Terms of Service
Effective: 1 January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the House Washing Dallas website, booking platform, quote system, software, communications, and related services ("Platform"). By accessing the Platform, obtaining a quote, submitting information, creating an account, making a booking, making payment, communicating with us, or otherwise using the Platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Platform.
2. Definitions
Customer means any person, business or entity using the Platform. Contractor means an independent third-party service provider offering services through the Platform. Booking means a service request submitted through the Platform. Services means house washing, pressure cleaning, roof cleaning, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, driveway cleaning, solar panel cleaning, soft washing and related exterior cleaning services. Platform means the House Washing Dallas website, booking system, software, communication channels and related technology.
3. Nature of the Platform
House Washing Dallas operates as an online technology platform and booking marketplace. The Platform facilitates introductions, bookings, scheduling, communication and payment processing between Customers and independent Contractors. House Washing Dallas does not employ Contractors, supervise Contractors, or control how Contractors perform Services. House Washing Dallas is not responsible for Contractor methods, techniques, staffing, scheduling, equipment, materials or workmanship. Unless expressly stated otherwise, House Washing Dallas is not the direct provider of Services advertised through the Platform.
4. Independent Contractors
All Contractors operate independently. Contractors are not employees, agents, partners, franchisees, representatives, joint venturers or subcontractors of House Washing Dallas. Contractors are solely responsible for performing Services, determining work methods, equipment and materials, vehicles, insurance, licences, registrations, workplace safety obligations, compliance with laws, tax obligations, superannuation obligations, and staff and subcontractors. Any service contract is formed directly between the Customer and the Contractor unless otherwise required by law.
5. Customer Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering binding contracts. You warrant that information supplied is accurate, you have authority to request Services, you have authority to provide property access, and you have authority to make payment.
6. Quotes
Quotes generated through the Platform are estimates only. Quotes are based on information supplied by Customers and may change where property size differs, service scope differs, additional labour or equipment is required, access restrictions exist, safety concerns arise, or site conditions differ materially. Quotes do not guarantee availability and may be withdrawn prior to booking confirmation.
7. Bookings
A booking request does not constitute acceptance. Bookings become confirmed only when payment requirements are satisfied, a Contractor accepts the booking, and confirmation is issued. House Washing Dallas reserves the right to decline, cancel, postpone, modify or reassign bookings.
8. Contractor Assignment and Reassignment
House Washing Dallas reserves the right to assign, reassign, substitute, replace or remove any Contractor associated with a booking at any time before commencement of Services. Customers acknowledge that bookings are made through the Platform and are not contingent upon a specific Contractor performing the Services unless expressly agreed in writing. No refund, compensation or claim shall arise solely because a Contractor has been reassigned.
9. Customer Responsibilities
- Provide accurate information
- Provide safe access
- Secure animals
- Remove hazards
- Remove valuables from work areas
- Notify Contractors of known hazards
- Provide access to water where required
- Provide access to power where required
10. Weather Conditions
Services may be delayed, interrupted, rescheduled or cancelled due to rain, storms, wind, extreme temperatures, government warnings or unsafe conditions. Weather-related delays do not constitute breach of contract.
11. Access Issues
If a Contractor cannot safely access the property because of locked gates, aggressive animals, obstructions, unsafe conditions or inaccessible work areas, the booking may be cancelled, postponed or subject to additional fees.
12. Service Results Disclaimer
Customers acknowledge that cleaning results vary depending on surface age, material type, existing damage, environmental exposure, previous maintenance and staining severity. House Washing Dallas and Contractors do not guarantee complete removal of rust stains, paint stains, mould, moss, algae, oxidation, deep staining or discolouration. No guarantee is given that surfaces will appear new or fully restored.
13. Pre-Existing Conditions
Properties may contain cracked render, loose or peeling paint, damaged roofing, damaged pointing, loose mortar, cracked tiles, existing leaks, corroded materials, structural defects and oxidised surfaces. House Washing Dallas and Contractors are not responsible for identifying all pre-existing defects. Neither House Washing Dallas nor Contractors shall be liable for deterioration, exposure or failure of pre-existing defects discovered during or after cleaning.
14. Pressure Cleaning and Water Exposure Risks
Customers acknowledge that pressure cleaning, soft washing and roof cleaning involve water, cleaning agents and specialised equipment. Such Services may reveal or expose hidden defects, structural weaknesses or pre-existing damage. Customers accept the inherent risks associated with exterior cleaning services.
15. Roof Access and Safety
Contractors may refuse, suspend or terminate roof-related Services where they believe access presents an unreasonable risk including unsafe roof pitch, fragile roofing materials, weather conditions, structural concerns, lack of fall protection or unsafe access points. No liability shall arise from refusal to perform Services due to safety concerns.
