Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our website or services.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, and software, is the property of Britch & Sons Welding & Fab or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from this website without our prior written consent.

4. Service Quotes and Pricing

Quotes provided through our website or via phone/email are estimates only and are subject to change. Actual pricing may vary based on materials, labor, project complexity, and other factors. A formal written quote will be provided before any work begins, and acceptance of this quote constitutes agreement to our terms.

5. Deposits and Payments

For projects exceeding $500, we may require a deposit of 50% before work commences. The balance is due upon completion of work, prior to delivery or pickup. We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards. Returned checks will incur a $35 returned check fee.

6. Project Timelines

While we make every effort to complete projects within estimated timeframes, timelines are estimates and not guarantees. Factors beyond our control, including material availability, weather conditions, and scope changes, may affect completion dates. We will communicate any delays promptly and work to minimize inconvenience.

7. Customer Responsibilities

Customers are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information and specifications for projects
• Securing necessary permits (where required) unless otherwise agreed
• Ensuring access to job sites for scheduled work
• Reviewing and approving designs, drawings, or specifications
• Providing clear instructions and timely feedback

8. Warranties

We warrant that our workmanship will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Specific warranty terms vary by project type and will be outlined in your formal quote. This warranty covers fabrication defects and workmanship issues but does not cover damage resulting from customer misuse, normal wear, or external factors such as weather or vandalism.

9. Limitation of Liability

Britch & Sons Welding & Fab shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our services or website. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid for the specific services giving rise to such claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Britch & Sons Welding & Fab, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of our services or website, or your violation of these Terms of Service.

11. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the website and our services will immediately cease.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Franklin County, Vermont.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: