Property VOC Inspection Agreement

PROPERTY VOC INSPECTION AGREEMENT

Date of Agreement:   This Property VOC Inspection Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between:

Parties

Property Identification

Property Address:

Scope of Services

The Inspector shall perform Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) inspection and sampling at the Property as described herein. The scope includes visual assessment, selection of sampling locations, collection of samples, chain-of-custody procedures, laboratory analysis, and a written report containing results, laboratory data, and professional conclusions consistent with industry standards and the Inspector's licensing.

Inspection Date:   Approximate Start Time:   Report Delivery: within business days of receipt of laboratory results.

Fees, Payment and Costs

Deposit Required: due prior to scheduling. Remaining balance due within days of invoice. Late payments subject to .

Owner Representations & Disclosures

Owner represents and warrants to the Inspector that, to the best of Owner's knowledge: the following statements are accurate. Check each that applies and provide details where requested.

Limitations, Exclusions and Standard of Care

The Inspector will perform services using commercially reasonable methods consistent with prevailing professional standards for environmental testing. The Inspector does not warrant or guarantee that sampling will detect all sources or concentrations of VOCs. Sampling is limited to the specified sample locations and types; conditions below floor slabs, within inaccessible utilities, or behind finished surfaces not opened for access are excluded unless expressly included in the Sample Plan. Results are based on conditions at the time of inspection and may change with time or site activity.

The Inspector is not responsible for remediation, abatement, removal, or regulatory compliance activities. Any recommendations provided are professional opinions and shall not be construed as directives for remediation without further written agreement.

Sampling, Chain of Custody, and Reporting

Chain-of-custody procedures will be followed for all samples. Laboratory analyses will be performed by accredited laboratories selected by the Inspector. The Inspector will retain field notes and COC records for a minimum of days following report issuance unless otherwise agreed.

Final reports will include laboratory data, chain-of-custody documentation, and professional conclusions. Draft results may be provided verbally or by preliminary data transmission but are not final until a signed report is delivered.

Confidentiality and Use of Report

The Inspector will treat information obtained during the engagement as confidential, except where disclosure is required by law or regulatory authority. Reports are prepared for the exclusive use of the Client and may not be relied upon by third parties without the Inspector's prior written consent; the Inspector's liability to third parties who obtain or rely on the report without consent is disclaimed to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Indemnity, Limitation of Liability and Remedies

Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Inspector and its employees and agents from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses arising out of Client's acts, omissions, or breach of this Agreement, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Inspector. The Inspector's total liability for claims arising from this Agreement, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total fees paid to the Inspector under this Agreement. In no event shall the Inspector be liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages.

Access, Safety and Utilities

Client shall provide reasonable access to the Property, disclose known hazards, and ensure utilities are available as required for sampling. Inspector personnel shall follow site safety rules and may refuse to perform work under unsafe conditions. Additional costs or schedule impacts due to hazardous conditions shall be billed to the Client.

Termination and Cancellation

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach that remains uncured for 10 days after written notice. Client may cancel scheduled services with at least business days' notice; late cancellations may be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the Inspector's reasonable direct costs and a portion of the inspection fee.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where the Property is located without regard to its conflict of law provisions. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Acceptance

By signing below, Client and Inspector agree to the terms, scope, fees, limitations, and conditions set forth in this Agreement and authorize the Inspector to proceed with scheduling and performance of the described services.

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