Terms of service
GARAGE CLEANING & ORGANIZING SERVICE AGREEMENT
Comprehensive Client Contract & Liability Waiver
Section 1: Parties to This Agreement
This Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of the date signed below, by and between:
Service Provider:
Business Name: Goodwill Garage Company LLC___________________________________________
Owner Name: _Noah & Gabriel Paschalides__________________________________________
Address: _4114 Weston Dr., Knoxville, MD__________________________________________
Phone: _240-446-6217__________________________________________
Email: _noahpasch10@icloud.com__________________________________________
Client:
Full Name: ___________________________________________
Address of Service Location: ___________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Together referred to as "the Parties."
Section 2: Scope of Services
The Service Provider agrees to perform the following services at the above-listed address on the agreed service date(s):
Agreed service date(s): ___________________________________________
Estimated start time: ___________________________________________
Estimated completion time: ___________________________________________
Services to be performed (check all that apply):
[ ] Full garage cleanout and debris removal
[ ] Sorting and organizing of existing items
[ ] Sweeping, cleaning floors and surfaces
[ ] Installation of shelving or storage systems (if agreed separately)
[ ] Other: ___________________________________________
Services NOT included unless explicitly checked above:
• Hauling or disposal of hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, fuel, pesticides)
• Moving or lifting items over 75 lbs without additional agreement
• Any work inside the home beyond the garage
• Installation of electrical, plumbing, or structural components
Section 3: Payment Terms
Total Agreed Price: $___________________________________________
Deposit Required (due before work begins): $___________________________________________
Remaining Balance (due upon completion): $___________________________________________
Accepted Payment Methods: ___________________________________________
Late Payment:
Any balance unpaid within 7 days of job completion will be subject to a late fee of $25 per week until paid in full.
Returned Checks:
A $35 fee will be charged for any returned checks.
Section 4: Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
• Cancellations made 48 or more hours before the scheduled start time: Full deposit refund.
• Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time: Deposit is forfeited as a cancellation fee.
• If the Service Provider must cancel due to illness, emergency, or weather, a full refund of any deposit will be issued and a new date will be offered at no penalty to the Client.
Section 5: Liability Waiver & Release
The Client acknowledges and agrees to the following:
5.1 Accidental Damage
The Client understands that garage cleaning and organizing involves handling, moving, and sorting personal property. The Service Provider will exercise reasonable care, but the Client releases the Service Provider from liability for any accidental damage to items during the course of services, including but not limited to scratches, dents, cracks, or breakage of fragile, worn, or unstable items.
5.2 Pre-Existing Damage
The Service Provider will document the pre-existing condition of the garage and any notable items prior to beginning work (see Section 7: Condition Report). The Client agrees that the Service Provider is not responsible for any damage, deterioration, or defect that existed prior to the date of service.
5.3 Limitation of Liability
In the event the Service Provider is found liable for damage, the Service Provider's total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client for the specific service in which the damage occurred.
5.4 Injury on Premises
The Client agrees to maintain a reasonably safe environment and will notify the Service Provider of any known hazards (unstable shelving, pest infestations, sharp objects, etc.) prior to the start of service. The Service Provider assumes no liability for injury caused by undisclosed hazards on the Client's property.
Section 6: Pre-Service Condition Report & Valuable Items
Before work begins, the Service Provider will conduct a walkthrough of the garage with the Client to document the current condition of the space and any items of noted value. Both Parties will sign the condition report (attached as Exhibit A).
Client Declaration of Valuables:
The Client agrees to identify and either remove or clearly mark any items of significant monetary or sentimental value before the service begins. The Service Provider is not responsible for items of high value that were not disclosed or marked prior to the start of service.
Approximate value of items in the garage: $___________________________________________
Any specific high-value items to note: ___________________________________________
Section 7: Photography & Marketing Consent
The Service Provider may wish to photograph the garage before and after service for quality control and marketing purposes.
[ ] YES — I authorize the Service Provider to take before and after photographs of the garage and to use those images for marketing, social media, and portfolio purposes. No personal identifying information (name, address, license plates, faces) will be included in publicly shared images.
[ ] NO — I do not authorize photography or use of images from my property for any marketing purpose.
Client initials: __________
Section 8: Independent Contractor Status
The Service Provider operates as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employer-employee relationship between the Client and the Service Provider or any workers the Service Provider brings to the job. The Service Provider is solely responsible for taxes, insurance, and conduct of any workers brought on-site.
Section 9: Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute arising from this Agreement, the Parties agree to first attempt resolution through good faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, the Parties agree to pursue mediation before initiating any legal action.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state in which services are performed.
Section 10: Entire Agreement
This Agreement, including any attached exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions or understandings. Any modifications must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
Section 11: Signatures
By signing below, both Parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Service Provider:
Signature: _____________________________________________
Printed Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
Client:
Signature: _____________________________________________
Printed Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
EXHIBIT A — PRE-SERVICE CONDITION REPORT
Date of Walkthrough: ___________________________________________
Service Address: ___________________________________________
Condition of garage at time of walkthrough (describe general state):
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Notable pre-existing damage or issues observed:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
High-value or fragile items noted and their condition:
Item 1: ___________________________________________ Condition: _______________
Item 2: ___________________________________________ Condition: _______________
Item 3: ___________________________________________ Condition: _______________
Item 4: ___________________________________________ Condition: _______________
Photographs taken: [ ] Yes [ ] No Number of photos: ______
Both Parties confirm the above accurately reflects the pre-service condition of the garage:
Service Provider Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
Client Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: ____________________________