OCS Residential Grounds, Lawn and/or Snow Service Agreement


 

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EMAIL: info@www.sangersservices.com

GROUNDS, LAWN, AND/OR SNOW SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

Date:

April 18, 2026

 

Agreement Number: {{order_id}}

This Grounds, Lawn, and/or Snow Services Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into between Sangers Inc. (the Contractor”) and the customer indicated below (the “Customer”) for services in connection with the property indicated below during the Term (defined herein). 

This cover page (“Cover Page”), together with the attached Terms & Conditions and Schedules form the legal Agreement.  The Contractor and Customer are “Parties” and each a “Party” hereto.

 

CUSTOMER INFORMATION:                                                                                          

Customer legal name:

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Contact email:  

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Contact number:

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Property address

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(the “Property”):

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SERVICES REQUIRED:

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Contractor covenants and agrees that it shall perform the services identified by a checked box in the table below (individually and collectively, the “Services”), at the Property, to the extent included in the Scope of Work set out in Schedule “A” – Services attached hereto.

For greater certainty, the Services shall include only those services described in Schedule “A” that correspond to the services selected by the Customer in the table below, unless the Customer and the Contractor execute a Purchase Order for Additional Services in accordance with this Agreement.

Services Offered

 

One-Time Payment or Subscription?

Service Term / Service Date

Snow Blowing

 

Subscription 

Lump Sum   

 November 15 - April 15

Lawn Care

 

Subscription      

Lump Sum   

 May 1 – October 31

Spring/Fall Outdoor Clean Up

 

Lump Sum   ☑

Single service visit to be performed between October 15, 2026 and November 15, 2026, or April 1, 2027 and May 1, 2027, on a date selected by the Contractor.

All Seasons Maintenance Package

 

Full Year
Subscription

May 1 – April 30

 

Additional Services (hourly rate)

If the Customer wishes to purchase services in addition to the Services, the Customer shall submit details of the requested additional services to the Contractor in writing. If the Contractor is willing to provide such additional services (“Additional Services”), in its absolute discretion, then the parties shall, within a reasonable time after such request, execute a Purchase Order reflecting such additional services (each a “Purchase Order”) in the form set out as Schedule C – Purchase Order. Neither Party shall be bound by any Purchase Order unless executed by both Parties. Each fully executed Purchase Order shall be incorporated by reference into this Agreement and form an integral and binding part of this Agreement.

 

PRICING & PAYMENT TERMS:

In consideration for the Services performed under this Agreement, the Customer shall pay the costs applicable to the Services selected by the Customer (the “Cost”) as set out in Schedule “B” – Cost Schedule, which may, in the Contractor’s discretion, be prorated for the remaining portion of the Service Term, together with all applicable taxes.

The Cost shall be paid in accordance with the payment option selected above:

  • If “Lump Sum” is selected above, the Cost shall be paid in full in advance prior to the commencement of the Services.
  • If “Subscription” is selected above, the Cost shall be paid in installments during the applicable Service Term, as follows:
  • Snow Blowing Services: in equal monthly payments due on the 15th day of each month during the Service Term;
  • For Lawn Care Services: in equal monthly payments due on the 1st day of each month during the Service Term;
  • For All Seasons Maintenance Package: in twelve (12) equal monthly payments which shall be due on the 1st day of each month during the Service Term.

 

This contract constitutes your payment obligation. Customer will not be invoiced for monthly Subscription payments.  Please complete your monthly payment requirements based on this Agreement.   Late payments will be subject to interest in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. Services may be suspended for delinquent payments.

PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES:  Additional Services are not included in the Cost and will be invoiced separately in addition to the Cost, promptly after such Additional Services being provided.     

HOW TO PAY:

BY CHEQUE:  All cheques should be made payable to “Sangers Inc.” and can be mailed or dropped off at 1138 Sunnyside Road, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 4V4.   

BY E-TRANSFER: We accept payments by e-transfer to info@sangersservices.com (please indicate Customer name or Property with payment if sending from a personal email address).

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

TO SANGERS INC. GROUNDS, LAWN, AND/OR SNOW SERVICES AGREEMENT

Thank you for choosing Sangers Inc. as your outdoor property maintenance service provider.

