Terms of Service
These Terms of Service («Terms») govern your use of the Ambrosia Inspection Services website and our professional property inspection services in Smith, Henderson, Cherokee, and Van Zandt Counties, Texas.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or engaging our inspection services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing our website, scheduling an inspection, or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website or inspection services.
Certain inspection services may also be subject to a separate written inspection agreement. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a signed inspection agreement, the signed inspection agreement will control with respect to the specific inspection covered by that agreement.
2. Services Provided
Ambrosia Inspection Services provides professional residential and commercial property inspection services in Texas.
Depending on the services requested and agreed upon, our services may include:
Visual inspection of accessible property components and systems.
Written inspection reports delivered electronically.
Thermal imaging.
Moisture detection.
Specialty inspections or additional services when specifically contracted.
A property inspection is a limited, non-invasive visual examination of the physical condition of accessible components and major systems at the time of the inspection. Its purpose is to identify observable material defects, deficiencies, and certain safety concerns within the scope of the inspection.
An inspection is advisory in nature and does not constitute:
A guarantee or warranty regarding the condition of the property.
A certification of future performance.
A prediction of future defects or failures.
An appraisal or determination of property value.
A warranty that all defects have been identified.
Inspections are limited to conditions that are visible and reasonably accessible at the time of inspection. We cannot provide conclusions regarding conditions concealed within walls, ceilings, floors, foundations, below-grade assemblies, insulation, finished surfaces, or other inaccessible areas unless physical access is independently provided.
Unless specifically agreed to in writing, our services do not include:
Monetary property valuations.
Repair-cost estimates.
Remaining useful-life determinations.
Engineering calculations or certifications.
Legal opinions.
Building-code enforcement determinations.
Regulatory compliance certifications.
Where specialized evaluation is appropriate, we may recommend further review by an engineer, electrician, plumber, HVAC professional, environmental specialist, roofing contractor, or other appropriately qualified professional.
Inspections are performed in accordance with applicable Texas Real Estate Commission Standards of Practice where those standards apply.
Any professional credentials, certifications, equipment, or technology referenced on our website or in marketing materials are provided for informational and transparency purposes and do not expand the inspection beyond the scope of the services specifically contracted.
3. Inspection Scope and Limitations
Inspection findings and reports represent the inspector’s professional observations and opinions regarding conditions present and reasonably observable at the time of the inspection.
Property conditions can change after the inspection due to weather, occupancy, repairs, deterioration, system operation, concealed conditions, or other circumstances.
Unless expressly included in a written agreement, inspections do not involve or include:
Destructive testing.
Removal, dismantling, or disassembly of property components.
Moving furniture, stored items, personal property, appliances, wall coverings, insulation, or other obstructions.
Inspection of inaccessible, concealed, unsafe, or obstructed areas.
Conclusions regarding concealed cavities or assemblies where physical access is unavailable.
Engineering analysis or structural certification.
Building-code enforcement or legal compliance determinations.
Environmental testing for mold, asbestos, lead, radon, hazardous materials, or other contaminants.
Testing or evaluation of systems or components outside the agreed inspection scope.
The inspector is not required to enter or inspect any area that, in the inspector’s professional judgment, presents an unreasonable risk to personal safety or property.
4. Client Responsibilities
To allow the inspection to be performed effectively, the client or responsible property representative should ensure that:
Reasonable access to the property is available at the scheduled inspection time.
Areas intended for inspection are reasonably accessible and free from significant obstruction.
Electricity, water, and gas services are active where applicable and safe to operate.
Relevant access codes, keys, gate instructions, or permissions are provided in advance.
Any known hazardous conditions or access restrictions are disclosed before the inspection.
Ambrosia Inspection Services is not responsible for components or systems that cannot be inspected because utilities are disconnected, access is unavailable, conditions are unsafe, or areas are obstructed.
5. Scheduling, Rescheduling, and Cancellation
Inspections may be scheduled through our website, by telephone, by email, or through another approved scheduling method.
Ambrosia Inspection Services may reschedule or postpone an inspection when reasonably necessary due to:
Severe weather.
Unsafe property conditions.
Lack of property access.
Utility interruptions.
Inspector illness or emergency.
Circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Clients should provide at least one (1) business day’s notice when cancelling or rescheduling an inspection.
Cancellations or rescheduling requests made with less than one business day’s notice may be subject to a cancellation or rescheduling fee where disclosed or agreed upon at the time of booking.
6. Fees and Payment
Payment is due at the time of service unless alternative payment arrangements have been agreed to in writing.
