TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In the following Terms and Conditions, “Company” refers to Synergy Fire Systems LLC and Customer refers to a person or organization that contracts “Synergy Fire Systems LLC” to perform Installation, Inspections, Testing, and Service their property.
1. Term. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of this Agreement and continue for the period indicated in this Agreement. At the conclusion of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically extend for successive terms equal to the Initial Term, each and together a "Term" of this Agreement, unless either party gives written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then current term.
2. Payment. Payments shall be invoiced and due in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Work performed on a time and material basis shall be at the then-prevailing Company rate for material, labor, and related items, in effect at the time supplied under this Agreement.
3. Pricing. The pricing set forth in this Agreement is based on the number of devices and services to be performed as set forth in this Agreement. If the actual number of devices installed or services to be performed is greater than that set forth in this Agreement, the price will be increased accordingly. Company may increase prices upon notice to the Customer or annually to reflect increases in material and labor costs. Customer agrees to pay all taxes, permits, and other charges, including but not limited to state and local sales and excise taxes, installation or alarm permits, false alarm assessments, or any charges imposed by any government body, however designated, levied or based on the service charges pursuant to this Agreement. Customer's failure to make payment when due is a material breach of this Agreement.
4. Code Compliance. Company does not undertake an obligation to inspect for compliance with laws or regulations unless specifically stated in this Agreement. Customer acknowledges that the Authority Having Jurisdiction (e.g. Fire Marshal) may establish additional requirements for compliance with local codes. Any additional services or equipment required will be provided at an additional cost to Customer.
5. Limitation of Liability; Limitations of Remedy. Customer understands that Company offers several levels of protection services and that the level described has been chosen by Customer after considering and balancing various levels of protection afforded and their related costs. It is understood and agreed by the Customer that Company is not an insurer and that insurance coverage, if any, shall be obtained by the Customer and that amounts payable to Company hereunder are based upon the value of the services and the scope of liability set forth in this Agreement and are unrelated to the value of the Customer's property and the property of others located on the premises. Customer agrees to look exclusively to the Customer's insurer to recover for injuries or damage in the event of any loss or injury and that Customer releases and waives all right of recovery against Company arising by way of subrogation. Company makes no guaranty or Warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that equipment or services supplied by Company will detect or avert occurrences or the consequences therefrom that the equipment or service was designed to detect or avert. It is impractical and extremely difficult to fix the actual damages, if any, which may proximately result from failure on the part of Company to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement. Accordingly, Customer agrees that, Company shall be exempt from liability for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from occurrences, or the consequences therefrom, which the equipment or service was designed to detect or avert. Should Company be found liable for any loss, damage or injury arising from a failure of the equipment or service in any respect, Company's liability for Services performed on site at Customer's premises shall be limited to an amount equal to the Agreement price (as increased by the price for any additional work) or, where the time and material payment term is selected, Customer's time and material payments to Company. Where this Agreement covers multiple sites, liability shall be limited to the amount of the payments allocable to the site where the incident occurred. IN NO EVENT
SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, INJURY, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM ARISING FROM ANY SERVICING, ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES, OR MOVEMENTS OF THE COVERED SYSTEM(S), AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENT PARTS BY THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE, LOSS OF THE USE, PERFORMANCE, OR FAILURE OF THE COVERED SYSTEM(S) TO PERFORM. The limitations of liability set forth in this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of all parents, subsidiaries and affiliates of Company, whether direct or indirect, Company's employees, agents, officers and directors.
6. Reciprocal Waiver of Claims (SAFETY Act). Certain of Company's systems and services have received Certification and/or Designation as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies ("QATT") under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. §§ 441-444 (the "SAFETY Act"). As required under 6 C.F.R. 25.5 (e), to the maximum extent permitted by law, Company and Customer hereby agree to waive their right to make any claims against the other for any losses, including business interruption losses, sustained by either party or their respective employees, resulting from an activity resulting from an "Act of Terrorism" as defined in 6 C.F.R. 25.2, when QATT have been deployed in defense against, response to, or recovery from such Act of Terrorism.
7. Indemnity. Customer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Company against any and all losses, damages, costs, including expert fees and costs, and expenses including reasonable defense costs, arising from any and all third party claims for personal injury, death, property damage or economic loss, arising in any way from any act or omission of Customer or Company relating in any way to this Agreement, including but not limited to the Services under this Agreement, whether such claims are based upon contract, warranty, tort (including but not limited to active or passive negligence), strict liability or otherwise. Company reserves the right to select counsel to represent it in any such action.
