This agreement is entered into by and between Ripley Power & Light Co. (hereinafter called Company) and the undersigned (hereinafter called Customer), who in consideration on one dollar and other good and valuable consideration agree as follows:
Customer makes application for utility service with Company, and covenants that customer has the lawful authority to request service at the premises address requested. Customer agrees to pay for said service as measured by the company’s meter according to the rate currently applicable at the time the meter is read, on a periodic basis. Customer agrees to permit authorized agents of the Company free access to the premises of the consumer for the purpose of inspecting, reading, repairing, or removing property of the Company. The customer also permits Ripley Power and Light employees to trim trees on the property that interfere with power lines. The Customer agrees that any cost involved in collection of past due balances on this account including, but not limited to, collection agency fees, attorney fees and court cost will be paid by the applicant.
The company shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to inspect any installation before Company service is introduced, or at any time, and reserves the right to reject any piping, or appliances not in accordance with Company Standards, City, State and Federal Codes. Such inspection or failure to inspect or reject shall not render Company liable or responsible for any loss or damage resulting from defects in installation, piping or appliances or from violation of the Company Rules and Regulations, now in force or as may hereinafter be adopted, or from accidents which may occur upon Customer’s premises.
Customer understands and agrees that the deposits paid for any utility services can be used to pay any and all outstanding balances on Customers account or accounts regardless of type of service.
The Customer agrees that this application is subject to the Company’s Rules and Regulations, now in force or as may be adopted, copies of which are open for inspection at the business office of the Company; and that such Rules and Regulations are a part of the agreement and incorporated herein by reference.
