Contractor Waiver of Claims
& Assumption of Risk
The StumpBusters Zero-Risk Guarantee™
THIS WAIVER is made as of the date below by StumpBusters LLC, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA (“Contractor”) for the benefit of (“Property Owner”) at:
1. Waiver of Claims Against Property Owner
Contractor, on behalf of itself, its owners, employees, agents, and subcontractors, hereby voluntarily and unconditionally waives any and all rights to bring claims, demands, suits, or actions against Property Owner for bodily injury, death, or property damage sustained by Contractor’s workers while actively performing the Services on Property Owner’s premises, specifically including injuries caused by the negligence of Contractor, Contractor’s employees, agents, or subcontractors.
2. Assumption of Risk
Contractor acknowledges that stump grinding, tree trimming, and related services involve inherent risks including use of chainsaws, stump grinders, chippers, and heavy equipment; working at heights; falling trees, limbs, and debris; flying rocks and wood chips; and proximity to structures, vehicles, utilities, and power lines. Contractor voluntarily assumes all such risks and acknowledges that Property Owner bears no responsibility for injuries to Contractor’s workers arising from performance of the Services.
3. Property Damage by Contractor
If Contractor’s operations cause damage to Property Owner’s property, neighboring properties, vehicles, or structures during active performance of the Services, Contractor is solely responsible. Claims are handled through Contractor’s liability insurance. Property Owner is not required to file on their homeowner’s policy.
4. Limitations — What This Does Not Cover
This Agreement applies only while Contractor is actively performing Services. It does NOT:
- Create any obligation after Contractor completes Services and departs — once done, property condition is solely Property Owner’s responsibility;
- Cover post-completion claims — e.g., someone tripping over where a stump was removed months later is Property Owner’s premises liability;
- Waive claims from undisclosed hazards — Property Owner agrees to disclose underground utilities, septic, wells, buried debris before work begins;
- Waive claims from Property Owner’s gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts.
5. Scope of Services
Work:
Date(s): Price: $
Grind Depth Standard: Stumps are ground a minimum of six (6) inches below grade, except where concealed rock, utilities, or foreign material prevents it; any shortfall is disclosed to Property Owner before completion of the Services.
6. Governing Law & Severability
Governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Contractor voluntarily assumes these obligations with full knowledge of their legal significance. If any provision is found invalid, remaining provisions continue in full force.
Signatures
“I acknowledge receipt of this Waiver. StumpBusters has agreed not to hold me liable for injuries to their workers during the job. Once complete and they leave, my property is my responsibility.”