Grooming Service Agreement

GROOMING SERVICE AGREEMENT

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Service Provider is engaged in the business of providing grooming and related care for domestic animals and is duly qualified to perform the services described herein;

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or authorized agent of the animal described in this Agreement and desires to retain Service Provider to perform grooming services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth below;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

Pet Information

Scope of Work

Service Provider shall perform professional grooming services for the animal identified above. Specific services, including but not limited to bathing, brushing, hair trimming, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland expression, will be provided as described below and in any attached service schedule.

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Service Provider for services rendered in accordance with the following fee structure and schedule.

Late Payment: Any amount not paid within days of the due date shall accrue a late fee of and interest at the maximum rate permitted by law until paid in full.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Start Date set forth below and continues until the End Date, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Start Date:

End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon written notice to the other party delivered at least days prior to the intended termination date. Service Provider may terminate immediately if Client fails to pay fees when due or if the animal presents health or behavioral risks that Service Provider determines, in its sole discretion, make performance unsafe.

Health, Safety and Authorizations

Client represents and warrants that the animal is in good health, is up to date on vaccinations, and does not have communicable conditions or injuries that would endanger other animals or staff. Client certifies the following:

Vaccinations confirmed and current.

Client has disclosed any known aggressive behavior or history of biting.

In the event of an injury or medical emergency, Service Provider will attempt to contact Client. If Client cannot be reached, Client authorizes Service Provider to seek veterinary treatment for the animal and understands that Client is responsible for all veterinary costs incurred. Client acknowledges that certain procedures (including but not limited to sedation, teeth cleaning, or removal of matted hair) involve increased risk; Client consents to performance of such procedures only if expressly authorized below and only under conditions set forth by Service Provider.

Authorize emergency veterinary treatment if needed.

Authorize sedation or anesthetic procedures if deemed necessary by a veterinarian (additional consent and fee required).

Liability, Indemnification and Limitation of Remedies

Service Provider will exercise reasonable care in performing grooming services. Client understands that grooming involves inherent risks and potential for injury. Except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, Service Provider's liability for any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement is limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement for the relevant service.

Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Service Provider and its employees from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Client's breach of warranty or misrepresentation, Client's failure to disclose relevant health or behavioral information, or Client's negligence.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as confidential and shall not disclose to any third party any non-public business information, medical records of the animal, pricing, or other confidential information obtained from the other party in connection with this Agreement, except as required by law or to employees and contractors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those in this Agreement.

Governing Law

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

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, including any written service schedules or addenda executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Service Provider may assign to a successor in interest in connection with a sale of its business.

Acknowledgement

By signing below, Client acknowledges having read and understood this Agreement and authorizes Service Provider to perform the services described herein in accordance with its terms.

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