Tile Installation Vestibule

Tile Installation Vestibule - General Business Agreement

Parties

Client Name:     Contractor Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client requires professional tile installation services for the vestibule located at (the "Project"); and

WHEREAS, Contractor is duly qualified, licensed, and insured to perform tile installation and related work and agrees to perform such work in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, compensation, schedule, and other terms governing the Project.

Scope of Work

Contractor shall supply labor, materials (except as expressly noted below), tools, equipment, and supervision to complete the vestibule tile installation in a workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to: substrate preparation, layout and setting of tile, grout application, sealing (if specified), transition to adjacent surfaces, cleanup, and final inspection. Contractor will comply with applicable building codes.

Materials Provided by Owner:

Manufacturer and Tile Model/Grade:

Payment Terms

Contract Price (total): $. Payment shall be made as follows unless changed by written Change Order:

Deposit upon execution: $. Final payment due upon substantial completion and acceptance following final inspection and satisfaction of punch list items.

Late Payment: Any undisputed amount not paid within days after invoice shall accrue interest at the rate of , plus recovery costs including reasonable attorneys' fees.

Schedule and Completion

Commencement Date: . Estimated Completion Date: .

Contractor shall proceed with reasonable diligence. Delays caused by weather, supply chain, concealed conditions, change orders, or acts beyond Contractor's control shall extend the schedule by the period of delay. Contractor will provide notice of delay within a commercially reasonable time.

Change Orders

Any change in scope, materials, price, or schedule shall be executed only by a written Change Order signed by both parties. Change Orders shall state the change, the adjustment to Contract Price, and the change to the schedule.

Warranties and Acceptance

Contractor warrants that tile installation performed shall be free from defects in workmanship for a period of months from date of substantial completion, provided Client uses recommended maintenance and sealants. Manufacturer warranties for materials (if any) are assignable to Client to the extent transferable.

Insurance and Permits

Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance as required by law and maintain evidence of insurance upon request. Client shall obtain any necessary access, permits, or approvals unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and not disclose to third parties non-public business information and documents of the other party relating to pricing, technical specifications, proprietary processes, or other information reasonably understood to be confidential, except as required by law or to enforce this Agreement. Confidential information shall not include information that is publicly known through no fault of the recipient or received from a third party without breach of an obligation of confidentiality.

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

Contractor shall indemnify and hold Client harmless from claims, damages, losses and expenses arising from Contractor's negligence or willful misconduct in performing the Work, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence. Except for indemnification obligations and willful misconduct, neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages.

Term and Termination

Term: This Agreement commences on the Effective Date: and terminates upon final payment and completion, unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured after days' written notice. Upon termination for cause by Client, Contractor shall be paid for Work performed to date, less damages caused by Contractor's breach.

Dispute Resolution

The parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement by negotiation between executive representatives. If unresolved, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation, and if mediation fails, to binding arbitration under the applicable arbitration rules selected by the parties. The prevailing party in any arbitration or litigation shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

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 law principles.

Entire Agreement and Miscellaneous

This Agreement, including any Change Orders expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Project and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and communications. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Acceptance

By signing below, the parties represent and warrant that they are authorized to bind the entity for which they sign, have read and understand this Agreement, and agree to be bound by its terms.

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