. SOUTH WEST HOME INSPECTIONS LLC. INSPECTION AGREEMENT THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT AND CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY  

• This Inspection Agreement contains the terms and conditions of your -you (the Client) contract with[ South West Home Inspections LLC. (the Company) for an Inspection of the Property at the above address. This Inspection Agreement contains limitations on the scope of the Inspection, remedies and liability. Please read it carefully. By signing below, Client represents and warrants that Client has secured all approvals necessary for the Company to conduct the Inspection of the Property. Client also warrants they will read the entire Inspection Report when received and shall promptly call with any questions or concerns client may have regarding the Inspection or Inspection Report. This Inspection is being performed for the exclusive use and benefit of the Client, and the Inspection, including the written Report, is not to be transferred to, utilized or relied upon by any other person or entity without prior written permission of the Company.
• 1. INSPECTION AND DUTIES The Company agrees to perform a limited visual Inspection of the systems and components included in the inspection as they exist at the time of the inspection and for which the Client agrees to pay a fee. The Inspection will be performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the (InterNACHI’s the International Association of Certified Home Inspector Standards of Practice ), which can be viewed at www.southwesthomeinspect.com, and is limited by the limitations, exceptions and exclusions so stated in the Standards of Practice and this Agreement. You agree that if the Company recommends further evaluation of a condition noted in the Inspection Report that you will do so before the end of any inspection contingency and prior to closing.
• 2. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Client understands that the Inspection and Inspection Report do not, in any way, constitute a/an: (1) guarantee, (2) warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, (3) express or implied warranty, or (4) insurance policy. Additionally, neither the Inspection nor Inspection Report are substitutes for any real estate transfer disclosures which may be required by law.
• 3. NOTICE AND STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Client agrees that any claim, for negligence, breach of contract or otherwise, be made in writing and reported to Company within ten(10) business days of discovery. Client further agrees to allow Inspector the opportunity to re-inspect the claimed discrepancy, with the exception of emergency conditions, before Client or Client's agents, employees or independent contractors repairs, replaces, alters or modifies the claimed discrepancy. Client understands and agrees that any failure to notify Inspector as stated above shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims Client may have against Inspector. Any legal action must be brought within one (1) year from the date of the Inspection, failure to bring said action within one (1) year of the date of the Inspection is a full and complete waiver of any rights, actions or causes of actions that may have arisen therefrom. Time is expressly of the essence herein. This time period may be shorter than otherwise provided for by law.
• . 4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – LIMITED LIABILITY CLAUSE Due to the nature of the services we are providing, it is difficult to foresee or determine (at the time this Agreement is formed) potential damages in the event of negligence or breach of this Agreement by us. Thus, if we fail to perform the Services as provided herein or are careless or negligent in the performance of the Services and/or preparing the Report, our liability for any and all claims related thereto is limited to the fee paid for the Services (unless contrary to state law), and you release us from any and all additional liability, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory. There will be no recovery for consequential damages. You understand that the performance of the Services without this limitation of liability would be more technically exhaustive, likely require specialties and would cost substantially more than the fee paid for this limited visual inspection. You understand that you are free to consult with another professional if you do not agree to this provision.
• 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH ISSUES The Client specifically acknowledges that a Property Inspection is NOT an Environmental Survey and is not intended to detect, identify, disclose or report on the presence of any actual or potential environmental concerns or hazards in the air, water, soil or building materials. Such environmental concerns and hazards include but are not limited to asbestos; radon; lead; urea formaldehyde; mold; mildew; fungus; odors; noise; toxic or flammable chemicals; water or air quality; PCB's or other toxins; electro-magnetic fields; underground storage tanks; proximity to toxic waste sites; carbon monoxide. You agree to hold the Company and Inspector harmless for any injury, health risk or damage caused or contributed to by these conditions.
