Terms and Conditions for Gears & Greens
Welcome to Gears & Greens. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services provided by Gears & Greens. By accessing or using our online platform and engaging with our landscape design and horticultural engineering services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
1. Services Overview
Gears & Greens specializes in bespoke garden design, sustainable landscape architecture, vertical garden installation, automated irrigation systems, plant selection and procurement, garden lighting design, ecological site analysis, industrial-inspired garden features, urban farming solutions, and garden maintenance consultancy. Our services are designed to blend innovative engineering with ecological principles to create unique and sustainable outdoor spaces.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By engaging with Gears & Greens for any of our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Gears & Greens.
3. Project Engagements and Quotations
- Consultation: Initial consultations may be subject to a fee, which will be communicated prior to the engagement.
- Quotations: All project quotations provided by Gears & Greens are valid for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of issuance unless otherwise specified. Acceptance of a quotation implies agreement to its terms and scope of work.
- Scope of Work: The scope of work for each project will be clearly defined in the project proposal or quotation. Any deviations or additional requests outside this scope may incur additional charges and require a revised agreement.
4. Payment Terms
- Deposits: A deposit, typically 50% of the total project cost, is required upon acceptance of the project quotation before any work commences.
- Interim Payments: For larger projects, interim payments may be scheduled based on agreed-upon milestones.
- Final Payment: The remaining balance is due upon project completion and client acceptance, or as per the agreed payment schedule.
- Late Payments: Gears & Greens reserves the right to charge interest on overdue payments at a rate of 1.5% per month, or the maximum legal rate, whichever is lower.
5. Warranties and Guarantees
- Plant Material: Gears & Greens endeavors to source high-quality plant materials. While we take utmost care in selection and installation, the survival and health of plants are subject to various environmental factors beyond our control. Any specific plant warranty will be explicitly stated in the project agreement.
- Workmanship: We guarantee our workmanship to be free from defects for a period of ninety (90) days following project completion, provided that all maintenance recommendations are followed.
- Equipment/Systems: Any automated irrigation systems or other technical components installed will carry the manufacturer's warranty. Gears & Greens will assist in facilitating warranty claims but is not directly responsible for manufacturer defects.
6. Client Responsibilities
- Site Access: The client is responsible for providing timely and safe access to the project site for Gears & Greens personnel and equipment.
- Utilities Information: The client must provide accurate information regarding underground utilities, pipes, and cables on the project site prior to the commencement of any excavation or installation work. Gears & Greens will not be held responsible for damage to unmarked or improperly marked utilities.
- Maintenance: Following project completion, the client is responsible for the ongoing care and maintenance of the landscape as per any provided guidance or consultancy. Neglect may void certain warranties.
7. Intellectual Property
All designs, plans, drawings, and other creative works produced by Gears & Greens remain the intellectual property of Gears & Greens until full payment for the project has been received. Upon full payment, the client is granted a license to use these designs solely for the specific project for which they were created. Gears & Greens retains the right to use project photos and descriptions for promotional purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Gears & Greens shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the services; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the services; or (c) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content. Our total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to our services will not exceed the amount paid by you to Gears & Greens for the specific service in question.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
- Dispute Resolution: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be Singapore. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
10. Amendments to Terms
Gears & Greens reserves the right to modify or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of any new terms. By continuing to access or use our services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Gears & Greens
70 Anson Road, #13-01 Hub Synergy Point,
Singapore, Central Region, 079905, Singapore
Phone: +65 6789 1234