8. General Provisions. All work to be performed by Company will be performed during normal working hours of normal working days (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, excluding Company holidays), as defined by Company, unless additional times are specifically described in this Agreement. All work performed unscheduled unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. Appointments scheduled for four-hour window. Additional charges may apply for special scheduling requests, e.g. working around equipment shutdowns, after hours work. Company will perform the services described in the Service Solution ("Services") for one or more system(s) or equipment as described in the Service Solution or the listed attachments ("Covered System(s)"). UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSPECTION (AND, IF SPECIFIED, TESTING) PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, REPLACEMENT OF PARTS, OR ANY FIELD ADJUSTMENTS WHATSOEVER, NOR DOES IT INCLUDE THE CORRECTION OF ANY DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED BY COMPANY TO CUSTOMER. COMPANY SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPMENT FAILURE OCCURRING WHILE COMPANY IS IN THE PROCESS OF FOLLOWING ITS INSPECTION TECHNIQUES, WHERE THE FAILURE ALSO RESULTS FROM THE AGE OR OBSOLESCENCE OF THE ITEM OR DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT COVER SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS OR PARTS THAT ARE BELOW GRADE, BEHIND WALLS OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS OR EXTERIOR TO THE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND PIPING.
9. Customer Responsibilities. Customer shall regularly test the System(s) in accordance with applicable law and manufacturers' and Company's recommendations. Customer shall promptly notify Company of any malfunction in the Covered System(s) which comes to Customer's attention. This Agreement assumes any existing system(s) are in operational and maintainable condition as of the Agreement date. If, upon inspection, Company determines that repairs are recommended, repair charges will be submitted for approval by Customer's on-site representative prior to work. Should such repair work be declined, Company shall be relieved from any and all liability arising therefrom. Customer further agrees to: • Provide Company clear access to Covered System(s) to be serviced including, if applicable, lift trucks or other equipment needed to reach inaccessible equipment;
• Supply suitable electrical service, heat, heat tracing adequate water supply, and required system schematics and/or drawings; • Notify all required persons, including but not limited to authorities having jurisdiction, employees, and monitoring services, of scheduled testing and/or repair of systems; • Provide a safe work environment; • In the event of an emergency or Covered System(s) failure, take reasonable precautions to protect against personal injury, death, and/or property damage and continue such measures until the Covered System(s) are operational; and • Comply with all laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the equipment and/or services provided under this agreement. Customer represents and warrants that it has the right to authorize the Services to be performed as set forth in this Agreement.
10. Repair Services. Where Customer expressly includes repair, replacement, and emergency response services in the Service Solution section of this Agreement, such services apply only to the components or equipment of the Covered System(s). Customer agrees to promptly request repair services in the event the System becomes inoperable or otherwise requires repair. The Agreement price does not include repairs to the Covered System(s) recommended by Company as a result of an inspection, for which Company will submit independent pricing to customer and as to which Company will not proceed until Customer authorizes such work and approves the pricing. Repair or replacement of non-maintainable parts of the Covered System(s) including, but not limited to, unit cabinets, insulating material, electrical wiring, structural supports, and all other non-moving parts, is not included under this Agreement.
11. System Equipment. The purchase of equipment or peripheral devices, (including but not limited to smoke detectors, heat detectors, sprinkler system components, extinguishers and hoses) from Company shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If, in Company's sole judgment, any peripheral device or other system equipment, which is attached to the Covered System(s), whether provided by Company, Customer or a third party, interferes with the proper operation of the Covered System(s), Customer shall remove or replace such device or equipment promptly upon notice from Company. Failure of Customer to remove or replace the device shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. If Customer adds any third-party device or equipment to the Covered System(s), Company shall not be responsible for any damage to or failure of the Covered System(s) caused in whole or in part by such device or equipment.
12. Reports. Where inspection and/or test services are selected, such inspection and/or test shall be completed on Company's then current Report form, which shall be given to Customer, and, where applicable, Company may submit a copy thereof to the local authority having jurisdiction. The Report and recommendations by Company are only advisory in nature and are intended to assist Customer in reducing the risk of loss to property by indicating obvious defects or impairments noted to the system and equipment inspected and/or tested. They are not intended to imply that no other defects or hazards exist or that all aspects of the Covered System(s), equipment, and components are under control at the time of inspection. Final responsibility for the condition and operation of the Covered System(s) and equipment and components lie with Customer.
