TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PERMITTING SERVICES AND REFERRAL PROGRAM
Applicability.
These terms and conditions for services (these “Terms”) are the only terms that govern the provision of services by Swift Permits, Inc. (“Service Provider”) to the party indicated on the applicable Order Confirmation (“Customer”).
The accompanying order confirmation, provided via email by the Service Provider (the “Order Confirmation”), and these Terms (collectively, this “Agreement”) comprise the entire agreement between the parties, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, representations and warranties, and communications, both written and oral. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Order Confirmation, the Order Confirmation shall govern.
These Terms prevail over any of Customer’s general terms and conditions regardless of whether or when Customer has submitted its request for proposal, order, or such terms. Provision of services to Customer does not constitute acceptance of any of Customer’s terms and conditions and does not serve to modify or amend these Terms.
Permitting Services. Service Provider shall provide the services to Customer as described in the Order Confirmation (the “Services”) in accordance with these Terms.
Performance Dates. Service Provider shall use reasonable efforts to meet any performance dates specified in the Order Confirmation, and any such dates shall be estimates only.
Customer’s Obligations. Customer shall:
cooperate with Service Provider in all matters relating to the Services and provide such access to Customer’s premises, and such office accommodation and other facilities as may reasonably be requested by Service Provider, for the purposes of taking photographs and/or measurements in furtherance of performing the Services;
respond promptly to any Service Provider request to provide direction, information, approvals, authorizations, or decisions that are reasonably necessary for Service Provider to perform Services in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement;
provide such Customer materials or information as Service Provider may request to carry out the Services in a timely manner and ensure that such Customer materials or information are complete and accurate in all material respects; and
obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and consents and comply with all applicable laws in relation to the Services before the date on which the Services are to start.
Customer’s Acts or Omissions. Customer acknowledges that, if applicable, Customer is responsible for ensuring that their construction plans, documentation, and compliance efforts meet all applicable regulations. Moreover, Service Provider’s provision of the Services is wholly-dependent upon receiving accurate information from the Customer and Service Provider. If Service Provider’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement is prevented, delayed, or otherwise impacted by any act, omission, or inaccuracy of Customer or its agents, subcontractors, consultants, or employees, Service Provider shall not be deemed in breach of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise liable for any costs, charges, or losses sustained or incurred by Customer, in each case, to the extent arising directly or indirectly from such result.
Change Orders.
If either party wishes to change the scope or performance of the Services, it shall submit details of the requested change to the other party in writing. Service Provider shall, within a reasonable time after such request, provide a written estimate to Customer of:
the likely time required to implement the change;
any necessary variations to the fees and other charges for the Services arising from the change;
the likely effect of the change on the Services; and
any other impact the change might have on the performance of this Agreement.
Promptly after receipt of the written estimate, the parties shall negotiate and agree in writing on the terms of such change (a “Change Order”). Neither party shall be bound by any Change Order unless mutually agreed upon in writing in accordance with Section 24
Notwithstanding Section 6(a) and Section 6(b), Service Provider may, from time to time change the Services without the consent of Customer provided that such changes do not materially affect the nature or scope of the Services, or the fees or any performance dates set forth in the Order Confirmation.
Service Provider may charge for the time it spends assessing and documenting a change request from Customer on a time and materials basis in accordance with the Order Confirmation.
Fees and Expenses; Payment Terms; Interest on Late Payments.
In consideration of the provision of the Services by Service Provider and the rights granted to Customer under this Agreement, Customer shall pay the fees set forth in the Order Confirmation.
Customer agrees to reimburse Service Provider for all reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Service Provider in connection with the performance of the Services.
Customer shall pay all invoiced amounts due to Service Provider in accordance with the terms in the Order Confirmation. Customer shall make all payments hereunder in US dollars by ACH or credit card.
In the event payments are not received by Service Provider upon after becoming due, Service Provider may:
charge interest on any such unpaid amounts at a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum or, if lower, the maximum amount permitted under applicable law, from the date such payment was due until the date paid; and
suspend performance for all Services until payment has been made in full.
Taxes. Customer shall be responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental entity on any amounts payable by Customer hereunder.
Referral Program. Customer may refer potential clients (each, a “Referral”) to the Company via the Company’s website (the “Referral Program”).
Referrals. For the purposes of this Agreement, Referrals shall be defined as third-parties (whether individuals or entities) for whom the Customer has referred such third-party to the Company using the Company’s website (the “Referral Process”). Referrals shall not include any third parties with whom the Company has had material contact (including, but not limited to, such third-party requesting services) at any time prior to Customer engaging in the Referral Process.
To participate in the Referral Program, the Customer and the Referral Partner must (i) be at least 18 years old; (ii) not be an employee of Company or its affiliates; (iii) not be prohibited from such activity by any applicable law or agreement with the Company and/or a third party; and (iv) not refer themselves to as a Referral.
In consideration of the Customer referring the Referral to the Company, the Company shall provide the consideration on the “Referral” page of its website (link).
Trigger.
