Client retains Assiniboine to provide the Services described on Page 1 of this contract for the period commencing October 15th and ending April 15th, unless the parties otherwise agree to in writing.
The Services will not commence until Client has submitted an executed copy of this agreement to the offices of Assiniboine.
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Services include five (5) snow removals per month, and up to one (1) snow removal in any given 24-hour period. Each snow removal beyond five (5) in any given month will incur a fee of 1/5 the monthly Services total.
Any removal of snow in excess of 24″ in accumulation will constitute two (2) snow removals.
Suspension, termination or interruption of the Services provided under this contract requires a minimum of 48 hours advance notice. Such notice includes by telephone, fax or email.
Any of the Services performed or scheduled to be performed prior to the 48 hour advance notice period will be included on Client’s next invoice and due immediately upon receipt.
Performance of Services
The services will be performed within 24 hours following the end of a snowfall, up to a maximum of one snow removal per 24-hour period.
Assiniboine will commence the services at its sole discretion upon the observance of trace snow accumulations or greater.
The services will not be performed on Christmas Day (December 25th) or New Years Day (January 1st).
Clients will flag or otherwise indicate with minimum 30 inch markers all driveways, sidewalks, pathways, lots or other areas upon which snow is to be removed.
Fees
Fees shall be paid by the Client at the rates set out on Page 1 of this contract.
Fees payable for the months of October and April are payable at 50% of the monthly rate described on Page 1.
Any contract which commences on the 15th day or later of any given month will incur fees at 50% of the monthly rate for that month inclusive.
Quoted fees are based on the description of the property provided to Assiniboine by Client. If the property is found to vary in size, topography or other physical characteristics from the original assessment of the property, Assiniboine may adjust the contract price accordingly. The client will be notified of such change before any of the services are preformed.
Services performed prior to Oct 15th or after April 15th of the current year will owe a fee of 25% of the monthly rate for each instance that the services are performed.
Payment
A credit card is required for all service bookings.
Payment for the services will be charged to the Clients credit card at the end of each month. An emailed receipt is available upon request.
If payment of an invoice is not made at the end of a given month, Assiniboine may charge the Client interest on the unpaid amount at 4% per annum, compounded monthly, until paid. An additional $25 administration fee may also apply to any late payment.
All declined cheques or credit cards will be charged a $25 administration fee.
Invoices will be deemed as correct and non negotiable after 10 days from invoicing date.
Limit of Liability
Assiniboine’s obligations under this contract are limited to providing or causing to be provided the services and Assiniboine does not assume any other liabilities or obligations of or to the client under this contract.
The Client shall indemnify, fully protect, save harmless and defend Assiniboine and all persons providing the Services under this contract against and from losses, costs and damages arising as a consequence of actions, proceedings, claims or demands brought or made by or against Assiniboine, the Client, or their affiliates, employees, agents or contractors or by any other persons as a result of the provision of the Services under this contract.
