Custom Terms

Standard Terms.
Plus Job-Specific.

Your master terms cover the basics. But every job has unique conditions - site access, pet policies, parking restrictions, material specifications. Now you can add custom terms to any estimate without touching your templates.

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Site Access: Work area access via back gate only. Gate code: 4521. Please ensure gate is locked after each visit.

Pet Notice: Two dogs on property - client will secure dogs in garage during work hours (8am-4pm).

HOA Requirements: All work must cease by 5:00 PM per neighborhood covenant. Dumpster requires HOA pre-approval (client will coordinate).

These terms will appear as "Project-Specific Terms" on the printed estimate

Because Not Every Job Fits the Template

You've got your standard terms and conditions dialed in - payment schedules, warranties, liability clauses. They work for most jobs. But then there's the client with the aggressive dog. Or the historic home with strict renovation rules. Or the HOA that requires work to stop by 5pm. These job-specific conditions need to be documented, and stuffing them into your master template isn't the answer.

Your Template + Job-Specific = Complete Coverage

Additional terms appear in your estimate alongside your standard terms, creating a complete, job-specific contract.

Your Standard Terms

The foundation that applies to every job

Payment Terms: 50% deposit due upon signing, balance due upon completion...

Warranty: One year warranty on workmanship...

Change Orders: Any changes to the scope of work...
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Job-Specific Terms

Conditions unique to this particular project

Site Access: Work to be performed between 9am-4pm weekdays only. Homeowner will secure pets during work hours...

HOA Requirement: All dumpsters must be removed by Friday evening...

When Job-Specific Terms Save Your Bacon

These are the situations where having it in writing makes all the difference.

Pet & Family Logistics

The client has two large dogs and a toddler. Your crew needs clear expectations about how the home will be managed during work.

Additional Term Added

"Homeowner agrees to secure all pets in a separate area of the home or off-site during work hours (8am-5pm). Contractor is not responsible for pet containment or damage caused by unsecured animals."

HOA & Condo Rules

The building has strict rules about work hours, elevator reservations, and debris removal. Violations mean fines - and you don't want to be on the hook.

Additional Term Added

"Work is subject to building regulations including reserved elevator times (7am-9am, 4pm-6pm). Homeowner is responsible for coordinating elevator access and providing building access credentials."

Client-Supplied Materials

The client wants to provide their own imported tiles and custom fixtures. You need to document who's responsible for what.

Additional Term Added

"Client to provide all tile materials by [date]. Contractor is not responsible for defects in client-supplied materials. Delays caused by late material delivery may result in schedule adjustments."

Historic or Specialty Properties

Working on a historic home with specific preservation requirements, or a property with unusual construction that requires special techniques.

Additional Term Added

"Work to comply with Historic District guidelines. Original architectural details to be preserved where possible. Any required deviation from original materials must be approved in writing by homeowner and may require additional permits."

Site Access & Parking

The job site has limited parking, requires street permits, or has specific access routes that must be followed.

Additional Term Added

"Contractor will utilize driveway parking only. Street parking permits are the responsibility of the homeowner. Materials delivery to occur via rear alley access as discussed."

Schedule Constraints

The client has an event, a baby due date, or another deadline that affects when work must be complete - or when you can't work at all.

Additional Term Added

"Project substantial completion targeted for [date] to accommodate client's scheduled event. No work to occur [date range] per client request. Schedule is contingent on timely client decisions and material availability."

Add Custom Terms in Seconds

No template editing required. Add job-specific terms directly in the estimate wizard.

1

Build Your Estimate as Usual

Add your line items, set your payment schedule, select your standard terms template. Everything works exactly like it always does.

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Click "Add Job-Specific Terms"

In the terms step of the estimate wizard, you'll see an option to add additional terms. Click it and a rich text editor opens right there.

3

Write What Matters for This Job

Type or paste the specific conditions that apply to this project. Format with bold, lists, whatever you need. It's a full editor.

4

It Appears in the Final Proposal

When your estimate is printed, PDFed, or signed, the additional terms appear clearly labeled after your standard terms. The client sees everything in one complete document.

Clearly Labeled, Professionally Presented

Your job-specific terms appear in a dedicated section of the proposal, clearly distinguished from your standard terms. Clients see exactly what's unique about their project, and you have documentation of every agreement made.

  • Appears with "Project-Specific Terms" header on printed estimates
  • Full rich text formatting - bold, lists, paragraphs
  • Included in e-signed documents with legal validity
  • Saved with the estimate - always accessible for reference
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Terms & Conditions

Payment is due upon completion of each phase as outlined in the payment schedule above. A 1.5% monthly finance charge will be applied to overdue balances...

Project-Specific Terms

Site Access: Work area access via back gate only. Gate code: 4521.

Pet Notice: Two dogs on property - client will secure dogs during work hours.

HOA Requirements: All work must cease by 5:00 PM per neighborhood covenant.

Why Job-Specific Terms Matter

It's not just about documentation. It's about running a tighter operation.

Legal Protection

When that unique situation causes a dispute, you have it in writing - signed by the client as part of the estimate approval.

Clear Expectations

Clients can't say "I didn't know" when the pet policy or work hours were explicitly stated in the proposal they signed.

Crew Communication

Your team can read the job-specific terms and know exactly what constraints or conditions apply to this particular site.

Faster Estimates

No need to create custom term templates for unusual jobs. Just add what's unique and move on.

Professional Image

Clients notice when you've thought through the details of their specific situation. It builds trust before work even begins.

Project History

Months later, you can look back at the estimate and remember exactly what was agreed for that unusual job.

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