i.
The Client is required to inspect the storage area before storing any
goods and inform the company if he believes it is damaged of unsuitable
for his requirements in any way. Otherwise the area will be will be
deemed to be suitable and in good condition as at the commencement date.
ii.
The Client may have access to the storage area at any time during the
Access Hours as notified. No access to the Storage area will be permitted
outside these hours unless by prior arrangement. The Company may change
the Access Hours at anytime without giving any prior notice.
iii.
The Client must provide his own lock and be responsible for final access
to the storage area. The Company does not accept liability for unauthorised
access by third parties in possession of the Client's key and or with
knowledge of the location of the storage area. The company may demand
proof of identity from the Client or any other person at any time, (but
is not obliged to do so) and may refuse access to any person (including
the Client) who is unable to provide satisfactory proof of identity.
In the case of shared Storage areas, the Client accepts that the Company
has no liability in the management or control of the Storage area other
than to hold the key for the sharing parties if required.
iv.
The Client is responsible for providing a padlock for the Storage area
and must ensure that it is locked at all times when he is not in attendance.
The Company will not be responsible for locking any unlocked Storage
areas.
v.
The Company (and its agents and servants) reserve the right to enter
the Storage area without the Clients permission (to break the lock if
necessary) and to remove all or any goods stored in the Storage area
for the purpose of inspection cleaning and repairs to the Storage area
or in emergency or to establish whether such entry is required in the
interests or safety or to prevent damage or injury to persons or property
or to remove prohibited items or if the Company is required to do so
but any public Service, Authority, Court order, or to comply with any
other clause in this Agreement. The Company shall not be liable for
any damage caused to the goods stored in the Storage area as a result
of such entry and removal.
vi.
The Client warrants to and covenants with the Company that he is and/or
entitled in law to possession of the goods stored in the Storage area
at any time or that ownership is vested in him for the purposes of entering
into this agreement, such goods are not of a dangerous nature, do not
have any dangerous characteristics, include and contain no dangerous
substances whatsoever, specially include no substance which is explosive
or flammable radioactive or toxic nor any gas and will not contaminate
or otherwise damage or affect the Company's premises or other goods
stored therein nor emit any fumes or odours nor any illegal substances
or goods illegally obtained. The goods stored shall be adequately packaged
and shall not be of a perishable nature or include any plant, animal
or other living creature. The Company may refuse to permit storage of
any goods regardless of reason.
vii.
Rates : The published rates are subject to change by The Company
at any time prior to possession or 30-day notification is given to existing
clients.
viii.
Payment : Payment will be made in advance in full for the total
amount due including the security deposit. In some cases only and to
the description of the company, post-dated cheques will be accepted.
In the case of Post Dated Cheques being issued, a penalty of Dhs 150.00
will be applicable in the case of returned cheques in addition to any
bank charges.
ix.
Deposit / Security Charge : The equivalent of one month's charges
will be paid by the client at the commencement of the contract. This
same amount will be refunded to the client upon completion of the contract
providing that there are no additional fees or charges due to the company
and no damage to the rented area.
x.
Non-payments : In the event that the client does not pay for services
be it by a returned cheque, extension of time to the contract without
payment or any other means, or if the client fails to pay the company
within 10 days of the due date, for every 10 days thereafter the amount
remains outstanding, the company will charge the client a late payment
fee of 20 % of the total contract value in addition to the standard
rental charges until such a time payment is received. The company may
also over lock the Storage Unit by attaching a padlock to the locking
bolt of the door to the Storage Unit to restrict the clients access
until such a time all monies due to the company, including the penalty
fees are paid in full.
xi.
Furthermore to the above, if any amount still remains outstanding
for more than 30 days after the due date the company may break open
the Storage Unit and sell its contents in order to recover any amounts
owed to the company. Should the amount raised not be sufficient to cover
the amount due, legal action will be pursued to recover the amounts.
Should the amount raised exceed the amount due the excess will be available
for collection by the client
xii.
If, in our opinion, we cannot sell anything in the Storage Unit in accordance
with the above or you fail to collect the items from the Storage Unit
when requested by us, we may dispose of the contents and The company
accept no responsibility in any way what-so ever.
xiii.
Storage contents: The Client undertakes that he or she is the legal
owner of the items being stored or is otherwise authorized to execute
the Client Service Agreement of behalf of the lawful owner. Items being
stored must be packaged suitably for storage purposes, and must not
be prone to fire, leakage, moisture, foul smell, contamination, or explosion.
Food or perishable items and animals or live creatures may not be stored.
Hazardous goods as described by our insurers are expressly forbidden
(a copy of the relevant clause will be provided upon Client request).
The Client undertakes not to store items directly or indirectly in violation
of the laws of the United Arab Emirates. The Company will not be liable
or responsible for any violation of this clause by the Client, and may
if necessary remove items from storage if deemed as high risk, or if
requested to do so by the local authorities.
xiv.
Access to storage:.
In
the case of individual storage areas within the main Warehouses, the
timings are as follows :
Saturday
- Thursday 8.00 am - 7.00 pm
Fridays - Closed
Please
note, access to the units outside these hours may be arranged.
xv.
Individual storage units are locked by a padlock belonging to the Client,
and The Company does not maintain a duplicate or master key for any
padlocks. The Client may request that The Company maintain a duplicate
key for a padlock for provision of transportation or inventory control
services as defined in the Client Service Agreement where applicable.
In such cases, The Company is not responsible for any loss or damage
to goods.
xvi.
Insurance: Insurance is compulsory. Items stored in the storage
facility are at the sole risk and expense of the Client, who is responsible
to arrange appropriate insurance cover. The Client may request that
The Company arrange insurance on their behalf in which case they will
be governed by the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy as
stipulated. Where The Company has been asked to arrange insurance on
behalf of the Client, the Client is responsible for insuring that descriptions
of the items being stored and the total value is accurate and up to
date.
xvii.
Cancellation: Either the Client or The Company may cancel the agreement
in writing with one week's notice to the other party. In the event that
the Client cancels the agreement, the Client will be responsible for
payment of the fees for a minimum of 30 days from date of the cancellation
letter should the original contract exceed 30 days.
xviii.
If The Company cancels the agreement, and the Client does not claim
the items being stored within one week after the notice period, The
Company will take action as described in the paragraph on non-payment
above.
xix.
Controlling Law: This contract shall be governed and construed under
the laws of the United Arab Emirates. The Client agrees that any legal
action to enforce the contract must be brought in the courts of the
United Arab Emirates.