Terms & Conditions

**Effective Date:** August 2025  
**Last Updated:** August 4, 2025

 

Welcome to Ginter Services, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website and outline the expectations for our clients when hiring us for service work. By accessing our website or scheduling services through us, you agree to comply with these terms.

 

 

1. Website Terms of Use

 

1.1 Use of Content
All content, images, designs, logos, text, and service descriptions on this website are owned or licensed by Ginter Services, LLC. You may not reproduce, republish, modify, or distribute any material from our site without written permission.

 

1.2 Accuracy of Information
We aim to keep all information current and accurate. However, we do not guarantee that all service descriptions, pricing, or availability are error-free. All offerings are subject to change without notice.

 

1.3 External Links
Our site may include links to third-party websites for convenience or references. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or security of those external sites.

 

1.4 Website Availability
We strive to maintain uninterrupted access to our website, but we do not guarantee that the site will be available at all times or free of errors or technical interruptions.

 

 

2. Service Terms for Contract Work

 

 

GINTER SERVICES, LLC

MASTER TERMS & CONDITIONS

(Attachment to Proposal/Estimate; Incorporated by Reference)

1) QUOTE VALIDITY

Unless otherwise stated in the Proposal/Estimate, pricing is valid for seven (7) calendar days from issue date and may change thereafter due to labor availability, material pricing, regulatory changes, or other cost factors beyond Contractor’s control.

2) DEFINITIONS / INTERPRETATION

“Contractor” means Ginter Services, LLC (“Ginter”).

 “Client” means the property owner and/or person signing, including authorized representatives.

 “Property” means the jobsite address in the Proposal/Estimate.

 “Work” means all labor, services, supervision, equipment, and materials described in the Proposal/Estimate and approved Change Orders.

 “Change Order” means a written modification signed or approved in writing by both parties.

 “Substantial Completion” means the Work is sufficiently complete for its intended use, notwithstanding minor punch-list items.

 “Default” means failure to perform a material obligation under this Agreement, including nonpayment, denial of access, interference, or violation of notice and cure provisions.

Document Priority: (1) Signed Change Orders; (2) Proposal/Estimate; (3) these Master Terms. In the event of conflict with any Client-provided document, these Master Terms control unless Contractor agrees otherwise in writing.

3) ENTIRE AGREEMENT

The Proposal/Estimate, these Master Terms, and any signed Change Orders constitute the entire Agreement. No oral statements modify this Agreement.

4) ACCESS; UTILITIES; SITE CONDITIONS

Client authorizes Contractor reasonable access and use of utilities. Client shall provide safe access and disclose known hazards.

5) PRE-EXISTING / CONCEALED CONDITIONS

Contractor is not responsible for pre-existing damage, hidden conditions, improper prior installations, code violations by others, or conditions not reasonably discoverable prior to commencement.

Concealed conditions may require Change Orders.

6) PHOTOS; COMMUNICATION CONSENT

Contractor may document the Work. Client may opt out of marketing use by written notice.

7) CLEANUP; MATERIALS

Debris may be staged temporarily. Disposal included only if stated. Excess materials remain Contractor property unless released in writing.

8) YARD SIGN

Client authorizes temporary yard sign unless opting out in writing.

9) SUBCONTRACTORS; OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS

Contractor may use subcontractors.

Client shall not allow third-party work in the Project Area without Contractor’s written consent.

10) SCHEDULE AND DELAYS

Work schedule may adjust for Change Orders, weather, inspections, materials, staffing, and conditions beyond Contractor’s control.

Reasonable delays do not entitle Client to discounts.

10.1 OWNER DELAY; EXTENDED OVERHEAD COSTS

Contractor shall be considered compliant while actively prosecuting the Work.

If Client action or inaction materially delays the Work, the Contract Time shall be extended.

The parties acknowledge such delay causes extended overhead and scheduling costs difficult to quantify. A daily charge of $600 per calendar day represents a reasonable estimate of such costs and is compensatory, not a penalty. Charges begin forty-eight (48) hours after written notice.