13. Availability and Cost of Steel, Plastics & Other Commodities. Company shall not be responsible for failure to provide services, deliver products, or otherwise perform work required by this Agreement due to lack of available steel products or products made from plastics or other commodities. (i) In the event Company is unable, after reasonable commercial efforts, to acquire and provide steel products, or products made from plastics or other commodities, if required to perform work required by this Agreement, Customer hereby agrees that Company may terminate the Agreement, or the relevant portion of the Agreement, at no additional cost and without penalty. Customer agrees to pay Company in full for all work performed up to the time of any such termination. (ii) If Company is able to obtain the steel products or products made from plastics or other commodities, but the price of any of the products has risen by more than 10% from the date of the bid, proposal or date Company executed this Agreement, whichever occurred first, then Company may pass through that increase through a reasonable price increase to reflect increased cost of materials.
14. Confined Space. If access to confined space by Company is required for the performance of Services, Services shall be scheduled and performed in accordance with Company's then-current hourly rate.
15. Hazardous Materials. Customer represents that, except to the extent that Company has been given written notice of the following hazards prior to the execution of this Agreement, to the best of Customer's knowledge there is no: • "Permit confined space," as defined by OSHA, • Risk of infectious disease, • Need for air monitoring, respiratory protection, or other medical risk, • Asbestos, asbestos-containing material, formaldehyde or other potentially toxic or otherwise hazardous material contained in or on the surface of the floors, walls, ceilings, insulation or other structural components of the area of any building where work is required to be performed under this Agreement. All of the above are hereinafter referred to as "Hazardous Conditions". Company shall have the right to rely on the representations listed above. If hazardous conditions are encountered by Company during the course of Company's work, the discovery of such materials shall constitute an event beyond Company's control and Company shall have no obligation to further perform in the area where the hazardous conditions exist until the area has been made safe by Customer as certified in writing by an independent testing agency, and Customer shall pay disruption expenses and re-mobilization expenses as determined by Company. This Agreement does not provide for the cost of capture, containment or disposal of any hazardous waste materials, or hazardous materials, encountered in any of the Covered System(s) and/or during performance of the Services. Said materials shall at all times remain the responsibility and property of Customer. Company shall not be responsible for the testing, removal or disposal of such hazardous materials
16. Limited Warranty. COMPANY WARRANTS THAT ITS WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL, EXCLUDING MONITORING SERVICES, FURNISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FURNISHING. Where Company provides product or equipment of others, Company will warrant the product or equipment only to the extent warranted by such third party. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES PERFORMED OR THE PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT, IF ANY, SUPPORTED HEREUNDER.
17. Taxes, Fees, Fines, Licenses, and Permits. Customer agrees to pay all sales tax, use tax, property tax, utility tax and other taxes required in connection with the equipment and services listed, including telephone company line charges, if any. Customer shall comply with all laws and regulations relating to the equipment and its use and shall promptly pay when due all sales, use, property, excise and other taxes and all permit, license and registration fees now or hereafter imposed by any government body or agency upon the equipment or its use. Company may, without notice, obtain any required permit, license or registration for Customer at Customer's expense and charge a fee for this service. If Customer fails to maintain any required licenses or permits, Company shall not be responsible for performing the services and may terminate the services without notice to Customer.
18. Outside Charges. Customer understands and accepts that Company specifically denies any responsibility for charges associated with the notification or dispatching of anyone, including but not limited to fire department, police department, paramedics, doctors, or any other emergency personnel, and if there are any charges incurred as a result of said notification or dispatch, said charges shall be the responsibility of Customer.
19. Insurance. Customer shall name Company, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, and representatives as additional insureds on Customer's general liability and auto liability policies.
20. Waiver of Subrogation. Customer does hereby for itself and all other parties claiming under it release and discharge Company from and against all hazards covered by Customer's insurance, it being expressly agreed and understood that no insurance company or insurer will have any right of subrogation against Company.
