Direct Negotiation Authorization Agreement

Last updated: May 12, 2026 Effective date: The date you sign this Agreement

Read this very carefully. This Agreement engages Negotiate For Me as your facilitated negotiation consultant during a specific window of time, conducted remotely by phone, video, or other electronic means. Our role is to facilitate, coach, and strategize in real time during your negotiation.

We do NOT make binding offers, accept terms, sign contracts, transfer money, take possession of goods, or commit you to anything. You remain the sole party to the underlying transaction, and every offer, counter-offer, and acceptance is yours alone.

All Direct Negotiation services are provided remotely — we do not attend negotiations in person. Direct Negotiation engagements are 100% non-refundable from the moment payment is received, with no exceptions. Read Section 6 carefully before signing.

How this fits with other agreements: This Agreement is a supplement to, and does not replace, the Negotiate For Me Terms of Service. If anything in this Agreement conflicts with the Terms of Service, this Agreement controls for the Direct Negotiation engagement.

Section 01

Parties & Engagement Details

This Direct Negotiation Authorization Agreement ("Agreement") is between:

Negotiate For Me ("we," "us," or "Consultant"), a service provider operating from Houston, Texas; and
You ("Client"), the individual identified in the signature block below.

This Agreement applies to a single, specific engagement (the "Engagement") with the following details, which you will provide at the time of booking:

Item being negotiated: a specific vehicle, residence, or other purchase identified by you.
Counterparty: the seller, dealership, agent, or other person with whom you will negotiate.
Date and time window: the appointment window during which we are engaged to consult with you.
Target outcome: the price range, terms, and walk-away point you have approved in advance.

All Direct Negotiation services are provided remotely by phone, video conference, or other electronic means agreed upon at the time of booking. We do not attend negotiations in person. You will be physically or electronically present at the negotiation location and will conduct the negotiation directly with the Counterparty, with us connected to you remotely in real time for coaching, strategy, and facilitation support.

This Engagement is limited to the specific Item, Counterparty, and Time Window above. Any other transaction, even with the same Counterparty, requires a separate Agreement.

Section 02

Scope of Engagement

You engage us to serve as your facilitated negotiation consultant for the Engagement. Our role is to be present with you remotely during your negotiation with the Counterparty and to support you in real time. Within the scope of the Engagement, we may:

Strategize with you immediately before and during the negotiation, including reviewing your target outcome, walk-away point, and counter-offer strategy;
Coach you on what to say, how to respond, and when to push, hold, or walk;
Suggest specific language, scripts, counter-offers, and questions you can use during the conversation;
Help structure the conversation, identify leverage points, and recognize tactics the Counterparty may use;
At your express direction, and only when you patch us into the call or include us on a live video session, convey a specific statement, ask a specific question, or relay a specific position you have approved;
Document the negotiation in real time, including offers exchanged, terms discussed, and any commitments made by either party;
Help you evaluate offers and counter-offers as they arise.

We will not contact, solicit, or communicate with the Counterparty in advance of the scheduled Engagement to arrange the negotiation, request preliminary terms, or gather quotes. You schedule the appointment, you initiate the negotiation, and you remain the primary point of contact with the Counterparty throughout.

You are the negotiator. We are the consultant by your side. Every offer, counter-offer, response, and acceptance is made by you, in your voice, with your decision. We do not speak on your behalf without your express, contemporaneous direction, and we do not commit you to anything.

Section 03

Express Limitations

This Agreement does NOT authorize us to:

Make any offer, counter-offer, or commitment on your behalf. All offers and counter-offers are made by you.
Accept any offer, term, or condition on your behalf. All acceptances are made by you.
Sign any contract, purchase agreement, finance agreement, lease, or similar document on your behalf. Signature authority is yours alone.
Transfer, deposit, or accept any funds on your behalf. We do not handle your money.
Take possession of, accept delivery of, or transport any goods, property, or vehicles on your behalf.
Bind you to any verbal or written commitment of any kind.
Provide legal advice, financial advice, tax advice, or licensed real estate brokerage services. We are negotiation consultants, nothing more.
Negotiate, consult, or facilitate on any matter outside the agreed Item, Counterparty, and Time Window identified for this Engagement.
Disclose any confidential or proprietary information about you beyond what is necessary for the Engagement, and only with your prior consent.
Attend any negotiation in person. All services are provided remotely.

This is critical. Everything that is said, offered, accepted, or signed in the negotiation comes from you. Our role is to coach and facilitate, not to represent. The Counterparty negotiates with you, not with us. We will make this clear to the Counterparty at the outset of the Engagement.

