Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation

<p>In connection with your application for engagement as an independent contractor, or during the course of your engagement, <strong>Automate America, Inc.</strong> ("the Company") may obtain a "consumer report" and/or "investigative consumer report" about you from a consumer reporting agency.</p><p>This disclosure is being provided to you in compliance with the <strong>Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)</strong>, 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.</p>

<p>A <strong>consumer report</strong> is a report that contains information about your:</p><ul><li>Credit history</li><li>Criminal history</li><li>Motor vehicle records</li><li>Employment history verification</li><li>Education verification</li><li>Professional license verification</li><li>Character, general reputation, and personal characteristics</li></ul><p>An <strong>investigative consumer report</strong> may also include information obtained through personal interviews with individuals who know you (neighbors, associates, etc.).</p>

<p>The consumer report may include, but is not limited to:</p><ul><li>Criminal records (felony and misdemeanor convictions)</li><li>Sex offender registry checks</li><li>Driving records (MVR)</li><li>Social Security number verification</li><li>Address history</li><li>Employment history verification</li><li>Education verification</li><li>Professional reference checks</li><li>Drug testing results (if applicable)</li></ul>

<p>The information obtained may be used to:</p><ul><li>Evaluate your suitability for engagement</li><li>Make decisions regarding your continued engagement</li><li>Comply with client requirements for background screening</li><li>Ensure workplace safety and security</li></ul>

<p>You have the right to:</p><p>1. <strong>Request disclosure</strong> of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report</p><p>2. <strong>Receive a copy</strong> of any consumer report used in making an adverse decision</p><p>3. <strong>Dispute</strong> the accuracy or completeness of any information in the report</p><p>4. <strong>Receive a summary of your rights</strong> under the FCRA</p><p>If information from the consumer report is used to make an adverse decision about your engagement, you will receive:</p><ul><li>Notice of the adverse action</li><li>Name and contact information of the consumer reporting agency</li><li>A copy of the consumer report</li><li>A summary of your FCRA rights</li></ul>

<p>Background checks may be conducted by a consumer reporting agency selected by Automate America, Inc.</p><p>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.</p><p>For questions about the background check process, contact:</p><ul><li>Automate America, Inc.</li><li>PO Box 1638, Greer, SC 29652</li><li>Email: legal@automateamerica.com</li><li>Phone: 586-770-8083</li></ul>

<p>Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights. State-specific notices apply to residents of:</p><ul><li>California (California Consumer Privacy Act)</li><li>New York (Article 23-A)</li><li>Washington</li><li>Massachusetts</li><li>Minnesota</li><li>Oklahoma</li><li>And other applicable states</li></ul><p>You may request a copy of any state-specific disclosures that apply to you by contacting us.</p>