Service Agreement Terms and Conditions

1. Agreement and Acceptance

By signing a proposal or engaging the services of Licensed Structural Engineers ("LSE," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("Client") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Your digital signature on any proposal constitutes a legally binding agreement under the Texas Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN).

2. Scope of Services

LSE will provide the engineering services described in the signed proposal. The scope of work is limited to the services explicitly listed in the proposal. Any additional services requested beyond the agreed scope will require a written amendment and may result in additional fees.

LSE's services are limited to structural and civil engineering analysis, design, and documentation. LSE does not provide construction management, contracting, or general contractor services unless explicitly stated in the proposal.

3. Payment Terms

Payment is due as follows unless otherwise stated in the proposal:

• 50% deposit due upon execution of this agreement to initiate services.
• Remaining balance due upon delivery of final deliverables.
• Rush orders require full payment upfront prior to commencement.

Invoices not paid within 15 days of the due date are subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee. LSE reserves the right to suspend services on any project with an outstanding balance.

4. No-Refund Policy

Once engineering services have commenced, fees paid are non-refundable. If the Client cancels a project after work has begun, the Client remains responsible for payment of all fees accrued up to the date of cancellation, including any costs already incurred by LSE on behalf of the project.

5. Mechanic's Lien Rights

LSE expressly reserves all rights available under the Texas Property Code Chapter 53 to file a mechanic's and materialman's lien against the subject property in the event of non-payment. Client acknowledges that LSE's engineering services constitute lienable work under applicable law. This notice serves as a pre-lien notice where required by Texas law.

6. Client Responsibilities

Client agrees to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and timely project information, documents, and site access as requested by LSE.
• Notify LSE immediately of any changes to the project scope or site conditions.
• Obtain all necessary permits, approvals, and authorizations from applicable authorities (unless permit expediting is explicitly included in the proposal).

LSE is not responsible for errors or delays caused by inaccurate or incomplete information provided by the Client.

7. Standard of Care

LSE will perform services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily exercised by licensed structural engineers practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. LSE makes no warranties, express or implied, beyond this standard of care.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LSE's total liability to the Client for any and all claims arising out of or related to this agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the specific services giving rise to the claim. In no event shall LSE be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.

9. Intellectual Property

All engineering plans, calculations, reports, and documents produced by LSE remain the intellectual property of LSE until full payment is received. Upon receipt of full payment, Client receives a limited, non-exclusive license to use the deliverables for the specific project described in the proposal. LSE retains the right to use project work for portfolio, marketing, and professional development purposes.

10. Timeline and Delays

Project timelines stated in proposals are estimates based on information available at the time of proposal and normal workload conditions. LSE will make reasonable efforts to meet estimated timelines. LSE is not liable for delays caused by Client, third parties, regulatory agencies, force majeure events, or circumstances beyond LSE's reasonable control.

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or related to this agreement shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation in Texas before either party may pursue litigation. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for any legal proceedings shall be in the county where LSE's principal office is located.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with the signed proposal, constitute the entire agreement between LSE and the Client and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements. Any modification to this agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.