Contractor Responsibilities

TrueNotch™ is workflow software. The contractor remains responsible for operating a lawful, compliant, safe business.

Effective Date: September 19, 2026
Last Updated: September 19, 2026

Contractors are responsible for

  • Business registration in their jurisdiction.
  • Trade and contractor licensing.
  • Permits for projects that require them.
  • General liability and workers' compensation insurance as required.
  • Federal, state, and local taxes, including sales tax where applicable.
  • Customer contracts, terms, and signed agreements.
  • Project safety, OSHA compliance, and protection of workers and customers.
  • Accuracy of estimates, scope, materials, labor, and timelines.
  • Refund, deposit, and cancellation policies offered to their own customers.
  • Compliance with local, state, and federal consumer-protection laws.
  • Customer consent for any communication channel they use (email, phone, SMS).
  • Accurate service area, availability, and pricing information.
  • Worker classification and employment law obligations.
  • Protecting customer data they collect and enter into the platform.

What TrueNotch™ does not do

  • Verify licensing, bonding, insurance, or permits.
  • Provide legal, tax, accounting, insurance, or construction advice.
  • Act as a party to any contract between a contractor and a customer.
  • Guarantee leads, revenue, jobs won, or customer conversion.

Recommended

Contractors should review their obligations with a qualified attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and local licensing authority for their specific trade and location.

This beta document and the TrueNotch™ mark are under counsel review. Nothing in this document is legal advice, and no trademark registration or legal clearance is claimed.