P.O. Box 129
St. Charles, MO 63302
Phone & Fax: 314/414-7502
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
1.Customer -
The service technician will be responsive to the needs of the customer.
2.Watering -
Water stress should not be apparent.  Plants are to be watered according to their moisture requirements with consideration given to their specific environment.
3.Cleanup -
All dead and yellow foliage removed from plant and top of soil.  Any leaf with more than 10% of its original surface area dead or discolored must be removed.
4.Pruning -
It is sufficient and done skillfully.  REPLACEMENTS ARE TO BE MADE IF:
·After acclimation more than 25% of the foliage is removed, or
·More than 10 % of the plant is discolored, or
·The plant's form or shape is no longer consistent with the standards associated with the plant species.
5.Rotation -
Plants are to be rotated regularly to maintain balanced foliage.
6.Insects & Disease Control -
Insects and disease will be controlled on all plants.  Physical removal and cleaning will be the only control methods used.
7.Grime -
Plant will be reasonably free of dust and dirt.
8.Containers -
Containers will be kept clean and spot free.
9.Mechanics -
Mulch and top dressing will be sufficient to cover all mechanics.
10.Guaranteed  Replacements -
Replacements are to be made as needed according to this supplement.





MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR:
SAMPLE COMPANY, INC.
AS AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SAMPLE COMPANY, INC. (HEREINAFTER CALLED "CUSTOMER") I HEREBY AGREE TO ENTER A ONE YEAR CONTRACT AND ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF SAID CONTRACT.  THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PLANT PROFESSOR'S INITIAL CHARGE OF $XXXX AND THE MONTHLY CHARGE OF  $XXXX WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1.DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND PURCHASE OF ALL NEW ITEMS CONTAINED ON PROPOSAL XXXX

2.MAINTENANCE OF PLANTS LISTED ON PROPOSAL, INCLUDING WATERING, DUSTING, PRUNING, AND FERTILIZATION WHEN NECESSARY BY FULLY TRAINED AND INSURED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

3.CUSTOMER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENTS OF PLANTS AND CONTAINERS IF THEY ARE STOLEN, VANDALIZED, AND COLD OR HEAT DAMAGED (ABOVE 100OF. OR BELOW 40O F.)  PLANT PROFESSOR WILL PROVIDE PLANT REPLACEMENTS, FREE OF CHARGE, AS SPECIFIED BY THE PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (BELOW).
4.PERIODIC VISITS BY A PLANT PROFESSOR SUPERVISOR.

5.A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (UPON REQUEST).  NAMING OF ADDITIONAL INSUREDS REQUIRES A $4.15 (PER MONTH) ADDITIONAL FEE.

*THIS CONTRACT PRICE WITH DELIVERY SCHEDULED FOR XXXXX WILL NOT INCREASE UNLESS MORE PLANTS AND/OR CONTAINERS ARE ADDED.
*UPON THE END OF THE CONTRACT AND IF NOTICE IS NOT GIVEN, THE CONTRACT WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW ON A MONTHLY BASIS.
*PLANT PROFESSOR HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL SAID CONTRACT WITH A THIRTY-DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BY PLANT PROFESSOR.
*THE CUSTOMER HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL SAID CONTRACT WITH A THIRTY-DAY WRITTEN NOTICE.  THE CUSTOMER SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A CHARGE OF UP TO 50% OF THE REMAINING CONTRACT. 

*THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHANGES TO PROPOSAL XXXX DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF CONTRACT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN BELOW:

A. CHANGES MADE AT LEAST 20 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO DELIVERY ARE SUBJECT TO A MATERIAL RESTOCKING CHARGE, NOT TO EXCEED 20% OF THE RETAIL PRICE.


B. CHANGES THEREAFTER ARE SUBJECT TO A RESTOCKING CHARGE, NOT TO EXCEED 70% OF THE RETAIL PRICE.
C. CHANGES TO CUSTOM ORDERS (NOTED IN PROPOSAL WITH *) ARE SUBJECT TO A RESTOCKING CHARGE, NOT TO EXCEED 80% OF THE RETAIL PRICE.

*A MONTHLY FINANCE CHARGE OF 1.5% WILL BE APPLIED TO INVOICES PAST 60 DAYS.
*THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL COLLECTION FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND COURT COST IF SAID MATTER IS SUBMITTED TO A COLLECTION AGENCY OR A COMPLIANT IS FILED.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES LISTED BELOW HAVE EXECUTED THIS CONTRACT ON THIS DAY OF XXXXXX.



PLANT PROFESSOR, INC.

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SAMPLE COMPANY, INC.

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