Independent Contractors. This Agreement, and specifically the Referral Program, shall not render the Customer an employee, partner, agent of, or joint venture with the Company for any purpose. The Customer is and will remain an independent contractor in its relationship with the Company and Customer is not and will not become the Company’s employee. The Company shall not be responsible for withholding taxes with respect to the Customer’s compensation hereunder.
No Authority. The Customer shall not have any right, power or authority to bind the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates to the fulfillment of any condition, contract or obligation or to create any liability binding on the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates unless specifically authorized in writing.
Confidential Information.
All non-public, confidential or proprietary information of Service Provider, including, but not limited to, trade secrets, technology, information pertaining to business operations and strategies, and information pertaining to customers, pricing, and marketing (collectively, “Confidential Information”), disclosed by Service Provider to Customer, whether disclosed orally or disclosed or accessed in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential,” in connection with the provision of the Services and this Agreement is confidential, and shall not be disclosed or copied by Customer without the prior written consent of Service Provider. Confidential Information does not include information that is:
in the public domain;
known to Customer at the time of disclosure; or
rightfully obtained by Customer on a non-confidential basis from a third party.
Customer agrees to use the Confidential Information only to make use of the Services and Deliverables.
Service Provider shall be entitled to injunctive relief for any violation of this Section.
Representation and Warranty.
Service Provider represents and warrants to Customer that it shall perform the Services using personnel of required skill, experience, and qualifications and in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally recognized industry standards for similar services and shall devote adequate resources to meet its obligations under this Agreement.
The Service Provider shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty set forth in this Section unless Customer gives written notice of the defective Services, reasonably described, to Service Provider within three (3) days of the time when Customer discovers or ought to have discovered that the Services were defective.
Subject to limitations in this Section, Service Provider shall, in its sole discretion, either:
repair or re-perform such Services (or the defective part); or
credit or refund the price of such Services at the pro rata contract rate.
THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND SERVICE PROVIDER’S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION.
Disclaimer of Warranties. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SECTION 10(A) ABOVE, SERVICE PROVIDER MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; OR (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (D) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE.
Limitation of Liability.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SERVICE PROVIDER BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT SERVICE PROVIDER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SERVICE PROVIDER’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO SERVICE PROVIDER PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE ORDER CONFIRMATION/IN THE ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
The limitation of liability set forth this Section shall not apply to liability resulting from Service Provider’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Termination. In addition to any remedies that may be provided under this Agreement, Service Provider may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon written notice to Customer, if Customer:
fails to pay any amount when due under this Agreement;
has not otherwise performed or complied with any of the terms of this Agreement, in whole or in part; or
becomes insolvent, files a petition for bankruptcy or commences or has commenced against it proceedings relating to bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, or assignment for the benefit of creditors.
Waiver. No waiver by Service Provider of any of the provisions of this Agreement is effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by Service Provider. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement operates or may be construed as a waiver thereof. No single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder precludes any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.
Force Majeure. No party shall be liable or responsible to the other party, or be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations of Customer to make payments to Service Provider hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) control, including, without limitation, the following force majeure events (“Force Majeure Event(s)”): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, or explosion; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) government order, law, or action; (e) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) strikes, labor stoppages, or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances; (h) telecommunication breakdowns, power outages or shortages, lack of warehouse or storage space, inadequate transportation services, or inability or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials; and (i) other similar events beyond the control of the Impacted Party. The Impacted Party shall use diligent efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure Event are minimized. The Impacted Party shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. In the event that the Impacted Party’s failure or delay remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice given by it under this Section, either Party may thereafter terminate this Agreement upon fifteen (15) days’ written notice.
Assignment. Customer shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Service Provider. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section is null and void. No assignment or delegation relieves Customer of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment, or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever.
No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of these Terms.
Third-Party Links. The Company may offer or display content, advertisements, or promotions from third-party partners or vendors on its platform, which may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. These links are provided for the Customer’s convenience only, and the Company does not control or endorse the content, products, or services offered by such third parties. The Company is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of any third-party content, and they are not governed by this Agreement. Thus, Customer agrees and acknowledges that the Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may arise from Customer’s use of such third-party content, products, or services.
Governing Law. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement are governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of California.
Submission to Jurisdiction. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be instituted in the federal courts of the United States of America or the courts of the State of California in each case located in the City of San Diego and County of San Diego, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding.
Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder (each, a “Notice”) shall be in writing and addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth in the Order Confirmation or to such other address that may be designated by the receiving party in writing. All Notices shall be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier (with all fees pre-paid), facsimile (with confirmation of transmission) or email or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) upon receipt of the receiving party, and (b) if the party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.
Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
Survival. Provisions of these Terms, which by their nature should apply beyond their terms, will remain in force after any termination or expiration of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the following provisions: Confidentiality, Governing Law, Submission to Jurisdiction, and Survival.
Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may only be amended or modified in a writing which specifically states that it amends this Agreement and is signed by an authorized representative of each party.
Attorney’s Fees. The prevailing party in any action arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees as part of any judgment.
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