21. Force Majeure, Exclusions. Company shall not be responsible for delays, interruption or failure to render services due to causes beyond its control, including but not limited to material shortages, work stoppages, fires, civil disobedience or unrest, severe weather, fire or any other cause beyond the control of Company. This Agreement expressly excludes, without limitation, provision of fire watches; reloading of, upgrading, and maintaining computer software; making repairs or replacements necessitated by reason of negligence or misuse of components or equipment or changes to Customer's premises; vandalism; power failure; current fluctuation; failure due to non-Company installation; lightning, electrical storm, or other severe weather; water; accident; fire; acts of God; testing inspection and repair of duct detectors, beam detectors, and UV/IR equipment; provision of fire watches; clearing of ice blockage; draining of improperly pitched piping; batteries; recharging of chemical suppression systems; reloading of, upgrading, and maintaining computer software; corrosion (including but not limited to micro-bacterially induced corrosion ("MIC")); cartridges greater that 16 grams; gas valve installation; or any other cause external to the Covered System(s) and Company shall not be required to provide Service while interruption of service due to such causes shall continue. This Agreement does not cover and specifically excludes system upgrades and the replacement of obsolete systems, equipment, components or parts. All such services may be provided by Company at Company's sole discretion at an additional charge. If Emergency Services are expressly included in the Service Solution, the Agreement price does not include travel expenses.
22. Delays. Company shall have no responsibility or liability to Customer or any other person for delays in the installation or repair of the System or the performance of our Services regardless of the reason, or for any resulting consequences.
23. Termination. Company may terminate this Agreement immediately at its sole discretion upon the occurrence of any Event of Default as hereinafter defined. Company may also terminate this Agreement at its sole discretion upon notice to Customer if Company's performance of its obligations under this Agreement becomes impracticable due to obsolescence of equipment at Customer's premises or unavailability of parts.
24. No Option to Solicit. Customer shall not, directly or indirectly, on its own behalf or on behalf of any other person, business, corporation or entity, solicit or employ any Company employee, or induce any Company employee to leave his or her employment with Company, for a period of two years after the termination of this Agreement.
25. Default. An Event of Default shall include 1) any full or partial termination of this Agreement by Customer before the expiration of the then-current Term, 2) failure of the Customer to pay any amount within ten (10) days after the amount is due and payable, 3) abuse of the System or the Equipment, 4) failure by Customer to observe, keep or perform any term of this Agreement; 5) dissolution, termination, discontinuance, insolvency or business failure of Customer. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Company may pursue one or more of the following remedies, 1) discontinue furnishing Services, 2) by written notice to Customer declare the balance of unpaid amounts due and to become due under the this Agreement to be immediately due and payable, provided that all past due amounts shall bear interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18% per year) or the highest amount permitted by law, 3) receive immediate possession of any equipment for which Customer has not paid. 4) proceed at law or equity to enforce performance by Customer or recover damages for breach of this Agreement, and 5) recover all costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, in connection with enforcing or attempting to enforce this Agreement.
26. One-Year Limitation on Actions; Choice of Law. It is agreed that no suit, or cause of action or other proceeding shall be brought against either party more than one (1) year after the accrual of the cause of action or one (1) year after the claim arises, whichever is shorter, whether known or unknown when the claim arises or whether based on tort, Agreement, or any other legal theory, other than a suit by Company for payments owed by Customer under this Agreement. The laws of Connecticut shall govern the validity, enforceability, and interpretation of this Agreement.
27. Assignment. Customer may not assign this Agreement without Company's prior written consent. Company may assign this Agreement without obtaining Customer's consent.
28. Entire Agreement. The parties intend this Agreement, together with any attachments or Riders
(collectively the "Agreement) to be the final, complete and exclusive expression of their Agreement and the terms and conditions thereof. This Agreement supersedes all prior representations, understandings or agreements between the parties, written or oral, and shall constitute the sole terms and conditions relating to the Services. No waiver, change, or modification of any terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be binding on Company unless made in writing and signed by an Authorized Representative of Company.
29. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only.
30. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by any court or other competent authority to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, this Agreement will continue to be valid as to the other provisions and the remainder of the affected provision.
31. Electronic Media. Customer agrees that Company may scan, image or otherwise convert this Agreement into an electronic format of any nature. Customer agrees that a copy of this Agreement produced from such electronic format is legally equivalent to the original for any and all purposes, including litigation. Customer agrees that Company's receipt by fax or email of the Agreement signed by Customer legally binds Customer and such fax copy or email is legally equivalent to the original for any and all purposes, including litigation.
