Sample Installation and Service Agreement
The following is the wording of a typical agreement between a service organization and a set owner. It provides for the installation and servicing of the customers receiver for a period of one year.
DEFINITIONS, STIPULATIONS AND CONDITIONS STANDARD INSTALLATION
The installation will be considered standard if:
1. The signal strength from desired television stations is sufficiently high and reflection and interference can be reduced to an acceptably low value by simple manipulation and orientation of a dipole type of antenna to obtain acceptable results.-
2. Not more than approximately 100 feet of suitable transmission line is required.
3. A 60 cycle single phase 110 volt power outlet is available at the desired location of the receiver.
4. The installation can be satisfactorily completed by a two-man crew in time not to exceed four hours.
5. Not more than the standard 8 foot antenna mast is required.
NON-STANDARD INSTALLATION If the installation falls in the category of "nonstandard" where a special antenna or several antennae are required, unusual structural or technical difficulties are encountered in mounting the antenna or in running the transmission line, or where a 60 cycle single phase power outlet is not available at the location of the receiver, The Company will quote the Contract holder at the time of installation on the additional costs that may be involved over the standard installation and service rate quoted by the dealer. The amount of these extra charges will be determined on a basis of time over the standard four hour installation plus extra material and equipment used at prevailing prices. Extra charges for non-standard installations will be paid to THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION'S installer upon completion of the work. Final judgment as to the classification of the installation as standard or non-standard rests solely with THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTION THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION'S installer at the time of initial installation shall instruct the Purchaser or his agent, if the Purchaser is absent, in the proper operation of the television receiver.
APPOINTMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR INSTALLATION THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION shall make an appointment with the Purchaser specifying a definite time and place for the installation. It is the Purchaser's responsibility to obtain approval from the owner of the premises where the installation is to be made to permit such installation and access to the roof and other portions of the building and grounds by THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION'S installer. H THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION'S installer does not gain access of the appointed time for any reason resulting from (a) failure of Purchaser to arrange access or (b) Purchaser's absence or (c)
Purchaser's refusing access or admittance of installer or service man, then, in such case, the Purchaser shall be liable to THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION for the time spent unnecessarily, bringing the total time above the maximum standard of four hours requiring a call back at a later appointed time. Such extra amounts shall be paid to THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION by the Purchaser in addition to other charges which might be due.
MOVE OF RECEIVER The terms of this contract apply only to the initial installation of the specified receiver and antenna and do not cover subsequent installations resulting from structural alteration of the premises, redecorating, or movement of the receiver to a new location. If the receiver is moved from the point of original installation during the term of this contract, THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION shall be entitled to charge a regular fee for making an installation at the new address or location. It will be the duty of the owner to promptly notify THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION if the receiver is moved in order to arrange for the continuance of the protection provided by this contract.
SERVICE THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION will furnish labor and material including replacement parts, components and all tubes except kinescope that may be required to maintain the television receiver covered by this contract in normal working order, and including up to six visits by the Company Service Man, without any charge other than the service fee paid, provided any failure requiring such service is the result of normal usage and, further, that no person other than an authorized representative of THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION has rendered service or installed material or components in the receiver or antenna and, further, that the receiver has not been removed from its originally installed location. The contract does not cover defects resulting from abuse, carelessness, Acts of God, tornado, wind storms, fire, flood, storms, nor does THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION agree to supply any material, components or labor to cover such defects. If the receiver or antenna bas been subjected to misuse through negligence or otherwise, or if the receiver has had its serial number altered, its seal broken, effaced or removed, this contract shall be void.
This contract does not cover replacement or repair due to loss or damage incurred in transportation of the receiver, fire, lightning, theft, negligence or other causes beyond the control of THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION. NEW TELEVISION STATIONS In some cases it may be necessary to reorient, move, add to or replace any part of the antenna system as a result of new stations coming on the air, or changes in transmitting conditions. The company will then, at the request of the customer, perform any necessary work at its prevailing rates for materials and labor.
RECEIVING RANGE In certain instances it may not be possible to obtain satisfactory reception from the television station or stations which are now In existence or which may hereafter come on the air, even though such stations may be considered, from a distance standpoint, to be within a normal service range. This is due to conditions beyond our control, and no responsibility is assumed for inability to receive such station or stations.
OPERATION FROM CENTRALIZEDANTENNA SYSTEM
In the event the television receiver to which this contract relates is operated from a centralized antenna system, the company shall not be held responsible under this contract for either the performance or maintenance of such system or its associated distribution elements.
AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE The services provided by the company under this contract shall normally be available and rendered during the regular working hours of the customary work-week.
CHANGE MADE NECESSARY BY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS--If circuit or component adjustments or alterations become necessary as a result of changes in transmission standards or changes in or additions to band assignments by the U. S. Government, such work, if technically feasible, will be performed by the company for the customer upon request, as promptly as possible at a reasonable charge for labor and materials.
TRANSFER OF CONTRACT This contract is not transferable except with the written consent of THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION. ELIMINATION OF INTERFERENCE The television receiver specified herein and its antenna have been designed and will be installed to minimize the effects of external interference that may be created by passing automobiles, appliances, diathermy machines, aircraft, short wave and FM transmitters and other electrical equipment such as motors and converters. Liability on the part of THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION will, however, undertake to report such disturbances to the Federal Communications Commission and other controlling governmental or official agencies.
ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION assumes no liability with respect to the installation, service or maintenance of motor generators or other accessory devices that may be used under certain circumstances to supply power to the specified receiver, nor to the effect produced by such equipment on the performance of the receiver, unless furnished and installed by THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION. LIMIT OF LIABILITY THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION'S liability shall never exceed the amount of premium paid. THE SERVICE ORGANIZATION shall be credited in all cases with the amount of premium earned and in the event of default, breach or cancellation, the remission to the customer of the unearned premium shall constitute the limit of liability.
We, the undersigned, hereby make application to The TELEVISION MAINTENANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY, for a contract of Installation and Service on television set described on within form for one year; said Contract, if issued, to be on the within form, the terms, conditions, stipulations and definitions as agreed to by us. We herewith tender our check for $ to the order of the said Company as a deposited premium payment, and we agree to pay any additional costs which may become due as provided for in the conditions of this contract.
This application and said contract, if issued, shall, within the terms, conditions, stipulations and definitions herein, constitute the entire agreement between the undersigned and The TELEVISION MAINTENANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY, any verbal or written statement, promise or agreement, by any Agent of the said Company, or notice to or knowledge of such Agent or any other person to the contrary notwithstanding. It is also agreed that this application, whether as respects anything contained therein or omitted there from, has been made, prepared and written by the applicant, or by his proper agent.
Dated at this day of 19
Signature of Applicant Address
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