Contract

    Foster Hill Design

    Interior Design Agreement

    This Interior Design Agreement is between Foster Hill Design (Designer) and client's name, , with respect to interior design services to be rendered for full project address, , by Designer for Client date.

    Designer and Client agree as follows:

    SCOPE:

    Designer shall develop interior furnishing specifications that may include coloration, fabrics, lighting, and furnishings as required. Designer’s services do not include contractor services, landscape design, or architecture. Designer shall consult other professionals such as lighting consultants, landscape architects, architects, and others. Client acknowledges that Project deadlines are subject to the vagaries of the marketplace and the performance of third parties.

    DESIGN FEES:

    Designer shall be compensated on an hourly basis at the rate of $115 per hour.  All hours or partial hours Designer is working on and/or for the Project will be considered design fees. Hourly charges will be invoiced to Client in 15-hour increments and are payable by Client upon receipt of invoice. Upon signing this Agreement, Designer shall receive a non-refundable initial advance of 50% of the contract estimate for hours to be spent designing, shopping and drawing in advance of the first design presentation. 25% of the fee will be due upon substantial alignment of the design plan, furnishings and drawings. The remaining 25% will be due upon completion of the project.

    PURCHASING:

    Purchasing and executional hours are billed at a rate of $60 per hour. Designer discounts will be extended to the client. Discounted purchases will be placed directly to Client’s credit card. Client is responsible for all applicable state sales tax and delivery fees. Designer shall arrange delivery and installation of Designer-purchased furnishings and other items purchased on behalf of the Client for the Project at the hourly rate of $60 per hour.

    REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS:

    Once purchased, many items cannot be returned or cancelled, therefore requests to do so will be assessed on a per-item basis with no guarantee of return or cancellation; custom items cannot be cancelled or returned. Requests for returns and cancellations will be billed hourly. Design Fees and reimbursable expenses are non-refundable, even when associated with a return or cancellation.

    NO PRICE GUARANTEE:

    Designer cannot guarantee prices of merchandise (especially sale pricing), interior installation, or other services not performed by Designer. Vendor pricing is subject to change and out of the control of Designer.

    REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES:

    Client agrees to reimburse Designer for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Designer in relation to the Project, including but not limited to, renderings, drafting services, postage and handling, freight, delivery and storage costs. Client shall reimburse Designer for all travel, lodging, and meal expenses incurred by Designer and Designer’s staff (where necessary) in connection with the Project when out-of-state.

    PAYMENT:

    Proposals are due with payment within 10 days.  Invoices for time billing and reimbursable expenses are due within 15 days. Invoices more than 30 days past due will accrue a 10% late fee per month and all work will cease until invoice is paid.  Designer does not accept credit cards.  Designer shall be entitled to withhold delivery of any item purchased on behalf of Client should Client fail to make any payments due to Designer in a timely manner.

    DRAWINGS:

    Designer’s drawings are conceptual in nature and are intended to set forth design intent; they are not to be used for architectural or engineering purposes. Designer services do not include modifications to structural, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, ventilation or other mechanical systems in the Project. Designer shall be held harmless for relying on the accuracy of information provided by the Client.  Project drawings and documents cannot be used by Client for any purpose other than completion of Project by Designer as laid out in this agreement.

    CONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS:

    Designer is not a general contractor and does not provide contractor services. If Project requires contractors and/or consultants to perform work based on Designers concepts, Client will enter in a contract directly with each contractor and/or consultant.  Designer provides no warranty, guarantee, certification, or responsibility for the performance, quality, or timely completion of any work performed or materials installed by Contractors, nor their agents or employees.  Designer shall cooperate with and observe Consultants for the purpose of general conformity of the design plan but is not responsible for their oversight.

    PERMITS:

    Client is responsible for permitting and or any and all approvals and compliance required by any governmental agency.

    INSURANCE:

    Client is required to have insurance coverage for all furnishings and materials during handling, moving, storage, and installation. Client is responsible for ensuring that their insurance coverage is sufficient per this Agreement. Designer cannot be held responsible to inadequate insurance coverage.

    PHOTOGRAPHS &PUBLICITY:

    Client agrees to allow Designer and/or Designer's representatives to photograph Project during all stages of Design Services including when project is complete. Photographs will be used for business purposes, including, but not limited to: press, publications, online, social media, marketing, advertising, and print. Designer will not disclose address or Client’s name without prior consent.  Costs of photographs and publicity are the responsibility of the Designer.  Additionally, if Client or Client's agents document the Project, Designer shall be given credit as the designers if documentation is released publicly.

    TERMINATION:

    Designer or Client can terminate this agreement by notifying the other party in writing. Client will be responsible for any outstanding reimbursable charges and hourly fees. All in-process proposals and orders will be completed by Designer and delivered to Client at hourly rate. If a balance remains in Client’s account, the amount will be refunded less any outstanding reimbursable charges or design fees. Client agrees to take no action which is intended, or would reasonably be expected, to harm the Designer’s reputation or which would reasonably be expected to lead to unwanted or unfavorable publicity to the Designer.

    TERMS:

    The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement may be changed only by a writing signed by both parties and that no oral changes or waivers are permitted.

    HAVE FUN:

    Foster Hill Design Interior Design strives for the most comfortable, enjoyable, and transparent design experience possible. We invite open communication and honest feedback. We are thoughtful, detailed and responsive to each and every client’s need.

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