32. Legal Fees. Company shall be entitled to recover from the Customer all reasonable legal fees incurred
In the following Terms and Conditions, “Company” refers to Synergy Fire Systems LLC and Customer refers to a person or organization that contracts “Synergy Fire Systems LLC” to perform Installation, Inspections, Testing, and Service their property.
1. Term. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of this Agreement and continue for the period indicated in this Agreement. At the conclusion of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically extend for successive terms equal to the Initial Term, each and together a "Term" of this Agreement, unless either party gives written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then current term.
2. Payment. Payments shall be invoiced and due in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Work performed on a time and material basis shall be at the then-prevailing Company rate for material, labor, and related items, in effect at the time supplied under this Agreement.
3. Pricing. The pricing set forth in this Agreement is based on the number of devices and services to be performed as set forth in this Agreement. If the actual number of devices installed or services to be performed is greater than that set forth in this Agreement, the price will be increased accordingly. Company may increase prices upon notice to the Customer or annually to reflect increases in material and labor costs. Customer agrees to pay all taxes, permits, and other charges, including but not limited to state and local sales and excise taxes, installation or alarm permits, false alarm assessments, or any charges imposed by any government body, however designated, levied or based on the service charges pursuant to this Agreement. Customer's failure to make payment when due is a material breach of this Agreement.
4. Code Compliance. Company does not undertake an obligation to inspect for compliance with laws or regulations unless specifically stated in this Agreement. Customer acknowledges that the Authority Having Jurisdiction (e.g. Fire Marshal) may establish additional requirements for compliance with local codes. Any additional services or equipment required will be provided at an additional cost to Customer.
5. Limitation of Liability; Limitations of Remedy. Customer understands that Company offers several levels of protection services and that the level described has been chosen by Customer after considering and balancing various levels of protection afforded and their related costs. It is understood and agreed by the Customer that Company is not an insurer and that insurance coverage, if any, shall be obtained by the Customer and that amounts payable to Company hereunder are based upon the value of the services and the scope of liability set forth in this Agreement and are unrelated to the value of the Customer's property and the property of others located on the premises. Customer agrees to look exclusively to the Customer's insurer to recover for injuries or damage in the event of any loss or injury and that Customer releases and waives all right of recovery against Company arising by way of subrogation. Company makes no guaranty or Warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose that equipment or services supplied by Company will detect or avert occurrences or the consequences therefrom that the equipment or service was designed to detect or avert. It is impractical and extremely difficult to fix the actual damages, if any, which may proximately result from failure on the part of Company to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement. Accordingly, Customer agrees that, Company shall be exempt from liability for any loss, damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from occurrences, or the consequences therefrom, which the equipment or service was designed to detect or avert. Should Company be found liable for any loss, damage or injury arising from a failure of the equipment or service in any respect, Company's liability for Services performed on site at Customer's premises shall be limited to an amount equal to the Agreement price (as increased by the price for any additional work) or, where the time and material payment term is selected, Customer's time and material payments to Company. Where this Agreement covers multiple sites, liability shall be limited to the amount of the payments allocable to the site where the incident occurred. IN NO EVENT
SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE, LOSS, INJURY, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM ARISING FROM ANY SERVICING, ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES, OR MOVEMENTS OF THE COVERED SYSTEM(S), AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED, OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENT PARTS BY THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE, LOSS OF THE USE, PERFORMANCE, OR FAILURE OF THE COVERED SYSTEM(S) TO PERFORM. The limitations of liability set forth in this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of all parents, subsidiaries and affiliates of Company, whether direct or indirect, Company's employees, agents, officers and directors.
6. Reciprocal Waiver of Claims (SAFETY Act). Certain of Company's systems and services have received Certification and/or Designation as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies ("QATT") under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002, 6 U.S.C. §§ 441-444 (the "SAFETY Act"). As required under 6 C.F.R. 25.5 (e), to the maximum extent permitted by law, Company and Customer hereby agree to waive their right to make any claims against the other for any losses, including business interruption losses, sustained by either party or their respective employees, resulting from an activity resulting from an "Act of Terrorism" as defined in 6 C.F.R. 25.2, when QATT have been deployed in defense against, response to, or recovery from such Act of Terrorism.
7. Indemnity. Customer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Company against any and all losses, damages, costs, including expert fees and costs, and expenses including reasonable defense costs, arising from any and all third party claims for personal injury, death, property damage or economic loss, arising in any way from any act or omission of Customer or Company relating in any way to this Agreement, including but not limited to the Services under this Agreement, whether such claims are based upon contract, warranty, tort (including but not limited to active or passive negligence), strict liability or otherwise. Company reserves the right to select counsel to represent it in any such action.
