{"id":2843,"date":"2026-06-25T08:56:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/?p=2843"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:39:10","slug":"cadre_legal_peuves_justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/en\/cadre_legal_peuves_justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Investigators in Geneva: Legal Framework, Licenses, and Evidence Admissible in Court"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2843\" class=\"elementor elementor-2843\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cf1f6f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8cf1f6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fadf792 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fadf792\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/detective-prive-preuves-justice.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2844\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/detective-prive-preuves-justice.jpg 800w, https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/detective-prive-preuves-justice-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/detective-prive-preuves-justice-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/detective-prive-preuves-justice-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d8d04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"66d8d04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a19532 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a19532\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Private investigators in Geneva: Everything you need to know about the legal framework<\/h2><p>Are you looking to hire a private investigator in Geneva for a family or business dispute? Contrary to popular belief, the private investigation profession in Switzerland is strictly regulated by law. Find out how the BASPE and the LSEP ensure the legality of your evidence and the protection of your interests.<\/p><h4>The BASPE\u00a0<\/h4><p><em>(Bureau des Agents de S\u00e9curit\u00e9 et des Enqu\u00eateurs - Office of Security Agents and Private Investigators) is the official agency of the State of Geneva responsible for issuing licenses to private detectives and investigative firms. It ensures compliance with the legal requirements set forth in cantonal law and helps protect both individuals and businesses by regulating professionals in the sector.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242d6f3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"242d6f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbfb5e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbfb5e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why choose a BASPE-certified private investigator in Geneva?<\/h2>\n<p>The governing authority is the BASPE (Office of Security Agents and Private Investigators), an entity affiliated with the Geneva Cantonal Police.<\/p>\n<p>BASPE is committed to protecting the public by vetting service providers. Working with a certified agency guarantees you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The agent's integrity (criminal background check).<\/li>\n<li>The financial standing of the investigative firm.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance with cantonal safety protocols.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choisir un d\u00e9tective priv\u00e9 agr\u00e9\u00e9 permet \u00e9galement de s&rsquo;assurer que les investigations sont r\u00e9alis\u00e9es dans le respect du droit suisse et que les \u00e9l\u00e9ments recueillis pourront \u00eatre utilis\u00e9s dans le cadre d&rsquo;une proc\u00e9dure lorsque les conditions l\u00e9gales sont r\u00e9unies.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"emoji\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\">&nbsp;<em>Official link:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ge.ch%2Fobtenir-carte-professionnelle-agent-securite-enqueteur-prive\"><em>D\u00e9marches et r\u00f4le du BASPE<\/em><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c983a4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c983a4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c407709 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c407709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Verify That a Private Investigator Is Licensed in Geneva<\/h2><p>Transparency is the first step toward building trust. The State of Geneva publishes an updated list of agents and companies authorized to conduct private investigations. Before hiring anyone, it is strongly recommended that you consult this registry to verify that the private investigator is indeed licensed to practice and to avoid unlicensed service providers.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Check here to see if your agent is registered:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ge.ch\/document\/27486\/telecharger\">https:\/\/www.ge.ch\/document\/27486\/telecharger<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fc9ffa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3fc9ffa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e8d855 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e8d855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The LSEP: Legal Requirements for Practicing as a Private Investigator<\/h2><p>Security Agents and Private Investigators Act \u2013 F 3 10. sets out the rules. To practice, a detective must meet the criteria set forth in Article 6 of the LSEP.<\/p><p>In particular, this law requires:<\/p><ul><li>Civil Capacity: The agent must be fully accountable.<\/li><li>The absence of declarations of insolvency: A guarantee of financial stability.<\/li><li>Impeccable moral character: Any serious misconduct will result in the revocation of the professional license.<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<em>View the text of the law:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fsilgeneve.ch%2Flt%2Frsg_f3_10.html\"><em>Art. 6 LSEP &#8211; Conditions d&rsquo;octroi<\/em><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142aec4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"142aec4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3042335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3042335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Is evidence gathered by a private investigator admissible in court?<\/h2><p>Why is legality so important to you? Because evidence obtained illegally is useless. According to the<strong>article 152 du Code de proc\u00e9dure civile (CPC)<\/strong>, les tribunaux suisses rejettent les preuves obtenues par des moyens illicites.<\/p><p>A professional investigator knows where the right to investigate ends and where an invasion of privacy begins (Art. 179 of the Penal Code). By adhering to this framework, we ensure that our case reports are\u00a0<strong>admissible in court<\/strong>, whether it involves a divorce, child custody, or a case of unfair competition.