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Preliminary intake

Initial Contact by Email

Designed to support accurate scoping and a clear written record.

This form does not upload files. It prepares an email draft to Boris@data365evidence.com containing your answers.

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Secure uploads are provided by invitation only. If file transfer is required, you will receive a password-protected upload location after scope is agreed.

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Engagement boundary: Contacting Data365 Evidence does not create a client relationship or an obligation to act. Engagement begins only after written scope and authorization are confirmed.

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Submission of this form does not create a client relationship. Intake is initiated through written communication - by email or structured form submission - and engagement commences only after written scope, fees, and confidentiality terms are established.

For additional commentary on early intake documentation, see Why Email-First Intake Matters in Evidence Preservation.

Defensible Evidence Documentation for Legal and Insurance Matters

  • Chain-of-Custody Record (PDF)
  • Acquisition Log and Handling Notes
  • Hash Verification Record (where applicable)
  • Storage / Device Metadata Sheet (where applicable)
  • Delivery Manifest and Verification Outputs

Documentation is produced contemporaneously and maintained in accordance with defined handling procedures. These records are commonly used to support internal review, insurance claims handling, and legal preservation obligations. No legal analysis, content interpretation, or evidentiary conclusions are provided.

Related Guides

Evidence Preservation vs. Forensic Analysis Why Digital Evidence Is Lost Before Counsel Is Retained Chain-of-Custody Documentation Basics Defensible Documentation for Preservation Work