8. General Provisions. All work to be performed by Company will be performed during normal working hours of normal working days (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, excluding Company holidays), as defined by Company, unless additional times are specifically described in this Agreement. All work performed unscheduled unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. Appointments scheduled for four-hour window. Additional charges may apply for special scheduling requests, e.g. working around equipment shutdowns, after hours work. Company will perform the services described in the Service Solution ("Services") for one or more system(s) or equipment as described in the Service Solution or the listed attachments ("Covered System(s)"). UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT, ANY INSPECTION (AND, IF SPECIFIED, TESTING) PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, REPLACEMENT OF PARTS, OR ANY FIELD ADJUSTMENTS WHATSOEVER, NOR DOES IT INCLUDE THE CORRECTION OF ANY DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED BY COMPANY TO CUSTOMER. COMPANY SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPMENT FAILURE OCCURRING WHILE COMPANY IS IN THE PROCESS OF FOLLOWING ITS INSPECTION TECHNIQUES, WHERE THE FAILURE ALSO RESULTS FROM THE AGE OR OBSOLESCENCE OF THE ITEM OR DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT COVER SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS OR PARTS THAT ARE BELOW GRADE, BEHIND WALLS OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS OR EXTERIOR TO THE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND PIPING.
9. Customer Responsibilities. Customer shall regularly test the System(s) in accordance with applicable law and manufacturers' and Company's recommendations. Customer shall promptly notify Company of any malfunction in the Covered System(s) which comes to Customer's attention. This Agreement assumes any existing system(s) are in operational and maintainable condition as of the Agreement date. If, upon inspection, Company determines that repairs are recommended, repair charges will be submitted for approval by Customer's on-site representative prior to work. Should such repair work be declined, Company shall be relieved from any and all liability arising therefrom. Customer further agrees to: • Provide Company clear access to Covered System(s) to be serviced including, if applicable, lift trucks or other equipment needed to reach inaccessible equipment;
• Supply suitable electrical service, heat, heat tracing adequate water supply, and required system schematics and/or drawings; • Notify all required persons, including but not limited to authorities having jurisdiction, employees, and monitoring services, of scheduled testing and/or repair of systems; • Provide a safe work environment; • In the event of an emergency or Covered System(s) failure, take reasonable precautions to protect against personal injury, death, and/or property damage and continue such measures until the Covered System(s) are operational; and • Comply with all laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the equipment and/or services provided under this agreement. Customer represents and warrants that it has the right to authorize the Services to be performed as set forth in this Agreement.
10. Repair Services. Where Customer expressly includes repair, replacement, and emergency response services in the Service Solution section of this Agreement, such services apply only to the components or equipment of the Covered System(s). Customer agrees to promptly request repair services in the event the System becomes inoperable or otherwise requires repair. The Agreement price does not include repairs to the Covered System(s) recommended by Company as a result of an inspection, for which Company will submit independent pricing to customer and as to which Company will not proceed until Customer authorizes such work and approves the pricing. Repair or replacement of non-maintainable parts of the Covered System(s) including, but not limited to, unit cabinets, insulating material, electrical wiring, structural supports, and all other non-moving parts, is not included under this Agreement.
11. System Equipment. The purchase of equipment or peripheral devices, (including but not limited to smoke detectors, heat detectors, sprinkler system components, extinguishers and hoses) from Company shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If, in Company's sole judgment, any peripheral device or other system equipment, which is attached to the Covered System(s), whether provided by Company, Customer or a third party, interferes with the proper operation of the Covered System(s), Customer shall remove or replace such device or equipment promptly upon notice from Company. Failure of Customer to remove or replace the device shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. If Customer adds any third-party device or equipment to the Covered System(s), Company shall not be responsible for any damage to or failure of the Covered System(s) caused in whole or in part by such device or equipment.
12. Reports. Where inspection and/or test services are selected, such inspection and/or test shall be completed on Company's then current Report form, which shall be given to Customer, and, where applicable, Company may submit a copy thereof to the local authority having jurisdiction. The Report and recommendations by Company are only advisory in nature and are intended to assist Customer in reducing the risk of loss to property by indicating obvious defects or impairments noted to the system and equipment inspected and/or tested. They are not intended to imply that no other defects or hazards exist or that all aspects of the Covered System(s), equipment, and components are under control at the time of inspection. Final responsibility for the condition and operation of the Covered System(s) and equipment and components lie with Customer.
