Legal Document

CONTRACTOR
TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective: June 1, 2026
Last updated: June 6, 2026
Applies to: All LawnMowPros subcontractors
Plain English summary: You're an independent contractor, not an employee. We send you jobs, you do them well, we pay you 70% every Friday. You handle your own taxes, insurance, and equipment.

§ 01Independent Contractor Relationship

These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you ("Contractor") and LawnMowPros.com ("Company," "we," "us"). By submitting an application and accessing our platform, you agree to these Terms in full.

You are an independent contractor, not an employee. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency between you and LawnMowPros. You have no authority to bind LawnMowPros to any obligation.

As an independent contractor, you retain full control over how, when, and where you perform services, subject to the completion standards in Section 7. You may work for other clients and platforms simultaneously, provided it does not interfere with accepted LawnMowPros jobs.

§ 02Platform Access & Eligibility

To access the LawnMowPros contractor platform, you must:

We reserve the right to approve or deny applications at our sole discretion. Approved status may be revoked at any time per Section 9.

§ 03Job Assignments

When a customer books a service in your coverage area, you will receive an SMS notification with job details including the address, service type, scheduled date, and your payout amount.

Acceptance: You may accept or decline any job. There is no penalty for declining occasional jobs. However, consistently declining jobs (more than 50% of offers over a 30-day period) may result in reduced assignment priority or removal from the platform.

Cancellation: Once you accept a job, you are expected to complete it. If you must cancel an accepted job, you must notify us at least 24 hours before the scheduled date via the contractor portal or by texting our dispatch line. Same-day cancellations without valid cause may affect your rating and assignment priority.

No-shows: Failing to appear for an accepted job without notification is grounds for immediate suspension. Customers rely on your commitment — protect your standing.

§ 04Standards of Conduct

While performing services, you agree to:

Circumvention: Soliciting or accepting direct payment from LawnMowPros customers — for any service — is a material breach of these Terms and grounds for immediate permanent termination and potential legal action to recover platform damages.

§ 05Payment & Platform Fee

For each completed job, you receive 70% of the customer's total payment. LawnMowPros retains 30% as a platform fee covering customer acquisition, scheduling infrastructure, payment processing, and support.

Payout schedule: Earnings for all jobs completed in a given week (Monday–Sunday) are transferred to your Stripe account every Friday. Funds typically appear in your bank account within 1–2 business days depending on your bank.

Payouts require a fully onboarded Stripe Express account. Jobs completed before Stripe onboarding is complete will be held and released upon successful onboarding, for up to 30 days.

We reserve the right to withhold payment for jobs where there is evidence of fraud, damage, or material non-completion pending investigation.

§ 06Taxes, Insurance & Equipment

Taxes: As an independent contractor, you are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on your earnings, including self-employment tax. LawnMowPros will not withhold taxes on your behalf. You will receive a 1099-NEC form if your annual earnings exceed $600.

Insurance: You are strongly encouraged to maintain general liability insurance. LawnMowPros does not provide insurance coverage for your work, your equipment, or any damage you cause while on a job. You assume full liability for your actions and equipment while performing services.

Equipment: You are responsible for providing, maintaining, and operating your own lawn care equipment in safe working condition. LawnMowPros provides no equipment, fuel, or maintenance support.

§ 07Job Completion Standards

A job is considered complete when:

  1. All contracted services have been performed (mow, edge where applicable, blow clippings)
  2. A clear completion photo has been uploaded through the contractor portal showing the finished lawn
  3. The job status has been marked "Complete" in the portal

Photos must clearly show the serviced area. Blurry, incomplete, or fraudulent photos will result in delayed payment pending review.

Pro tip: Take your completion photo from the street so the full front lawn is visible. This protects you from disputes and builds customer trust.

§ 08Ratings & Disputes

After each job, customers may leave a 1–5 star rating. Your average rating is visible on your contractor profile and influences job assignment priority. Contractors maintaining a rating above 4.5 receive priority on new job offers in their area.

If a customer disputes a job (claims work was not completed, property was damaged, etc.), LawnMowPros will investigate by reviewing the completion photo, customer account, and any communication. During investigation, associated payment may be held. We will notify you and give you the opportunity to respond before any decision is made.

§ 09Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. You may stop accepting jobs at any time — simply do not respond to or decline new offers. Outstanding earnings for completed jobs will be paid on the next scheduled Friday payout.

LawnMowPros may suspend or permanently terminate your access immediately and without notice for:

§ 10Limitation of Liability

LawnMowPros provides a technology platform connecting customers with independent contractors. We are not a lawn care company and do not perform lawn services ourselves. To the maximum extent permitted by law:

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Portland, Oregon.

§ 11Contact & Questions

For questions about these Terms, payment issues, or job disputes, contact us at:

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.