Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 05/13/2026
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, services, estimates, communications, and related offerings provided by Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators (“Company,” “Roland Black,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
Please read these Terms carefully before using our website or services.
By accessing our website, scheduling services, requesting estimates, communicating with us electronically, or otherwise engaging with Roland Black, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use the website or services.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with initial capitalization have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For purposes of these Terms:
- Affiliate means any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Company.
- Company means Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators, located at 501 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054.
- Customer, you, or your means the individual or entity accessing the website or purchasing services from the Company.
- Device means any computer, tablet, mobile phone, or electronic device used to access the website.
- Services means HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generator, repair, replacement, maintenance, inspection, consultation, financing facilitation, and related services offered by the Company.
- Website means Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators.
- Terms means these Terms & Conditions.
Eligibility to Use the Website and Services
You represent and warrant that:
- You are at least eighteen (18) years old;
- You possess legal capacity to enter into binding agreements;
- You will use the website and services only for lawful purposes;
- Any information submitted to the Company is accurate and current.
If you use the website or services on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
Scope of Services
Roland Black provides residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generator, and related home service offerings throughout applicable service areas in the United States.
Service availability may vary based on:
- Technician availability;
- Geographic limitations;
- Weather conditions;
- Equipment availability;
- Supply chain disruptions;
- Safety conditions;
- Utility access;
- Permit or inspection requirements;
- Third-party vendor performance.
We reserve the right to refuse, limit, or discontinue services at our sole discretion.
Scheduling and Appointment Policies
Appointment dates and arrival windows are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
Service schedules may be impacted by:
- Emergency calls;
- Weather;
- Traffic conditions;
- Technician availability;
- Utility interruptions;
- Prior service appointments;
- Parts availability;
- Safety concerns.
Customers are responsible for ensuring safe and reasonable access to all work areas and equipment.
An adult authorized decision-maker must generally be present during service appointments unless otherwise approved by the Company.
Emergency Service Disclaimer
Emergency or after-hours services are offered on a commercially reasonable basis but are not guaranteed.
The Company does not guarantee immediate response times or uninterrupted emergency service availability.
Customers experiencing gas leaks, electrical hazards, flooding, fire risks, carbon monoxide concerns, or other dangerous conditions should contact emergency responders or applicable utility providers immediately.
Estimates and Pricing Disclaimer
All estimates, proposals, inspections, diagnostics, recommendations, and quoted pricing are preliminary and non-binding unless formally approved in writing or electronically by both the Customer and the Company.
Pricing may change due to:
- Hidden or concealed conditions;
- Structural limitations;
- Code compliance requirements;
- Permit requirements;
- Inaccessible systems;
- Material price increases;
- Additional labor requirements;
- Manufacturer changes;
- Utility conditions;
- Previously undiscovered damage.
Repair recommendations are based solely upon conditions reasonably observable and information reasonably available at the time of inspection.
The Company does not warrant that all defects, hazards, failures, or code violations will be identified during any inspection or service visit.
Payment Terms and Billing
Payment is due according to the terms stated on the invoice, approved estimate, financing agreement, or service agreement.
The Company may require deposits or progress payments for certain projects or special-order equipment.
Failure to make timely payment may result in:
- Suspension of services;
- Cancellation of warranties or maintenance agreements;
- Collection activity;
- Legal action.
Customer agrees to pay all reasonable collection costs, attorney’s fees, returned payment fees, administrative costs, and applicable interest permitted by law.
Financing Disclaimer
Financing options may be offered through independent third-party financing providers.
Roland Black:
- Does not guarantee financing approval;
- Does not control lender decisions;
- Is not responsible for financing terms, rates, underwriting decisions, or lender actions;
- Makes no guarantees regarding promotional financing availability.
Financing agreements are solely between Customer and the applicable financing provider.
Cancellations, Rescheduling, and Refund Policies
The Company reserves the right to charge cancellation, trip, diagnostic, or rescheduling fees where permitted by law.
Custom-ordered materials, completed labor, diagnostic services, permits, and installed equipment may be non-refundable.
Refund determinations are made at the Company’s reasonable discretion unless otherwise required by law.
Customer Responsibilities and Site Access Requirements
Customer agrees to:
- Provide safe and unobstructed access to work areas;
- Secure pets appropriately;
- Maintain active utilities where required;
- Disclose known hazards or unsafe conditions;
- Remove obstacles preventing service access.
The Company shall not be liable for delays, damages, or inability to complete work resulting from:
- Unsafe site conditions;
- Structural deficiencies;
- Pest infestations;
- Hazardous materials;
- Hoarding conditions;
- Weather exposure;
- Inaccessible systems;
- Utility interruptions;
- Pre-existing damage.
Permits and Code Compliance Disclaimer
Certain services may require permits, inspections, engineering approvals, or code modifications.
Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing:
- Roland Black does not guarantee that existing systems are code-compliant;
- Existing systems may contain violations, deficiencies, or unsafe conditions;
- Additional work may be required to achieve code compliance.
The Company is not responsible for delays caused by permitting agencies, inspectors, utilities, manufacturers, or governmental authorities.
Warranty Disclaimer and Limitations
Manufacturer warranties are provided solely by the applicable manufacturer and remain subject to manufacturer terms and limitations.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
THE WEBSITE, CONTENT, AND ONLINE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
ROLAND BLACK DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.
Warranty coverage may be voided by:
- Improper maintenance;
- Customer misuse;
- Unauthorized modifications;
- Power surges;
- Weather events;
- Water intrusion;
- Utility fluctuations;
- Failure to follow manufacturer recommendations.
No Guarantee of Specific Outcomes or Savings
Statements regarding:
- Energy efficiency;
- Utility savings;
- Equipment lifespan;
- Indoor comfort;
- Air quality;
- Performance improvements;
- Return on investment
are estimates only and are not guarantees.
Actual results depend on numerous variables outside the Company’s control.
Service Delays and Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including:
- Severe weather;
- Natural disasters;
- Labor shortages;
- Supply chain disruptions;
- Utility outages;
- Permit delays;
- Inspection delays;
- Transportation interruptions;
- Manufacturer delays;
- Government actions;
- Cybersecurity incidents;
- Acts of God.
Third-Party Products and Equipment Disclaimer
The Company may install or recommend third-party equipment, software, smart devices, fixtures, controls, or accessories.
Roland Black is not responsible for:
- Manufacturer defects;
- Product recalls;
- Software failures;
- Firmware issues;
- Connectivity interruptions;
- Third-party warranty denials;
- Cloud-service failures.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ROLAND BLACK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING:
- LOSS OF PROFITS;
- BUSINESS INTERRUPTION;
- PROPERTY DAMAGE;
- WATER DAMAGE;
- MOLD;
- LOSS OF USE;
- DATA LOSS;
- DIMINUTION OF VALUE;
- EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.
THE COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
Assumption of Risk
Customer acknowledges that HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and generator systems inherently involve risks including:
- Water leaks;
- Electrical hazards;
- Gas leaks;
- Structural limitations;
- Equipment failures;
- Utility interruptions.
Customer voluntarily assumes risks associated with aging infrastructure, concealed defects, improperly maintained systems, and pre-existing conditions.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Roland Black and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your misuse of the website or services;
- Unsafe property conditions;
- Customer instructions;
- Unauthorized equipment modifications;
- Violations of applicable law;
- Breach of these Terms.
Intellectual Property Rights
All website content, branding, logos, graphics, photographs, videos, designs, software, text, service marks, and related intellectual property are owned by or licensed to Roland Black and protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No rights are granted except as expressly stated herein.
Acceptable Website Use
You agree not to:
- Attempt unauthorized access to the website or systems;
- Introduce malware or malicious code;
- Use bots, crawlers, or scraping technologies;
- Harvest user data;
- Interfere with website functionality or security;
- Upload unlawful or infringing material.
Restrictions on Copying, Scraping, Reverse Engineering, or Commercial Use
You may not:
- Reproduce website content;
- Reverse engineer website functionality;
- Scrape or harvest data;
- Use content for commercial purposes;
- Train artificial intelligence systems using website content without authorization.
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.
Third-Party Links and External Websites
The website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
Roland Black does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, security, or services.
Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
SMS/Text Messaging Consent and Communications
By providing your phone number, you consent to receive:
- Appointment reminders;
- Service updates;
- Marketing messages;
- Promotional communications;
- Surveys;
- Automated calls or text messages
from Roland Black and its service providers where permitted by law.
Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or contacting the Company directly.
Electronic Communications Consent
By interacting with the Company electronically, you consent to receive communications electronically, including estimates, invoices, notices, disclosures, and agreements.
Electronic communications satisfy legal requirements that communications be in writing.
Privacy Policy Reference
Your use of the website and services is also governed by the Company’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Arbitration Agreement
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the website, or the Company’s services shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”).
Arbitration shall occur in Gaston County, North Carolina unless otherwise required by law.
You waive any right to trial by jury.
The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve disputes relating to enforceability, applicability, or interpretation of this arbitration provision.
Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT CLAIMS MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY.
YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS, MASS ACTIONS, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
For matters not subject to arbitration, exclusive jurisdiction shall lie in the courts located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Termination of Website Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate website access or services at any time without notice for violation of these Terms, suspected fraud, abusive conduct, security concerns, or nonpayment.
Modifications to Terms
The Company reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms become effective upon posting to the website.
Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with approved estimates, invoices, warranties, financing agreements, maintenance agreements, and related policies, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators
501 E Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-865-1375
Email: contact@rolandblack.com
Website: Roland Black Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Generators