Our Terms and Conditions of Business
CONTAINER SERVICES – Barrhead Container Park Ltd
Self Storage General Terms & Conditions
This document constitutes an Agreement between the hirer and Barrhead Container Parks Ltd, in future referred to as “BCPL”.
No other Agreements or terms and conditions from any business associated with or referred to as BCPL shall apply.
1. Access hours and site access arrangements shall be determined at the time of rental of the container(s) and may be amended by BCPL from time to time for operational or security reasons.
2. Any occupation and rental of any container(s) shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of these terms and conditions including any future amendments notified in writing by BCPL.
3. Payment Terms. All payments for the minimum agreed rental period shall be payable in advance in full.
Monthly rental payments shall thereafter be due in advance on the 1st day of each calendar month unless otherwise agreed in writing by BCPL. Payments may be made by bank transfer, standing order, debit card or any other payment method approved by BCPL.
Any sum unpaid 7 days after the due date may incur late payment interest and administration charges in accordance with Clause 16. VAT at the prevailing rate is included where applicable.
4. Rental shall commence on the date the container is made available for occupation by the hirer. If the hirer fails to occupy the container for any reason, rental charges shall nevertheless commence from the agreed commencement date.
5. The hirer, whether an individual, partnership, company, organisation or other entity, shall be solely responsible for arranging and maintaining adequate insurance for the full replacement value of all goods stored within the container(s).
BCPL accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the contents stored.
6. Occupation and access shall be limited to the hirer and those persons authorised by the hirer. The hirer remains fully responsible for the conduct and actions of all visitors attending the site in connection with the container(s).
7. The hirer shall be solely responsible for securing the container(s) and contents at all times whilst occupied. BCPL shall not be responsible for checking whether containers are locked and shall not be liable for any loss, theft or damage arising directly or indirectly from any failure to secure the container(s).
8. This agreement is personal to the hirer and may not be assigned, transferred, sublet or otherwise shared with any other person or organisation without the prior written consent of BCPL.
9. BCPL shall not under any circumstances be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits, business interruption, loss of contracts, goodwill or economic loss arising from the use or occupation of the container(s).
10. BCPL may temporarily suspend access to the site or container(s) where circumstances beyond its reasonable control prevent normal operation including, but not limited to, fire, flood, subsidence, strike, terrorism, utility failure, government action, emergency situations or health and safety concerns. If such interruption continues for more than 30 consecutive days the hirer may terminate this agreement and remove their goods. Rental liability shall cease after such 30 day period.
11. Any liability of BCPL for claims relating to normal perils shall in all cases be limited to a maximum of GBP 50.00.
12. The hirer may terminate this agreement upon providing not less than 30 days written notice. Notice may not expire prior to the end of any agreed minimum rental period.
13. The hirer authorises BCPL, its employees, agents and contractors to enter the container(s) where reasonably necessary for emergency, safety, maintenance, legal compliance or enforcement purposes.
14. The storage of hazardous, illegal, flammable, explosive, perishable or environmentally harmful substances or materials is strictly prohibited.
15. The hirer shall not use the container(s) or site for residential, postal, manufacturing, engineering, nuisance or unlawful purposes and shall not cause damage, obstruction or disturbance to other users or the site.
16. Non-Payment and Default. Any rental or other sums outstanding more than 7 days after the due date may incur interest at 5% per week compounded weekly for a maximum of 6 weeks together with any reasonable recovery or administration costs incurred by BCPL. BCPL reserves the right to suspend site access, remove locks, deny access to the container(s) and recover all outstanding sums by legal action where necessary.
17. Any deposit paid shall be refundable within 30 days of termination of this agreement less any unpaid charges, damages, disposal costs or other liabilities due by the hirer to BCPL.
18. BCPL does not insure goods stored on site and accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to stored items except where required by law.
19. Any waste, debris or abandoned items left within or around the container(s) following termination may be removed and disposed of by BCPL at the hirer’s expense.
20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland and the parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
The monthly rate to hire a container is £180.00 per month including VAT for a 20 foot container and £130 per month including VAT for an 8 foot container.
Deposit for the container is £200.00.
If you agree to the terms as shown above, please complete the following:-
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