Effective date: July 2026

1. Parties

This Agreement is entered into between Clean Cut Landscape Design, Maintenance & Lighting LLC (“Contractor”) and the individual or entity identified as the Owner on this Agreement. The “Job Site” refers to the property where the work will be performed.

The Owner represents that they have the authority to authorize the work described in this Agreement.

2. Contractor Insurance

The Contractor maintains comprehensive general liability insurance with coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage.

3. Owner Insurance

The Owner is responsible for maintaining adequate property insurance covering the full replacement value of the property and improvements, including protection against fire, vandalism, weather-related events, and other applicable risks during the project.

4. Permits and Approvals

Unless otherwise stated in writing, the Owner is responsible for obtaining all permits, approvals, easements, HOA approvals, and governmental authorizations required for the project.

If requested, Contractor may obtain permits on the Owner’s behalf, with all associated fees and administrative costs billed to the Owner.

5. Owner Responsibilities

The Owner agrees to:

• Provide unrestricted access to the property during normal working hours.
• Ensure utilities such as water and electricity are available when required.
• Remove vehicles, patio furniture, decorations, fragile items, and other obstacles before work begins.
• Notify Contractor of any underground utilities, irrigation systems, septic systems, invisible fencing, private utility lines, or other concealed conditions.
• Maintain site security until the project is completed.
• Exercise reasonable care when visiting or inspecting the worksite.

Contractor is not responsible for delays or damages resulting from concealed conditions or Owner’s failure to meet these responsibilities.

6. Project Schedule

Estimated start and completion dates are subject to change due to weather, material availability, labor shortages, site conditions, governmental delays, or other circumstances beyond Contractor’s control.

These delays shall not constitute a breach of contract.

7. Changes to the Scope of Work

Any work outside the original proposal must be approved through a written Change Order before the work begins.

Additional work may:

• Increase the contract price.
• Extend the project schedule.
• Require additional deposits or payment at the time the work is performed.

8. Payment Terms

Invoices are due within ten (10) calendar days of the invoice date unless otherwise stated in writing.

Contractor reserves the right to suspend work on accounts with past-due balances until payment is received.

9. Late Payments

Past-due balances may incur interest of 1.5% per month (18% annually) or the maximum amount permitted by Pennsylvania law.

The Owner agrees to reimburse Contractor for reasonable collection costs incurred in recovering unpaid balances.

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any attached proposals, specifications, and approved Change Orders, represents the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements.

11. Assignment

This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned without the written consent of Contractor.

12. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

13. Proposal Expiration

Unless otherwise stated, proposals are valid for seven (7) calendar days from the date issued.

14. Excavation and Unknown Site Conditions

The Owner understands that underground or concealed conditions cannot always be identified before work begins.

If Contractor encounters unforeseen conditions including, but not limited to:

• Rock
• Large roots
• Buried concrete
• Underground utilities
• Septic systems
• Springs
• Sinkholes
• Unsuitable soils
• Other hidden obstructions

… and additional labor, equipment, materials, or engineering may be required.

Such work shall be billed as a Change Order or on a time-and-materials basis unless otherwise agreed in writing.

15. Final Inspection

Upon substantial completion, Contractor will schedule a final walkthrough with the Owner.

If the Owner is unavailable after reasonable scheduling efforts, the project shall be considered complete and final payment shall become due.

16. Limited Warranty

Contractor warrants its workmanship for one (1) year from the date of substantial completion or final payment, whichever occurs first.

If a defect resulting directly from Contractor’s workmanship is identified during the warranty period, Contractor will, at its sole discretion:

• Repair the defect;
• Replace defective materials; or
• Reimburse the reasonable cost of repair.

Contractor’s total liability shall never exceed the original contract price.

Warranty Exclusions

This warranty does not cover:

• Normal settling, shrinkage, or cracking.
• Weather-related damage.
• Damage caused by misuse, neglect, abuse, accidents, or acts of God.
• Damage caused by third parties.
• Alterations performed by others.
• Underground conditions unknown at the time of installation.
• Manufacturer defects covered under separate manufacturer warranties.
• Plant material damaged by drought, flooding, insects, disease, improper watering, winter injury, animals, or lack of maintenance.
• Turf establishment affected by weather, irrigation practices, soil conditions, or maintenance.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Color variation in natural stone, brick, mulch, concrete, or plant material.
• Damage resulting from improper drainage or grading changes performed after installation.

Warranty claims must be submitted in writing during the warranty period.

17. Plant Material

Living plant material is subject to environmental conditions beyond Contractor’s control.

Unless specifically stated in writing, Contractor does not guarantee the survival of trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, or other plant material after installation.

Any manufacturer or grower warranties will be passed through to the Owner when applicable.

18. Limitation of Liability

Contractor shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of use, lost profits, or diminished property value.

19. Right to Suspend Work

Contractor reserves the right to suspend work if:

• Payments become delinquent;
• Unsafe conditions exist;
• Site access is restricted;
• Required utilities are unavailable; or
• Conditions prevent safe or proper completion of the work.

Any resulting delays shall extend the project schedule accordingly.

20. Right of Cancellation (Residential Customers)

Residential customers have the right to cancel this Agreement until midnight of the third business day after signing, unless emergency work has been authorized in writing.

Cancellation requests must be signed, dated, and delivered or mailed to:

Clean Cut Landscape Design, Maintenance & Lighting LLC
100 W. Boehms Road
Willow Street, PA 17584

Upon timely cancellation, any payments made under this Agreement will be refunded in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania law.