Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
These terms and conditions constitute the full and complete service agreement (the “Agreement”) between you (the “Customer”), the cleaner(s) (the “Cleaner”), and Zen Ohm, Inc. hereafter as “ZO”) of 95 S. 32nd Street, Boulder, CO 80305 for the provision of services by ZO.
1. Cleaning Services. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, ZO agrees to provide domestic cleaning services (the “Service”) to the Customer at an address specified by the Customer (the “Premises”). The Service will be for such cleaning duties as agreed with the Customer at the time of booking. ZO will provide one or more cleaners (the “Cleaner”) to attend the Premises to provide the Service at a time and date mutually agreed between ZO and the Customer (the “Service Time”). ZO endeavors to provide the Service faithfully, diligently and in a timely and professional manner. Customer authorizes ZO on Customer’s behalf to (a) arrange for the Service to be performed by an independent contractor (the Cleaner) (licensed when legally required) (b) issue a work order to Cleaner to perform the Service, (c) have the Cleaners work inspected, should ZO in its discretion choose to do so (it being agreed that ZO has no obligation to do so), and (d) pay the Cleaner after the completion of the work.
2. Additions and Amendments. Any changes to the Service to be provided must be agreed by ZO prior to the Service Time. If the Customer requires any additional services or variations at the time the Service is being performed, the Customer must first contact ZO by telephone, who may agree to provide the additional services in its absolute discretion. The Cleaner is not authorized to agree to any changes to the Service being provided. The Customer must not request such changes directly from the Cleaner.
4. Customer representations and warranties. The Customer represents and warrants that: it will provide a safe working environment at the Premises for the Cleaner to perform the Service; the Cleaner will have unencumbered and unobstructed access to those areas of the Premises requiring the Service; it will provide the Cleaner with access to all services and utilities (including hot and cold water, electricity, garbage and recycling bins) as required by the Cleaner to provide the Service; it will provide all usual and necessary cleaning equipment and materials required by the Cleaner to provide the Service, unless other arrangements have been made with ZO; all cleaning equipment and materials provided by the Customer are safe, have not been tampered with and are in full working order; it will advise ZO prior to the commencement of the Service of any hazards, slippery surfaces, risks or dangers, ingrained dirt, grease or grime at the Premises; it is authorized to use the Premises and obtain the provision of Service; if the Customer requires the Cleaner to clean behind or under any heavy items (eg. a fridge, bookshelf, or other furniture), it will move those items prior to the commencement of the Service; and it will secure or remove any fragile, delicate, breakable or valuable items, including cash, jewelry, works of art, antiques, or items of sentimental value prior to the commencement of the Service.
4. Health and Safety risks. In addition to the obligations and warranties set out in section 3 above, the Customer acknowledges and agrees that: the Cleaner is entitled to undertake a job safety analysis before the commencement of any work to assess the health and safety risk at the Premises; the Cleaner may, either before or during the provision of the Service not use or cease using any materials or cleaning equipment provided by the Customer if the Cleaner thinks, in their absolute discretion, that the use of such materials or cleaning equipment poses a risk to health and safety. The Cleaner may, either before or during the provision of the Service not provide or cease the provision of the Service where carrying out the Service presents, in the absolute discretion of the Cleaner, a risk to health and safety.
5. No engagement of cleaners. The Customer acknowledges ZO invests significant resources in recruiting, selecting and training its Cleaners. Unless ZO gives prior written permission, the Customer must not, directly or indirectly, engage, employ or contract with any Cleaner to provide domestic services to the Customer or any associate of the customer for any period during which services are provided by ZO or for a period within 12 months after the conclusion of any Service. The Customer acknowledges that ZO may suffer loss and damage, including, without limitation consequential loss, as a result of a breach of this section by the Customer.
