Terms and Conditions

Pre-INspection Agreement - Please Read Carefully

THE CASTLE GROUP agrees to conduct an inspection for the purpose of informing the CLIENT of major problems in the condition of the building, subject to the Unconditional Release and Limitation of Liability below. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the sole, confidential and exclusive use and possession of the CLIENT and for the purpose of assisting the CLIENT in making his / her decision regarding purchasing the property and for no further or other purpose of any kind.

The inspection is performed in accordance with "The American Society of Home Inspectors" - Standards of Practice enclosed herewith. This is not a building code or by-law compliance inspection.

It is understood and agreed that this inspection will be of readily accessible areas of the building and is limited to visual observations of apparent conditions existing at the time of the inspection only. Latent or concealed defects, deficiencies and other problems are excluded from the inspection; and what can be reasonably observed during the visit given safety considerations, weather conditions and any other circumstances in effect at the time; and, without moving or dismantling any items, systems or equipment and without making intrusions into the structure or form of the building or anything else.

The inspection and report do not address and are not intended to address the possible presence of or danger from any potentially harmful substances and environmental hazards including but not limited to: airborne or surface moulds and mildews, radon gas, lead paint, asbestos, urea formaldehyde, toxic or flammable chemicals and water and airborne hazards. Also excluded are inspections of and report on swimming pools, wells, septic systems, security systems, central vacuum systems, water softeners, sprinkler systems, fire and safety equipment and the presence or absence of rodents, termites (wood boring insects) and other insects and wildlife. The CLIENT acknowledges that he / she is responsible for arranging separate inspections, by qualified persons, regarding such matters at their own discretion and their own expense, and THE CASTLE GROUP has no duties or obligations to same.

The inspection will consist of a single visit to the property to be arranged by the CLIENT. The fee is for said inspection plus pursuant report only and does not include further or other work, inspections, reports, advice, consultations or whatever and separate arrangements must be made as appropriate. Maintenance and other items may be discussed, but are not part of the inspection.

The CLIENT acknowledges that the inspection is a visual inspection only and is not comprehensive and so there may be some problems not identified in this report and that cannot reasonably be expected to be revealed by the inspection. Further, the CLIENT acknowledges that the building, as with all such, requires maintenance on a regular basis and all such are in no way the responsibility of THE CASTLE GROUP.


Unconditional Release and Limitation of Liability

It is understood and agreed that THE CASTLE GROUP is not an insurer and that the inspection and report are not intended or to be construed as a guarantee or warranty of the adequacy, performance or condition of any structure, item or system at the property address. The CLIENT hereby releases and exempts THE CASTLE GROUP and its agents and employees of and from all liability and responsibility for the cost of repairing or replacing any unreported defect or deficiency and for any consequential damage, property damage or personal injury of any nature.

In the event that THE CASTLE GROUP and / or its agents or employees are found liable due to breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, negligent hiring or any other theory of liability, then the liability of THE CASTLE GROUP and its agents and employees shall be limited to a sum equal to the amount of the fee paid by the CLIENT for the inspection and report.