STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By accepting an estimate, authorizing services, signing a work authorization, or otherwise engaging Corbell Projects LLC (“Contractor”), the customer (“Client”) agrees to the following legally binding terms and conditions pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida.
1. Scope of Work
All work will be performed strictly in accordance with the approved written estimate, proposal, or work order.
Any deviation from the original scope — including discovery of concealed damage, unforeseen conditions, or Client-requested modifications — may result in additional charges and extended timelines.
All changes must be authorized in writing (email or signed change order) before continuation of work.
2. Licensing and Regulatory Compliance
Corbell Projects LLC is duly licensed and insured in Florida through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR):
- Mold Remediator License MRSR5403
- Mold Assessor License MRSA5381
- IICRC Certified in Water Damage Restoration (WRT #70214938)
All services are performed in compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 468 Part XVI, Florida Administrative Code 61-20, and applicable EPA, OSHA, and IICRC S500/S520 standards.
3. Access to Property
Client shall provide safe, timely, and unrestricted access to the property for inspection, scheduled work, and equipment retrieval.
Failure to provide access may result in additional charges including travel, standby, or rescheduling fees.
Contractor is not responsible for delays or added costs resulting from restricted access, unsafe conditions, or third-party interference.
4. Payment Terms
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- Full payment is due upon completion.
- Invoices unpaid after 15 days accrue a 5 % monthly late fee or the maximum permitted by law.
- Returned or failed payments incur a $35 fee.
- Deposits may be required prior to scheduling.
Failure to pay may result in work suspension, collection actions, or filing of a mechanic’s lien under F.S. §713.001 et seq. Client shall be responsible for all legal and collection costs.
5. Cancellation and Rescheduling
Cancellations or reschedules must be made at least 24 hours prior to the appointment.
If a technician is dispatched and service is denied, canceled onsite, or access unavailable, a $85 Diagnostic & Travel Feeapplies.
Repeated cancellations may result in suspension of service.
6. Property Conditions and Hidden Damages
Inspections are visual unless otherwise noted.
Contractor is not liable for hidden, latent, or pre-existing conditions, nor for damages arising after completion.
If unforeseen conditions are discovered, work will pause and a revised estimate will be issued for written approval.
7. Equipment Use and Responsibility
For drying, remediation, or purification services:
- Equipment normally remains onsite three (3) days unless otherwise specified.
- Equipment must not be moved, unplugged, or altered by the Client or occupants.
- Unauthorized handling voids any warranty and may cause additional damage.
- Lost, stolen, or damaged equipment will be billed at full replacement value.
8. Environmental and Mold Services
All microbial services comply with F.S. Chapter 468 Part XVI.
Reports and lab results are released only to the Client, authorized property manager, or insurer.
Results are not shared with tenants or third parties without written consent.
All visible microbial conditions are described as “discoloration” or “suspected microbial growth” until confirmed by lab or licensed assessor.
9. Warranty and Limitation of Liability
Contractor warrants that work will be completed in a professional and workmanlike manner.
No other warranties, express or implied, are made.
Liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service.
Contractor shall not be liable for consequential damages, loss of use, delays, acts of God, or third-party interference.
10. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Florida.
The parties agree to attempt good-faith mediation prior to any litigation.
Unresolved disputes shall be litigated exclusively in the courts of Orange County, Florida.
The prevailing party shall recover reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and collection expenses.
11. Photographs and Video Documentation
For documentation and quality control, Contractor may photograph or record service areas before, during, and after work.
Such media:
- Are used solely for reporting, insurance, training, or anonymized marketing;
- Remain the exclusive property of Corbell Projects LLC;
- May not be edited or redistributed without written consent.
Recording Contractor personnel without authorization may violate Florida privacy laws (F.S. §934.03).
12. Use of Media, Reports, and Data
All documentation, photographs, and reports are proprietary.
Client authorizes Contractor to use anonymized project imagery for internal or marketing purposes provided no personal data are disclosed.
Reproduction or modification without written consent is prohibited.
13. Severability
If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
14. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Contractor and supersedes all prior discussions.
Modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.
15. Insurance-Related Work and Estimates
This estimate is provided for direct client purposes only and is not intended for insurance claim submission.
If the scope of work is or becomes part of an insurance claim, this estimate shall be null and void.
In such cases, Corbell Projects LLC will perform all services, documentation, and billing in accordance with:
- The insurance carrier’s approved scope of work;
- Applicable insurance pricing platforms (e.g., Xactimate®, Symbility, or other carrier-recognized systems); and
- The norms, regulations, and claim protocols established by the insurer or its authorized adjuster.
Once governed by insurance, all pricing, scope adjustments, and administrative procedures will follow those insurance standards rather than the original Corbell estimate.
Acknowledgment
By authorizing services, the Client affirms they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.