Terms & Conditions

MPDLA ENERGY CONSULTING
Terms & Conditions | SMS & Communication Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
mpdla.com | Los Angeles, CA
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CONTENTS
1.  Scope of Services
2.  Fees & Payment
3.  Revisions & Resubmittals
4.  Client Responsibilities
5.  Turnaround Times
6.  Limitation of Liability
7.  Intellectual Property
8.  Confidentiality
9.  Termination
10. SMS & Text Message Communication Policy
11. Privacy
12. Governing Law

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SECTION 1 — SCOPE OF SERVICES
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MPDLA Energy Consulting ("MPDLA," "we," "us," "our") provides Title 24 energy
compliance consulting, HERS (Home Energy Rating System) testing and coordination,
CBECC-Res energy modeling, CF1R/CF2R documentation, and related consulting
services to residential and commercial clients throughout Southern California.

Services are performed based on the information, plans, and specifications
provided by the client ("Client," "you"). MPDLA's scope is limited to energy
compliance work unless otherwise agreed to in writing. MPDLA does not provide
architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, or legal services.

Any scope changes requested after project initiation may be subject to additional
fees and revised timelines.

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SECTION 2 — FEES & PAYMENT
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Fees are established at the time of project engagement and are outlined in the
project proposal or invoice provided to the Client. All fees are in U.S. dollars.

- Payment is due upon receipt of invoice unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- MPDLA reserves the right to withhold delivery of final reports, CF1R documents,
  or HERS certificates until payment is received in full.
- Returned checks or failed payments may result in a processing fee of up to $35.
- Accounts past due by more than 30 days may be subject to a late fee of 1.5%
  per month on the outstanding balance.
- MPDLA accepts payment via check, bank transfer, or other methods communicated
  at the time of invoicing.

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SECTION 3 — REVISIONS & RESUBMITTALS
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MPDLA includes a reasonable number of revisions within the agreed project scope.
The following apply to revision requests:

- Revisions resulting from errors in MPDLA's work product will be corrected at
  no additional charge.
- Revisions required due to design changes, plan modifications, or new information
  provided by the Client after initial submittal may be subject to additional fees.
- Plan check correction responses, HERS retest coordination, or additional CHEERS
  submissions beyond the original scope will be quoted separately.
- MPDLA is not responsible for delays caused by plan check agencies, HERS raters,
  or third parties outside of MPDLA's control.

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SECTION 4 — CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
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To enable MPDLA to perform services effectively, the Client agrees to:

- Provide accurate, complete, and current project information, plans, and
  specifications in a timely manner.
- Notify MPDLA promptly of any design changes that may affect energy compliance.
- Ensure that HERS field verification and testing conditions are met prior to
  scheduling inspections.
- Respond to MPDLA requests for information or approvals within a reasonable
  timeframe to avoid project delays.
- Maintain current contact information with MPDLA throughout the project duration.

MPDLA is not liable for errors, delays, or compliance failures resulting from
inaccurate or incomplete information provided by the Client or third parties.

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SECTION 5 — TURNAROUND TIMES
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MPDLA will make reasonable efforts to complete deliverables within the timeframes
communicated at project initiation. Estimated turnaround times are not guaranteed
and may be affected by:

- Delays in receiving required documentation from the Client or design team
- Plan check agency review timelines
- HERS field scheduling and site access availability
- Volume of active projects and seasonal demand

MPDLA will communicate proactively if a significant delay is anticipated.

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SECTION 6 — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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MPDLA's liability for any claim arising from services rendered shall not exceed
the total fees paid by the Client for the specific project giving rise to the claim.

MPDLA is not liable for:

- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind
- Construction delays, permit denials, or plan check rejections resulting from
  factors outside MPDLA's scope
- Changes in applicable codes or regulations after the date of service delivery
- Third-party actions, errors, or omissions, including those of HERS raters,
  contractors, or plan check agencies

MPDLA's work product is prepared based on the information available at the time
of service and applicable codes in effect at that time.

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SECTION 7 — INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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All energy compliance reports, CF1R/CF2R documents, CBECC-Res models, and other
work product prepared by MPDLA remain the intellectual property of MPDLA until
payment is received in full, at which point the Client receives a non-exclusive
license to use the deliverables for the specific project for which they were
prepared.

MPDLA retains the right to keep copies of all work product for record-keeping
and quality assurance purposes.

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SECTION 8 — CONFIDENTIALITY
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MPDLA treats all project-specific information provided by Clients as confidential
and will not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to perform the
agreed services (e.g., HERS rater coordination, CHEERS registry submission) or
as required by law.

Client acknowledges that certain project information may be submitted to state or
local energy registries (such as CHEERS or HERS) as required for compliance
certification.

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SECTION 9 — TERMINATION
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Either party may terminate services with written notice. In the event of
termination:

- The Client remains responsible for payment of all fees for work completed up
  to the date of termination.
- MPDLA will provide the Client with all completed deliverables upon receipt of
  final payment for work performed.
- MPDLA reserves the right to suspend or terminate services in the event of
  non-payment or breach of these Terms.

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SECTION 10 — SMS & TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATION POLICY
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MPDLA Energy Consulting uses text messaging (SMS/MMS) to communicate with clients
regarding active projects. By providing your mobile phone number to MPDLA, you
consent to receive text messages from us for the following purposes:

- Project status updates and milestone notifications
- Appointment confirmations, HERS inspection scheduling, and reminders
- Requests for documents, approvals, or information
- Title 24 deadline reminders and plan check correspondence
- Invoice notifications and payment reminders
- General project-related business correspondence

MESSAGE FREQUENCY
Message frequency varies by project stage and activity. Messages will only be
sent as relevant to your active project(s).

MESSAGE & DATA RATES
Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and
plan. MPDLA does not charge any fee for text communications.

HOW TO OPT OUT
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any
message from MPDLA. You will receive one confirmation message and no further
texts will be sent. To opt back in, reply START.

NEED HELP?
Reply HELP to any message or contact us directly through mpdla.com.

PRIVACY
Your mobile number will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties for
marketing purposes. It is used solely for project-related communication and is
handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy in Section 11 below.

NOTE: Opting out of SMS does not affect your project engagement or MPDLA's
right to contact you via email or phone.

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MPDLA collects personal information (name, address, phone number, email, project
details) solely for the purpose of providing energy compliance consulting services.
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for
marketing purposes.

Information may be shared with:

- HERS raters or testing personnel as necessary to complete field verification
- State and local energy compliance registries (CHEERS, HERS) as required for
  certification
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

MPDLA's website (mpdla.com) may use standard analytics tools to track visitor
behavior in aggregate. No personally identifiable information is collected through
the website without your knowledge.

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SECTION 12 — GOVERNING LAW
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These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of California,
without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from services
provided by MPDLA shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts located in
Los Angeles County, California.

MPDLA reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Continued engagement with MPDLA following any update constitutes acceptance of
the revised terms.

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through mpdla.com.

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