Terms & Conditions

**Effective Date:** August 2025  
**Last Updated:** March 05, 2026

 

Welcome to Ginter Services, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions govern your use of our website and outline the expectations for our clients when hiring us for service work. By accessing our website or scheduling services through us, you agree to comply with these terms.

 

 

1. Website Terms of Use

 

1.1 Use of Content
All content, images, designs, logos, text, and service descriptions on this website are owned or licensed by Ginter Services, LLC. You may not reproduce, republish, modify, or distribute any material from our site without written permission.

 

1.2 Accuracy of Information
We aim to keep all information current and accurate. However, we do not guarantee that all service descriptions, pricing, or availability are error-free. All offerings are subject to change without notice.

 

1.3 External Links
Our site may include links to third-party websites for convenience or references. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or security of those external sites.

 

1.4 Website Availability
We strive to maintain uninterrupted access to our website, but we do not guarantee that the site will be available at all times or free of errors or technical interruptions.

 

 

2. Service Terms for Contract Work

 

 

GINTER SERVICES, LLC
MASTER TERMS & CONDITIONS
(Attachment to Proposal/Estimate; Incorporated by Reference)

1) QUOTE VALIDITY

Unless otherwise stated in the Proposal/Estimate, pricing is valid for seven (7) calendar days from issue date and may change thereafter due to labor availability, material pricing, regulatory changes, or other cost factors beyond Contractor’s control.

2) DEFINITIONS / INTERPRETATION

“Contractor” means Ginter Services, LLC (“Ginter”).

“Client” means the property owner and/or person signing, including authorized representatives.

“Property” means the jobsite address in the Proposal/Estimate.

“Work” means all labor, services, supervision, equipment, and materials described in the Proposal/Estimate and approved Change Orders.

“Change Order” means a written modification signed or approved in writing by both parties.

“Substantial Completion” means the Work is sufficiently complete for its intended use, notwithstanding minor punch-list items.

“Default” means failure to perform a material obligation under this Agreement, including nonpayment, denial of access, interference, or violation of notice and cure provisions.

Document Priority: (1) Signed Change Orders; (2) Proposal/Estimate; (3) these Master Terms. In the event of conflict with any Client-provided document, these Master Terms control unless Contractor agrees otherwise in writing.

3) ENTIRE AGREEMENT

The Proposal/Estimate, these Master Terms, and any signed Change Orders constitute the entire Agreement. No oral statements modify this Agreement.

4) ACCESS; UTILITIES; SITE CONDITIONS

Client authorizes Contractor reasonable access and use of utilities. Client shall provide safe access and disclose known hazards.

4.1 PROJECT AREA CONTROL

For safety and efficiency, Contractor shall maintain control of the designated Project Area during active construction.

Client, occupants, guests, pets, and third parties shall not enter, interfere with, or perform work within the Project Area while Work is in progress unless authorized by Contractor.

Client shall not direct workers, modify materials, or perform work within the Project Area without Contractor’s written consent.

Interference with the Work may result in safety risks, schedule delays, or additional costs. Any resulting impacts may be addressed through Change Orders, delay charges, or schedule adjustments as applicable.

5) PRE-EXISTING / CONCEALED CONDITIONS

Contractor is not responsible for pre-existing damage, hidden conditions, improper prior installations, code violations by others, or conditions not reasonably discoverable prior to commencement.

Concealed conditions may require Change Orders.

6) PHOTOS; COMMUNICATION CONSENT

Contractor shall have the unrestricted right to photograph, video record, and otherwise document the Work, the Project site, and the Property before, during, and after completion. Client grants Contractor a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully transferable and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works from such materials for any lawful business purpose, including but not limited to marketing, advertising, promotion, training, internal use, and portfolio display.

Client expressly waives any right to inspect or approve the use of such materials and acknowledges that no compensation shall be due for their use. Client further waives and releases any and all claims, including but not limited to claims for invasion of privacy, right of publicity, defamation, or property rights, arising out of or related to the use of such materials by Contractor.

7) CLEANUP; MATERIALS

Debris may be staged temporarily. Disposal included only if stated. Excess materials remain Contractor property unless released in writing.

7.1 MATERIAL STORAGE; THEFT; VANDALISM

Contractor may store materials, tools, and equipment on the Property during the project.

Once materials have been delivered to the Property, risk of loss due to theft, vandalism, weather, or other events beyond Contractor’s reasonable control transfers to Client.

Contractor shall not be responsible for replacement of stolen or damaged materials after delivery unless caused by Contractor’s proven negligence.

Replacement costs, schedule delays, and associated labor may be addressed through a Change Order.

8) YARD SIGN

Client authorizes temporary yard sign unless opting out in writing.

9) SUBCONTRACTORS; OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS

Contractor may use subcontractors.

Client shall not allow third-party work in the Project Area without Contractor’s written consent.

10) SCHEDULE AND DELAYS

Work schedule may adjust for Change Orders, weather, inspections, materials, staffing, and conditions beyond Contractor’s control.

Reasonable delays do not entitle Client to discounts.

