Septic System Verification

SEPTIC SYSTEM VERIFICATION AND SERVICES AGREEMENT

Parties and Recitals

This Septic System Verification and Services Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between Service Provider Name: and Client Name: .

WHEREAS, Service Provider is duly licensed and experienced in evaluating, testing, and verifying onsite wastewater treatment systems; and

WHEREAS, Client owns or is acquiring the real property described below and requests a professional verification and written report of the septic system condition, configuration, and compliance with applicable local standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope of services, payment terms, and the duties and certifications of the inspector in a written agreement.

Property and System Identification

Scope of Work

Service Provider shall perform the following verification services at the Property and shall deliver a written Verification Report to Client describing the findings and any recommended repairs:

Standard inclusions (check all that apply):

Visual tank and drainfield inspection    Scum/sludge measurement    Setback and site feature verification

Percolation test (performed only if requested and permitted)    Percolation Test Date:

Inspection Findings and Observations

Tank condition: Good   Needs repair   Replacement recommended

Payment Terms

Contract Amount: $   Due on completion or per schedule:

Late fee:   Invoice due days:

Term and Termination

Effective Date:   Anticipated Completion Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within days after written notice. Termination shall not relieve Client of payment for completed services performed prior to termination.

Confidentiality

Service Provider and Client agree that the Verification Report, including photographs, site plans, and proprietary testing methods, are confidential and shall not be disclosed to third parties except as required by law, to regulatory authorities, lenders involved in the transaction, or with the prior written consent of the other party. Both parties shall use commercially reasonable measures to protect Confidential Information.

Client acknowledges that Service Provider may disclose factual findings to regulatory agencies if required by law or when public health hazards are identified.

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.

Representations, Warranties, and Limitations

Service Provider represents that inspections will be performed by personnel appropriately trained and licensed where required. Service Provider makes no warranty that the system will pass regulatory permit requirements or future inspections; findings reflect observed conditions at the time of inspection. Liability of Service Provider for claims arising out of this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client under this Agreement. Service Provider shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including the Verification Report when delivered and any attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements. No amendment will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Inspector Certification

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury and to the best of my professional knowledge, that the information contained in the Verification Report and the observations recorded in this Agreement are true and accurate based on the inspection performed. This certification does not guarantee future performance of the system.

Date of Inspection:

Inspector attests that he/she is authorized to perform the inspection, and has performed the work with reasonable care and skill.
Inspector attests to accuracy of findings

Acknowledgments

Client acknowledges that the Verification Report is based on visible conditions and limited testing and that latent defects not observable at the time of inspection may exist.
Client acknowledges and accepts scope and limitations

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