Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and E&K Contracting LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of the eandkcontracting.com website and any services provided by E&K Contracting.

By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access our website or use our services.

Services Provided

E&K Contracting provides professional contracting services including but not limited to:

• Interior and exterior painting
• Gutter installation, repair, and cleaning
• Drywall installation and repair
• Siding installation and repair
• Roofing repair and maintenance

All services are subject to availability and our service area limitations. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.

Use of Website

Acceptable Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful
• To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website

Website Content

The content on our website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our website.

Estimates and Pricing

All estimates provided by E&K Contracting are valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise specified. Estimates are based on the scope of work discussed and may be subject to change if:

• Additional work is discovered after project commencement
• Changes are requested to the original scope of work
• Materials costs change significantly
• Unforeseen circumstances arise (e.g., weather delays, structural issues)

Payment Terms

Payment terms are as follows unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• A deposit may be required before work begins (typically 25-50% of total estimate)
• Progress payments may be required for larger projects
• Final payment is due upon completion of work
• We accept cash, check, and major credit cards

Late payments may be subject to interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% annual percentage rate) or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is lower.

Warranties and Guarantees

Workmanship Warranty

E&K Contracting provides a limited warranty on our workmanship as follows:

• Painting services: 2-year warranty on labor
• Gutter installation: 5-year warranty on installation
• Other services: Warranty periods vary by service type

Material Warranties

Materials used in our projects may carry manufacturer warranties. These warranties are separate from our workmanship warranty and are subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions.

Warranty Exclusions

Our warranties do not cover:

• Normal wear and tear
• Damage caused by accidents, abuse, or misuse
• Damage from natural disasters or "acts of God"
• Work performed by others
• Failure to properly maintain the work performed

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL E&K CONTRACTING, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES OR WEBSITE.

Our total liability to you for any damages arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Intellectual Property

The website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio) are owned by E&K Contracting, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website without our prior written consent.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless E&K Contracting, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

We prefer to resolve disputes informally. If you have any concern or dispute about our services, you agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at ekllc@live.com.

Binding Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any dispute arising from these Terms or our services will be resolved through binding arbitration in Clark County, Washington, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Clark County, Washington for any actions not subject to arbitration.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our website or services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: