1.  Parties

This Work Order and Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into between Plant Lane Farm, LLC, located at 407 Grant Lane, Clayton, NC 27520 ("Company"), and [Client Name] ("Client") (collectively the "Parties").

2.  Scope of Work

The scope of work under this Agreement is set forth in Exhibit A (the "Plant List"), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.  The Plant List outlines the landscaping services, including materials, to be provided by the Company. Client has the option of receiving a rendering of the proposed work along with the quote for an additional fee.

3.  Payment Terms

Upon execution of this Agreement, Client shall pay a deposit of one-half (1/2) of the total contract price to cover costs. Payment in full is due from Client within one (1) day of receipt of invoice from Company.  Late payments are subject to a five percent (5%) late fee applied to the overdue balance.  Any disputed charges must be identified by Client in writing within five (5) days of receipt of the applicable invoice.

4.  Material Substitution

Company reserves the right to substitute materials specified in the Plant List if certain products become unavailable, fail to meet Company's quality standards, or due to unexpected soil conditions on the project site.  Company will make commercially reasonable efforts to notify Client in advance of any material substitutions.

5. Warranty

The company provides a two (2) week warranty on all plant materials installed under this Agreement. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials under normal use. If the warranty period needs to be extended beyond the two (2) weeks, extensions are available for a fee.

6. Liability Waiver

Except for damages arising from Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence, Client waives and releases Company from any liability for damages or losses arising out of Company's work under this Agreement.

8.  Marketing Authorization

Client authorizes Company to use photographs of the project site taken before work commences and after completion of the work for Company's marketing purposes, including on its website and social media accounts.

9. Design Fees

If Client requests a rendering of the proposed work, Company will charge a design fee ranging from $150 to $350, depending on the extent of the rendering services necessary.  This design fee is waived if Client does not request a rendering.

10.  Dispute Resolution

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.  Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association.  The prevailing party in any arbitration shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

11  Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing fifteen (15) days prior written notice to the other party.  Upon termination, Company shall be entitled to payment for work completed and/or supplies already purchased up until the date of termination.

12.  Confidentiality

The parties agree to hold in confidence any confidential information disclosed under this Agreement and to use such information only to fulfill their obligations.  Confidential information shall not include information that is publicly available.  This provision shall survive termination of the Agreement.

13.  Choice of Law and Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict of law principles.  The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in North Carolina for any dispute arising out of this Agreement.

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior agreements, understandings, or communications between the parties, whether oral or written.

15. Notices

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent to the addresses set forth in the introductory paragraph via certified mail, return receipt requested.  Notices are effective upon receipt.

16.  Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and shall not be affected.

17.  Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control including acts of God, natural disasters, or other unforeseeable circumstances that make performance commercially implausible.  Any such delay shall extend performance accordingly.

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This Agreement will be effective upon the payment date.