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This agreement is between the home owner ("Homeowner") and R.S.
Andrews Enterprises of Kansas, Inc. d/b/a A.B. May Company
("Company"). Services under this Agreement are provided by Company
and other such companies under their direction may be used to
perform repair service on the home mechanical systems outlined in
this Agreement. The Company, during the term of this Agreement and
subject to the following conditions, agrees to repair or replace, at
the Company's discretion, any covered appliance or home mechanical
system (plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical) located at
the covered property to normal operational condition. This Agreement
covers only the appliances and systems which are noted on the
Agreement confirmation as being covered and which are located on the
covered property and in normal operating condition on the first date
of the term of this Agreement.
term
The term of this Agreement for
covered appliances and systems shall be one year, which will
commence upon full payment therefore being received by the Company
or upon date of execution of a Monthly Payment Plan and Company
accepting the payment and issuing this Agreement. Company reserves
the right to inspect the covered property and all covered appliances
and systems before issuing this Agreement.
agreement fees
Homeowner agrees to pay the costs
shown on the Agreement for covered appliances, systems, and options
("Agreement Fees")
monthly payment
option
Homeowner may elect to pay monthly
with automatic credit card or bank account debits. The minimum
initial term is 12 months. Coverage will automatically continue
after the initial twelve-month term unless cancelled by either the
Homeowner or Company. Following the initial twelve-month term
Company may increase Agreement Fees with 30 days written notice.
service
Company guarantees a response time of
24 Hours on emergency† service 24 hours daily, and 7 days weekly,
including holidays, with priority service on all service requests.
For non-emergency service requests it is the Homeowner's
responsibility to provide access to the Covered Property for repairs
during normal business hours.
planned maintenance
During the initial term of this
Agreement and each subsequent 12 month term, Company will schedule
two (2) heating and cooling planned maintenance visits with the
Homeowner. It is the responsibility of Homeowner to contact Company
to schedule planned maintenance visits. Maintenance under the
Agreement will be performed during normal working hours and
scheduled at the Company's discretion, before and after peak heating
and cooling season. Service fees will not be charged for planned
maintenance visits. Company will only perform this maintenance on
working systems; the repair of non-working systems is subject to
applicable service fees.
service call fees
Under the Silver and Gold plan a $60
trade service fee shall be charged for each occurrence. There may be
an additional trade service fee for non-emergency service calls
after hours and on weekends. Service fee(s) shall be charged for
each occurrence for items repaired or replaced under the same home
mechanical system. Service calls for different trades cannot be
combined into one call. Repairs performed under this Agreement will
be warranted for 30 days on parts and labor. Service fees are in
addition to Agreement Fees. Under the Bronze plan repair of
non-working systems is NOT covered. Under the Bronze plan the cost
of all repairs will be the sole responsibility of the Homeowner.
Under the Bronze plan the Homeowner may receive a discount of 15%
for emergency or other repairs during normal business hours.
items covered
Bronze Agreements: Planned maintenance. Silver Agreements:
Planned maintenance; gas or electric furnace*; electric central air
conditioning*; heat pumps*; boiler controls (thermostat, flue
damper, transformer, thermocouple, pilot, pilot safeties, sight
glass, gas valve, electronic igniter, coupler). Gold Agreements:
Planned maintenance; up to two heating and cooling systems*, all
drain cleaning; water heater-first system*
(standard residential 50 gallon max); toilet mechanisms;
toilet seats; dripping and broken faucets; all listed plumbing
fixtures; hot water dispensers; washing machine hook-ups; whirlpools
(motor and pump assembly); built in appliances-first system* (range,
range hood, dishwasher, trash compactor, microwave); home electrical
systems.
When covered as an option under Bronze, Silver or Gold: Built in
appliances-first system (range, range hood, dishwasher, trash
compactor, microwave; washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer,
humidifier, electronic air cleaner, media air filter, zone controls;
ultra-violet germicidal light (includes 1 bulb per year). When
covered as an option (available on Gold plan only): septic tank
(distribution box, inlet & outlet Tee's and necessary pumping only);
water softener (excludes maintenance); sewage ejector; tankless
water heater; battery back-up sump pump;
*Additional fees are applicable and coverage is required for additional HVAC systems, heat pumps, additional water heaters, and additional appliances.
items not covered hereunder include (but not
limited to) the following:
Cosmetic defects; appliance failure
resulting from rust or corrosion; poor water pressure or rust in
water where original galvanized piping is still in place; color or
purity of hot and cold water systems; water recirculating systems;
grouting; caulking; cracked or broken ceramic, fiberglass, simulated
marble, granite, tubs, sinks, tile, walls, floors, sub flooring and
any fixture; foundation and building structure; window air
conditioning units; oil furnaces and geothermal systems; gas air
conditioning systems; solar water heating and components; power
vented water heaters; electric garage door openers; built-in or
sub-zero refrigerators; lighting fixtures; exhaust fans; cracked or
broken sewer or water service lines; intercom systems; fire, smoke
and security alarm systems; batteries; computerized/electronic
management systems for energy, lighting system, security or
appliances; and doorbell when part of an integrated intercom system.