10.1 OWNER DELAY; EXTENDED OVERHEAD COSTS

Contractor shall be considered compliant while actively prosecuting the Work.

If Client action or inaction materially delays the Work, the Contract Time shall be extended.

The parties acknowledge such delay causes extended overhead and scheduling costs difficult to quantify. A daily charge of $600 per calendar day represents a reasonable estimate of such costs and is compensatory, not a penalty. Charges begin forty-eight (48) hours after written notice.

10.2 SAFETY SUSPENSION

Contractor may suspend Work if unsafe conditions exist. Such suspension is not breach and may extend schedule and costs.

11) PAYMENT TERMS

11.1 Line Item Billing

Invoices may be issued per phase or line item.

11.2 No Withholding

Client shall not withhold payment for completed Work due to unrelated disputes.

11.3 Deposits

Deposits are non-refundable and applied to project balance.

11.4 Late Fees and Interest

After three (3) days, a $250 administrative late fee applies. Interest accrues at 1.5% per month (18% annually) or maximum lawful rate.

Late fees and interest compensate administrative and financing costs and are not penalties.

Time is of the essence for payment obligations.

11.5 Suspension for Non-Payment

Contractor may suspend Work for nonpayment.

11.6 Title to Materials

Title remains with Contractor until paid. Removal permitted to extent allowed by law without trespass or damage.

11.7 Mechanic’s Lien Rights

Contractor reserves rights under Va. Code § 43-1 et seq. Client acknowledges such rights may encumber title.

11.8 No Retainage

No retainage unless agreed in writing.

12) OPERATION SHARE THE LOVE

$20 charitable contribution included.

13) CHANGE ORDERS; REMOTE ESTIMATES

Scope changes require written Change Orders. Remote quotes subject to concealed conditions.

Change Order Response Time and Authorization

Client shall review and approve or reject any submitted Change Order within 48 hours of delivery. Time is of the essence for all Change Order decisions.

Failure to respond within this 48-hour period shall constitute a Client-caused delay, and Contractor shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to:

Suspend affected work until written approval or rejection is received

Proceed with unchanged scope where feasible and resequence work accordingly

Adjust the project schedule, including removal from the current production schedule and reassignment to the next available opening

Assess reasonable delay, remobilization, and administrative costs resulting from the lack of timely response

Where a Change Order involves work that must be performed immediately to maintain project progress, jobsite safety, code compliance, or to avoid rework or damage, Contractor may proceed with such work without prior written approval. In such cases, the Change Order shall be considered authorized and binding, and Client agrees to pay all associated costs.

Repeated failure to respond to Change Orders in a timely manner shall be considered a material breach of contract.

13.1 CHANGE ORDER ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

Each approved Change Order shall include a $50 administrative processing fee.

This fee compensates Contractor for administrative time associated with revising scope, updating schedules, coordinating labor and materials, and updating project documentation.

The administrative fee is separate from and in addition to the cost of the Work described in the Change Order and shall be included in the Change Order total.

14) SCOPE CONFIRMATION

Client confirms review and understanding of scope and exclusions.

15) NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Written notice via email and certified mail. Effective upon receipt or three (3) business days after mailing.

16) NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE

As condition precedent to dispute, Client must provide notice and opportunity to inspect and cure.

17) MEDIATION / ARBITRATION

The parties agree efficient, private resolution is in their mutual interest. Disputes proceed to mediation then binding arbitration, except lien enforcement or court actions permitted under Section 19.

18) ATTORNEYS’ FEES

Prevailing party entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

19) VENUE

Permitted litigation shall occur in York County, Virginia.

20) TERMINATION

Client termination without Contractor default requires payment for work performed, materials ordered, overhead incurred, and anticipated profit. Rights survive termination.

21) TARIFF / REGULATORY ADJUSTMENT

Material cost increases beyond 5% may justify price adjustment.

22) LIMITED LABOR WARRANTY (12 MONTHS)

Labor warranted twelve (12) months from Substantial Completion.
Additional warranty limitations as previously written.

23) CHARGEBACKS

Client must comply with notice and cure before initiating chargebacks.

24) REVIEWS

Client may post truthful reviews.

25) ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE; SIGNATURES

Electronic signatures and approvals are legally binding under the Virginia Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

26) GOVERNING LAW

Virginia law governs.

27) WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Neither party liable for consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages except as expressly provided.

28) AUTHORITY TO BIND OWNERS

Signatory represents authority to bind all owners jointly and severally.

29) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

Any litigation shall proceed without jury trial to the fullest extent permitted by law.

30) PERSONAL GUARANTY

If Property owned by entity, signatory personally guarantees obligations.

31) MATERIAL PRICE ESCALATION

Material increases beyond 5% may justify price adjustment.

32) FORCE MAJEURE

Contractor not liable for delay from events beyond reasonable control.

33) INDEMNIFICATION

Mutual indemnification provisions as previously written.

34) INSURANCE; WAIVER OF SUBROGATION

Client maintains property insurance; insured losses waived between parties to extent covered.

