Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this Site in any way, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.

2. Description of Services

GHJ Excavation provides professional excavation, grading, site preparation, land clearing, foundation excavation, driveway excavation, drainage solutions, septic system excavation, trenching, demolition, and pond excavation services in Westmoreland, Fayette, and Somerset counties, Pennsylvania. All services are subject to availability, proper permitting, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer or contract for services. Specific terms for any project will be outlined in a separate written agreement.

3. Estimates and Pricing

Estimates provided through our website, phone, email, or in-person consultations are preliminary and non-binding. All estimates are subject to change based on:

• Actual site conditions discovered during work
• Changes in scope requested by the client
• Unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to subsurface conditions, weather delays, utility conflicts, or permitting requirements
• Changes in material or equipment costs
• Regulatory or permit requirement changes

Final pricing will be provided in a detailed written quote or contract prior to commencement of work. No work will begin without mutual written agreement on scope and pricing.

4. Project Terms and Contracts

All projects are governed by individual contracts or written agreements that specify:

• Detailed scope of work and deliverables
• Payment schedules, methods, and terms
• Project timelines and milestones
• Change order procedures
• Warranty terms and conditions
• Cancellation and termination provisions

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and a specific project contract, the project contract shall prevail for matters related to that specific project.

5. User Responsibilities

When using our Site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information in any forms or communications
• Not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its systems
• Not interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation or servers
• Not transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Not use automated systems or bots to access the Site without our written permission
• Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Not collect or harvest personal information of other users

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, page layouts, and software, is the property of GHJ Excavation or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial viewing purposes.

7. Limitation of Liability

GHJ Excavation maintains appropriate insurance coverage for all services provided. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

• The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
• We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.
• Our total liability for any claim arising from the use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the Site.
• Liability for specific excavation projects is limited as specified in individual project contracts.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GHJ Excavation, its owners, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of or access to the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Site

9. Privacy and Data Collection

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy, including the use of cookies and tracking technologies.

10. Cookie Consent

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use the Site after being presented with the cookie consent banner, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with your selected preferences. You may modify your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by GHJ Excavation. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content or services.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania for the resolution of any disputes.

Before pursuing formal legal action, both parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation for a period of at least thirty (30) days.

13. Force Majeure

GHJ Excavation shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms or any project contract due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, severe weather, acts of government, pandemics, labor disputes, supply chain disruptions, or utility failures.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any separate project contracts, constitute the entire agreement between you and GHJ Excavation regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede any prior agreements, communications, or proposals, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter herein.

16. Accessibility Commitment

GHJ Excavation is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all users. We strive to comply with applicable accessibility standards and provide an accessibility widget to help users customize their browsing experience. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our Site, please contact us so we can address the issue. For more information, see our Accessibility Statement.

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

You may also visit our Contact Page to submit an inquiry.