BUILT TO SAVE® Supplier MEMBER TERMS & AGREEMENTS
This BUILT TO SAVE® agreement is a voluntary agreement between BUILT TO SAVE® and Supplier Member and can be dissolved by either party for any reason and at any time without cancellation penalties. Cancellation will forfeit any fees paid by the Vendor to BUILT TO SAVE® and will result in the removal of the Vendor company name from the BUILT TO SAVE® website.
BUILT TO SAVE® Supplier Members who use the “Approved BUILT TO SAVE® Installer” logo in their advertising must consistently meet the requirements of the program for their builders. Causing a BUILT TO SAVE® builder to fail an inspection due to unsatisfactory installation may result in the loss of the right to use the “Approved BUILT TO SAVE® Installer” logo. Consistent inspection failures will automatically terminate the builder’s participation in the program, and the company must remove and/or cease any reference to the BUILT TO SAVE® program from its marketing and advertising, including but not limited to print, electronic, transit, outdoor advertising, and signage.
BUILT TO SAVE® Supplier Members must use the BUILT TO SAVE® logo and incorporate graphics guidelines established by BUILT TO SAVE® for brand consistency and protection of the trademark.
The BUILT TO SAVE® certification shall not be used to imply, or guarantee, that the houses, or the products being promoted, are structurally sound or safe, or free of dangerous materials and substances.
BUILT TO SAVE® will not be liable for the Supplier’s failure to comply with applicable laws and city, state, and national building codes.
Supplier Members assume all responsibility in handling consumer complaints about the performance of their service or the quality and performance of their products and indemnify BUILT TO SAVE® from any litigation resulting from the dissatisfaction of the builder or homeowner regarding the construction of the home, products used, and its performance or any other complaint from builders or homeowners pertaining to the Supplier’s role in the construction of their home.
The Rater is solely responsible for verifying that the installation or that the selection of products complies with the BUILT TO SAVE® program requirements. A Pre-Construction Checklist, A Pre-Drywall Inspection Checklist and a Final Inspection Checklist must be completed by the Home Energy Rater and submitted to BUILT TO SAVE® for approval along with a certified rating score from their provider. Supplier agrees to abide by the decisions or findings of the Home Energy Rater.
BUILT TO SAVE® makes no representation or guarantees about the suitability, reliability, availability, or durability of the products or services offered by BUILT TO SAVE® Supplier Members, and all such products and services, unless specifically warrantied by the specific BUILT TO SAVE® Supplier Members, and are provided on an “as is” basis without any warranty of any kind from BUILT TO SAVE®. In no event shall contractors, officers, directors, agents, employees, and representatives be liable for any actual, direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, damages for any loss of use, data, and/or profits arising in any way from said users’ use of goods or service participating in the BUILT TO SAVE®Program. BUILT TO SAVE® reserves the right to modify this agreement and the requirements of the BUILT TO SAVE® program at any time without notice.
Failure to comply with the commitments and requirements of the BUILT TO SAVE® program can result in the termination of the Member’s participation in the program, resulting in the loss of the privilege of using the BUILT TO SAVE® logo and marketing differentiation in its advertising.
BUILT TO SAVE® will actively police the misuse of its trademark and monitor program compliance by its members. If members are found to be in violation of the terms, conditions, and agreements of the BUILT TO SAVE® program, BUILT TO SAVE® will pursue legal action if necessary to cease illegal activities.
BUILT TO SAVE® reserves the right to exclude builder and vendor members from the BUILT TO SAVE® program if those members are not in good standing with the company’s marketing contractors: Across Media Marketing, LLC / New Homes Guide. Fees paid to register as a member will be forfeited if members re found to be in violation of the program’s requirements.
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