Surveying Letter of Engagement

SURVEYING LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Surveyor to perform professional land surveying services described herein for the property located at:

WHEREAS, Surveyor represents that Surveyor is properly licensed and qualified to perform such surveying services in accordance with applicable professional standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the terms, scope, and conditions of the engagement effective on: Effective Date:

Scope of Work

Surveyor will provide professional land surveying services limited to those tasks expressly described below. Services not expressly set forth shall be considered additional services subject to separate written agreement.

Boundary survey    Topographic survey    As-built survey    ALTA/NSPS survey

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Surveyor the fees and expenses described below. Fees are based on the scope and assumptions set forth herein and on Surveyor's standard rate schedule.

Invoices are due and payable within days of invoice. Late payments shall accrue interest at % per month (or the maximum permitted by law), calculated monthly on the outstanding balance.

Term and Termination

This engagement shall commence on: and, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Letter, shall continue until completion of the services or until: .

Either party may terminate this engagement for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered at least days prior to the effective date of termination. Upon termination, Client shall pay Surveyor for services performed and costs incurred through the effective date of termination, including reasonable close-out costs.

Client Responsibilities and Access

Client shall provide access to the property, copies of available record documents, utility locations if known, and any easement or title information in Client's possession. Client acknowledges that unknown subsurface conditions, concealed utilities, or obstruction of access may affect performance and cost, and agrees to reimburse Surveyor for reasonable additional charges resulting from such conditions.

Standard of Care; Limitation of Liability

Surveyor shall perform services in a manner consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily exercised by members of the surveying profession under similar conditions. No other warranty, express or implied, is made. Client agrees that Surveyor's total liability for claims arising out of this engagement, whether in contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise, shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total fees paid to Surveyor under this Letter, or (b) . This limitation shall apply to all claims in the aggregate.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in confidence confidential or proprietary information disclosed by the other party in connection with this engagement and shall not disclose such information except to employees, consultants, or agents who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes public through no breach by the receiving party, or is required to be disclosed by law.

Insurance; Permits and Regulations

Surveyor will maintain professional liability insurance in amounts customary to the profession. Client shall obtain any required permits and comply with applicable laws and regulations; Surveyor may rely on Client's representations and available records in performing the services.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

The parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve disputes arising under this Letter through negotiation between senior representatives. If unresolved within forty-five (45) days, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the applicable arbitration rules chosen by the parties, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Records and Retention

Field notes, electronic files, and other work products prepared by Surveyor are instruments of service and remain the property of Surveyor. Upon final payment, Surveyor will provide Client with the agreed deliverables. Surveyor retains the right to destroy original field notes and backup files consistent with Surveyor's records retention policy unless Client requests in writing that records be retained for a specified period and agrees to any reasonable storage fees.

Entire Agreement

This Letter, together with any attachments or written amendments signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

By signing below, Client and Surveyor acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Surveying Letter of Engagement.

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