THE, “INSPECTION REPORT”, IS CONFIDENTIAL AND THE SOLE POSSESSION OF THE CLIENT. All warranties or representations are made and limited to the Client only and cannot be used, relied upon, or considered by anyone else without the express written permission of the inspector and the Client.

SCOPE OF HOME INSPECTION SERVICES PROVIDED: A home inspection is a noninvasive, visual observation and operation of the accessible systems and components of real property, including buildings and other improvements. Its purpose is a)to identify conditions that, in the professional opinion of the Inspector, are significantly deficient or b) to identify systems and components that are at the end of their service lives.

The Inspection is strictly limited to the examination of readily accessible, installed systems and components of homes by using normal operating controls and opening readily operable access panels, where applicable, of the following components of the Property: structure, foundation, exterior, roof, attic, major mechanical systems (heating, air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing), built-in appliances, and interior (floors, ceilings, walls, windows, and doors). All components will be inspected pursuant to the Standards of Practice set forth for Home Inspectors as contained in the Washington Administrative Code, §§308-408C-010 through 308-408C-180. This inspection is limited to only those systems or components, as set forth in these Standards of Practice, as agreed upon by the client and the inspector, or as expressly excluded in writing. Where multiple instances of the same component exist, a representative number shall be inspected. The observations of conditions are limited to those areas of the home which can be reached, entered, or viewed without difficulty, moving obstructions, or requiring any action which may result in damage to the Property or personal injury to the Inspector. Any additional services outside the list of components in this contract or in those rules must be specifically agreed to in writing between the Inspector and the Client.

The Inspector will prepare and provide the Client with a written report for the sole use and benefit of the Client. The written report shall document any deficiencies discovered in the Property’s systems and components. A deficiency is a condition that, in the reasonable judgement of the Inspector, is not functioning properly. The fact that a system or component is near, at, or beyond the end of its normal service life is not, in itself, a deficiency in the system or component.

Nothing in the report and no opinion of the Inspector should be construed as advice to the Client to purchase, or not to purchase, the Property, or serve as a prediction of future conditions or the value of the Property. Further, any descriptions of deficiencies of the Property should not be interpreted as estimates for the costs of repairs to any system or component of the Property.

SCOPE OF WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISM INSPECTION SERVICES PROVIDED:The Inspector, or its sub-contractor, shall perform an Inspection for wood destroying organisms pursuant to the provisions of Washington Administrative Code, §§16-228-2005 through 16-228-2060. This will include an inspection of the accessible areas of the Property, including attics and crawlspaces, to which they are permitted entry during the inspection. The inspection may include probing or sounding of unobstructed and accessible areas to determine the presence or absence of visual evidence of wood-destroying organisms. No inspection will be performed in inaccessible areas, which include but are not limited to, wall voids, spaces between floors, areas concealed by insulation, substructures with clearances less than eighteen inches between unimproved ground and wood joists or the bottom of wood structural floors without joists or, less than twelve inches between unimproved ground and wood girders, substructures with insufficient clearance between structural members and/or ducts and piping and the finished grade to permit passage by the Inspector.

For purposes of this inspection, wood destroying organisms are insects or fungi that will consume, excavate, develop in, or otherwise modify the integrity of wood or wood products. Wood destroying organisms include, but are not limited to, carpenter ants, moisture ants, subterranean termites, dampwood termites, beetles in the family Anobiidae, and wood decay fungi (wood rot).

The Inspector is not responsible for repairing any damage or treating any infestation at the Property. In addition, wood-destroying organisms may exist in concealed or inaccessible areas. The wood-destroying organism infestation disclosed by this inspection may not represent all of the wood-destroying organisms that may exist as of the inspection date.

The Inspector will provide a written report to the Client pursuant to the requirements of Washington Administrative Code §16-228-2045. In the event that the written report states that there is no visible evidence of wood-destroying organisms, the Inspector does not assume any responsibility for the presence of any wood-destroying organisms that may exist or damage that may be starting and was not visible or found at the time of the inspection. Due to the insidious habits of all wood-destroying organisms, this possible infestation or damage could spread or become visible at any time sub sequent to the inspection.

CLIENT'S DUTY: The Client understands and accepts that theInspection and report, in accordance with this Contract,are intended to reduce, but cannot eliminate, uncertainty regarding the condition of the Property.TheClient is responsible for reviewing the permit history and for researching any legal actions or insurance claims involving the Property.

The Client agrees to read the entire written report when it is received and to promptly contact the Inspector with any questions or concerns regarding the Inspection or written report. The written report shall be the exclusive findings of the Inspector.Verbal representations not recorded within the Inspection report are not part of the Inspection.

The Client acknowledges that the Inspector is a generalist and that further investigation of a reported condition by an appropriate specialist may provide additional information on the condition of the Property. Should the Inspector's report reveal any additional conditions that require further investigation or repair, the Client agrees that any further evaluation, inspection, and repair work needs to be provided by competent and qualified professionals who are licensed and/or certified to perform the work.

