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Scope of Services

Scope of Services for Architectural Consultation:
The services will consist of the following Architectural Services: The Architect will walk through the house (in person or virtually) with the Client to review and provide initial suggestions and opinions for layout and other design changes. We will also discuss various codes that may affect the project and the required processes for discovery and resolution.

Professional Fee:
The fee for this one-time service will be as indicated during the appointment intake. If the appointment extends beyond the allotted time, the Client may purchase additional consultation time if available.

Terms and Conditions

Performance of Services: The Architect shall perform the services outlined in the Scope of Services in consideration of the stated fee and payment.

Excluded Services: Services not outlined in the Scope of Services are expressly excluded from the scope of the Architect’s services.

Access to Site: Unless otherwise stated, the Architect will have access to the site for activities necessary for the performance of the services. The Architect will take reasonable precautions to minimize damage due to these activities, but the fee does not include the cost of restoring any resulting damage, and the architect is not responsible for such costs.

Payment: The Client agrees to pay the Architect for the services. Payment shall be made at the time of scheduling and/or at the beginning of the service.

Indemnification: The Client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold harmless the Architect from and against all damages, liabilities, or costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees and defense costs, arising out of or in any way connected with the Architect providing services under this Agreement, excepting only those damages, liabilities or costs arising directly from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Architect.

Waiver: In addition, the Client agrees, to the maximum extent permitted by law, to waive any claims against the Architect arising out of the performance of these services, except for the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Architect.

Information for the Sole Use and Benefit of Client: All opinions and conclusions of the Architect, whether written or oral, and any plans, specifications, or other documents and services provided by the Architect are for the sole use and benefit of the Client and are not to be provided to any other person or without the prior written consent of the Architect. Nothing in this Agreement shall create a contractual relationship with or a cause of action in favor of any third party against the Architect or the Client.

Certifications Guarantees and Warranties: The Architect shall not be required to execute any document that would result in the Architect certifying, guaranteeing, or warranting the existence of any conditions.

Limitation of Liability: In recognition of the relative risks and benefits of the Project to both the Client and the Architect, the risks have been allocated such that the Client agrees that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Architect's total liability to the Client for any and all injuries, damages, claims, losses, expenses, or claim expenses arising out of this Agreement from any cause or causes, shall not exceed $1000.00, or the Architect’s total aggregate fee received for services for the project, whichever is more. This limitation shall apply regardless of the cause of action or legal theory pled or asserted.

Ownership of Documents: All documents produced by the Architect under this Agreement are instruments of the Architect’s professional service.

Dispute Resolution: Any claims or disputes between the Client and the Architect arising out of the services to be provided by the Architect or out of this Agreement shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation. The Client and the Architect agree to include a similar mediation agreement with all contractors, subconsultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and fabricators providing for mediation as the primary method for dispute resolution among all parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Architects are licensed and regulated by the California Architects Board located at 2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 105, Sacramento, CA 95834.