This Service Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between Tender Hands Care Agency (the "Agency") and the undersigned individual or entity (the "Client").
1. Payment Terms
Upon signing this Agreement, the Client shall pay an initial amount of $6,000 to the Agency.
2. Term & Duration
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall continue for a duration of 8 to 12 weeks (approximately 2 to 3 months).
3. Contract Renewal & Extension
This Agreement may be extended by mutual renewal. For each of the following three (3) months, the Client agrees to pay a monthly renewal fee at the beginning of each respective month. The renewal fee shall be 33% of the initial contract amount, or $2,000 per month.
4. Standard Hourly Rates
The Agency's customary standard service rates range from $35 per hour to $65 per hour as a minimum baseline.
5. Specialized Rates & Governing Law
All specialized service rates are detailed on the attached Schedule A, which is incorporated herein and fully approved by the client upon signing this Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.
6. Limitation of Liability & Waiver of Claims
The Client retains the right to pursue claims arising strictly from gross negligence on the part of the Agency. All other claims, losses, damages, or causes of action are expressly prohibited and hereby waived by the Client.
7. Binding Arbitration & Waiver of Jury Trial
The Client expressly agrees to waive any right to a trial by jury. Any and all disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled exclusively by binding arbitration in the State of New Jersey administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its commercial arbitration rules.