Pre-Inspection Agreement

Inspection Connection, LLC · Kenneth A. Jackson · 108 Alton Darby Creek Road, Galloway, OH 43119 · 614-622-2229

Inspection Connection, LLC referred to from this point as COMPANY agrees to conduct an inspection for informing the CLIENT of deficiencies in the condition of the property, subject to the UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY below. The inspection will be performed in accordance with the (InterNACHI) International Association of Certified Home Inspectors Standards of Practice and State Of Ohio Inspection Standards and Guidelines. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the sole, confidential and exclusive use and possession of the CLIENT. The written report will include a review of the following:

• Electrical, plumbing, hot water heater, heating and air conditioning
• General interior, including ceilings, walls, floors, windows, insulation and ventilation
• General exterior, including roof, gutter, chimney, drainage, grading
• General structural condition, basement, crawl and attic
• Kitchen appliances

It is understood and agreed that this inspection will be of readily accessible areas of the building and is limited to visual observations of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the inspection: equipment, items, and systems will not be dismantled. Maintenance and other items may be discussed, but they are not a part of our inspection. The report is not a compliance inspection for certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any kind. The following conditions and items are not included as part of the inspection: soil condition and contaminants, utility lines, water mains, wells, sewage/septic systems, solar or geo-thermal heating systems, radiant floor or ceiling heating systems, free standing solid fuel burning stoves, furnace heat exchangers, condensate pumps, fire suppression sprinkler systems, standby power generating systems, remote garage door transmitters, swimming pools/spas, saunas/steam rooms, hot tubs, underground fuel storage tanks, sprinkler systems, decorative lighting, recreational accessories, fences, storage sheds, central vacuum systems, portable humidifiers and dehumidifiers, intercom or music systems, security systems, telephone and TV wiring, low-voltage wiring, portable microwave ovens, self-cleaning or continuous cleaning capabilities of ovens, portable window A/C units, water softening and filtering systems, solar heat systems, minor or cosmetic defects, insect or pest infestation, environmental hazards (asbestos, formaldehyde, lead paint, radon gas, electromagnetic radiation, toxic mold, trees and their root systems, hazardous substances), floor coverings, and wall coverings. The COMPANY shall not be expected to: move furniture and storage items, light fires and pilots, operate main valves and relief valves, manipulate circuit breakers, enter or access any unsafe areas, make any determinations regarding product recall, predict the life expectancy of any item, or determine the adequacy or efficiency of any system or component. The COMPANY advises CLIENT to contact a qualified specialist, at CLIENT'S expense, if information, identification, or testing of any excluded items is desired.

UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE COMPANY IS NOT AN INSURER AND THAT THE INSPECTION AND REPORT ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS A GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF THE ADEQUACY, PERFORMANCE OR CONDITION OF ANY STRUCTURE, ITEM OR SYSTEM AT THE PROPERTY ADDRESS. THE CLIENT HEREBY RELEASES AND EXEMPTS INSPECTION CONNECTION, LLC AND ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF AND FROM ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COST OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY UNREPORTED DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY AND FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY OF ANY NATURE.

IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES ARE FOUND LIABLE DUE TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION, NEGLIGENT HIRING OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, THEN THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY AND ITS AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE SUM EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE PAID BY THE CUSTOMER FOR THE INSPECTION AND REPORT.

DISPUTES

If a dispute arises out of this inspection, CLIENT and the COMPANY agree that the following procedures will be used to settle the dispute, and that the CLIENT is responsible for paying arbitration fees and court costs.

Any dispute, controversy, interpretation or claims for, but not limited to breach of contract, any form of negligence, fraud or misrepresentation 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 judgment and the Award may be entered in any Court of competent jurisdiction. (a) Notice must be given to the COMPANY in writing explaining the exact nature of the dispute. (b) The COMPANY shall be given the opportunity to inspect the subject of the dispute before the client takes any corrective action. (c) If the CLIENT and the COMPANY are unable to resolve the dispute, both parties agree that the dispute will be handled through binding arbitration rather than the Courts. (d) Arbitration will be conducted under the laws of the State of Ohio and the results will be binding on both parties. (e) It is understood and agreed that should the COMPANY be found liable for loss or damages resulting from a failure to perform any of its obligations, including but not limited to negligence, breach of contract, or otherwise, then the liability of the COMPANY shall be limited to a sum equal to the amount of the inspection fee paid by CLIENT.

This inspection is not for third party use. The CLIENT requests this inspection and report for the CLIENT'S confidential use only. Should the CLIENT release this report, the CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the COMPANY for any damages claimed by others.

THIS INSPECTION REPORT WILL GIVE THE CLIENT A 'SNAPSHOT' PICTURE OF THE CONDITION OF THE HOME AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CLIENT also agrees to provide to the COMPANY the complete disclosure form or information regarding any maintenance or other issues that have been remedied by the seller. The disclosure together with this inspection report and any other available reports (termite, radon, VA, appraisal, etc.) should be examined for the overall condition of the home.

Payment in full is required at the time of the inspection / services rendered.