This agreement is made between Reliable Pet Sitting Services Corp., LLC (“Pet Sitter”) and the undersigned Pet Owner (“Owner”).
For the purposes of this contract, Reliable Pet Sitting Services Corp., LLC and/or their representatives (Independent Contractor or employee) will be referred to as "Pet Sitter" and the Pet Owner as "Owner." 1. A 50% deposit is due at booking; balance due within 24 hours of final visit. Holidays require full payment at booking. Late balances incur 20%/month. Returned checks incur a $50 fee or 50% of the amount (whichever is greater). 2. Ongoing services billed on the 15th and 28th of each month. 3. Refunds require 12 hours' notice. Cancellations under 21 days incur $20 fee. Holiday cancellations within 72 hours forfeit 50%. No refunds for cancellations <48 hours before. 4. Extended trips require 12-hour notice to be added to schedule. 5. Owner must call or message Pet Sitter upon returning home to avoid extra charges. 6. Owner should notify vet of RPSS services; ideally leave payment method on file. 7. In emergencies, Pet Sitter may act on Owner's behalf if time-sensitive; Owner agrees to pay for related expenses. 8. In event of Pet Sitter emergency, a qualified substitute may be used with Owner notification. 9. Owner certifies pet(s) are up-to-date on vaccinations. Injuries to Pet Sitter caused by pet(s) are Owner's financial responsibility. 10. Owner is responsible for injuries to Pet Sitter or others caused by pet(s) or premises conditions. 11. Pet Sitter is not liable for damages caused by natural disasters. 12. In property emergencies (fire, flooding, etc.), Pet Sitter may take reasonable corrective action and will be reimbursed by Owner. 13. Owner must disclose anyone else with property access. Pet Sitter not liable for their actions. 14. Pet Sitter not liable for pets left outdoors or pets who escape when not present. 15. Owner agrees to indemnify Pet Sitter from all third-party claims related to property or pet. 16. Owner waives all claims against Pet Sitter except for gross negligence or willful misconduct. 17. If any clause is invalid, all other terms remain in force. 18. Disputes must first be brought to Small Claims Court, then to binding arbitration (Florida, ABA rules). 19. This agreement is governed by Florida law. 20. No verbal waiver of terms is valid—must be in writing. 21. A waiver of any term does not imply waiver of others. 22. Pet Sitter is not liable for indirect or third-party damages unless caused by gross negligence. 23. RPSS reserves right to cancel this contract at any time if pet(s) pose a threat to sitter safety. Pet may be kenneled at Owner’s expense. 24. This contract authorizes ongoing service without additional signed forms unless terms change.