Navigating the rough bodyguard waters and reaping in the rewards can be trickier than it seems. The following are five simple, but highly important mistakes to avoid when it comes to bodyguard contracts.
1. Contracts. Not having a contract drawn up by a lawyer for professional bodyguard services. Always obtain the services of a lawyer when making a bodyguard contract, don’t try to save money and do it yourself. It should spell out the exact services, personnel and equipment to be provided by you in the “Service Provision” section of the contract.
2. Client Responsibilities. Not having a “Client Responsibility” section in your contract. It should explain the client’s financial responsibility and work performance such as:
• Roundtrip airfare to area of operation for all bodyguard personnel.
• Suitable accommodation for all bodyguard personnel.
• Client responsible for expense reimbursements relating to food, ground transportation and dry cleaning of clothing for all bodyguard personnel.
• Client shall allow all bodyguard personnel to undertake their activities without hindrance.
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