Service Agreement

This Contract for Service is made effective at the time of request, by and between the requestor of (the “Recipient”), and Raise the Stakes LLC of (the “Provider”).

1. Term. The term of this agreement will begin on the date of the agreement and remain in effect indefinitely until terminated by either party. Notification of termination must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the end date. 

2. Description of Services. Raise the Stakes LLC will provide to the Recipient the storage, installation, and removal of agreed upon realtor signs. Per each billable request, Raise the Stakes LLC will complete the needed service and return signs back to storage until future requests are received. Services may also include additional tasks agreed by both parties.

3. Service Request. The Provider is to act as a contractor and not an employee of the Recipient. The Provider has control over work time and decision making in relation to the requested services. The Provider will be available for concerns or other reasonable needs. At the initial request of the service, the Provider will have the request started within 2 business days.

4. Warranty. The Provider will meet all obligations under this contract in a timely manner and under acceptable standards, or superior, care. Provider is not responsible for damage or theft of the Recipient’s property while not in the care of the Provider.

If Provider terminates the contract without cause, the Provider will complete any outstanding work already paid by the Recipient or refund a comparable amount that would compensate any previous charge. If the contract is terminated with cause, or if it is terminated by the Recipient, all remaining services will be completed by the termination date. If services are not to be completed by the end of the contract, any compensation will be forfeited.

5. Payment. The Recipient agrees to pay Raise the Stakes LLC as follows:

Invoiced weekly with payments due on Friday of the following week. Each invoice will include all established requests for the week.

6. Wrong Address/Refusal. It is the responsibility of the Recipient to verify the address and to ensure signs are permitted in that area. In cases in which a sign cannot be installed (wrong address, refusal by homeowner, etc.) or removed (refusal by homeowner, sign stored in inaccessible areas of the home) of any other refusal at the time of installation or removal, a fee of $50 may be assessed in addition to any future trip charges to remedy the situation.

7. Default. If the Recipient fails to pay for the service when due, Raise the Stakes LLC has the option to charge 3% of invoice per week until paid.

Any return of payment will result in a $50 fee and a charge of 3% of the invoice will be assessed per week until the account is in good standing.

If at any time an invoice is in default for more than 30 days, all new requests for services will be suspended until the account is in good standing.

Raise the Stakes LLC has the option to treat failure to pay as a breach of Contract and may cancel this Contract and/or seek legal remedies.

8. Return of Property. Upon the termination of this contract, all property will be returned to the Recipient’s address on file or left at the agreed upon location.

9. Exclusivity. Both parties acknowledge that this is a non-exclusive agreement and similar services may be provided to competitors.

10. Confidentiality. The Provider agrees that they will not disclose, divulge, or communicate any information obtained under this contract, or through verbal or written communication. 

11. Dispute Resolution. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute through a good faith effort and friendly negotiations. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, the parties may use further resolution to resolve the dispute.

12. Indemnification. Except in the amount paid in settlement from any insurance policies and any amount permitted by law, each party agrees to indemnify the other party or any affiliates or successors.

  13. Force Majeure. Neither party will be liable for inadequate performance to the extent caused by a condition that was beyond the party’s control.