For and in consideration of the terms of this Agreement for Home Inspection Services, the Inspector and Client agrees as follows:

1. The Inspector agrees to perform a visual inspection of the subject property and to provide Client with a written report identifying visually observable major deficiencies of the inspected systems and components that exist at the time of inspection. The written report will include the following systems only: STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS, EXTERIOR STRUCTURE, ROOFING, FOUNDATION, ATTIC, DRAINAGE, BASEMENT OR CRAWL SPACE, INSULATION AND VENTILATION, PLUMBING, HEATING AND CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING.

2. Systems and items which are EXCLUDED from this inspection include, but are not limited to the following: recreational playground facilities geological and soil conditions, sprinkler systems (fire and lawn), solar systems, water wells, below ground septic or drainage systems, buried plumbing drains, forced air furnace heat exchangers, hard wired smoke detectors, wiring not part of primary electrical distribution systems (including but not limited to: intercoms, cable TV, security systems, audio and computer systems) appliances including portable air conditioning units, and items considered to cosmetic. Any comments regarding excluded systems and items are for information only and are not part of the inspection, except where noted for informational purposes. The Client is urged to contact a reputable and licensed specialist if identification and extermination of excluded pests is desired.

3. The inspection and report will be performed according to the standards of The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and the terms in this agreement shall have the same meaning given them in the ASHI standards. A copy of the ASHI standards will be provided at the client’s request. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the sole, confidential and exclusive use and possession for the Client. The Inspector accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties.

4. This inspection will be of readily accessible areas of the house and is limited to visual observation of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only. Furthermore, conditions which change after the time of the inspection are not included in the report. Deficiencies and defects which are latent or concealed are excluded from the inspection; the inspection is not intended to be technically exhaustive, nor is it a compliance inspection for governmental codes or regulations. The Inspector is not required to move personal property, debris, furniture, equipment, carpeting or like materials which may impede access or limit visibility. Recent and existing weather conditions may also limit or restrict the results of the inspection. The Inspector may indicate an item or system’s life expectancy but such estimates are general in nature, should not be relied upon and the actual performance may vary widely. Client is advised to contact the owner of the inspected property to learn of the age of such items as the roof and any recent problems or known defects in the property.

5. The inspection and report do not address, and are not intended to address, the possible presence of, or danger from asbestos, radon gas, lead paint, urea formaldehyde, soil contamination, absence, presence, or condition of buried oil storage tanks, pesticides, toxic or flammable chemicals, water or airborne related illness or disease, and all other similar or potentially hazardous substances and conditions. The Client is urged to contact a competent specialist if information, identification or testing of the above is desired. However, a Carbon Monoxide test on the heat system and hot water heater will be included as part of the inspection and additional testing may be performed if specifically ordered and paid for by the Client.

6. NEITHER THE INSPECTION NOR THE INSPECTION REPORT IS A WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE ADEQUACY, PERFORMANCE OR CONDITION OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, SYSTEM OR ITEM. CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CONDITION OF INSPECTED STRUCTURE, SYSTEM OR ITEMS, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER REPORT IS ISSUED. THE INSPECTION AND REPORT ARE NOT INTENDED TO REFLECT THE VALUE OF THE PREMISES, OR TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ADVISABILTIY OR INADVISABILITY OF PURCHASE OR SUITABILITY OF USE. THE INSPECTION AND REPORT ARE ONLY INTENDED TO REFLECT THE EXPRESS THE OPINION OF THE INSPECTOR BASED ON A VISIBLE INSPECTION OF ACCESSIBLE PORTIONS OF STRUCTURE, SYSTEMS AND ITEMS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

7. The parties agree that the maximum liability for the Inspector arising from failure to perform any of the obligations stated in this agreement, is limited to an amount NOT TO EXCEED THE FEE FOR THE INSPECTION.

8. Payment is due upon completion of the on-site inspection, unless other agreements are made.

9. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Inspector and Client. No change or modification shall be enforceable against either party unless such change or modification is in writing and signed by all parties. This Agreement shall be binding and enforceable by the parties, and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.