6. Job quotations. The actual price payable by the Customer is calculated on the total number of hours worked by the Cleaner. Any price quoted by ZO is an estimate only based on ZO’s experience, without inspection, and based on information provided by the Customer. Subject to this section, quotes are valid for a period of 30 days from the date of the quote. If at the commencement or during the course of providing the Service, it is apparent that the actual cost of the Service will exceed the quote provided by ZO, ZO will provide the Customer with the option to pay an increased fee to complete the Service, or pay the quoted amount without the Service being completed. The Customer must inform ZO whether any cleaning services required are for an ‘end of tenancy’ at the time of quotation.
7. Bookings. The Customer may make a booking either in person, by either telephone, fax, email or on the ZO website. At the time of booking the Customer must provide details of any hazards, slippery surfaces, risks or dangers, ingrained dirt, grease or grime located at the Premises; ZO provides all quotations at the time of booking. The Customer agrees to provide ZO with their valid credit card details at the time of booking, and authorizes ZO to debit any card with an amount equal to any service and/or cancellation fees that may apply under this Agreement. ZO reserves the right not to accept a booking for any reason.
8. Payment Terms. The Customer agrees to pay the price quoted by ZO in full prior to or at the Service Time unless otherwise agreed in advance with ZO. If no payment has been made by the Service Time, ZO will use reasonable endeavors to contact the Customer for payment. In the event that ZO cannot contact the Customer or payment is not made by the Service Time, the Customer will be deemed to have cancelled the Service, and the Customer must pay any cancellation fees or charges due set out in section 16.
Payments may be made via credit card, check or in cash. Check payments should be made payable to Zen Ohm, Inc.
9. Late payment fee. Where ZO has agreed to invoice the Customer for payment of fees after the Service has been completed, the Customer agrees to pay in full, all fees due, within 7 days of the invoice date.
The Customer agrees that if ZO has not received payment in full for the Service within one calendar month of the original invoice date then a late payment fee of $15 applies for the first month. Interest will be charged on the fixed apr of 18% on each day that any amount remains outstanding thereafter.
In addition to the amounts set out above, the Customer agrees to indemnify ZO for all legal costs (on a solicitor and own client or full indemnity basis, whichever is greater) and other expenses incurred by ZO in connection with a demand, action, or other proceeding (including mediation, out of court settlement or any action taken for recovery of debt from the Customer) arising out of a breach of these terms including the failure by the Customer to pay an amount by the due date.
10. Non-appearance. If a Cleaner fails to attend the Premises within 2 hours of the Service Time and does not provide the requested Service, ZO will provide the Customer with either: A. a full refund of payments made by the Customer; or B. offer to reschedule the Service at another time mutually agreed between the Customer and ZO.
11. Complaints. If the Customer is dissatisfied for any reason with the Service provided, it must inform ZO within 24 hours of completion of the Service. ZO strives to achieve 100% customer satisfaction and will endeavor to resolve the problem quickly and efficiently. Subject to section 13, ZO may, at its discretion, offer the Customer either of the following: a partial or full refund; re-supply of the Service without charge; such other remedy as deemed appropriate by ZO.
12. Exclusions and Limitations. The only conditions and warranties which are binding on ZO in respect of the state, quality or condition of goods and services supplied by ZO to Customers are those imposed and required to be binding by statute and governed under all laws in the State of Colorado. To the extent permitted by statute, the liability, if any, of ZO is, at ZO’s option, limited to and completely discharged by the resupply of the Service. ZO is not responsible for: not completing or providing the Service as a result of a breach of a warranty by the Customer in section 3 (including a failure by the Customer to provide proper materials, cleaning equipment, utility services, a safe working environment or unencumbered access to the Premises); or any damages caused by defective cleaning materials or cleaning equipment provided by the Customer; not completing or providing the Service as a result of the Cleaner not proceeding for health and safety reasons under section 4; any loss or damage incurred by the Customer or any third party as a result of the effects of a force majeure, being any event beyond the reasonable control of ZO; not completing or providing the Service due to an act or omission of the Customer or any other person at the Premises during provision of the Service; existing dirt, wear, damage or stains that can not be completely cleaned or removed; any wear or discoloring of fabric or surfaces becoming more visible once dirt has been removed; any loss incurred as a result of any breakage or damage to goods, items of value (including antiques, items of sentimental value) or the Premises; or the cost of any key replacement or locksmith fees, unless keys were lost by ZO or the Cleaner. Except as provided in this section, all conditions and warranties implied by law in respect of the state, quality or condition of the Service which may apart from this section be binding on ZO are excluded. The Customer acknowledges that the results of any services provided may vary depending on a number of factors (including materials used, equipment provided, time elapsed since Premises was last cleaned, and nature of cleaning required), and that ZO gives no guarantee as to the actual results of the Service. Except to the extent provided in this section, ZO has no liability (including liability in negligence) to any person for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise, suffered or incurred by that person in relation to the products or services provided by ZO (including any loss caused by, or resulting directly or indirectly from, any failure, defect or deficiency or any kind of or in the products used or services provided by ZO).