Section 04

Your Obligations

You agree to:

Provide truthful, accurate, and complete information about the Item, your situation, your financing, your trade-in (if any), and any other relevant facts.
Identify your target outcome, walk-away point, and any non-negotiable terms in advance so we can effectively coach you.
Be present and personally engaged in the negotiation. This is a facilitated coaching engagement, not a representation engagement, and your active participation is required.
Personally make every offer, counter-offer, acceptance, and decision in the negotiation. We will not speak on your behalf without your express, real-time direction, and even then only to relay your specific approved position.
Personally review and sign any final contract, purchase agreement, or other binding document before it is executed. We will not sign on your behalf and you will not authorize anyone else (including the Counterparty) to sign for you.
Personally make any required payment, deposit, or financial transfer.
Personally accept or refuse delivery of any goods or property purchased.
Pay our fee in full before the Engagement begins.

Section 05

Our Obligations

We agree to:

Provide facilitated negotiation consulting in good faith and within the scope of this Agreement;
Disclose to the Counterparty, at the outset of the Engagement, that we are acting as your negotiation consultant only and that all offers and acceptances will be made by you personally;
Coach and strategize with you in real time, helping you respond effectively to the Counterparty's positions and tactics;
Recommend approaches, language, and counter-offers consistent with your stated target outcome and walk-away point;
Maintain the confidentiality of your personal and financial information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
Document the outcome of the Engagement, including offers exchanged and any commitments made by either party, and provide that documentation to you within 5 business days;
Not accept any compensation, gift, kickback, or referral fee from the Counterparty or any party with an interest in the transaction;
Not make any offer, acceptance, or binding statement on your behalf at any time.

Section 06 — Critical

Fees & Payment

Direct Negotiation engagements are priced individually based on the specific scope, complexity, parameters, time commitment, and operational requirements of each engagement. There is no published price list for Direct Negotiation services. Pricing is quoted upon inquiry following an initial review of your engagement details.

The quoted fee applies only to the specific Engagement quoted and is subject to acceptance within a reasonable period set forth in your quote. All Direct Negotiation services are provided remotely; we do not provide in-person negotiation services and no travel fees apply.

The fee is due in full before the Engagement begins. Acceptance of our quote and remittance of payment constitutes your agreement to the fee, the scope of work, and the refund terms in Section 6.1 below.

6.1 Zero-Tolerance Non-Refundable Fee Policy

Direct Negotiation fees are 100% non-refundable from the moment payment is received. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances, including but not limited to:

Cancellation by you at any time, for any reason or no reason;
Revocation of our authority under Section 12, whether before, during, or after the Engagement begins;
Exercise of your stop authority under Section 7;
Failure of the underlying transaction to close, regardless of cause;
Refusal of the Counterparty to engage, to accept any offer, or to deal in good faith;
Dissatisfaction with the strategy, the assigned representative, the outcome, or any aspect of the Engagement;
Achievement of savings less than the fee, or zero savings;
Your decision to walk away, take over the negotiation, or accept a different deal;
Any other circumstance, unless expressly required by applicable consumer protection law.

This zero-tolerance refund policy reflects the unique nature of live negotiation consulting. Upon acceptance of our quote, we commit substantial advance preparation, dedicated consultant time, scheduling reservation, and operational capacity that cannot be recovered or reallocated. The fee is fully earned upon receipt as consideration for our acceptance of the Engagement and our reservation of capacity to perform it.

The milestone-based earning schedule and refund exceptions in Section 5 of the Terms of Service do not apply to Direct Negotiation engagements. The chargeback waiver in Section 5.6 of the Terms of Service applies with full force to Direct Negotiation engagements; any unauthorized chargeback or payment dispute will be treated as a material breach and pursued accordingly.

By accepting our quote and authorizing payment, you expressly acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to this zero-tolerance non-refundable fee policy.

Section 07

Walk-Away & Stop Authority

You always retain the right to stop the negotiation at any time. If at any point you wish to halt the Engagement, accept a different deal, walk away entirely, or take over the conversation yourself, you may do so by:

Telling us by phone or text;
Telling the Counterparty directly that you are taking over;
Sending a written revocation to legal@negotiateforme.io.

Once you exercise stop authority, our authority under this Agreement immediately terminates. Fees paid before the stop are non-refundable, with no exceptions, per Section 6.1. We will document the termination in the Engagement summary.

Section 08

Recording & Documentation

To protect both you and us, we may record (audio, and where applicable video) all or portions of the remote consulting session, including any conversations we observe or participate in with the Counterparty by phone or video conference, and any coaching updates with you. You consent to such recordings. Where a state requires two-party consent for recording (including California, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington, and similar jurisdictions), we will obtain the Counterparty's consent at the start of any recorded conversation in which we are an active participant, and we will conduct our portion of the engagement without recording if consent is refused.

