Tree Trimming Service Agreement

TREE TRIMMING SERVICE AGREEMENT

Client Name:

Client Address:

Contractor Name:

Contractor Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Contractor to perform tree trimming, pruning, removal, and related site services at the property described herein; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that it is duly licensed, trained, and insured to perform arboricultural work and agrees to perform such work in a professional manner in accordance with industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the performance of the described services;

SCOPE OF WORK

Service Location:

PAYMENT TERMS

Balance Due On Completion:

Late fee applied at on overdue amounts, plus reasonable collection costs and attorneys' fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Commencement Date:

Estimated Completion Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice if the other party materially breaches and fails to cure within days. Either party may terminate without cause upon days' prior written notice.

PERMITS, ACCESS, AND SITE CONDITIONS

Contractor shall obtain and maintain all licenses, permits, and approvals required to perform the work unless otherwise stated. Responsibility for obtaining permits: Contractor Client

Client grants reasonable access to the property and will disclose underground utilities and hazards. Contractor will exercise customary care to locate utilities and will notify Client of any concealed hazards discovered.

INSURANCE, INDEMNITY, AND LIABILITY

Indemnification: Contractor shall indemnify and hold Client harmless from claims, losses, damages, liabilities and expenses arising out of Contractor's negligent or willful acts in performance of the work, except to the extent caused by Client's negligence.

Limitation of Liability: Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising under this Agreement. Contractor's aggregate liability for any claim related to the work shall not exceed the total compensation actually paid by Client under this Agreement.

WARRANTY

Contractor warrants that the trimming and removal work will be performed in a workmanlike manner consistent with accepted arboricultural practices for a period of months from completion. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from acts of nature, pests, disease, or improper maintenance by Client.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of non-public information disclosed in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information except to its employees, contractors, and advisors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations. Confidential information excludes information that is publicly available or independently developed without reference to the other party's confidential information.

MISCELLANEOUS

Relationship of Parties: Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or joint venturer of Client. Contractor is responsible for withholding and paying all taxes on amounts paid to Contractor.

Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Contractor may assign receivables to a financing institution.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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 laws principles.

Dispute Resolution: The parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve disputes by negotiation. If unresolved, either party may submit the dispute to mediation, and if mediation fails, to binding arbitration in the county where the property is located, with the arbitrator applying the substantive law specified above.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments and written change orders signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether oral or written. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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