Weekly Lawn Mowing

Weekly Lawn Mowing shall commence as of first day service is provided, and will end October 1st. Any additional services needed before or after the ending date will be arranged verbally.

• Weekly Lawn Mowing Payment Obligation from the customer is on a per week basis and payable monthly via US mail or Ring Lawn Care’s online payment option, see above.
• During a drought, excessive rain, lack of growth, or any other reason that prevents us from mowing the lawn; the customer obligation will remain the same to the end of the service agreement. Two inches of water per week for your turf is recommended.
• Lawn Mowing after October 1st, will be performed as needed. Ring Lawn Care will continue to monitor your property for grass cutting purposes, unless otherwise notified to stop mowing service for season. 
• Weather Forecast We will make decisions regarding weekly rain forecasted weather reports. These decisions may have our crews mowing the lawn a day earlier then agreed day.

Payment/Weather/Cancellation

• Payment of services rendered is due on receipt. Any payment received after the 15th day of the following month will incur a late payment fee.

• In the event of rain or other inclement weather that prohibits the ability to perform the service, the stated services will be provided on the next available service day.
• If you have hired outside companies to perform such services other than lawn mowing and it prohibits us from performing service, we will skip that week and payment obligation will remain the same.
• This contract may be cancelled by either party effective 30 days after the date of notification. Client will be obligated for payment during this period if before October 1st.

Fertilization and Weed Control Program

Minnesota Law requires us to obtain authorization via “signature” or “okay” via email from you before these services can be performed.

Insurance

Ring Lawn Care has full coverage general liability, workman compensation and automobile liability insurance.

We offer Commercial Lot & Residential Driveway Snow Services for clients who understand that Ring Lawn Care’s First Priority is the Commercial Properties we provide service for. Therefore all residents are understanding that there will be a certain window of time until we reach your home.

Typically service providers will say 24 hours after a snow event to get your driveway and sidewalks snow-free. Depending on the type of snow event/s, we push to get your home snow-free in 12 hours or less after snow has stopped falling.

Rest assure we have invested in the right equipment for snow removal. Our goal is to get you on the road in a safe and timely manner. If you have an emergency and cannot get out of your driveway, one of our trucks are no more than 15 minutes away at any given moment.

Ring Lawn Care Team Managers, Texting during a snow event is best:

1. Derek (715) 410-5433
2. Bryan (651) 399-0708

Snow Service Terms & Conditions 

Scope of Snow Plowing: Ring Lawn Care will plow when 1″ to 2” of snow has accumulated. Depending on the time of the snowfall, we attempt to service customers by 7:00 AM or 5:00 PM. often times roadway snow plows fill driveways aprons with excess snow after driveways have been cleared. If this causes a hazard, kindly contact us and we will attempt to clear this within a reasonably agreed upon time frame.

Driveway & Walkways: Driveways & Sidewalks that have accumulated 1″ to 2” will be cleared after snow has stopped falling and when our commercial properties have been completed.

Property Damage. The owner will report, in writing, any property damage caused by the contractor within 48 hours. Ring Lawn Care will repair any timely and properly reported property damage in the Spring season during the snow and ice management program season in which the property damage occurred. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the contractor will have no obligation, and the owner waives any damages for any property damage not timely and properly reported.

Limitation of Liability: The contractor will exercise reasonable care to avoid damage to pavement, curbs, trees and shrubs. However, the contractor is not responsible for any:

A) damage to landscaping caused by the piling of snow.

B) Damage to items that are snow-covered or not visible.

C) Damage caused by equipment when tree, shrub and sidewalk areas are not reasonably delineated due to snow accumulation.

D) Personal injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents; and/or

E) Acts of God, including but not limited to extraordinary weather conditions.

“Event” Defined. Any 24 hour period immediately following completion of plowing, or first plow if new customer. Ring Lawn Care will clean all pavements in a timely manner. Sizeable snowfalls will need to allow more time to be cleared.