Recordings are retained as set forth in our Privacy Policy and may be used to confirm the terms of any commitments made, to resolve disputes, or for quality assurance.

Section 09

Communications With Third Parties

You acknowledge that during the Engagement we may interact with sellers, dealership staff, real estate agents, brokers, lenders, insurance representatives, and other third parties. You agree:

That we may identify ourselves as your negotiation consultant for the Engagement and disclose that we are present to coach and facilitate your negotiation;
That we will affirmatively disclose to any third party who asks that we do not have authority to make offers, accept terms, or sign on your behalf, and that all final decisions are yours;
That we may relay specific statements, questions, or counter-offers to third parties only at your express, real-time direction;
That we are not your attorney, real estate agent, or broker, and we will affirmatively disclose that to any third party who asks;
That if a third party demands written confirmation of our role, you will provide it (typically by signing this Agreement and providing a copy on request);
That third parties are not third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and have no rights under it.

Section 10

No Guarantee

We do not guarantee any specific price, savings, terms, or outcome. The figures shown on our website (including average savings ranges) reflect past outcomes for individual clients and are not predictive of your results. Negotiation outcomes depend on factors outside our control, including market conditions, the Counterparty's flexibility, your timeline, and the specifics of the deal. You may save nothing, save less than our fee, or fail to close the transaction. The fee is for our negotiation service, not for any specific dollar outcome. Failure to achieve any expected outcome is not grounds for a refund.

Section 11

Liability & Indemnity

The limitation-of-liability and indemnification provisions in Sections 14 and 15 of the Terms of Service apply to this Agreement, with the following clarifications specific to Direct Negotiation:

Our total liability for any claim arising from this Engagement is capped at the amount you actually paid us for this Engagement.
You are responsible for every offer, counter-offer, acceptance, and signature you make during and after the negotiation, regardless of any coaching, strategy, or recommendation we provided. We do not review final contracts for legal sufficiency, fitness, or completeness, that is your responsibility (or your attorney's, if you choose to retain one).
You release us from liability for any decision you made during the negotiation based on our coaching or recommendations, except to the extent of our gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud.
You agree to indemnify us against any claim by the Counterparty or any third party arising from offers, counter-offers, acceptances, or other commitments you made during or after the Engagement.

Section 12

Revocation & Termination

You may revoke this Agreement at any time, for any reason or no reason, before the Engagement is complete, by giving us notice by phone, by text, or by email to legal@negotiateforme.io. Revocation is effective when we receive it. Fees paid prior to revocation are non-refundable, with no exceptions, per Section 6.1. The refund provisions in Section 5 of the Terms of Service do not apply to Direct Negotiation engagements.

We may terminate this Agreement at any time if:

You provide false or misleading information;
You ask us to engage in conduct that would be illegal, fraudulent, or harmful to a third party;
The Counterparty refuses to deal with us in good faith or behaves unlawfully;
Circumstances arise that make safe and effective negotiation impossible.

Termination by us for one of the foregoing reasons does not entitle you to a refund.

Section 13

Governing Terms

This Agreement is supplemental to the Negotiate For Me Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy, both of which are incorporated by reference. The dispute resolution and arbitration provisions in Section 16 of the Terms of Service apply to any dispute under this Agreement, including the 30-day arbitration opt-out window, the small-claims carve-out, and the class-action waiver.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and any disputes shall be resolved in Harris County, Texas (subject to the arbitration provisions referenced above). If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 14

Signature & Acknowledgment

By signing below, or by clicking "I agree" or otherwise affirmatively accepting this Agreement electronically, you acknowledge:

You have read this entire Agreement and the Terms of Service;
You understand that we are acting as a facilitated negotiation consultant, not as your attorney, agent, broker, or representative;
You understand that you are the negotiator, and that every offer, counter-offer, acceptance, signature, and decision in the negotiation is yours alone;
You retain sole authority to make offers, accept terms, sign contracts, transfer funds, and accept goods;
You understand and agree that the fee is 100% non-refundable from the moment payment is received, with no exceptions, per Section 6.1;
You understand that all services are provided remotely and that we do not attend negotiations in person;
You are at least 18 years old and have legal capacity to enter into this Agreement;
Your acceptance of this Agreement (whether electronic or in writing) is intended to have the same legal effect as a handwritten signature under the Texas UETA and federal E-SIGN Act.

Client Acknowledgment

Client Name (printed)
Date
Signature
Email on file
Engagement details (item, counterparty, time window)
Pre-approved target price range & walk-away price

Negotiate For Me

Authorized Representative
Date

Questions before signing? Contact legal@negotiateforme.io or your assigned consultant. If anything in this Agreement is unclear, do not sign until you have the answer in writing.