Business Trimming Agreement

BUSINESS TRIMMING AGREEMENT

This Business Trimming Agreement (the Agreement) is made and entered into by and between:

Service Provider Name:

Service Provider Address:

Client Name:

Client Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Service Provider is regularly engaged in the business of commercial trimming, pruning, and vegetative maintenance, and represents that it has the personnel, equipment, and expertise to perform such services in a commercial setting; and

WHEREAS, the Client owns or manages the property described in the Scope of Work and desires to retain the Service Provider to perform trimming and related services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations in writing.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Service Provider shall perform vegetation trimming, pruning, and removal services as described below and in any attachments incorporated by reference. The work shall be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards.

PAYMENT TERMS

The Client shall pay the Service Provider for services performed as follows.

If any undisputed invoice is not paid within days after the invoice due date, the Client shall pay interest at a rate of % per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law), plus reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred by the Service Provider to collect overdue amounts.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on the start date set forth below and continues until the completion of the Scope of Work or the end date specified, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Term Start Date:

Term End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party at least days prior to the intended termination date. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that is not cured within 10 days of written notice of such breach. Upon termination, Client shall promptly pay Service Provider for all work performed through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees that all nonpublic business or technical information disclosed by one party to the other in connection with this Agreement and marked or reasonably understood to be confidential shall be held in confidence and not disclosed to third parties, except as required by law. Confidential information does not include information that becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement, or that was in the receiving party's possession prior to disclosure as evidenced by written records. The obligations set forth in this section shall survive termination for a period of years.

INSURANCE; INDEMNITY

Service Provider shall maintain, at its expense, commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance as required by law and with limits sufficient for the services provided. Upon request, Service Provider will provide certificates of insurance naming the Client as an additional insured for operations under this Agreement.

Service Provider shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Service Provider's negligent acts or omissions in performing the Scope of Work, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence or willful misconduct.

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE, AND PERMITS

Service Provider shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to the performance of the work, including safety regulations. Service Provider shall be responsible for obtaining any permits required for the performance of the work unless otherwise agreed in writing.

CHANGE ORDERS

Any changes to the Scope of Work, schedule, or compensation must be documented in a written change order signed by both parties. Change orders shall describe the work to be added or omitted, the effect on the schedule, and any adjustment to the compensation.

ACCESS; UTILITIES

Client shall provide reasonable access to the property for Service Provider's vehicles and equipment. Client is responsible for marking underground utilities and notifying Service Provider of any known hazards. Service Provider is not responsible for damage to unmarked or improperly marked utilities.

WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Service Provider warrants that services will be performed in a competent and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. Except for the express warranty set forth in this section, Service Provider disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. In no event shall either party be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, and the total liability of Service Provider for any claim arising under this Agreement shall not exceed the total amounts paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments, exhibits, and executed change orders, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

The parties are independent contractors. Neither party shall be deemed an agent, partner, or joint venturer of the other. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided above.

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