Inspection Agreement
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have read, understood and accepted the terms and
conditions of this agreement and agree to pay the
charges agreed upon at or before the inspection.
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Bell Inspection Service Inspection Agreement  
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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between Bell Inspection Service, referred to
as Inspector and name entered referred to as Client. In consideration of the promise and terms of
this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

1. The client will pay the charges as agreed for the inspection of the Property, being the residence,
and garage or carport, if applicable, located at the address listed below.

2. The Inspector will perform a visual inspection and prepare a written report of the apparent
condition of the readily accessible installed systems and components of the property existing at the
time of the inspection. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the
inspection.

3. The parties agree that the Standards of Practic of the National Association of Certified Home
Inspectors (NACHI) shall define the standard of duty and the conditions, limitations, and exclusions
of the inspection and are incorporated by reference herein. A copy of the Standards is included
with this report and posted on the inspectors web site.  

4. The parties understand and agree that the Inspector and its employees and its agents assume
no liability or responsibility for the costs of repairing or replacing any unreported defects or
deficiencies either current or arising in the future or any property damage, consequential damage
or bodily injury of any nature. If repairs or replacement is done without giving the Inspector the
required notice, the Inspector will have no liability to the Client. The client further agrees that the
Inspector is liable only up to the cost of the inspection.

5. The parties agree and understand the Inspector is not an insurer or guarantor against defects in
the structure, items, components or systems inspected. INSPECTOR MAKES NO WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE FITNESS FOR USE, CONDITION, PERFORMANCE OR
ADEQUACY OF ANY INSPECTED STRUCTURE, ITEM, COMPONENT, OR SYSTEM.

6. If Client is married, Client represents that this obligation is a family obligation incurred in the
interest of the family.

7. This Agreement, including the terms and conditions on the reverse side, represents the entire
agreement between the parties and there are no other agreements either written or oral between
them. This Agreement shall be amended only by written agreement signed by both parties. This
Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida,
and if that states laws or regulations are more stringent than the forms of the agreement, the state
law or rule shall govern.

8. Systems, items, and conditions which are not within the scope of the building inspection include,
but are not limited to: radon, formaldehyde, lead paint, asbestos, toxic or flammable materials,
molds, fungi, other environmental hazards; pest infestation; security and fire protection systems;
household appliances; humidifiers; paint, wallpaper and other treatments to windows, interior walls,
ceilings and floors; recreational equipment or facilities; underground storage tanks, energy
efficiency measurements; concealed or private secured systems; water wells; Septic System;
heating systems accessories; solar heating systems; sprinkling systems; water softener; central
vacuum systems, telephone, intercom or cable TV systems; antennae, lightning arrestors, trees or
plants; governing codes, ordinances, statutes and covenants and manufacturer specifications.
Client understands that these systems, items and conditions are excepted from this inspection. Any
general comments about these systems, items and conditions of the written report are informal only
and DO NOT represent an inspection.

9. The Inspection and report are performed and prepared for the sole and exclusive use and
possession of the Client. No other person or entity may rely on the report issued pursuant to this
Agreement. In the event that any person, not a party to this Agreement, makes any claim against
Inspector, its employees or agents, arising out of the services performed by Inspector under this
Agreement, the Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Inspector from any and all
damages, expenses, costs and attorney fees arising from such a claim.

10. The Inspection will not include an appraisal of the value or a survey. The written report is not a
compliance inspection or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any
kind.

11. In the event of a claim by the Client that an installed system or component of the premises which
was inspected by the Inspector was not in the condition reported by the Inspector, the Client agrees
to notify the Inspector at least 72 hours prior to repairing or replacing such system or component.
The Client further agrees that the Inspector is liable only if there has been a complete failure to
follow the standards adhered to in the report or State law. Furthermore, any legal action must be
brought within one (1) year from the date of the inspection or will be deemed waived and forever
barred.

12. In the event that the inspector can not perform the inspection due to circumstances out of the
inspectors control a cancellation fee will be charged. Such circumstances could include utilities not
being turned on or access was not available at the appointed time. This fee will also be charged if
the inspection is canceled with less than 24 hours notice. This fee will be $150 or 50% of the
inspection fees which ever is greater.

13. This inspection does not determine whether the property is insurable.

14. Client agrees that inspector may give a copy of the report to their agent.

15. Any dispute, controversy, interpretations or claim including 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 the final and binding judgment on the Award may be entered in any
Court of competent jurisdiction.