FIRST – This document constitutes an Agreement between the hirer and – Pinchbeck Self-Storage, in future referred to as “ – PSS”. No other Agreements or terms and conditions from any business associated with or referred to – PSS shall apply.
01.Access Hours
Access hours, these hours and access will be determined at the time of rent of the container(s).
02.Acceptance of Terms
Any occupation and rental of any container(s) shall be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions with any reservation or amendment.
03.Payment
Payment, all payments for the minimum agreed period, shall be payable in advance in full. The minimum agreed period is to be determined prior to occupation. In the event that the hire is ongoing after the minimum rental period the hirer shall pay monthly (or to the end of the required period if less than a month) in advance, in full. Value added tax is not levied on any fees.
04.Commencement of Rental
Rental shall begin on the day it is agreed that the container is available for occupation with the hirer, if for any reason the hirer fails to occupy the equipment the rental shall be due from the agreed date.
05.Insurance
The hirer whether an individual, couple, partnership, sole trader, limited company, public limited company, government body, society, registered charity, religious sect or any other type of organisation, business or private shall take sole responsibility for insurance. They shall be responsible for insuring with first class insurers, the value of the contents, which they shall be solely responsible to determine. Furthermore, they shall be responsible for insuring against any claim for damage to the container whilst it is hired to them under this agreement.
06.Occupation
Occupation, only you and the persons you have authorised in writing to us or accompanied by you shall be allowed access to the container(s). The hirer is solely responsible for the actions of anyone who is brought with them to the site.
07.Lock, Security of Container and Contents
The hirer shall be solely responsible for the security of the container and its content whilst occupied. – PSS shall not check if the unit is locked whilst occupied, nor shall it have any liability to do so at any time, nor shall it be responsible for any loss actual or subsequent, whether arising directly or indirectly from any such loss. Failure to secure the container(s) will put your goods at risk.
08.Lock Provided
An industry standard lock is provided for the container you rent and does not need to be returned. PSS makes no representations or warranty about the class and strength of the aforementioned lock. If the renter decides to provide their own lock, then they are required to lodge with PSS either a copy of the key or a £200 deposit to cover the costs of forced entry should the renter default on this agreement.
09.Non-Transferable Agreement
This agreement is between the Hirer and – PSS, you may not transfer this agreement to any other persons or organisations, including any, but not limited to those described in Para 5.
10.Commercial Use
If you are using the containers for commercial purposes – PSS shall not under any circumstances, voluntary or involuntary, be responsible for loss of profits (whether direct or indirect), loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, loss of contract, nor for other economic loss (direct or indirect) arising for the use or occupation of the container(s). This shall include any such breach of this agreement.
11.Events Outside Our Control
In some cases we may not be allowed to give you access to the site or the container(s), or carry out our obligations due to something which is out of our reasonable control. This may include, but not be limited to, natural disaster, strike, lock outs, trade disputes, accidents, fire, electrical failure, subsidence, environmental health issues, acts of God, acts of terrorism, emergency situations or hazards, or entry to container(s) or the site by authorised government official agencies or HM Customs or Inland Revenue or any other competent authorities. In the event this happens – PSS shall not be responsible for a period up to and including 21 days, if no resolution is found by 21 days you will be able to terminate any agreement and remove the goods. Any rental due shall cease after those 21 days under these exceptional circumstances.
12.Limitation for Normal Perils
In the event of any claim for normal perils this shall be limited to GBP 50.00.
13.Notice to Terminate and Empty Container(s)
Notice of not less than 28 days in writing is required. If the minimum agreed rental period has not been reached, notice cannot be given.
14.Authorised Entry
You will permit us and our agents and contractors to enter the container(s) if required by authorities or in emergency situations.
15.Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include (but are not limited to): perishable goods, animals, flammable materials, weapons, chemicals, toxic waste, illegal goods.
16.Permitted Use
You may not use the container(s) for living, working, or business operations. No modifications, noise, or nuisance allowed. You must respect other users and the site.
17.Non-Payment
Non-payment may incur 5% weekly interest (up to 6 weeks). Charges may be waived at PSS discretion.
18.Deposit and Default Terms
Access may be restricted, locks changed, goods sold after 42 days to recover debt.
19.Goods Insurance
We do not insure your goods.
20.Waste
Waste left in containers may incur disposal charges.
21.Pricing
£23 per week.
First 13 weeks (£299) + £50 lock must be paid upfront.
No additional deposit.
These terms are provided in good faith. The full operative terms agreed at booking will be the version provided to you in writing at the time of rental.