10.2 SAFETY SUSPENSION

Contractor may suspend Work if unsafe conditions exist. Such suspension is not breach and may extend schedule and costs.

11) PAYMENT TERMS

11.1 Line Item Billing

Invoices may be issued per phase or line item.

11.2 No Withholding

Client shall not withhold payment for completed Work due to unrelated disputes.

11.3 Deposits

Deposits are non-refundable and applied to project balance.

11.4 Late Fees and Interest

After three (3) days, a $250 administrative late fee applies. Interest accrues at 1.5% per month (18% annually) or maximum lawful rate.

 Late fees and interest compensate administrative and financing costs and are not penalties.

 Time is of the essence for payment obligations.

11.5 Suspension for Non-Payment

Contractor may suspend Work for nonpayment.

11.6 Title to Materials

Title remains with Contractor until paid. Removal permitted to extent allowed by law without trespass or damage.

11.7 Mechanic’s Lien Rights

Contractor reserves rights under Va. Code § 43-1 et seq. Client acknowledges such rights may encumber title.

11.8 No Retainage

No retainage unless agreed in writing.

12) OPERATION SHARE THE LOVE

$20 charitable contribution included.

13) CHANGE ORDERS; REMOTE ESTIMATES

Scope changes require written Change Orders. Remote quotes subject to concealed conditions.

14) SCOPE CONFIRMATION

Client confirms review and understanding of scope and exclusions.

15) NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Written notice via email and certified mail. Effective upon receipt or three (3) business days after mailing.

16) NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE

As condition precedent to dispute, Client must provide notice and opportunity to inspect and cure.

17) MEDIATION / ARBITRATION

The parties agree efficient, private resolution is in their mutual interest. Disputes proceed to mediation then binding arbitration, except lien enforcement or court actions permitted under Section 19.

18) ATTORNEYS’ FEES

Prevailing party entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

19) VENUE

Permitted litigation shall occur in York County, Virginia.

20) TERMINATION

Client termination without Contractor default requires payment for work performed, materials ordered, overhead incurred, and anticipated profit. Rights survive termination.

21) TARIFF / REGULATORY ADJUSTMENT

Material cost increases beyond 5% may justify price adjustment.

22) LIMITED LABOR WARRANTY (12 MONTHS)

Labor warranted six (12) months from Substantial Completion.

Client must provide written notice within reasonable time after discovery, where practicable within thirty (30) days.

Warranty excludes cosmetic variation, movement, misuse, and conditions outside scope.

The Contract Price reflects allocation of risk. Contractor’s total aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid under this Agreement.

Nothing limits liability for fraud or willful misconduct.

23) CHARGEBACKS

Client must comply with notice and cure before initiating chargebacks.

24) REVIEWS

Client may post truthful reviews.

25) ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE; SIGNATURES

Electronic signatures, digital approvals, and electronic communications, including approval or acceptance of a quote through Contractor’s online platform, client portal, or third-party software (including but not limited to Jobber), shall be legally binding and enforceable to the same extent as an original handwritten signature.

Client’s electronic approval of a Proposal/Estimate, acknowledgment of Terms & Conditions via checkbox, portal acceptance, or digital confirmation constitutes acceptance of the entire Agreement, including all incorporated Master Terms & Conditions.

The parties agree that electronic records and signatures satisfy any requirement for a writing under applicable law, including the Virginia Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

26) GOVERNING LAW

Virginia law governs.

27) WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Neither party liable for consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages, except as expressly provided.

28) AUTHORITY TO BIND OWNERS

Signatory represents authority to bind all owners, who are jointly and severally liable.

29) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY VIRGINIA LAW, ANY LITIGATION SHALL BE RESOLVED WITHOUT A JURY TRIAL.

30) PERSONAL GUARANTY

If Property owned by entity, signatory personally guarantees obligations.

31) MATERIAL PRICE ESCALATION

Material increases beyond 5% may adjust pricing upon notice.