The owner shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the contractor, its owners, employees and subcontractors from and against any and all claims, damages, attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses which the contractor incurs as a result of a claim or claims brought by the owner or any third party, arising out of any wrongdoing, negligence and/or breach of contract by the owner alleged or otherwise, or any Act of God, including but not limited to extraordinary weather conditions, that is related, in any manner whatsoever, to the premises or the owner’s involvement with the premises or the services, including but not limited to personal injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents.

Life of Agreement: This agreement is valid from the date it is signed until April 30^th.

Seasonal Snow Cap

Minnesota winters are unpredictable. Some winters produce very little snow and other’s produce record setting seasons. The snow amount threshold for our budgeting purpose is (40) forty inches. If threshold is broken, 14% of the monthly or per occurrence rate will be added to your monthly invoice for the remainder of the snow service agreement season.

Payment: For per request, event, and monthly agreements:

Checks must be made out to Ring Lawn Care Any invoice or scheduled payment over 10 days past due will be subject to a late fee of 1.5%. Ring Lawn Care reserves the right to suspend service when payments become more than 15 days past due.

The agreement price has been negotiated and agreed upon based on the customer’s driveway/ parking lot as it exists on the agreement date.  In the event the customer adds additional areas, driveways, and/or paths that are suitable for snow plowing, shoveling and/or de-icing services Ring Lawn Care shall not be responsible for the care or maintenance of such additional improvements without a written change order.

Credit Card or ACH Payment You can pay any invoice via the “Client Portal” this is the link to access your account. https://ringlawncare.manageandpaymyaccount.com/ See your invoice for Username & Password information

Hazards: Customer is aware that plowing may not clear their property to bare pavement and that slippery conditions may prevail even after plowing. Ring Lawn Care assumes no responsibility for slip and fall accidents, death or vehicular accidents as a result of this naturally occurring condition.

Provision for Default and Cancellation: Either party may terminate this agreement at any time with a 30 day advance written notice. Cancellation date will be the day such notice is received. In the event of cancellation, the customer will be responsible for all costs of services rendered up to the cancellation date. A final invoice will be sent to the customer within 30 days after notification for balance due.

We will contact you when your lawn has been Scheduled for core aeration.

All water-heads and control boxes where the aerator machine will be, need to be marked or flagged.

DISCLAIMER

We are very aware that accidents do happen. Our operators will take every precaution when providing lawn care for your property.

To help prevent common accidents, please mark All Irrigation Water-Heads & Control Boxes (Turf) With Flags

Ring Lawn Care will not be held responsible or liable for any:

• Broken Water-heads
• Irrigation line punctures
• Soft Turf Breakage
• Irrigation Control Box Damage
• Underground cable or electrical wiring

 Invoicing and Payment Terms:
Contractor will bill Customer monthly and Customer shall make payment within 15 days of billing date. Customer agrees to pay a finance charge of 1.5% per month or a minimum $10.00 for any amount past due. This amount will be added to the amount normally due under this agreement. 

Once you are past due 30 days or more we reserve the right to stop service. If service has been disconnected, additional charges may incur upon re-connection if additional work is required.

• Customer agrees to keep a valid credit card on file with us to keep account current. Credit card may be used to auto-bill if customer desires, or may just be held on account in case of nonpayment.
• Customer will have the choice to select auto-pay or pay by check. If customer is late paying two or more instances in one year, customer may be required to move to auto-pay to continue services.
• Customer agrees to pay any collection costs, attorney fees, and for any other costs incurred in collecting fees agreed to by this contract.
• Returned checks are subject to a $25 Return Check Fee, or as allowed by State Law.

Contract Renewal and Cancellation:
Either party may cancel this contract with (30) days written notice mailed to the party at the addresses listed in this Agreement. During this thirty (30) day period, service will continue at the normal rates listed in Agreement. This agreement will auto-renew and services will resume the next year unless cancelled.