By accessing the client portal, you agree to: keep your portal link confidential and not share it with unauthorized parties; access the portal only for the purpose of reviewing and downloading your authorized documents; and notify Watson PI immediately if you believe your portal link has been accessed by an unauthorized party.

Portal links expire on the date specified at the time of generation. Expired links cannot be reactivated; please contact Watson PI to request a new link if needed.

Documents provided through the client portal are for your personal use in connection with your engagement with Watson PI. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use portal documents for any purpose other than your authorized engagement without Watson PI's written consent.

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Watson Private Investigation Services or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Investigation reports, photographs, video recordings, and other work product produced by Watson PI in connection with your engagement are provided to you for use in connection with your specific legal or personal matter. Watson PI retains the underlying intellectual property rights in all work product unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any website content or investigation work product without Watson PI's prior written consent.

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Watson PI does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Watson PI does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information on the website.

Investigation services are provided with the professional care and skill of a licensed Texas private investigator, but Watson PI makes no warranty or guarantee regarding specific investigation outcomes or results.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Watson Private Investigation Services, its owner, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website or our services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Watson PI's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to Watson PI in connection with the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms limits Watson PI's liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any liability that cannot be limited under applicable Texas law.

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Travis County, Texas.

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to contact Watson PI in writing to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good-faith efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days of receiving written notice.

Watson PI reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

For active service engagements, the Terms in effect at the time of the retainer agreement execution govern that engagement, unless you and Watson PI agree in writing to apply updated Terms.

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Watson Private Investigation Services David Watson, Licensed PI (TX License A11319) Austin, Texas Phone: (512) 801-9754 Email: [email protected]

We will respond to inquiries within 10 business days.