TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: January 2024
Welcome to Hughes Edwards Builders, your trusted partner for custom home design, remodeling, and construction. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Scope of Services
Hughes Edwards provides professional residential construction services, including but not limited to:
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Custom luxury home design and construction
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Whole-home and specialty remodeling
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Additions, outdoor living spaces, and renovations
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Project planning, permitting, and management
The specific scope, deliverables, and timelines for each project will be detailed in a mutually agreed-upon proposal or contract before work begins.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1 Ownership of Plans and Designs:
Upon full payment, Hughes Edwards grants you the right to use the final approved plans and designs for your project. Hughes Edwards retains all rights to preliminary designs, renderings, and unused concepts unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2.2 Use of Licensed Materials:
If your project includes licensed architectural elements, materials, or third-party products, your right to use them is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective suppliers or licensors.
2.3 Portfolio Use:
Hughes Edwards reserves the right to photograph and showcase completed projects for portfolio, marketing, and promotional purposes unless you request otherwise in writing before project completion.
3. Client Responsibilities
3.1 Timely Feedback:
You agree to provide timely decisions, approvals, and responses to keep the project on schedule.
3.2 Accuracy of Information:
You are responsible for ensuring that all information, materials, and instructions you provide are accurate, complete, and lawful.
3.3 Approvals and Permits:
Unless otherwise stated in the project contract, Hughes Edwards will manage necessary permits and approvals. If client-obtained approvals are required (e.g., HOA), they must be secured before construction begins.
4. Payment Terms
4.1 Estimates and Contracts:
All estimates are valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated. Payment schedules, including deposits and progress payments, will be outlined in the project contract.
4.2 Late Payments:
Late payments may incur interest or fees as specified in the contract. Hughes Edwards reserves the right to pause or terminate work for overdue accounts.
4.3 Refunds:
Deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in the project contract. Refunds for work already completed will not be issued.
5. Changes and Revisions
5.1 Change Orders:
Any changes to the agreed scope, materials, or finishes after work has begun must be documented in a written change order. Changes may affect cost and schedule.
5.2 Additional Work:
Requests for additional work outside the original scope will be billed at the rates specified in the contract.
6. Project Timelines
6.1 Standard Timelines:
Construction schedules will be outlined in your project contract and may vary depending on scope, permitting, weather, and material availability.
6.2 Delays:
Hughes Edwards is not liable for delays caused by factors beyond our control, including but not limited to weather, supply chain disruptions, and client-caused delays.
7. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared during the project. Hughes Edwards will not share your confidential information without your written consent, except as required by law or necessary to complete the project.
8. Limitations of Liability
Hughes Edwards is not responsible for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your project. Our maximum liability will not exceed the total amount paid for the specific project.
9. Cancellation and Termination
9.1 Cancellation by Client:
Cancellation requests must be made in writing. All work completed prior to cancellation will be billed, and deposits are non-refundable.
9.2 Termination by Hughes Edwards:
We reserve the right to terminate a project or agreement for reasons including, but not limited to, non-payment, breach of contract, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you will be billed for all work completed to date.
10. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Tennessee, and any disputes will be resolved under Tennessee law.
11. Amendments
Hughes Edwards may update these terms and conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us:
Phone: (615) 824-6970
Email: bryanedwards@hughesedwards.com
Website: hughesedwards.com
Address: 1259 Wavecrest Circle, Gallatin, TN 37066
By engaging Hughes Edwards Builders, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.