Pet Care Management Clause

PET CARE MANAGEMENT CLAUSE

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is the lawful owner of the pet identified as Name: , Species/Breed: , Age: ;

WHEREAS, Service Provider maintains professional expertise, personnel and facilities for the provision of pet care, and Client desires to engage Service Provider to perform pet care management services under the terms set forth in this Clause effective as of Effective Date: .

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this Clause to define the specific obligations, payment structure, emergency protocols and liability allocation related to the care and management of the pet described above.

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Provider shall provide pet care management services as described in this Clause, which may include feeding, exercise, medication administration, grooming coordination, transportation to veterinary appointments, and supervision in the Client's absence. Details and special instructions are set forth below and in any attached intake forms.

VETERINARY CARE & EMERGENCIES

Client grants Service Provider authority to arrange for emergency veterinary care if, in Provider's reasonable judgment, immediate medical attention is required to prevent serious harm to the pet. Provider shall make reasonable attempts to contact Client and listed emergency contacts prior to non-routine treatment where practicable.

Authorize Provider to obtain routine non-elective veterinary treatment up to the amount of $ without prior approval. If estimated costs exceed this amount Provider shall obtain Client approval before incurring such expense unless delay would jeopardize the pet's health.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Provider the fees described below in consideration for the services performed under this Clause.

Late payments shall bear interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, calculated daily from the due date until paid. Client shall reimburse Provider for reasonable collection costs and legal fees incurred to recover overdue amounts.

Provider may require a refundable security deposit or prepayment of to secure scheduling. Charges for consumable supplies supplied by Provider shall be invoiced separately at cost plus an administrative fee of .

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Clause commences on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Clause.

Either party may terminate this Clause for convenience upon providing written notice to the other party at least days prior to the intended termination date. Provider may terminate immediately upon written notice if Client fails to pay invoiced amounts when due or if Client materially breaches any obligation and fails to cure such breach within days after receipt of written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall maintain in confidence all non-public information disclosed by the other party that is designated as confidential or that, given the nature of the information, reasonably should be understood to be confidential. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes public through no breach by the receiving party, or is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction. The receiving party shall use confidential information only for performance under this Clause.

INSURANCE, LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION

Provider shall maintain commercially reasonable liability insurance appropriate for pet care services. Client warrants that the pet is current on vaccinations and has no known communicable illnesses. Client shall indemnify and hold Provider harmless from and against all claims, damages and expenses arising from the pet's pre-existing conditions or Owner's failure to disclose material information. Provider's liability for direct damages arising from Provider's negligence shall be limited to the total fees paid by Client to Provider under this Clause during the three months preceding the claim.

RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTS

Provider shall maintain contemporaneous records of services performed, medications administered, and any incidents affecting the pet. Provider shall deliver to Client a written report or electronic summary of activities upon request within days following the request.

GOVERNING LAW

This Clause shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Clause shall be resolved pursuant to the dispute resolution provisions of the underlying agreement between the parties or, if none, by the courts located in the county where Provider's principal place of business is located.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Clause constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. Any amendment to this Clause must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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