(a) Every agreement to provide a service regulated by this chapter, including, but not limited to, contract agreements and investigative agreements, shall be in writing. An initial client service agreement shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:

1. (1) The licensed private investigator’s name, business address, business telephone number, and license number.
2. (2) A disclosure that private investigators are licensed and regulated by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services within the Department of Consumer Affairs.
3. (3) Approximate start and completion dates of the work to be provided.
4. (4) A description of the scope of the investigation or services to be provided. An agreement shall indicate whether or not a written report is to be provided to the client and the agreed upon method of delivery of that written report, as applicable.
5. (5) All labor, services, and materials to be provided for the scope of work conducted by the private investigator.
6. (6) An explanation of the fees agreed upon by the parties, including a breakdown of how the fees are assessed by the licensee.
7. (7) Any other matters agreed upon by the parties.

(c)

1. (1) The initial client service agreement and any amendment, addendum, or other modification to the agreement shall be legible and clearly indicate any other document incorporated into it.
2. (2) Before any work commences, the client shall receive a signed copy of the written initial client service agreement and any amendment, addendum, or other modification to the agreement that was agreed to before commencement of the work.
3. (3) Services detailed under the scope of work shall not be performed and charges shall not accrue before written authorization to proceed is obtained from the client.