These Terms & Conditions from part of our Agreement Services at your Property.   

 

  1. The Contractor will perform the Services selected on the cover sheet of this Agreement during the Service Term, in accordance with the Scope of Work. The Contractor may agree to provide Services for only a portion of the Service Term, at a pro-rated Cost.  All Services are weather permitting in the sole discretion of the Contractor.

 

  1. Additional Services. The Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any services outside of the Scope of Work described in Schedule “A” unless they are pre-approved in writing by the Parties in the form set out as Schedule “C” – Purchase Order.

 

  1. Standard of Performance. Contractor will perform all Services diligently and in a good workmanship like manner in accordance with good industry practices, using properly equipped and maintained vehicles and equipment, and sufficiently trained personnel. Contractor will perform the Services in a safe and timely manner. Services may be delayed, postponed, or cancelled where weather conditions or ground saturation would risk damage to the Property. Contractor shall at its expense obtain and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, and authorizations necessary to perform the Services in accordance with applicable laws. Customer understands and agrees that the nature of the Services are weather dependent for timing, and similar services are required for multiple customers for each snowfall.  Contractor will use commercially reasonable efforts to clear snow and deliver the Services as timely as reasonably possible but provides no time guarantee.

 

  1. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall be for one year, commencing on the date first written above, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, invoices may be issued after the expiration or termination of the Term for Services performed during the Term.   All amounts payable hereunder survive expiry or early termination of this Agreement until paid in full.  

 

  1. Termination Rights. Contractor may terminate this Agreement at any time on 10 days’ prior written notice to the Customer, provided that the Contractor will refund to the Customer the pro rata portion of the Cost attributable to the remainder of the Service Term following the effective date of the termination.  The Customer may terminate this Agreement on 30 days’ prior written notice to the Contractor, provided that no refund of any amounts paid by the Customer will be provided to the Customer.

 

  1. Contractor Assignment Rights. Contractor may assign this Agreement upon notice in writing to the Customer, provided the assignee is reasonably capable of performing the Services and Contractor’s obligations hereunder. Contractor may subcontract Services hereunder provided that Contractor shall be responsible for the oversight and supervision of subcontractors, which shall be reasonably capable of performing the applicable Services.

 

  1. Customer Assignment Rights (Including Change in Property Ownership). Customer may not assign this Agreement, save and except to a new owner of the Property with the prior written consent of the Contractor (who will require the new owner to enter into a signed assignment and  assumption to this Agreement or a new Agreement).  In the event of a sale of the Property to a new owner of the Property, who is willing to take assignment and assumption of this Agreement, the Contractor will credit any monthly seasonal payments made to the new Property owner.  In the event the new Property owner does not wish to assume this Agreement, the Customer may terminate this Agreement.  No refund will be provided to the Customer in connection with any assignment and assumption or early termination by the Customer.

 

  1. Invoicing & Payments. The Cost may be paid in full in advance, or in equal monthly installments due in accordance with the payment terms provided in the Cover Sheet. This contract constitutes your payment obligation.   Customer will not be invoiced for monthly seasonal rate payments. Please complete your monthly seasonal rate payment requirements based on this contract.   Late payments will be subject to interest.   Services may be suspended for delinquent payments.  All Additional Services are not included in the Cost and will be invoiced separately in addition to the Cost, promptly after such Additional Services being provided.  Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of receipt.   Subscription rates not paid on the payment date provided on the Cover Page, and invoiced amounts not paid within 30 days of the invoice shall be subject to interest at a rate of 3% per month.    Subscription rates for Snow Blowing and Lawn Care apply and are payable regardless of the amount of snow, clearing or mowing required.   All amounts paid are non-refundable, except where the Contractor terminates this Agreement, in which case the Contractor shall refund to the Customer only the pro rata portion of the Cost attributable to the remainder of the Service Term following the effective date of termination. Contractor may suspend services or terminate this Agreement for delinquent accounts.

 

  1. Customer shall be responsible for all harmonized sales tax (HST), value added tax, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, provincial, territorial or local governmental entity on any amounts payable by Customer hereunder.

