TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. The parties herein agree as follows: This contract will take effect upon signature by both Client and Homebound Pet Care LLC and will remain in effect until terminated by either party as provided below in Item 7, with the first service beginning as noted on p. 2. Future reservations may be requested via text or through Time to Pet. Prices may be updated from time to time upon notice to Client. Payment will be due at the time of service. Homebound Pet Care LLC will request Venmo if it is the agreed method of payment.
2. Homebound Pet Care LLC is authorized to perform care and services as outlined in this contract. Both Homebound Pet Care LLC and Client recognize that the welfare of the animal is the highest priority. If in Homebound Pet Care LLC judgment additional services become necessary during the service period to properly care for the animal, Pet Sitter will first make reasonable attempts to contact Client. If Client cannot be contacted for whatever reason, Homebound Pet Care LLC is authorized to undertake such additional steps as may in the reasonable judgment of the Homebound Pet Care LLC be necessary or appropriate for the health and welfare of the animal, including but not limited to (a) additional visits by Pet Sitter to provide care for the animal; (b) consultation with Client’s Veterinarian listed above, or with an emergency veterinary care provider should Client’s Veterinarian be unavailable; (c) authorizing care and treatment as recommended by Client’s Veterinarian or an emergency veterinary care provider (excluding euthanasia) as outlined in the Veterinary Authorization Form and (d) such other steps as may in the reasonable judgment of Homebound Pet Care LLC be necessary or appropriate for the health and welfare of the animal. Client agrees to be responsible for all fees and expenses incurred for care and treatment of the animal pursuant to this paragraph and releases and holds Homebound Pet Care LLC harmless from all liabilities related to transportation, treatment and expense. Client agrees to reimburse Homebound Pet Care LLC for any expense incurred, plus any additional fees for attending to animal’s needs or any expenses incurred for any other home/food/supplies needed.
3. In the event of inclement weather, natural disaster or circumstances beyond our control, e.g. acts of terrorism, etc., Homebound Pet Care LLC is entrusted to use best judgment in caring for pet(s) and home. Homebound Pet Care LLC will be held harmless for consequences related to such decisions.
4. Homebound Pet Care LLC agrees to provide the services stated in this contract in a reliable, caring and trustworthy manner in consideration of these services and as an express condition thereof, client expressly waives and relinquishes any and all claims against Homebound Pet Care LLC arising out of or relating to the provision of services hereunder, except those arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Homebound Pet Care LLC. should homebound Pet Care LLC or any authorized person accompanying Homebound Pet Care LLC sustain any injury, disease or other harm in the course of providing services hereunder, client will indemnify Homebound Pet Care LLC and hold it harmless with respect to all loss, expense and damage caused thereby, except those arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of Homebound Pet Care LLC.
5. In the event of personal emergency or illness of Homebound Pet Care LLC, Client authorizes Homebound Pet Care LLC to arrange for another qualified person to fulfill responsibilities as set forth in this contract. In such case Homebound Pet Care LLC will remain fully responsible for the proper discharge of all services under this Agreement. Every attempt will be made to notify client regarding any such situation.
6. All pets are to be currently vaccinated.
7. Homebound Pet Care LLC and Client each may terminate this contract at any time by written notice to the other. Homebound Pet Care LLC will be entitled to payment for all services rendered until notice of termination is received, and for any transition services reasonably required to provide for the health and welfare of Client’s pets. Homebound Pet Care LLC will not terminate during a period of scheduled service unless Homebound Pet Care LLC determines, in his/her sole discretion, that a danger exists to the health or safety of Homebound Pet Care LLC. If such concerns preclude Homebound Pet Care LLC from providing further care of the pet, then Client authorizes pet to be placed in a kennel, with all charges therefrom to be charged to Client. Every attempt will be made to notify Client regarding any such situation.
8. Client acknowledges that by signing below they are providing written approval for the provision of services by Pet Sitter during any service period scheduled by Client and accepted by Homebound Pet Care LLC. Upon such scheduling and acceptance, Homebound Pet Care LLC will be authorized to enter Client premises and perform services without additional signed contracts or written authorization and to accept reservations via text or Time to Pet for future visits.
Please note: Due to a pet’s excitement to see us, “door darting” may be attempted by a pet. We take every precaution to prevent this from occurring but do require that all dogs and cats under our care wear an ID tag (or collar) stating their name and your phone number.
I have reviewed this Service Contract in its entirety. The information provided by me is complete and accurate and I agree to all its terms
and conditions as set out above.