In the event the Client becomes aware of a reportable condition not contained in the written inspection report, the Client agrees to notify the Inspector within 10 days of discovery and allow the Inspector and/or the Inspector's designated representative(s) to inspect said condition(s) prior to making any repair, alteration, or replacement. If the Client fails to so notify the Inspector and fails to allow an additional inspection, then any costs of such repairs, alterations or replacements will be entirely at the Client’s cost without recourse against the Inspector.

LATENT DEFECTS: The Client agrees that the Inspection is not a technically exhaustive investigation or evaluation of every aspect of the Property. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Inspection and the written report will not reveal every existing deficiency and future condition affecting the Property. The Inspector is not responsible for the non-discovery of any latent defects of the Property or any problems that may occur or become evident after the date of the Inspection. Latent defects of the Property include, but are not limited to: cracking, leaking, surface dislocations, or landslides resulting from, without limitation to, water leaks, land subsidence, or other geological problems. The Inspector is not responsible for any defects that may manifest themselves in the future, any structural failures that may occur in the future, or damages that result from future repairs.

COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING CODES: Consistent with the scope of the Inspection, as provided in this Agreement, the Inspector will identify items that may present a health or safety issue. However, the Inspector will not provide an opinion on compliance with any particular building code.

INSURABILITY:The Client understands that the Inspection will not determine the insurability of the Property. Insurance companies have different underwriting criteria, and the Inspector cannot beexpected to determine how a particular system or component may affect insurability.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH CONDITIONS:The Client agrees that the Inspection is not intended to detect, identify, or disclose any health or environmental conditions regarding the Property, including, but not limited to the presence of: asbestos, radon, lead, or urea-formaldehyde;wood destroying organisms, fungi, molds, mildew, feces, urine, vermin, pests, or any animal or insect; drywall that may have been manufactured with contaminated materials (including carbon disulfide, carbonyl sulfide and hydrogen sulfide),polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), or other toxic, reactive, combustible, or corrosive contaminants, materials; or substances in the water, air, soil, or building materials. The Inspector is not liable for injury, health risks, or damage caused or contributed to by these conditions.

If the Client wishes to have an inspection for any specific health or environmental condition, that must be covered by a separate addendum to this Contract.

In addition to the above limitations on the scope of services, the Inspection will not include any engineering or architectural analysis. The report will not offer any opinion about the adequacy of the structural systems and components of the Property.

RE-INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS: In the event that the Inspector is asked by the Client to re-inspect a component or condition that has been repaired, the Inspector’s scope of re-inspection will be limited to the components or conditions identified.The Inspector will not be responsible for any changed conditions in other components or conditions since the date of the original Inspection. Any re-inspection of repaired components or conditions will not determine if the repair is adequate, proper, or compliant with current building codes. Any re-inspection will only determine if visually identifiable deficiencies still exist.

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Contract shall be resolved through Small Claims Court (or similar court of limited monetary jurisdiction) in the jurisdiction applicable to this Contract. In the event that the amount in dispute exceeds the jurisdiction of the applicable Small Claims Court, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by Construction Dispute Resolution Services, or if unavailable, Resolute Systems, before a single arbitrator using its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator shall have at least three years of knowledge and experience in the home inspection industry or similar knowledge and experience in construction. Each party agrees to pay its own costs of arbitration.Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought in the County in which the Property is located.

ENFORCEMENT FEES AND COSTS: Any party failing to follow the RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES process identified above, shall be liable for all fees and costs associated with compelling or enforcing compliance with the RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES process.

TIME TO INITIATE ACTION: Any action regarding or arising from the condition of the Property and the Inspection and/or the written report must be filed and initiated by the Client no later than one (1) year following the date of the Inspection. Otherwise, the claim will be barred. If the matter is in arbitration, the arbitrator will be bound by the terms of this paragraph as a limitation on the arbitrator's ability to render an award in favor of the Client.

NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES: The Inspection and the written report are not intended, nor shall they be used or treated by the Client or anyone else, as a guarantee or warranty expressed or implied, regarding the adequacy, performance, or condition of any aspect of the Property. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the Inspector is not an insurer of any inspected or non-inspected conditions of the Property.

RELIANCE BY THIRD PARTIES: The Client agrees and understands that the inspection report provided to the Client under this Contract is solely for the Client’s exclusive use in evaluating the physical condition of the property. No representation is made by the Inspector as to the value of the Property.If anyone other than the Client relies upon the inspection report, that person agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions in this Contract.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS: This Contract contains the entire Agreement between the Client and the Inspector. This document supersedes any and all representations, both oral and written, among the parties. This Contract may be modified, altered, or amended only in writing and having been signed by both the parties. Any provision of this Contract which proves to be invalid, void, or illegal shall in no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision of this Agreement, and all such other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES