Terms and Conditions

1.Earthblock Industries reserves the right to charge for time related to change orders, onsite consultations and other client meetings.

2.A Change Order (in the form of an approved email, or signed hard copy) must be completed all changes to the project. No change to the project will be completed without an executed change order and Earthblock Industries will take no responsibility for delays or costs incurred by a change order.

3.Earthblock Industries will strive to keep the site clean and free of debris while working. However, the client is responsible for limiting traffic and monitoring the safety of the site when workers are not onsite.

4.Any groundwork quoted is based on surface inspection and anticipated conditions. Earthblock Industries reserves the right to adjust the cost for any groundwork throughout the digging process.

5.Equipment, scaffolding, trailers, bins, or other material left onsite is not to be used, touched or moved at any time.

6.Earthblock Industries is a provider of plowing and deicing services only. Earthblock Industries is not responsible for any dangerous conditions due to snow or ice, or damage to persons and/or property during the performance of services. 

7.Earthblock Industries is not responsible for any damage caused by subtrades. Earthblock Industries will endeavor to ensure that any trade used on a job site carries sufficient insurance.

8.Earthblock Industries is not responsible for water damage related to perimeter drain and rain leader systems, broken or damaged pipes, overland flooding, diverted water, etc. Earthblock Industries will attempt to mitigate the potential impact of property damage during the completion of these projects.

9.If Earthblock Industries is delayed or hindered in, or prevented from, the performance of any term, covenant or act required under this Agreement by reason of strikes, lockouts, work stoppages/slowdowns; inability to procure materials or services; power failure; restrictive governmental laws or regulations; Acts of God; or other reasons whether of a like nature or not, which are beyond Earthblock Industries reasonable control, then the performance of that term, covenant or act is excused for the period of the delay and Earthblock Industries will be entitled to perform that term, covenant or act within the appropriate time period after the expiration of the period of the delay. Payments or Stage Completion Draws that are affected by the above conditions will still be considered valid, and may be prorated according to a percentage of completion.

10.All schedules are subject to change. Earthblock Industries will strive to notify the client three days before site mobilization and notify the client promptly of any circumstance that will change the timeline of the project.

11.You grant permission to Earthblock Industries to use photographs or videotapes taken of partial or completed work for use in advertising, direct mail, brochures, newsletters, electronic publications and magazines. You waive any right to inspect or approve any finished photograph or videotape that may be used in conjunction with a photograph or videotape now or in the future and waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from, or related to the use of any such media. Earthblock Industries will not use any direct identifying information (name or address) in any photo or video.

12.All payments are due on receipt of invoice and Earthblock Industries reserves the right to stop work and/or demobilize from site if payment is not received in a timely fashion. Earthblock Industries does not accept any responsibility for extra costs or delays related to the stoppage of work.

13.Owners are prohibited from hiring any Earthblock Industries employee.

14.Any advice given during a site consultation is based on knowable information and the experience of the Earthblock Industries employee. Earthblock Industries in no way accepts responsibility for any liability arising from the site consultation.

15.Earthblock Industries is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. As such Earthblock Industries reserves the right to immediately terminate a project and bill for services completed if it is determined that any unsafe condition exists onsite. This includes but is not limited to unsafe physical environment, disrespectful communication, threats made to employees, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment or actions of other contractors who are onsite.

16.If a disagreement between Earthblock Industries and another party occurs, the financial liability for each party will be strictly limited to the B.C. Small Claims Court guidelines located in Nanaimo, as outlined on gov.bc.ca.