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Installer Agreement

Effective date: May 30, 2026

This Installer Agreement ("Agreement") governs the independent contractor relationship between GardenReady LLC doing business as GardenReady ("Company") and any individual or entity ("Installer") who applies to and is approved to perform installation services through the GardenReady platform.

By completing an application and being granted access to the installer portal, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.

1. Independent Contractor Status

Installer is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of the Company. Installer is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on amounts earned under this Agreement. The Company will not withhold any taxes on behalf of Installer. Installer agrees to provide a completed W-9 form prior to receiving any payments.

Nothing in this Agreement creates an exclusive arrangement. The Company may engage other installers, and Installer may perform similar services for other parties, provided there is no conflict of interest.

2. Insurance Requirements

Installer must maintain, at their own expense and throughout the term of this Agreement:

  • General commercial liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence;
  • Workers compensation insurance as required by Ohio law for any employees of Installer;
  • Any additional coverage required by applicable law or by specific job requirements.

Proof of insurance must be uploaded to the installer portal and kept current. The Company reserves the right to verify coverage at any time and to suspend job offers if insurance lapses.

3. Job Offers and Acceptance

Job offers are sent through the portal and by email. Each offer has a response window of 24 hours. Failure to respond within the window results in the job being returned to the dispatch pool. Installer may accept or decline any offer without penalty, but consistent failure to respond may result in suspension from the platform.

Once an offer is accepted, Installer is expected to complete the job according to the agreed scope and schedule. If Installer cannot complete a job after accepting, they must notify the Company immediately so the job can be reassigned.

4. Scope of Work and Standards

Installer agrees to:

  • Perform all work in a professional manner consistent with industry standards;
  • Handle all plants and materials with care and in accordance with greenhouse partner instructions;
  • Leave job sites clean and free of debris upon completion;
  • Communicate proactively with the Company about any issues, delays, or damage;
  • Represent the GardenReady brand professionally when interacting with customers.

If a plant or material is damaged during installation, Installer must document and report the damage before leaving the site. Replacement or repair costs due to Installer negligence may be deducted from earnings at the Company's discretion.

5. Underground Utility Location (Call 811 Before You Dig)

Before performing any digging, excavation, augering, staking, trenching, or ground penetration of any kind, Installer must contact 811 (or the applicable state one-call notification center) and confirm that all underground utilities have been located and marked. This is a legal requirement in Ohio and most states, and a precondition to beginning work on any job through the GardenReady platform.

Installer acknowledges and agrees that:

  • Calling 811 and waiting the required marking period before digging is solely the Installer's responsibility on every job, with no exceptions;
  • Installer will not begin any subsurface work until utilities have been marked and the waiting period required by the one-call center has elapsed;
  • Installer is solely and fully responsible for any damage to underground utilities, property, or persons resulting from a failure to call 811 or to follow the markings, including all repair costs, fines, and third-party claims; and
  • Installer will confirm, through the installer portal, that 811 has been called and utilities marked before marking a job complete. This confirmation is recorded.

Installer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company from and against any and all claims, damages, fines, penalties, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to Installer's failure to contact 811 or to comply with utility markings. The Company does not perform, supervise, or verify utility location and bears no responsibility for it.

6. Payment

Installer's earnings for each job are the set payout amount stated on the job offer the Installer accepted. Earnings are visible in the installer portal. Payments are issued on the Company's standard payout schedule following verified job completion and customer sign-off.

The Company does not share customer pricing, markups, or partner payment structures with Installers. Each payout is a set figure determined by the Company, reflecting the scope and complexity of the job.

7. Confidentiality

Installer agrees not to solicit customers introduced through the GardenReady platform for direct installation work that bypasses the Company, for a period of 12 months following the last job completed through the platform.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing written notice. The Company may immediately suspend or terminate Installer's access to the platform for repeated no-shows, failure to maintain required insurance, violations of professional conduct standards, or any conduct that damages the Company's reputation or relationship with greenhouse partners.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Company's liability to Installer for any claim shall not exceed the total earnings paid to Installer for the specific job giving rise to the claim.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Summit County, Ohio.

Contact

Questions about this agreement? Reach out through your GardenReady installer portal and our team will help.

This agreement is provided for general informational purposes. Please consult your own legal counsel for advice specific to your situation.