• 6. LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS The Inspection only includes those systems and components expressly and specifically identified in the Inspection Report. The Inspection limitations, exceptions and exclusions in the Standards of Practice are incorporated herein. In addition, any area which is not exposed to view, is concealed, is inaccessible because of soil, walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishing or in any other fashion is excluded. The Inspection does not include any destructive testing or dismantling. The following systems and components and areas are among those NOT included in the Inspection or Inspection Report: - Latent or concealed defects, compliance with code or zoning ordinances or permit research or system or component installation or recalls. - Structural, geological, soil, wave action or hydrological stability, survey, engineering, analysis or testing. - Termites or other wood destroying insects and or organisms, rodents or other pests, dry-rot or fungus; or damage from or relating to the preceding. This exclusion is deleted if the Client has the Company perform wood destroying organism inspection for an additional fee. - Private water, sewage systems, water softeners or purifiers, radiant heat systems or solar heating systems. - Pools, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, fountains or other types of or related systems and components. - Repair cost estimates or building value appraisal. - Thermostatic or time clock controls, radio controlled devices, automatic gates or elevators, lifts, dumbwaiters. - Free standing appliances and gas appliances such as fire pits, barbecues, heaters and lamps. Main gas shut off valve. Any gas leaks. Furnace heat exchangers. - Seismic safety, security or fire safety systems or security bars and/or safety equipment. - Any adverse condition that may affect the desirability of the property including but not limited to proximity to railroad tracks or airplane routes, boundaries, easements or rights of way, adjoining properties or neighborhood. - Unique/technically complex systems or components, system or component life expectancy or adequacy or efficiency of any system or component. This inspector is not qualified to detect the presence of Chinese Drywall. Accordingly the issue of Chinese Drywall (and its potential problems) is beyond the scope of the inspection report.
• 7. GOVERNING LAW & SEVERABILITY This Agreement shall be governed by (California) law. If any portion of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator the remaining terms shall remain in force between the parties.
• 8. RECEIPT OF REPORT The Company’s agreement to perform the Inspection is contingent on Client’s agreement to the provisions, terms, conditions and limitations of this Agreement. If this Agreement is not signed by Client prior to or at the time the written Inspection Report is provided to the Client and Client objects to any of the terms of this Agreement, Client shall return the written Inspection Report to the Company within seven (7) days and any fee that has been paid will be refunded to the Client. Failure to return the written Inspection Report and payment of the fee shall constitute the full acceptance of all of the terms of this Agreement by Client.
• 9. OTHER SERVICES It is understood and agreed to by the parties hereto that all the provisions, limitations, exceptions and exclusions of this agreement shall apply to any optional services entered into by the parties.
• 10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, MODIFICATION & 3rd PARTIES This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. No oral agreements, understandings or representations shall change, modify or amend any part of this Agreement. No change or modification shall be enforceable against any party unless such changes or modification is in writing and signed by the parties and supported by valid consideration. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the parties hereto and their spouses, heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns and representatives of any kind whatsoever.
• 11. IMPORTANT: The Inspector will not open gas or water valves, light pilot lights or gas appliances, activate electrical services that have been turned off, or cut locks open. The CLIENT is solely responsible for ensuring that all utilities are turned on, that breakers are turned on, that all water and fuel valves are open, that all pilot lights are lit, that all rooms and crawl spaces are unlocked, and that components such as attics and panel boxes are accessible prior to the inspection. Return visits because utilities were off, valves were off, pilot lights were not lit, or certain areas were locked or otherwise inaccessible YOU will be subject to an additional fee starting at $50.00/hour ($100.00 minimum and additional travel charges may apply depending on distance).(returned check subject to $50.00 fee. Payment at closing must be made with in 45 days from inspection date even if the Real Estate transaction fails to close. CLIENT OR THERE AGENT WHO'S SIGNATURE APPEARS BELOW agrees to pay all legal and time expenses related to the collection of all unpaid Inspection fees.
• 12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION - ARBITRATION CLAUSE Any dispute, controversy, interpretation or claim including claims for, but not limited to, breach of contract, any form of negligence, fraud or misrepresentation or any other theory of liability arising out of, from or related to this contract or arising out of, from or related to the inspection or inspection report shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules and procedures of the Expedited Arbitration of Home Inspection Disputes of Construction Arbitration Services, Inc. The decision of the arbitrator appointed there under shall be final and binding and judgement on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. I have read, understand and agree to all the terms and conditions of this contract and to pay the fee listed above. Dated_______________Signature of Client_______________________________ (One signature binds all) Dated______________For SOUTH WEST HOME INSPECTIONS LLC. ________________________________ 799 N. Hemet St. Hemet,Ca. 92544 Phone: (909) 957-0308 Fax (866) 418- 3692 www.southwesthomeinspect.com Lou@southwesthomeinspect.com