We may accept major credit cards, electronic payments, or other approved payment methods.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
All applicable inspection fees must be paid in full.
Additional or specialty services may involve separate fees.
Inspection reports may be withheld until full payment has been received.
Any estimates or quoted fees are based on the information available when the inspection is scheduled and may be adjusted if the property, scope, or services requested materially differ from the information originally provided.
7. Inspection Reports
Inspection reports document observations made during the inspection and are intended to communicate the inspector’s professional opinion regarding the conditions observed within the agreed scope.
Reports should be reviewed in their entirety. Individual comments, photographs, summaries, or recommendations should not be interpreted independently of the complete report.
Where the report recommends further evaluation, testing, repair, or consultation with a qualified professional, the client is responsible for determining whether and when to pursue that recommendation.
The inspection report does not eliminate the need for appropriate due diligence by the client, property owner, purchaser, seller, or other involved professionals.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Texas law, the total liability of Ambrosia Inspection Services arising out of or relating to an inspection or inspection report shall not exceed the amount of the inspection fee paid for the service giving rise to the claim.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ambrosia Inspection Services shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to the inspection services.
This may include, without limitation, claims or losses arising from:
Defects or conditions that were concealed, inaccessible, intermittent, or not reasonably observable at the time of inspection.
Conditions that developed or materially changed after the inspection.
Defects outside the agreed inspection scope.
Inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information supplied by the client, property owner, seller, agent, or another third party.
Areas or systems that could not be inspected because access was unavailable or unsafe.
Delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
9. No Warranty or Guarantee
Inspection services and reports reflect observable conditions at a specific point in time.
Ambrosia Inspection Services does not provide an express or implied warranty regarding the condition, quality, merchantability, habitability, fitness, longevity, or future performance of the property or any of its components or systems.
An inspection report should not be interpreted as a guarantee that a component will continue to function or that concealed or future defects do not exist.
10. Dispute Resolution
If a dispute arises from or relates to our services, these Terms, or an inspection report, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith direct communication.
If the dispute cannot be resolved through direct negotiation, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration, to the extent permitted by applicable law, in accordance with the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Unless otherwise required by law or agreed by the parties, arbitration shall take place in Smith County, Texas.
These Terms and any dispute arising from them shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
11. Report Ownership and Permitted Use
Inspection reports are prepared for the exclusive use and benefit of the client identified in the applicable inspection agreement.
The report is based on the specific property conditions, scope, circumstances, and information available at the time of that client’s inspection.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
Third parties may not rely on the report as though they were the original client.
Reports may not be sold or commercially redistributed.
Ambrosia Inspection Services retains intellectual property rights in its report templates, formatting, original language, photographs, graphics, and other proprietary report materials.
Providing a report to a real estate agent, attorney, contractor, insurer, lender, or other adviser for purposes directly related to the client’s transaction does not transfer ownership of the report or create a professional relationship between Ambrosia Inspection Services and that third party.
Unauthorized modification of an inspection report may invalidate its context and should not be represented as an original report issued by Ambrosia Inspection Services.
12. Third-Party Information and Services
Our inspections may rely in part on information supplied by clients, property owners, agents, utility providers, contractors, or other third parties.
We are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of information provided by third parties.
Our website may also contain links to third-party websites, applications, payment processors, or services. Ambrosia Inspection Services is not responsible for the availability, content, privacy practices, security, or operation of third-party services.
13. Website Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes.
You may not:
Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted systems or information.
Use automated systems to misuse, overload, scrape, or disrupt the website.
Submit knowingly false, fraudulent, or misleading information.
Use website content in a manner that infringes our intellectual property rights or the rights of others.
We may restrict or terminate website access where reasonably necessary to protect our systems, business, users, or legal rights.
14. Force Majeure
Ambrosia Inspection Services will not be responsible for delays, cancellations, or inability to perform services resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including severe weather, natural disasters, utility failures, government actions, property access restrictions, transportation disruptions, emergencies, illness, or similar circumstances.
15. Modifications to These Terms
We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services, business practices, or applicable requirements.
The updated version will be posted on our website together with a revised effective date where appropriate.
Changes will apply prospectively unless otherwise required by law. Your continued use of our website or services after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable signed inspection agreement, constitute the applicable agreement between you and Ambrosia Inspection Services regarding the matters they address.
A signed inspection agreement may contain additional terms specific to a particular inspection or service.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms or our services, please contact:
Ambrosia Inspection Services
Email: gary@ambrosiainspections.com
Phone: +1 (903) 312-1229