I (Client) hereby request a limited visual inspection of the structure at the address named on page 2 of this contract, for my sole use and benefit. I warrant that I will read the following agreement carefully. I understand that I am bound by all the terms of this contract. I further warrant that I will read entire inspection report when I receive it and promptly call the inspector with any questions I may have.

SCOPE OF THIS INSPECTION: The scope of the inspection and report is a limited visual inspection of the general systems and components of the home to identify any system or component listed in the report which may be in need of immediate major repair. This inspection will be performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice as set forth by the State of Tennessee Home Inspection Licensing Program which is administered by the TN Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance.

OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION: Any area not exposed to view, is concealed, or is inaccessible because of soil, walls, floors, carpets, ceilings, furnishing, or any other thing is not included in this inspection. The inspection does not include any destructive testing or dismantling. Client agrees to assume all risk for all conditions which are concealed from view at the time of the inspection. If inspection is for a limited number of systems or components, inspection is limited only to those systems or components.

Whether or not they are concealed, the following are outside the scope of this inspection: * Building code or zoning ordinance violations.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORT: The inspection report to be prepared for Client is solely and exclusively for Client's own information and may not be relied upon by any other person. Client may distribute copies of the inspection report to the seller and the real estate agents directly involved in this transaction, but said persons are not specifically intended beneficiaries of this Agreement or the inspection report. Client and Inspector do not in any way intend to benefit said seller or the real estate agents directly or indirectly through this Agreement or the inspection report.

ATTORNEY'S FEES: The prevailing party in any dispute arising out of this agreement, the inspection, or report(s) shall be awarded all attorney's fees, arbitrator fees and other costs.

SEVERABILITY: Client and Inspector agree that should a Court of Competent Jurisdiction determine and declare that any portion of this contract is void, voidable or unenforceable, the remaining provisions and portions shall remain in full force and effect.

DISPUTES: Client understands and agrees that any claim for failure to accurately report the visually discernible conditions at the Subject Property, as limited herein above, shall be made in writing and reported to the Inspector within ten business days of discovery. Client further agrees that, with the exception of emergency conditions, Client or Client's agents, employees or independent contractors, will make no alterations, modifications or repairs to the claimed discrepancy prior to a reinspection by the inspector. Client understands and agrees that any failure to notify the Inspector as stated above shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims for said failure to accurately report a condition in question.

By signing below you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to the scope of the inspection and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this contract. You also agree to pay the fees listed above.