Terms of Snow Service
Snow clearing means plowing snow from a described physical area to any permissible area nearby. Stacking or hauling of snow, sanding, salting, de-icing or hand shoveling are not included in this contract unless otherwise specified.
For unlimited accounts, snow clearing will commence after an accumulation of approximately three inches (3in) or more. The timing of service visits will vary from storm to storm.
The term of this contract is from October 15th to April 15th of the indicated season.
Unlimited and per push plans are subject to full season commitment.
If vehicles are parked in the driveway when snow clearing is to commence, snow will only be cleared from accessible areas.
The Contractor shall not be held responsible for damage to objects in the designated snow removal area including but not limited to: basketball nets, garbage cans, recycling bins, plant pots, toys, hockey sticks, extension cords, and Christmas lights, etc. Please remove all articles from the driveway prior to each snowstorm.
Basketball nets must be turned or elevated to at least 10 feet to provide adequate clearance for service equipment. Please have gutter downpipe extensions removed prior to the commencement of the winter season. Elevated water main caps in driveways should be hammered down level with the surrounding surface.
The Contractor shall not be held liable for Personal Injury Or Slip & Falls. Alaska Shear & Plow is only responsible for the plowing of snow and does not ensure a safe or slip-free surface.
The optional application of ice melter does not ensure a safe or slip-free surface, it is only intended to reduce snow and ice buildup known as ‘hardpack’, and the ice melter will only be applied to the driveway. If opting for this service I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for any disability, personal injury, property damage, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me, Alaska Shear & Plow and/or their directors, officers, employees, representatives, and agents as applicable; and I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO BRING ACTION AGAINST Alaska Shear & Plow for any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of the application of the ice melter to property. It is the client’s responsibility to supply and install markers in the area to be plowed around immovable objects such as retaining walls, steps, elevated patio stones, wheelchair ramps, etc., which may become invisible when covered by snow. The Contractor will not be liable for any scratches, rust marks or damage including but not limited to heaved, chipped or uneven asphalt or interlock surfaces. The Contractor shall not be held responsible in any way for damages due to icy or slippery conditions. The Contractor shall not be held responsible for Acts of God, including but not limited to; extraordinary weather conditions, damage to landscaping caused by plowing or piling of snow, and damage to items that are snow covered and not visible.
Plow service does not include shoveling of snow.
In default of any payment, or upon the breach of any of the conditions herein on the part of the client, this contract shall be rendered null and void.
The Contractor shall be released from all liability and shall not be required to perform any further services under this agreement. Should the Contractor be proven to be in breach of any of the conditions herein, this contract may be cancelled by the client and reimbursed for any amounts prepaid. In the event of sale or re-occupation of the client’s house, this contract will not be cancelled or refunded but may be transferred into the name of the new occupants or transferred to the new location if it is within our current service area.