TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK & LIABILITY WAIVER. These Terms and Conditions and Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver ("Terms") govern all use of the website located at dogsonmold.com (the "Site"), and all canine mold detection inspection services (the "Services") provided by Indoor Air Quality Services Midwest LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company doing business as "Dogs On Mold" ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing the Site, requesting a quote, booking an inspection, or otherwise engaging our Services, you ("Client," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms in full, including the assumption of risk and liability release in Sections 10–12. A separate, signed Service Agreement restating these terms is also required prior to any on-site inspection.
By using the Site or booking Services, Client represents that Client is at least the age of majority in Client's state or province of residence, and, if booking on behalf of a business or property ownership entity, that Client has the legal authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
Company provides certified canine mold detection inspection services using trained detection dogs and certified handlers, for residential and commercial properties. Services may include:
Company does not perform mold remediation, mycotoxin testing, or structural repair services of any kind. This separation is intentional and exists to eliminate conflicts of interest between detection findings and remediation recommendations.
Client acknowledges and agrees that canine mold detection, while highly accurate, is a scent-detection methodology performed by a trained animal and is not infallible. Client further acknowledges:
Any decision by Client to proceed with, forgo, or delay a real estate transaction, remediation project, medical treatment, or other action based on Company's findings is made solely at Client's discretion and risk.
Information on the Site, including blog content, FAQs, and general educational material about mold or indoor air quality, is provided for general informational purposes only and may not always be current or complete. This general content is separate from, and should not be confused with, the specific findings of a paid inspection described in Section 3. Company reserves the right to modify Site content at any time without notice and has no obligation to update it. Any reliance on general Site content, apart from a delivered inspection report, is at Client's own risk.
Quotes provided by phone, email, or through the Site are estimates based on information provided by Client and are subject to change upon on-site assessment of property size, accessibility, and scope. A booking is confirmed only upon receipt of the required deposit.
Accepted payment methods and any applicable processing fees will be disclosed at the time of booking.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Terms, Client has the right to cancel this transaction, without penalty, until midnight of the third (3rd) business day after the date of booking, in accordance with the FTC Cooling-Off Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 429) and applicable state home solicitation sales laws, including Minnesota Statutes Section 325G.07. This right applies regardless of Client's state of residence, applies uniformly nationwide, and applies to all Clients, including residential and commercial/multi-family bookings, as a matter of Company policy. To cancel within this period, Client must provide written notice to Company at the contact information in Section 21. Upon timely cancellation, any deposit paid will be refunded in full within ten (10) business days.
Outside of the statutory cooling-off period described in Section 6, the following policy applies to all bookings:
To perform Services safely and effectively, Client represents and warrants that, prior to the scheduled inspection, Client has disclosed to Company in writing, and agrees to:
Company reserves the right to refuse or decline service to any prospective Client, for any lawful reason and at Company's sole discretion, including but not limited to declining or halting an inspection without refund of deposit if the property presents conditions unsafe for personnel or the detection canine, or if undisclosed hazards are discovered on-site.
Company may refer Client to independent, third-party industrial hygienists, remediation contractors, or other professionals. These third parties are not owned, controlled, or supervised by Company, and any engagement Client enters into with them is a separate agreement solely between Client and that third party. Company makes no warranty or representation regarding, and assumes no liability for, the quality, pricing, timeliness, or outcome of any third party's work, and Client's sole recourse for any dispute with a referred third party is against that third party directly, not Company.
Client understands and acknowledges that the Services involve a trained detection canine and a certified handler physically entering and moving through the Property, including areas such as closets, basements, and mechanical rooms. Client acknowledges the following inherent risks, which Company cannot completely eliminate:
Client further acknowledges that Company's detection canine is professionally trained, but that no animal's behavior can be guaranteed with absolute certainty in an unfamiliar environment. Client voluntarily assumes full responsibility for these risks, except to the extent any resulting injury, damage, or loss is caused by Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Company's total liability arising out of or relating to the Services — including any property damage caused by the detection canine or personnel, or any allergic or other reaction to the presence of the dog — regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise), shall not exceed an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total fees paid by Client for the specific inspection giving rise to the claim, except to the extent caused by Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct, which cannot be limited or waived under applicable law.
In no event shall Company be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to: lost profits, diminution in property value, cost of remediation, medical expenses, or damages arising from reliance on the inspection report in connection with a real estate transaction, litigation, or insurance claim.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client, on behalf of themselves, their heirs, successors, and assigns, releases, waives, and discharges Company, its owners, handlers, employees, and contractors from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of ordinary negligence in connection with the Services, including claims for property damage, personal injury, allergic reaction, or emotional distress, except to the extent caused by Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company, its owners, handlers, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of: (a) Client's breach of these Terms; (b) Client's failure to disclose a known hazard, unsecured pet, or unsafe condition at the Property; (c) any third party's reliance on the inspection report where Company did not authorize that reliance in writing; or (d) Client's misuse of the inspection findings.
Client agrees not to use the Site: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to violate any applicable law or regulation; (c) to transmit any virus, worm, or other malicious code; (d) to collect or harvest the personal information of other users; or (e) to scrape, crawl, or spider the Site by any automated means without Company's prior written consent. Company reserves the right to deny access to the Site to any user who violates this section.
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, and the inspection report format and methodology, is the property of Company and protected by applicable intellectual property law. The delivered inspection report is licensed to Client for Client's personal or business use in connection with the property inspected (including sharing with parties to a related real estate transaction, insurance claim, or legal proceeding) but may not be resold, republished, or used to imply an ongoing relationship or endorsement without Company's written consent.
Company's collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at the Site, dogsonmold.com, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Services, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, rather than in court, except that either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if it qualifies.
This same arbitration provision is restated in Company's Service Agreement, which Client separately signs at the time of booking; Client's acceptance of arbitration under that signed Service Agreement governs to the extent of any conflict.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles, except where Client's state of residence mandates the application of local consumer-protection law that cannot be waived by contract.
Company may terminate these Terms, deny Client access to the Site, or decline to perform booked Services at any time, without notice, if Company determines in its sole judgment that Client has breached these Terms or engaged in conduct that endangers Company's personnel or detection canine. Obligations and liabilities incurred by either party prior to termination, including payment obligations for Services already rendered, survive termination.
Company may update these Terms from time to time; the version in effect at the time of booking governs that transaction. If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any signed Service Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between Client and Company with respect to the Services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
Questions about these Terms, or written cancellation notices under Section 6, may be directed to: ben@dogsonmold.com / (507) 456-9094.
Effective Date: July 15, 2026