 

  1. Customer Representations and Warranties. Customer represents and warrants that: (i) either Customer is the owner of the Property, or is the authorized property manager of the Property with authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the owner; (ii) Customer has commercially reasonable insurance in place with respect to the Property; (iii) Customer has power and authority to enter into this Agreement; (iv) Customer has not entered into a snow clearing or removal contract, or lawn maintenance contract with any other person in respect of the Property; (v) Customer has disclosed to the Contractor all concealed objects and hazards on the Property; and (vi) there are no extenuating facts or circumstances on or about the Property not disclosed on the cover sheet which would impact the time or resources required for the Contractor to perform the Services selected or which should have reasonably been disclosed to inform the Cost.

 

  1. Customer Covenants and Access. Customer covenants and agrees that (i) Contractor shall be able to access the Property undisturbed and uninterrupted to perform the Services at any hours, and that the Property is not restricted or protected by any gates, codes, locks, passwords, or other barriers or devices except as disclosed and provided to the Contractor; and (ii) the area of the Property required to be cleared shall be free of vehicles, equipment, or any other stored or piled materials at all times that Services will be provided; (iii) Customer will respond promptly to any Contractor request to provide direction, information, approvals, or authorizations as necessary for Contractor to perform the Services; (iv) Customer will obtain and maintain all necessary licences and consents and comply with all applicable laws in relation to the Services before the date on which the Services are to start and for the duration of the Agreement; and (v) Customer will pay when due all amounts as set out in each invoice of the Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

  1. Customer's Acts or Omissions. If the Contractor's performance of its obligations under this Agreement is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of the Customer or their representatives or heirs, as applicable, the Contractor shall not be deemed in breach of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise liable for any costs, charges or losses sustained or incurred by the Customer, in each case, to the extent arising directly or indirectly from such prevention or delay.

 

  1. The Customer acknowledges that damage to the Property may occur as a consequence of the Contractor’s performance of the Services. Such damage may include, but is not limited to, (a) damage to concrete, asphalt, sod, grass and planting materials due to the application of ice melting products, salt, sand, or other materials; (b) surface damage to curbs and asphalt due to the clearing and chipping of snow and ice; (c) damage to lawns, turf, landscaping, or ground surfaces caused by mowing equipment, snow removal equipment, or ground conditions; (d) damage to landscaping, sprinkler heads, lighting, edging, cables, or other objects concealed beneath snow, grass, soil, or vegetation; (e) scuffing or scraping to driveways or other surfaces or staining of siding, concrete, fencing or other surfaces that are caused by the trimmer lines, cutting blades, or other lawn care equipment; and (f) slippery or icy conditions caused by weather events, including freeze–thaw cycles. The Customer agrees that the Contractor shall not be responsible for repairing, restoring, or replacing any such damage, except to the extent caused by the Contractor’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct. The Client further acknowledges and agrees that the Contractor does not provide ice management services. Accordingly, the Contractor does not guarantee ice-free or slip-resistant surfaces and shall not be responsible or liable for any claims, losses, damages, or injuries arising from icy, slippery, or hazardous conditions at the Property.

 

  1. Independent Contractor. Contractor is an independent contractor of the Customer, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall constitute any relationship of employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency.   Customer does not have any authority to represent, bind, or act as agent for the Contractor in any respect.

 

  1. Force Majeure. Contractor shall be excused from delay or non-performance in this Agreement if and to the extent such delay or failure is caused by occurrences beyond the control of Contractor, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, lightning, extreme weather events outside of the ordinary course (including a serious ice storm), acts of God, war, acts of terrorism, epidemic, pandemic (including COVID-19 related disruptions), riots, civil disturbances, expropriation or confiscation of by a governmental authority, strike or labour disruption, fuel supply disruption, or any cause outside of the reasonable control of the Contractor. Contractor shall notify Customer as soon as possible with respect to any event of Force Majeure (including estimated duration of Force Majeure).