Items damaged by abuse, negligence or improper use; hazardous or
toxic materials; mold and/or fungus; chemicals; asbestos; duct
cleaning; missing parts; detachable accessories for any covered
item. Mechanical system failure due to local code violations,
pre-existing conditions and concealed or camouflaged damage. Damage
resulting from alterations or additions made to property or grounds
and damage to any item as a result of fire, flood, smoke, lightning,
freeze, earthquakes or settling of foundation, theft, storms,
accidents, war, riots, acts of God, vandalism, improper
installation, power failure or surge, pest/pet damage, neglect
(including coil and blower cleaning), or misuse. Septic tank drain
field lines and pumps within the septic tank. Boiler sections,
piping, radiators, pumps and gauges. Treatment for wood infestation
insects.
limitations
This Agreement applies only to a Single Family residence. This
Agreement does not cover mobile homes. This Agreement covers only
matters of which the Company is advised during the term of the
applicable Agreement, and does not cover conditions which existed
prior to the issuance of this Agreement, nor items that are the
responsibility of the Homeowner. Company is not responsible for
matching color or brand. Replacement is based on builders standard
makes and models. Company will not reimburse other vendors for
services performed without prior approval. Company will not be
liable for consequential damages to property or personal injury
resulting from the failure of any component, system or appliance or
from Company's delay or failure to provide service due to conditions
beyond Company's control such as, but not limited to, unavailability
of materials or labor difficulties. Company is not responsible for
code violations or design limitations in systems or appliances.
Company will upgrade to code at Homeowner's expense, but such
upgrades are not covered by this Agreement. Company will not be
responsible for replacing combination appliances when failure of one
component does not affect operation of the remaining appliances
within the unit. If any system otherwise covered is rendered
inoperable due to non-availability of one or more of its parts, the
Company shall not be responsible for replacement of the entire
non-operating system or appliance. Company shall only be required to
make a reasonable allowance based on the value of the available
comparable parts. It is the Homeowner's responsibility to provide
access required to make repairs. The expense incurred to gain
access, or the expense of repair of damage necessary in order to
gain access such as, but not limited to landscaping, sheetrock,
flooring, carpet, ceramic tile, bath or shower enclosures and paving
and damage to finished areas such as paint, wallpaper and cosmetic
damage resulting from any repair made under this Agreement shall be
the responsibility of the Homeowner.
limits of liability
The express warranties and agreements
set forth in this Agreement are the only obligations of the Company
to the Homeowner under the Agreement. All other agreements,
undertakings and warranties by the Company, including but not
limited to warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular
purpose are expressly excluded. This Agreement does not create,
establish or confirm any obligation of Company to any person not
designated as a Homeowner hereby. The maximum liability of the
Company under this Agreement shall be $2000.00 per occurrence and a
$500 maximum coverage for the life of the contract on blue
polybutylene pipe. Under no circumstances shall the company be
liable for actual, incidental, or consequential damages arising out
of its performance or claimed nonperformance under this Agreement,
including but not limited to, liability for damage to property,
personal injury or death. In no event will Company be responsible
for any loss, damage, illness or injury resulting from condensation
leaks or frozen pipes or drains. Notice to Kansas residents - any
disclaimers or exclusions of the warranties of merchantability or
warranties of fitness for a particular purpose may be void under
Kansas law. Notwithstanding any such disclaimers or exclusions other
remedies may be available to the consumer under Kansas law.
renewal and transfer
At Company's sole discretion and
option, this Agreement may be renewed for additional one-year
periods upon payment to the Company of the Company's then effective
renewal charge for the renewal Agreement requested. This Agreement
may be assigned during its term to a subsequent purchaser of the
covered property (a "Transferee Homeowner"), but after such
assignment this Agreement will only cover systems and appliances
which are transferred to the Transferee Homeowner as part of the
sale. For an assignment of this Agreement to be effective, the
Transferee Homeowner must, within 30 days of the closing of the sale
of the covered property, notify the Company in writing of the sale
and of the name and address of the Transferee Homeowner. The Company
reserves the right to inspect the covered property and all covered
appliances and systems before renewing or transferring the coverage.
performance guarantee
This is not a contract of insurance.
termination and
cancellation
The initial term of this agreement is
12 months. Following the initial 12-month term this Agreement may be
cancelled by the Homeowner or Company with 30 days written notice.
This Agreement may be cancelled by Company: 1) for Owner's failure
to pay Agreement or Service Call Fees when due; 2) in the event of
fraud or material misrepresentation by Homeowner of any fact or
circumstances relating to appliances, electrical, mechanical
systems, and related damage, covered by this Agreement; 3) in the
event the covered property is determined to be unsafe and the
conditions are not corrected within 30 days of notification in
writing by Company.
entire
agreement
This Agreement and the items listed on the agreement confirmation
constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. No oral
representation applies. This Service Agreement is not effective
until payment is received in full or upon date of the execution of a
Monthly Payment Plan.
†An "emergency is defined as the failure of a covered item,
which may cause personal injury or substantial damage to property if
not repaired within 24 hours of notification.
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