16. Payments
Payments may include service fees, contractor fees, booking fees, platform fees, processing fees and cancellation fees. All prices are displayed in American Dollars (USD). Customers authorise House Washing Dallas and its payment providers, including Stripe, to process all charges relating to bookings.
17. GST
Unless otherwise stated, displayed prices include GST where applicable. Electronic tax invoices may be issued.
18. Failed Payments
If payment fails, booking confirmation may be withheld, Services may be suspended, additional payment attempts may occur, administrative fees may apply, and debt recovery action may occur. Customers remain responsible for outstanding amounts.
19. Chargebacks
Customers agree to contact House Washing Dallas before initiating a chargeback. Where a chargeback is initiated for a legitimate booking or completed service, House Washing Dallas may dispute the chargeback, suspend accounts, recover costs and outstanding amounts, and refuse future bookings.
20. Debt Recovery
Customers remain liable for all outstanding amounts. Customers agree to reimburse reasonable collection costs, legal costs and recovery expenses incurred in recovering unpaid amounts.
21. Cancellations
Customers may cancel bookings subject to applicable cancellation fees. Cancellation fees may apply where a Contractor has been assigned, time has been reserved, travel has commenced or resources have been allocated.
22. Refunds
Refund requests are assessed individually. Refund eligibility may depend upon booking status, service completion, costs incurred and applicable law. American Consumer Law rights remain unaffected.
23. Customer Photography Consent
Customers grant House Washing Dallas and Contractors permission to photograph and record service areas before, during and after Services. Photographs and recordings may be used for quality assurance, training, insurance purposes, dispute resolution and marketing and promotional purposes. Customers may request restrictions on identifiable imagery in writing.
24. Reviews and Testimonials
Customers grant House Washing Dallas a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, publish, distribute and display reviews, ratings, testimonials and feedback for marketing and business purposes.
25. Fraudulent Activity and Misuse
Users must not submit fraudulent bookings, provide false information, impersonate others, abuse promotional offers, conduct automated submissions, interfere with Platform operations, or engage in competitor disruption. House Washing Dallas may suspend or terminate access immediately where suspicious activity is detected.
26. Platform Security Restrictions
Users must not reverse engineer the Platform, scrape data, deploy bots, conduct vulnerability testing, circumvent security measures, or introduce malicious code. Violations may result in termination and legal action.
27. Communication Monitoring
Customers acknowledge that communications may be monitored, stored and recorded for quality assurance, staff training, fraud prevention, compliance, dispute resolution and customer support.
28. Contractor Verification Disclaimer
House Washing Dallas may collect information from Contractors but does not guarantee, certify or independently verify the continuing accuracy of any Contractor's qualifications, licences, registrations, insurance, experience or certifications. Customers remain responsible for conducting their own assessment of Contractors.
29. Account Suspension and Termination
House Washing Dallas may suspend, restrict or terminate access to the Platform without notice where these Terms are breached, fraud is suspected, payments remain outstanding, safety concerns arise or abuse occurs.
30. Third-Party Services
The Platform may integrate with third-party services including Stripe, Google, Meta, analytics providers and hosting providers. House Washing Dallas is not responsible for third-party services.
31. Platform Availability
The Platform is provided on an "as available" basis. House Washing Dallas does not guarantee uninterrupted access, availability or error-free operation.
32. No Warranty
To the maximum extent permitted by law, House Washing Dallas makes no warranty regarding service quality, contractor performance, booking outcomes, platform functionality or platform availability.
33. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, House Washing Dallas shall not be liable for property damage, personal injury, contractor conduct, workmanship issues, business interruption, lost profits, lost revenue, lost opportunities, indirect loss or consequential loss. Where liability cannot be excluded, liability is limited to the amount paid directly to House Washing Dallas in connection with the relevant booking.
34. Indemnity
Customers agree to indemnify and hold harmless House Washing Dallas and its officers, employees, affiliates and representatives from claims, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses and legal costs arising from breach of these Terms, misuse of the Platform, customer negligence, false information supplied or customer conduct.
35. American Consumer Law
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights available under American Consumer Law.
36. Privacy
Use of the Platform is also governed by the Privacy Policy.
37. Force Majeure
House Washing Dallas shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control including natural disasters, fires, floods, storms, government action, internet outages, utility failures or public emergencies.
38. Electronic Communications and Records
Customers consent to receiving communications electronically. Electronic invoices, receipts, booking confirmations, records and communications constitute valid business records and may be relied upon in disputes or legal proceedings.
39. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
40. Entire Agreement
These Terms and all policies referenced within them constitute the entire agreement regarding use of the Platform.
41. Changes to Terms
House Washing Dallas may amend these Terms at any time. Updated Terms become effective upon publication on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
42. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, United States. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, United States.
43. Contact
House Washing Dallas · Website: housewashingdallas.com · Email: clean@housewashingdallas.com