 

  1. Customer Indemnity. Customer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Contractor, its affiliates, and its and their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, and representatives (each a “Contractor Party”) from and against any and all claims, actions, demands, suits, liabilities, injuries (personal or bodily), property damage, causes of action, losses, costs, expenses, damages or penalties, including court costs and reasonable legal fees (“Claims”) of whatever kind, arising out of or resulting from: (i) the Customer’s or Customer’s agents or representatives (individually and collectively referred to as “Customer Party”) breach or default of this Agreement or any representation, warranty, covenant or obligation contained herein, (ii) Customer Party’s negligence or wilful misconduct, (iii) Customer Party’s failure to comply with applicable laws, and (iv) any environmental liability or contamination existing on the Property or occurring on the Property to the extent not caused by a Contractor Party, and (v) any Claim by the Customer or any other related person for property loss or damage or bodily injury or death covered by Customer’s insurance.

 

  1. Contractor Indemnity. Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify the Customer for Claims caused or incurred as a result of the gross negligence or wilful misconduct or material uncured failure to comply with applicable laws of or by a Contractor Party save and except to the extent caused or contributed to by a Customer Party, and further save and except to the extent covered by Customer’s insurance.

 

  1. Limit on Liability. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Agreement, (i) Contractor shall not be liable hereunder for any Claim related to theft, fire, ice, water or damage, acts of God or anything caused for reasons beyond its reasonable control, and (ii) the liability of Contractor arising from this Agreement (including liability for Contractor’s indemnity obligations) shall not in any case exceed the total amount paid by the Customer to the Contractor to date during the Term pursuant to this Agreement, save and except to the extent covered by Contractor’s insurance and for which insurance proceeds have in fact been paid.

 

  1. No Consequential Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CONTRACTOR BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, PROFIT OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, AGGRAVATED OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

 

  1. Contractor shall maintain commercially reasonable insurance in accordance with good industry practice and regulatory requirements (including municipal haulage vehicle insurance requirements) with respect to provision of the Services and operation of the vehicles and equipment involved in the provision of the Services. Customer shall maintain commercially reasonable insurance in accordance with good industry practices, including commercial general liability insurance of no less than $2,000,000. Customer hereby waives and relinquishes individually and on behalf of his or her insurance company the right of subrogation against Contractor for Claims related to this Agreement.

 

  1. Jurisdiction and Attornment. This Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.   Any dispute arising with respect to any matter the subject of this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator in Kingston, Ontario, pursuant to the (Ontario) Arbitration Act, 1991.

 

  1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Cover Page, all Schedules attached hereto, and all fully executed Purchase Orders constitute the entire agreement between the Customer and Contractor with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and no party is relying on any other agreements or representations not stated in writing herein.

 

  1. Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended in writing signed by both Parties. Indemnification and payment obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement.

 

  1. Enurement. This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties’ respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns.

 

  1. Waivers. Any waiver of any right or remedy herein shall only be valid if provided in writing and only to the extent specified therein, and shall not constitute a failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of such provision.

 

  1. Severability. If any provision herein is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, such invalidity or unenforceability will attach only to such provision or part thereof and the remaining part of such provision and all other provisions hereof will continue in full force and effect.

 

  1. Remedies. In no way does this Agreement limit the remedies available to Contractor available at law or at equity.

 

  1. Interpretation. No drafting rule of construct or interpretation shall apply against the drafting Party.  The word “includes” herein means “including without limitation” and “including” shall have the corresponding meaning.  Any reference to gender means all genders.  Any reference to currency means the lawful money of Canada.

 

  1. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and may be executed and delivered by any electronic means, including by email, portable document format (PDF), or other electronic means, which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, and all such counterparts together constitute one and the same agreement.

 

 

Schedule “A” - Scope of Work

All Services shall be performed in accordance with the scope of work described in this Schedule (the “Scope of Work”). The list of services excluded from Scope of Work is not exhaustive.

Only those Services selected or identified in the Cover Page are included in the Services to be provided to the Customer under this Agreement.

Snow Blowing:

The Scope of Work for the Snow Blowing Services is defined by the services included and excluded below:

Included in Cost:

Excluded from Cost (but may be available on request at extra charge)

Clearing of snow from the driveway located on the Property once per day following a qualifying snowfall where snowfall accumulation on that day meets or exceeds 4 cm.

Snow clearing for snowfall events that do not reach a qualifying snowfall accumulation of 4 cm.

All Snow Blowing Services shall be at a time selected by the Contractor, in its discretion.