13. Availability and Cost of Steel, Plastics & Other Commodities. Company shall not be responsible for failure to provide services, deliver products, or otherwise perform work required by this Agreement due to lack of available steel products or products made from plastics or other commodities. (i) In the event Company is unable, after reasonable commercial efforts, to acquire and provide steel products, or products made from plastics or other commodities, if required to perform work required by this Agreement, Customer hereby agrees that Company may terminate the Agreement, or the relevant portion of the Agreement, at no additional cost and without penalty. Customer agrees to pay Company in full for all work performed up to the time of any such termination. (ii) If Company is able to obtain the steel products or products made from plastics or other commodities, but the price of any of the products has risen by more than 10% from the date of the bid, proposal or date Company executed this Agreement, whichever occurred first, then Company may pass through that increase through a reasonable price increase to reflect increased cost of materials.
14. Confined Space. If access to confined space by Company is required for the performance of Services, Services shall be scheduled and performed in accordance with Company's then-current hourly rate.
15. Hazardous Materials. Customer represents that, except to the extent that Company has been given written notice of the following hazards prior to the execution of this Agreement, to the best of Customer's knowledge there is no: • "Permit confined space," as defined by OSHA, • Risk of infectious disease, • Need for air monitoring, respiratory protection, or other medical risk, • Asbestos, asbestos-containing material, formaldehyde or other potentially toxic or otherwise hazardous material contained in or on the surface of the floors, walls, ceilings, insulation or other structural components of the area of any building where work is required to be performed under this Agreement. All of the above are hereinafter referred to as "Hazardous Conditions". Company shall have the right to rely on the representations listed above. If hazardous conditions are encountered by Company during the course of Company's work, the discovery of such materials shall constitute an event beyond Company's control and Company shall have no obligation to further perform in the area where the hazardous conditions exist until the area has been made safe by Customer as certified in writing by an independent testing agency, and Customer shall pay disruption expenses and re-mobilization expenses as determined by Company. This Agreement does not provide for the cost of capture, containment or disposal of any hazardous waste materials, or hazardous materials, encountered in any of the Covered System(s) and/or during performance of the Services. Said materials shall at all times remain the responsibility and property of Customer. Company shall not be responsible for the testing, removal or disposal of such hazardous materials
16. Limited Warranty. COMPANY WARRANTS THAT ITS WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIAL, EXCLUDING MONITORING SERVICES, FURNISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FURNISHING. Where Company provides product or equipment of others, Company will warrant the product or equipment only to the extent warranted by such third party. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES PERFORMED OR THE PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT, IF ANY, SUPPORTED HEREUNDER.
17. Taxes, Fees, Fines, Licenses, and Permits. Customer agrees to pay all sales tax, use tax, property tax, utility tax and other taxes required in connection with the equipment and services listed, including telephone company line charges, if any. Customer shall comply with all laws and regulations relating to the equipment and its use and shall promptly pay when due all sales, use, property, excise and other taxes and all permit, license and registration fees now or hereafter imposed by any government body or agency upon the equipment or its use. Company may, without notice, obtain any required permit, license or registration for Customer at Customer's expense and charge a fee for this service. If Customer fails to maintain any required licenses or permits, Company shall not be responsible for performing the services and may terminate the services without notice to Customer.
18. Outside Charges. Customer understands and accepts that Company specifically denies any responsibility for charges associated with the notification or dispatching of anyone, including but not limited to fire department, police department, paramedics, doctors, or any other emergency personnel, and if there are any charges incurred as a result of said notification or dispatch, said charges shall be the responsibility of Customer.
19. Insurance. Customer shall name Company, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, and representatives as additional insureds on Customer's general liability and auto liability policies.
20. Waiver of Subrogation. Customer does hereby for itself and all other parties claiming under it release and discharge Company from and against all hazards covered by Customer's insurance, it being expressly agreed and understood that no insurance company or insurer will have any right of subrogation against Company.
