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# Domestic Solar PV Terms & Conditions

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**Introduction**

These Installation Terms ("Terms") set out the binding agreement under which **Howth Charging Co Ltd T/A WattSolar** (the "Contractor") will install a Solar PV system (the “Works”) for an individual residential homeowner or a commercial entity (the "Client"). These Terms apply to Clients who have successfully applied for, or intend to apply for, a grant under the **Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)** Solar PV or Non-Domestic Microgeneration Grant (NDMG) schemes. [[1](https://www.seai.ie/sites/default/files/2024-09/Solar-PV-Terms-And-Conditions.pdf), [2](https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/individual-grants/solar-electricity-grant), [3](https://www.purevolt.ie/domestic-solar/grants.php), [4](https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/resources/ts-cs-solar-install-bge-direct)]

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**1. Obligations of the Contractor**

The Contractor shall:

- **Pre-Existing System Boundary (Electrical vs. Structural Liability):** Where the Contractor is hired to add new equipment (e.g., additional panels, batteries, or hot water diverters) to a pre-existing solar installation built by a third party, the following liability boundary applies: 
    - ⚡ **Electrical Installation Covered:** In accordance with [![](https://www.wattcharger.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-4.png?width=18&height=18&name=undefined-4.png)⁠Safe Electric guidelines](https://safeelectric.ie/contractors/tech-information/guidance-for-major-important-modifications-to-distribution-boards-in-existing-installations-or-upgrading-customer-meter-tails/), as the contractor certifying the modifications, the Contractor accepts electrical liability and insurance coverage for testing, integrating, and ensuring the ongoing safety of the system's overarching electrical installation. Proof of insurances are provided to The Client as part of standard protocol.  
    - 🏠 **Structural Roof/Fixings Completely Excluded:** The Contractor accepts **zero liability** or insurance exposure for the structural integrity, weathering, load-bearing capacity, roof fixings, flashing, or water-ingress risks of any pre-existing roof installation completed by a third party. All pre-existing structural elements remain entirely outside the scope of the Contractor’s insurance and warranty.
- **Assignment Restriction:** Refrain from assigning or transferring its core liabilities under these Terms to any third party without obtaining prior written consent from the Client.
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**2. Obligations of the Client**

The Client shall:

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**3. Contractor Warranties**

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**4. System Integrity, Alterations, and Warranty Voidance**

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**5. Defects and Remedies (2-Year Warranty Period)**

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**6. Indemnity and Liability**

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**7. Health & Safety Statutory Declarations**

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**8. Right to Cancel (Consumer Contracts Only)**

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**9. Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction**

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**10. Force Majeure**

Neither party shall be held liable for a failure or delay in performing its contractual obligations if such failure stems from an event beyond its reasonable control. This includes, without limitation: acts of God, war, civil riot, fire, floods, severe weather anomalies, or nationwide industrial strikes.

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**11. Entire Agreement**

These Terms, alongside the specific written system design proposal or quote provided to the Client, constitute the **entire agreement** between the parties. They supersede any prior arrangements, oral representations, or alternative marketing understandings.

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**12. Amendments to Terms**

The Contractor reserves the right to modify these Terms to reflect updates in Irish consumer law, SEAI guidelines, or operational adjustments.

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**13. Data Protection and Privacy**

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**Customer Complaints Process**

At WattSolar, we take customer feedback seriously. If you encounter any technical, operational, or administrative issues, we utilize a structured 5-step process to resolve them:

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**Retention of Title**

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