Basic Termite Inspection Agreement
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Basic Termite Inspection Agreement
By submitting the Termite Inspection Order form, the client does hereby engage Centere, Inc., d/b/a Appraisal Centere of the Ozarks (hereafter company), to conduct a limited visual inspection of the structure at the address indicated within the Termite Inspection Order form, for the sole and exclusive benefit of client.
1. Confidentiality: The written report to be prepared by the company shall be
considered the final and exclusive findings of the company regarding the home inspection at the inspection address. The inspection report to be prepared for the client is solely and exclusively for the client’s own information and may not be relied upon by any other person. Client agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the inspection report and agrees not to disclose any part of it to any other person. Client may distribute copies of the inspection report to the seller and real estate agents directly involved in this transaction, but said persons are not specifically intended beneficiaries of this agreement or the inspection report. Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the company harmless from any third party claims arising out of the client’s unauthorized distribution of the inspection report.
2. Arbitration: Any dispute concerning the interpretation of this agreement or arising from this inspection and report, except one for inspection fee payment, shall be resolved informally between the parties or by arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of a recognized arbitration association except that the parties shall select an arbitrator who is familiar with the home inspection industry. The arbitrator shall conduct summary judgment motions and enforce full discovery rights as a court would as provided in civil proceeding by legal code.
3. Limit On Liability: Client understands and agrees the company is not an
insurer, that the payment for the subject inspection is based solely on the value of the service provided. Client also agrees that any claim of failure in the accuracy of the report shall be reported to the company within five calendar days of discovery and that failure to notify the inspector within that time period shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims. The company shall have five calendar days to respond to the claim. If the company fails to satisfy the claim, liability shall be limited to a refund of the fees paid.
4. Neither the inspection nor the inspection report is a warranty expressed or
implied, regarding the adequacy, performance, or condition of any inspected structure, system or item. Client acknowledges that condition of any inspected structure, system or item, is subject to change after report has been issued. The inspection and report are not intended to reflect the value of the premises, or to make any representations as to the advisability or inadvisability of purchase or suitability of use. The inspection and report are only intended to express the opinion of Centere, Inc., d/b/a Appraisal Centere of the Ozarks or its agent, based on a visible inspection of accessible portions of structure, systems and items, or existing conditions, at the time of inspection.
5. Payment must be received in full prior to start of inspection.
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