Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation

In connection with your application for engagement as an independent contractor, or during the course of your engagement, Automate America, Inc. ("the Company") may obtain a "consumer report" and/or "investigative consumer report" about you from a consumer reporting agency.

This disclosure is being provided to you in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.

A consumer report is a report that contains information about your:

• Credit history
• Criminal history
• Motor vehicle records
• Employment history verification
• Education verification
• Professional license verification
• Character, general reputation, and personal characteristics

An investigative consumer report may also include information obtained through personal interviews with individuals who know you (neighbors, associates, etc.).

The consumer report may include, but is not limited to:

• Criminal records (felony and misdemeanor convictions)
• Sex offender registry checks
• Driving records (MVR)
• Social Security number verification
• Address history
• Employment history verification
• Education verification
• Professional reference checks
• Drug testing results (if applicable)

The information obtained may be used to:

• Evaluate your suitability for engagement
• Make decisions regarding your continued engagement
• Comply with client requirements for background screening
• Ensure workplace safety and security

You have the right to:

1. Request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report

2. Receive a copy of any consumer report used in making an adverse decision

3. Dispute the accuracy or completeness of any information in the report

4. Receive a summary of your rights under the FCRA

If information from the consumer report is used to make an adverse decision about your engagement, you will receive:

• Notice of the adverse action
• Name and contact information of the consumer reporting agency
• A copy of the consumer report
• A summary of your FCRA rights

Background checks may be conducted by a consumer reporting agency selected by Automate America, Inc.

The consumer reporting agency did not make the decision to take any adverse action and cannot provide specific reasons for why any action was taken.

For questions about the background check process, contact:

• Automate America, Inc.
• PO Box 1638, Greer, SC 29652
• Email: legal@automateamerica.com
• Phone: 586-770-8083

Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights. State-specific notices apply to residents of:

• California (California Consumer Privacy Act)
• New York (Article 23-A)
• Washington
• Massachusetts
• Minnesota
• Oklahoma
• And other applicable states

You may request a copy of any state-specific disclosures that apply to you by contacting us.