Terms & Conditions:
1) Job Pricing and Fees:
A) Estimates:
a) Estimates are an approximation of future costs associated with work. This is based on knowledge given to us, or found through diagnostics, and are subject to change.
c) Estimates are drafted with the expectation that previous work was done properly and professionally.
d) Estimates do not include permit fee costs unless stated.
B) Invoices:
a) Standard payment terms are Net 30; this can be negotiated based on client needs.
b) Late fees of 1% per month will be added after the initial 30 days of an invoice being open.
c) Discounts to invoices can be added or taken away at any time.
d) Permit fees not present on the initial invoice may be added afterwards or sent separately on a second invoice.
e) Labor due to new requests or disagreements will have a standard hourly rate charged for the extra work hours; including gathering materials.
f) Labor performed outside of normal operating hours is subject to an overtime hourly rate.
g) Unexpected labor not originally estimated for, but required by an inspector, must be completed and will be added to the final invoice.
h) Material preference, such as branding, will be at our discretion unless otherwise agreed upon beforehand.
1) If materials are installed and the client requests afterwards that it be changed, additional charges will be added.
C) Untimely or Non-payment:
a) The client agrees to pay in a timely manner based on payment terms agreed on.
b) Liens on a property may be taken out to compensate for non-payment.
c) Unpaid invoices that are taken to court, may have additional charges added for work hours spent attempting to collect payment.
d) Attorney fees are subject to appendment for any claims brought to court.
2) Working Terms:
A) Job scheduling:
a) Work will be scheduled and completed based on staffing availability.
b) Inspections will be completed after a permit is approved. Permit approval can be lengthy depending on the town or city, and is out of our control.
c) Labor is dependent on material availability. Lead times on materials can be long, are not controlled by us, and affect when labor can be performed.
d) Outdoor labor is scheduled with weather conditions in mind; this can cause delay.
B) Expectations while working:
a) We assume that all previous contractors have completed work properly and professionally. Issues caused due to previous labor can not be predicted.
b) Objects hidden inside of walls or ceilings, such as wires or pipes, can not be known to us and are not assumed to be present.
1) Damage caused while working due to the above is not our responsibility. To avoid damage, the client may open walls beforehand or accept the terms.
c) When doing repairs, we assume all points have electricity.
d) Damage to property will always be avoided but is sometimes unavoidable.
e) Employees will do their best to leave a site clean upon completion, but some debris may remain.
C) Safety:
a) Employee safety is a priority. An employee can refuse to take on unsafe working conditions.
b) When working outdoors, employees may pause work when weather conditions become unsafe.
c) Employees have a right to be treated fairly. Labor can be refused or canceled if an employee feels threatened or unsafe.
3) Warranty on labor:
a) A 12 month warranty will be provided on labor after the completion date.
b) Legal action can no longer be pursued 12 months after the expiration of the warranty (24 months after completion).
1) Legal pursuance for non-payment by the client is not affected by the statement above, and can be taken at any point.
c) The warranty on only covers materials provided or worked on by us.
4) Legal:
a) Agreeing to these terms includes acceptance that 3C Electric Systems LLC can not be brought to court for more than $500.00 per job.
b) If the terms above have been agreed to once by the client, it is assumed that the client agrees to these terms for future jobs as well.