<\/p><p>Le respect <a href=\"\/en\/cadre_legal_peuves_justice\/\">of the legal framework<\/a> is essential to ensure that findings made during surveillance or a private investigation retain their full validity before the competent authorities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8255c4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8255c4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d575523 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d575523\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Private Investigators and Data Protection: What the New nLPD Provides For<\/h2><p class=\"translation-block\">Since September 2023, the <strong>nouvelle loi f\u00e9d\u00e9rale sur la protection des donn\u00e9es - new Federal Data Protection Act (nLPD)<\/strong> has strengthened the security of processed information. Your private investigator must now demonstrate an overriding legitimate interest in collecting data and ensure its secure storage.<\/p><p>This framework protects both the client (you) and the person under investigation from any digital abuses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0216476 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0216476\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db2c7a2 elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"db2c7a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/b-investigations.ch\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-66d722df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"66d722df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29323a72\" data-id=\"29323a72\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78aa1e7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78aa1e7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ \u2013 Private Investigators in Switzerland<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-733d8b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"733d8b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a64a5dc4309d\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-733d8b7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-57a0d366a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-57a0d366a64a5dc4309d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-57a0d366a64a5dc4309d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is it legal to hire a private investigator in Geneva?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-57a0d366a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-733d8b7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a64a5dc4309d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes, provided that the agent holds a professional license issued by BASPE and that the assignment is justified by a legitimate interest.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-733d8b7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-9ff52c16a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-9ff52c16a64a5dc4309d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-9ff52c16a64a5dc4309d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can a private investigator film anyone, anywhere?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-9ff52c16a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-733d8b7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a64a5dc4309d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>No. A private investigator cannot film just anyone under any circumstances. Surveillance may only be conducted when justified by a legitimate interest, in accordance with the law, and in a proportionate manner. Filming is limited to public spaces or areas visible from public spaces. Filming inside a residence or in a private space (such as an enclosed yard or private property that is not visible from public areas) is prohibited under Swiss law.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-733d8b7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-166c56a6a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-166c56a6a64a5dc4309d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-166c56a6a64a5dc4309d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How much does a private investigator cost in Geneva? <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-166c56a6a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-733d8b7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a64a5dc4309d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>The cost of an investigation depends on the nature of the assignment, its duration, its complexity, and the resources required. Since every situation is different, a customized quote is provided before the investigation begins.<\/p><p>B-Investigations' base rate is CHF 100 per hour for an assignment. Some assignments may require the assistance of a second agent; in such cases, the base rate is CHF 180 per hour.<\/p><p>Additional fees may also apply depending on the assignment, including a mileage rate of CHF 0.70 per kilometer traveled outside the canton of Geneva, transportation costs, or certain specific expenses related to the conduct of the investigation. These fees are always disclosed and approved before they are incurred.<\/p><p>The final quote is therefore tailored to the specific situation, the objectives of the assignment, and the necessary resources.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-733d8b7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-339450c6a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-339450c6a64a5dc4309d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-339450c6a64a5dc4309d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">When should you hire a private investigator?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-339450c6a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-733d8b7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a64a5dc4309d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A private investigator can handle family matters, corporate investigations, missing person cases, cases involving unfair competition, fraud, absenteeism, and commercial disputes.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-733d8b7\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d1073a26a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d1073a26a64a5dc4309d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d1073a26a64a5dc4309d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are investigations conducted by a private detective confidential?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d1073a26a64a5dc4309d\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-733d8b7\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a64a5dc4309d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. 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