21. Force Majeure, Exclusions. Company shall not be responsible for delays, interruption or failure to render services due to causes beyond its control, including but not limited to material shortages, work stoppages, fires, civil disobedience or unrest, severe weather, fire or any other cause beyond the control of Company. This Agreement expressly excludes, without limitation, provision of fire watches; reloading of, upgrading, and maintaining computer software; making repairs or replacements necessitated by reason of negligence or misuse of components or equipment or changes to Customer's premises; vandalism; power failure; current fluctuation; failure due to non-Company installation; lightning, electrical storm, or other severe weather; water; accident; fire; acts of God; testing inspection and repair of duct detectors, beam detectors, and UV/IR equipment; provision of fire watches; clearing of ice blockage; draining of improperly pitched piping; batteries; recharging of chemical suppression systems; reloading of, upgrading, and maintaining computer software; corrosion (including but not limited to micro-bacterially induced corrosion ("MIC")); cartridges greater that 16 grams; gas valve installation; or any other cause external to the Covered System(s) and Company shall not be required to provide Service while interruption of service due to such causes shall continue. This Agreement does not cover and specifically excludes system upgrades and the replacement of obsolete systems, equipment, components or parts. All such services may be provided by Company at Company's sole discretion at an additional charge. If Emergency Services are expressly included in the Service Solution, the Agreement price does not include travel expenses.
22. Delays. Company shall have no responsibility or liability to Customer or any other person for delays in the installation or repair of the System or the performance of our Services regardless of the reason, or for any resulting consequences.
23. Termination. Company may terminate this Agreement immediately at its sole discretion upon the occurrence of any Event of Default as hereinafter defined. Company may also terminate this Agreement at its sole discretion upon notice to Customer if Company's performance of its obligations under this Agreement becomes impracticable due to obsolescence of equipment at Customer's premises or unavailability of parts.
24. No Option to Solicit. Customer shall not, directly or indirectly, on its own behalf or on behalf of any other person, business, corporation or entity, solicit or employ any Company employee, or induce any Company employee to leave his or her employment with Company, for a period of two years after the termination of this Agreement.
25. Default. An Event of Default shall include 1) any full or partial termination of this Agreement by Customer before the expiration of the then-current Term, 2) failure of the Customer to pay any amount within ten (10) days after the amount is due and payable, 3) abuse of the System or the Equipment, 4) failure by Customer to observe, keep or perform any term of this Agreement; 5) dissolution, termination, discontinuance, insolvency or business failure of Customer. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Company may pursue one or more of the following remedies, 1) discontinue furnishing Services, 2) by written notice to Customer declare the balance of unpaid amounts due and to become due under the this Agreement to be immediately due and payable, provided that all past due amounts shall bear interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18% per year) or the highest amount permitted by law, 3) receive immediate possession of any equipment for which Customer has not paid. 4) proceed at law or equity to enforce performance by Customer or recover damages for breach of this Agreement, and 5) recover all costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, in connection with enforcing or attempting to enforce this Agreement.
26. One-Year Limitation on Actions; Choice of Law. It is agreed that no suit, or cause of action or other proceeding shall be brought against either party more than one (1) year after the accrual of the cause of action or one (1) year after the claim arises, whichever is shorter, whether known or unknown when the claim arises or whether based on tort, Agreement, or any other legal theory, other than a suit by Company for payments owed by Customer under this Agreement. The laws of Connecticut shall govern the validity, enforceability, and interpretation of this Agreement.
27. Assignment. Customer may not assign this Agreement without Company's prior written consent. Company may assign this Agreement without obtaining Customer's consent.
28. Entire Agreement. The parties intend this Agreement, together with any attachments or Riders
(collectively the "Agreement) to be the final, complete and exclusive expression of their Agreement and the terms and conditions thereof. This Agreement supersedes all prior representations, understandings or agreements between the parties, written or oral, and shall constitute the sole terms and conditions relating to the Services. No waiver, change, or modification of any terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be binding on Company unless made in writing and signed by an Authorized Representative of Company.
29. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only.
30. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by any court or other competent authority to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, this Agreement will continue to be valid as to the other provisions and the remainder of the affected provision.
31. Electronic Media. Customer agrees that Company may scan, image or otherwise convert this Agreement into an electronic format of any nature. Customer agrees that a copy of this Agreement produced from such electronic format is legally equivalent to the original for any and all purposes, including litigation. Customer agrees that Company's receipt by fax or email of the Agreement signed by Customer legally binds Customer and such fax copy or email is legally equivalent to the original for any and all purposes, including litigation.
32. Legal Fees. Company shall be entitled to recover from the Customer all reasonable legal fees incurred