Hydro Services Release Form

HYDRO SERVICES RELEASE FORM

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: is the owner or authorized agent of the premises described below and desires to retain Hydro Service Provider to perform hydro services at the project location identified below; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider Name: is duly qualified, equipped, and insured to perform hydro excavation, hydro jetting, and related operations; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish the scope, payment, risk allocation, and other terms governing the provision of hydro services and agree to a release and limited waiver of claims as set forth in this agreement.

PARTIES & CONTACTS

PROJECT DETAILS

Project Location:    Project Reference / PO #:

Hydro Excavation     Hydro Jetting     Potholing / Vacuum Excavation     Other:

SCOPE OF WORK

Estimated Start Date:    Estimated Completion Date:

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Contract Amount: $    Deposit Amount (if required): $

Late Payment Charge: per month on overdue balances, compounded monthly, or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Contract Commencement Date:    Contract End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this agreement for material breach if such breach is not cured within days following written notice. Termination does not relieve the Client of obligation to pay for services performed and costs incurred prior to termination.

INSURANCE, RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION

Service Provider represents and warrants that it maintains commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance in amounts customary for the hydro services industry. Provider confirms coverage and agrees to maintain such insurance during the term of this agreement.

Provider Insurance Policy Number(s):     Provider Insurance Carrier (if required):

Release and Waiver: In consideration of the services provided, Client hereby releases and forever discharges Service Provider and its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors from any and all claims, demands, actions and causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising out of or related to the services performed under this agreement, except to the extent caused by Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct. This release specifically includes claims for property damage resulting from reasonable hydro operations and normal soil collapse where such events are not directly attributable to Provider's gross negligence.

Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against third-party claims, liabilities, losses and expenses arising out of that party's negligence, willful misconduct, breach of this agreement, or failure to comply with applicable laws, except to the extent caused by the other party's negligence or willful misconduct.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees that confidential information disclosed by the other party in connection with this agreement shall be held in confidence and used only for performance under this agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes generally available to the public other than through a breach of this agreement or that is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order.

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 rules.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT & MISCELLANEOUS

This document, including any attachments and written change orders signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.

If any provision of this agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES

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