Service calls at specific times requested by the Customer.

Snow clearing services are provided for cumulative seasonal snowfall of up to 200 cm during the Service Term.

Snow clearing for snowfall occurring after 200 cm of cumulative seasonal snowfall during the Service Term may be performed as an Additional Service.

Servicing of driveway and parking areas.

Application of abrasives, salt, or snowmelt, or other de-icing materials on any surface

Serviced area will be within 6 inches of either side of driveway, 2 feet of building, structures or vehicles.

Service of areas under low-hanging tree branches or obstructions lower than 8 feet

Service for qualifying snowfalls between Nov. 15th - Apr. 15th.

Manual snow removal on non-parking areas

**Any snow deposited manually or mechanically by the Customer after the final passage of the Contractor will be considered as a service call and considered an Additional Service.

Lawn Care:

The Scope of Work for the Lawn Care Services is defined by the services included and excluded below:

Included in Scope of Services:

Excluded from Cost (but may be available on request at extra charge)

Weekly Inspection which can include cutting if necessary

More than one grass cutting per week

Cutting of grass when, in the discretion of the Contractor, the grass height exceeds approximately 33% above the default cutting height of three inches, or such other cutting height as may be agreed upon by the parties.

 

Watering, Fertilization, Aeration of lawns or gardens

Trimming around hard obstacle/structures

Moving of objects located within the lawn area, other than minor or easily moveable items, in the discretion of the Contractor.

Edging of garden beds and lawns

Lawn Care Services will not be performed while animals or pets are present in the service area

 

Clearing of grass trimmings and debris off hard surfaces

 

Services performed weekly basis during the season of May 1st – Oct. 31st

 

Spring/Fall Cleanup

The Scope of Work for the Spring/Fall Outdoor Clean Up Services is defined by the services included and excluded below:

Included in Scope of Services:

Excluded from Cost (but may be available on request at extra charge)

Cleanup of outdoor areas only

Removal of animal or pet waste from any area of the Property.

Collection and removal of typical seasonal debris, including sticks, leaves, and litter, from lawn and garden areas.

Removal or handling of hazardous materials, chemicals, sharp objects, or other materials that may present a safety risk.

Edging of garden beds and lawn

Removal or relocation of items weighing more than fifty (50) pounds.

General weeding of garden beds

Thorough or extensive weeding of garden beds where the plants or landscaping to be retained have not been clearly identified by the Client.

Clearing of grass trimmings and debris off hard surfaces

Watering, fertilization, aeration of lawn or gardens

Cleanup services shall be performed during a single service visit

Supplying of material for seasonal protection

Maximum Service time:

a)     Spring: 3-hour maximum service

b)     Fall: 4-hour maximum service

 

Service Periods:

a)     Spring Clean Up Performed between Apr. 15th – May 1st.

b)     Fall Clean Up performed between Oct. 31st – Nov. 15th

 

All Seasons Maintenance Package

The Scope of Work for the All Seasons Maintenance Package includes Snow Blowing Services, Lawn Care Services, and Spring/Fall Outdoor Clean Up Services, each performed in accordance with their respective Scope of Work set out in this Schedule.

 

SCHEDULE “B” - 2026-2027 Cost Schedule

Service

Costs

Snow Blowing (Subscription)

$120.00 - $140.00 / month for 5 months

Snow Blowing (Lump Sum) 

$600.00 – $700.00

Lawn Care (Subscription)

$240.00 - $360 / month for 6 months

Lawn Care (Lump Sum) 

$1,440.00 – $2,160.00

Spring/Fall Outdoor Clean Up

$200.00 – $250.00

All Seasons Maintenance Package

$177.00 - $245.00 / month for 12 months

All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes.

 

Customer has read and understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including the attached Terms & Conditions and all Schedules incorporated by reference) and understands and agrees that the Customer is legally bound to such terms.  Before signing this, the Customer has obtained legal advice or has had the opportunity to obtain legal advice and has declined and waived the right to do so before entering into this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement on the date first above written:

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SANGERS INC.

 

Name: Kyle Sangers

Title: Vice-President

 

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Signed by Kyle Sangers
Signed On: March 16, 2026


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