Tree Service Terms + Conditions

Cost

Should there be any reason to modify the scope of work, Logs to Lumber will seek The Client’s approval with a revised estimated cost before commencing any such additional work.

Terms of Payment

Payment is due upon completion of work. A late fee of $50 will be added to accounts not paid at this time.

If outside assistance is used to collect the account, The Client is responsible for all costs associated with the collection, including, but not limited to, attorney fees and court costs, in addition to the $50 late fee and compounded interest of 1.5% per month.

Scheduling + Cancellation

Schedules are contingent upon weather, accidents, and other uncontrollable delays. Logs to Lumber shall not be liable for damages due to those delays.

If The Client seeks to cancel the impending work 7 calendar days or earlier before the

established start day, the 20% deposit will be refunded in full to The Client. If The Client seeks to cancel the work any time later, the 20% deposit will be forfeited in its entirety.

If The Client seeks to reschedule the work for another date within 60 calendar days of the original start date before 48 hours of the original start date, the deposit will not be forfeited. If The Client seeks to reschedule within 48 hours, the deposit will not be forfeited but a $50 fee will be charged.

Workmanship

All work will be performed in a professional manner by experienced personnel outfitted with the appropriate tools and equipment to complete the job properly.

Ownership

The client warrants that all trees, plant material and property upon which work is to be performed are either owned by The Client or that permission for the work has been obtained from the owner. Logs to Lumber is to be held harmless from all claims for damages resulting from The Client’s failure to obtain such permission.

Safety

Logs to Lumber warrants that all arboricultural operations will follow the latest version of the ANSI Z133.2 industry safety standards. The client agrees to not enter the work area during arboricultural operations unless authorized by the crew leader onsite.

Debris Removal

All debris from tree trimming and tree removal operations shall be cleaned up each day before the work crew leaves the site, unless otherwise coordinated by The Client and crew leader. All lawn area shall be raked, streets and sidewalks shall be swept. All brush, branches, and logs shall be removed from the site or stacked on-site in a clean manner, per The Client’s request prior to work commencing.

Additional Work

Any additional work or equipment required to complete the project caused by previously unknown foreign material in the trunk, the branches, or any other condition not apparent in estimating the work specified shall be paid for by The Client on a time and material basis.

Surfaces Damage + Repair

Logs to Lumber will attempt to minimize all disturbances to The Client’s lawn and surfaces. However Logs to Lumber must utilize vehicles & equipment to perform tree care services. Logs to Lumber shall not be liable for reasonable damages to landscaping, sod, plant material in the execution of its work or causes beyond their control (e.g. ruts in yard due to wet conditions, limbs falling on flowerbeds, cracking of paved surfaces and/or sidewalk due to weight of

trucks/equipment etc.).

Pedestrian + Vehicular Safety

Logs to Lumber is solely responsible for pedestrian and vehicular safety control within the worksite. Logs to Lumber shall provide the necessary warning devices, barricades, and ground personnel required to ensure the safety, protection and warning of pedestrian and vehicular traffic within the area.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Neither party shall be liable in damages for, nor shall this Agreement be terminable or cancelable by reason of, any delay or default in any such party's performance hereunder if such default or delay is caused by events beyond such party's reasonable control including, without limitations, acts of God, regulation or law or other action of any government or agency thereof, war or insurrection, civil commotion, destruction of production facilities or materials by earthquake, fire, flood or storm, labor disturbances, epidemic, or failure of suppliers, public utilities or common carriers. Each party agrees to endeavor to resume its performance hereunder if such performance is delayed or interrupted by reason of such forces majeure as listed above.

Licenses + Permits

The Client shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for necessary approval from local Home Owners' Association.

Governing Laws

The terms and conditions of this contract shall be interpreted and governed according to the laws of the State of Indiana. Venue and jurisdiction shall be limited exclusively to the District Court of Marion County, Indiana.