35) RELIANCE ON CLIENT INFORMATION

Contractor may rely on Client-provided information.

36) PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Permit responsibility as stated; inspection delays extend schedule.

37) CLIENT-PROVIDED MATERIALS

No warranty on Client-supplied materials.

38) MATCHING; COSMETIC VARIATION

Exact matching not guaranteed.

38.1 STANDARD OF COMPLETION; REASONABLE WORKMANSHIP

Work judged by generally accepted residential construction standards.

38.2 DESIGN EXPECTATION DISCLAIMER

Photos, inspiration images, renderings, or showroom displays represent general design intent only. Final results are governed by the written scope of Work and approved materials.

39) OCCUPIED PROPERTY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Construction may cause noise, dust, and disruptions.

40) VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor not bound by verbal changes.

41) TIME AND MATERIALS DEFAULT RATE

Additional work billed at $200/hr plus 100% material markup.

42) INSURANCE CLAIM PROJECTS

Client responsible for payment regardless of insurer reimbursement.

43) CLASS ACTION WAIVER

No class or collective actions permitted.

44) CORPORATE STATUS

Claims asserted against Ginter Services, LLC only, except as provided by law.

45) INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Contractor is independent contractor.

46) SEVERABILITY; REFORMATION

Invalid provisions modified minimally; remainder enforceable.

47) NO WAIVER

Failure to enforce is not waiver of future enforcement.

48) SURVIVAL

Payment, indemnification, dispute resolution, and lien provisions survive termination.

49) GOOD FAITH

Parties agree to perform in good faith.

50) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REVIEW

Client acknowledges review and opportunity for legal advice.

50.1 PUNCH LIST LIMITATIONS

Punch list limited to minor corrective items and must be submitted within five (5) days of Substantial Completion.

51) COMPLETION CERTIFICATE; ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

Completion certificate process and acceptance provisions as previously written.

51.1 USE OF WORK CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE

Use or occupancy of the Work constitutes acceptance for observable conditions and does not relieve Client of payment obligations.

52) AI-GENERATED IMAGES AND RENDERINGS DISCLAIMER

AI renderings and visualizations are conceptual only and do not control the contractual scope of Work

53) DRYWALL, PAINT, AND FINISH SURFACE STANDARDS

Drywall finishing shall conform to Level 4 Finish as defined in Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish (GA-214) published by the Gypsum Association, and as referenced by ASTM C840.

Level 4 finish includes the following:

All joints and interior angles shall have tape embedded in joint compound and wiped with a joint knife leaving a thin consistent coating of compound over joints and interior angles.

Two separate coats of joint compound shall be applied over flat joints.

One separate coat of joint compound shall be applied over interior angles.

Fastener heads and accessories shall receive three separate coats of joint compound.

The finished surface shall be smooth and free of tool marks and ridges.

“Smooth and free of tool marks and ridges” means joint compound surfaces will not contain visible ridges or grooves left by finishing tools and joints will be properly feathered and blended into the surrounding board surface.

Drywall finishing is a hand-applied craft process, and minor surface variations are inherent and expected within the specified finish level. Level 4 finishing does not guarantee perfectly flat surfaces or perfectly uniform light reflection under all lighting conditions. Slight visual differences between gypsum board paper and finished joint compound are normal because the entire wall surface is not skim-coated.

Unless expressly stated in the Proposal/Estimate, painting and priming are not included in drywall finishing services. Where painting is included, final appearance may be affected by primer quality, paint sheen, number of coats, paint application method, and lighting conditions. Reflective coatings including semi-gloss, gloss, enamel, or similar finishes may highlight minor variations that are acceptable within the specified drywall finish level.

Wall and ceiling surfaces may appear different depending on lighting direction, intensity, and time of day. Natural daylight, windows positioned to cast light across wall surfaces, recessed lighting, LED strip lighting, or other directional lighting may create critical or raking light conditions that emphasize minor surface variations.

Evaluation of drywall finishing, paint, texture, and similar surface finishes shall be performed:

from a minimum viewing distance of five (5) feet, and

under normal, diffused lighting conditions typical of the occupied space.

Inspection using flashlights, work lights, spotlights, or lighting placed parallel to the wall surface is not a valid method for determining compliance with the specified finish standard.

When drywall repairs or modifications occur within existing finished areas, exact matching of existing textures, finishes, colors, or sheen levels cannot be guaranteed due to differences in age, previous coatings, environmental exposure, and application methods. Reasonable efforts will be made to blend repaired areas with surrounding surfaces; however, slight variations may remain and shall not be considered defective Work.

Minor aesthetic variations consistent with the specified drywall finish level and generally accepted residential construction standards shall not be considered defects requiring correction.

Where high-gloss coatings, critical side lighting, or extremely smooth finishes are desired, a Level 5 drywall finish (full skim coat) or additional finishing methods may be recommended and must be specifically included in the project scope.

 

5. Contact

Ginter Services, LLC

316 Old York Hampton Hwy. Suite D 
Yorktown, VA 23502  
(757) 551-1610  
info@ginterservices.com