Inspection Agreement

STANDARD HOME INSPECTION AGREEMENT

This Agreement affects your legal rights. Please read carefully before signing.

PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered into between Invest Inspections Inc. (“Inspector”), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ontario, and:

ARTICLE 1 – SCOPE OF INSPECTION

1.1. The Inspector shall perform a non-invasive, visual inspection of the accessible systems and components of the Property and shall provide the Client with a written inspection report (the “Inspection Report”).

1.2. The Inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), available at www.nachi.org/sop, as adapted to Ontario practice.

1.3. Right of Entry and Imaging.
The Client represents and warrants that the property owner, occupant, or an authorized representative has permitted the Inspector access to the Property for the purpose of performing the Inspection. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Inspector may take photographs and/or video recordings solely for inclusion in the Inspection Report and related file records. All such media remain the intellectual property of the Inspector.

1.4. The purpose of the Inspection is to provide the Client with a better understanding of the apparent condition of the Property at the time of the Inspection. The Client acknowledges that the Inspection is not technically exhaustive and that it will not identify every possible defect.

1.5. The Client further acknowledges that the Inspection and the Inspection Report are not a building code inspection, municipal by-law inspection, warranty, guarantee, or insurance policy of any kind, and that the Inspector is providing an information service only.

ARTICLE 2 – LIMITATIONS

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2.1. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Inspector will only inspect a representative sample of repetitive components of the Property, including but not limited to windows, doors, electrical outlets, roof shingles, siding, and fixtures. The Inspector is not required to test or observe every such component.

2.2. The Inspector is not required to move furniture, appliances, personal items, coverings, storage, snow, ice, or vegetation. Areas of the Property that are inaccessible or unsafe shall not be inspected.

2.3. The Client acknowledges that snow, ice, extreme weather, or other site conditions may limit the Inspector’s ability to perform the Inspection. Such limitations shall be noted in the Inspection Report and shall not constitute a failure or breach by the Inspector.

2.4. The Inspection does not include, and the Inspector shall have no obligation to inspect, wells, septic systems, buried tanks, water treatment systems, swimming pools, spas, environmental hazards (including but not limited to mould, fungi, asbestos, radon, lead, formaldehyde, or toxic substances), pest infestations, cosmetic finishes, low-voltage systems, or any system or component specifically excluded by the InterNACHI Standards of Practice.

2.5. Operation of Systems and Detached Structures. (a) Heating and Cooling. The Inspector will not operate heating or cooling systems in a manner that may cause damage. Air conditioning systems will not be operated when outdoor temperatures are below 65ºF (18ºC). Furnaces and heating systems must be on or capable of operation through normal controls. Pilot lights must be lit prior to the Inspection for appliances such as gas fireplaces and wall heaters. The Inspector will not dismantle equipment or inspect heat exchangers for cracks. (b) Plumbing and Electrical. Plumbing and electrical systems must be turned on prior to the Inspection. The Inspector will not activate systems that are shut down. (c) Wells and Septic. Well or spring water systems, including water pressure, depth, or condition, are not included in the Inspection. Septic tanks and fields are excluded. (d) Detached Structures. Detached garages, shops, or other outbuildings are not automatically included in the Inspection. If the Client wishes to include such structures, they must be identified and will be inspected under the same terms and conditions as the primary dwelling and priced by square footage.

2.6. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Inspector is not required to walk on or physically access the roof surface. Roof inspections will be conducted from the ground, from accessible edges of the eaves, or with the use of remote tools such as a drone or pole-mounted camera. The Client further acknowledges that walking on roofs presents safety hazards and risks damage to roofing materials. The method of roof inspection shall be determined solely at the Inspector’s discretion.

ARTICLE 3 – LIABILITY AND CLAIMS

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3.1. The Client agrees that the Inspector’s liability for errors, omissions, negligence, or breach of contract in the performance of the Inspection or the preparation of the Inspection Report shall be strictly limited to a refund of the fee paid for the Inspection, which shall be the Client’s sole and exclusive remedy.

3.2. The Inspector shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental, exemplary, special, indirect, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of use, loss of value, diminution of marketability, or costs of future repair.

3.3. The Client shall provide the Inspector with written notice of any claim within ten (10) business days of discovering any defect or alleged deficiency. The Inspector shall have the right to re-inspect the Property before any repairs are undertaken. Failure to provide such notice and reasonable access shall release the Inspector from all liability.

3.4. Any arbitration or legal proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement, the Inspection, or the Inspection Report must be commenced within one (1) year of the date of the Inspection. After this period, all claims shall be forever barred.

ARTICLE 4 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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4.1. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Inspection, or the Inspection Report shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario).

4.2. The parties shall mutually agree upon the appointment of a qualified arbitrator with experience in property or construction disputes. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties.

4.3. Each party shall bear its own legal costs, and the costs of the arbitration shall be borne as determined by the arbitrator.

ARTICLE 5 – PAYMENT

5.1. The fee for the Inspection shall be based upon the square footage of the Property as measured by the Inspector at the time of the Inspection, together with other relevant factors including, but not limited to, the age of the Property and the number of systems inspected.

5.2. The Client shall pay a deposit of $500, which shall be applied as a credit against the total Inspection fee. The remaining balance shall be payable in full prior to the release of the Inspection Report.

5.3. If the Client cancels the Inspection with less than twenty-four (24) hours’ notice, the Client acknowledges and agrees that the $500 deposit shall be forfeited as a cancellation fee. For clarity, a rebooking of the Inspection to a new mutually agreed date shall not constitute a cancellation, and in such case the deposit shall be carried forward and applied to the rescheduled Inspection. The Inspector reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to waive or reduce the cancellation fee in cases of hardship or extenuating circumstances.

ARTICLE 6 – USE OF REPORT

6.1. The Inspection Report is prepared solely for the Client’s personal use and benefit. It is not intended for, nor may it be relied upon by, any third party, including but not limited to sellers, real estate agents, or lenders.

6.2. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Inspector from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, and expenses, including legal fees, brought by third parties arising from disclosure of or reliance upon the Inspection Report.

ARTICLE 7 – ENTIRE AGREEMENT

7.1. This Agreement, together with the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, or understandings, whether written or oral.

7.2. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.

ARTICLE 8 – FORCE MAJEURE

8.1. The Inspector shall not be liable or deemed in breach of this Agreement for any delay or failure to perform the Inspection or deliver the Inspection Report due to causes beyond the Inspector’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, severe weather, flood, fire, pandemic, strike, governmental action, or other similar events.

8.2. In such circumstances, the Inspector may reschedule the Inspection at the earliest reasonable opportunity without liability to the Client, and the Client’s sole remedy shall be rescheduling or refund of any deposit paid.

ARTICLE 9 – CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY

9.1. The Inspector shall maintain the confidentiality of the Client’s personal information and the Inspection Report, and shall not disclose such information to third parties without the Client’s consent, except where required by law or legal process.

9.2. The Inspector agrees to handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

ARTICLE 10 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

10.1. The Client acknowledges that the Inspection Report, including all text, photographs, and other materials prepared by the Inspector, is the intellectual property of the Inspector.

10.2. The Inspector grants the Client a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Inspection Report solely for the Client’s personal use in connection with the subject real estate transaction.

10.3. The Client shall not alter, distribute, reproduce, or allow reliance upon the Inspection Report by any third party without the Inspector’s prior written consent.

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Signed by Craig Hanley
Signed On: September 26, 2025

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