13. Indemnity. The Customer indemnifies ZO against: all losses or liabilities arising directly or indirectly as a result of the provision of the Service including all losses or liabilities caused as a result of a breach of the warranties of the Customer set out in section 3; and all legal costs (on a solicitor and own client or full indemnity basis, whichever is greater) and other expenses incurred by ZO in connection with a demand, action, arbitration or other proceeding (including mediation, compromise, out of court settlement or appeal and including any action taken for the recovery of a debt from the Customer).
14. Accidents, breakage, damage & theft. The Customer must inform ZO of any incident where an accident, breakage, damage to property or theft has occurred due to any act of the Cleaner within 24 hours of completion of the Service. To the extent permitted by law, the Customer is not entitled to claim any loss for any incident if the incident is not reported to ZO within 24 hours of completion of the Service.
To the extent permitted by law, damage or loss to the following items is specifically excluded from the liability of ZO under these terms and conditions: cash, jewelry, art, antiques, and items of sentimental value.
15. Cancellation fees. The Customer must provide ZO with at least 48 hours notice prior to the Service Time, if they wish to suspend, postpone or cancel the Service for any reason. In the event that such notice has been given, ZO will endeavor to reschedule the Service if required. In the event that the Customer does not provide 48 hours notice prior to the commencement of the Service, the Customer agrees to pay a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 hours cleaning (inclusive of GST) for administrative costs and loss.
16. Fee for non-access to premises. In the event that the Customer does not provide unencumbered access the Premises for ZO or its Cleaners to provide the Service, the Customer agrees to pay a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 hours cleaning (inclusive of GST) for administrative and travel costs.
17. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the Customer by providing at least 48 hours notice prior to the Service Time. Subject to section 18(c), ZO may terminate this Agreement by providing the Customer with at least 24 hours notice prior to the Service Time. ZO may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect if the Customer is in breach of this Agreement, and in the opinion of ZO, that breach is incapable of remedy.
18. Privacy policy / Confidentiality. The Customer acknowledges that any information provided by the Customer may be used by ZO for the purpose of providing the Service. ZO agrees not to share any information provided by the Customer with any third party not directly involved in the provision of the Service (unless required to do so by law). The Customer agrees to ZO communicating with them electronically and/or via other means in order to provide the Service or for reasons related to the provision of the Service. ZO will take all reasonable precautions to protect personal information provided by the Customer from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration or destruction.
19. Changes to this agreement. ZO reserves the right to update or modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice, and may do so by publishing an updated agreement on its website. Each updated agreement will take effect 24 hours after it has been published on the website.
The Customer agrees that any use of the Service following any such change, whether as a single job or as part of a regular cleaning schedule, constitutes their agreement to follow and be bound by the terms and conditions as changed.
20. Law & jurisdiction. The Customer and ZO acknowledge and accept that this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and both agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Colorado in the event of any dispute.
21. Severability. The Customer agrees that if any term or provision is held invalid, void or unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable and the remaining terms and provisions shall continue to be binding.
22. Copyright. The content of this Agreement is protected by international copyright laws and may be used for personal reference only. Subject to applicable law, permission to copy, alter, reproduce, publish, transmit and/or otherwise distribute this content is forbidden without first obtaining the prior written permission of Zen Ohm, Inc.