32) FORCE MAJEURE

Contractor not liable for delay from events beyond reasonable control.

33) INDEMNIFICATION

Client indemnifies Contractor for claims arising from pre-existing conditions, inaccurate information, third-party work, Client-provided materials, or Client breach.

Contractor indemnifies Client for claims arising solely from Contractor’s proven negligence.

Subject to liability limitations.

34) INSURANCE; WAIVER OF SUBROGATION

Client shall maintain property insurance. Insured losses are waived between parties to extent covered. Liability limited to insurance coverage or cap.

35) RELIANCE ON CLIENT INFORMATION

Contractor may rely on information provided by Client.

36) PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Permit fees responsibility as stated. Inspection delays extend time.

37) CLIENT-PROVIDED MATERIALS

No warranty on Client-supplied materials.

38) MATCHING; COSMETIC VARIATION

Exact matching not guaranteed.

39) OCCUPIED PROPERTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Construction may cause noise, dust, and temporary disruptions.

40) VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor not bound by verbal changes.

41) TIME AND MATERIALS DEFAULT RATE

Unapproved additional work billed at $200/hr plus 100% material markup.

42) INSURANCE CLAIM PROJECTS

Client responsible for payment regardless of insurer reimbursement.

43) CLASS ACTION WAIVER

Disputes may not proceed as class or collective actions.

44) CORPORATE STATUS

Claims asserted against Ginter Services, LLC only, except as provided by law.

45) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Contractor is independent contractor.

46) SEVERABILITY; REFORMATION

Invalid provisions modified minimally; remainder remains enforceable.

47) NO WAIVER

Failure to enforce is not waiver of future enforcement.

48) SURVIVAL

Payment, indemnification, limitation, dispute resolution, and lien provisions survive termination.

49) GOOD FAITH

The parties agree to perform in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner.

50) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REVIEW

Client acknowledges reading and understanding these Terms and having opportunity to seek independent legal advice.

51) COMPLETION CERTIFICATE; ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

Upon Contractor’s determination that the Work has reached Substantial Completion, Contractor may present a written Completion Certificate or Completion Acknowledgment Form to Client.

By signing the Completion Certificate, Client acknowledges and agrees that:

The Work has been substantially completed in accordance with the Agreement;

Client has had full and fair opportunity to inspect the Work;

The Work is satisfactory based on all observable and reasonably discoverable conditions at the time of inspection;

No additional work, corrections, modifications, or scope changes are requested other than items specifically listed in writing on the Completion Certificate;

All contractual obligations of Contractor have been fulfilled except for:

Written punch-list items identified at signing; and

Warranty obligations expressly stated in this Agreement.

Execution of the Completion Certificate constitutes acceptance of the Work as complete and compliant with the Agreement as to all visible or reasonably discoverable conditions.

Client’s failure to identify an observable issue at the time of signing shall constitute acceptance of that portion of the Work.

Final payment shall be due immediately upon execution of the Completion Certificate unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Nothing in this section waives Client’s rights under the limited labor warranty or applicable law for latent defects not reasonably discoverable at the time of inspection.

52. AI-Generated Images and Renderings Disclaimer

Client acknowledges that any AI-generated images, digital renderings, sketches, concept drawings, or visual representations provided by Contractor are for illustrative and conceptual purposes only. Such images are intended to provide a general visualization of the proposed scope of work and are not exact representations of the final product.

Actual materials, colors, textures, lighting conditions, dimensions, finishes, layout details, and final appearance may vary due to field conditions, manufacturer variations, availability of materials, structural limitations, code requirements, HOA requirements, and other unforeseen conditions.

AI-generated images shall not be interpreted as construction drawings, engineering documents, architectural plans, or guaranteed final outcomes. The written scope of work, approved material selections, and executed contract documents govern the project, not any rendering, mock-up, or digital visualization.

 

5. Contact

Ginter Services, LLC

316 Old York Hampton Hwy. Suite D 
Yorktown, VA 23502  
(757) 551-1610  
info@ginterservices.com