Terms and Conditions

The customer “consumer-bailor” and University Student Storage LLC “the company” agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY:

The consumer-bailor has represented and warranted to the company that he or she is the legal owner or in lawful possession of the property and has the legal right and authority to contract for services of all of the property tendered, upon provisions, limitations, terms and conditions herein set forth and that there are no existing liens, mortgages or encumbrances on said property. If there be any litigation as a result of the breach of this clause the consumer-bailor agrees to pay all charges that may be due together with such costs and expenses including attorney’s fees which the company may reasonably incur or become liable to pay in connection therewith and this company shall have a lien on said property for all charges that may be due them as well as for such costs and expenses.

2. PAYMENT:

(a) It is agreed that the company shall have a general lien upon any and all property deposited with it or hereafter deposited with it to secure the payment of the pre-agreed storage charges. All goods deposited upon which storage or shipping charges and all other expenses are not paid when due, will be confiscated and disposed of by the company, after 30 days written notice to the consumer-bailor, either by physical mail or by e-mail.
(b) The company shall have a further lien for all monies advanced to any third parties for account of the consumer bailor.
(c) Full payment for storage is due on the day of pick-up. If a storage order remains in storage beyond one term (summer or semester), payment for the next term is due either on the first day of summer break for orders over summer, or on the Monday of the first week of the new semester for orders in storage over an academic semester. One “storage term” is defined as either one summer break, or one academic semester. Your $25 deposit is for boxes and tape being delivered to you ahead of time and/or for reserving your storage space for the summer/semester or while abroad.
(d) The company shall place a $25 late fee charge per every two weeks that the balance of the storage order is not paid, until the final balance is paid. This balance paid is for per summer or semester storage or shipping only, any additional time acquires additional fees, and the consumer-bailor cannot collect their property until the complete balance is paid. Any cancellation after the consumer-bailor completes the sign-up process will result in the forfeiture of the $25 deposit.
(e) The consumer-bailor authorizes the company to store credit and/or debit card payment information inputted at sign-up until the delivery of stored items is completed. Payment information is stored solely for the purpose of the company to make necessary charges to the credit/debit card on file during the storage term.

3. LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY:

(a) The company when transporting to or from the facility for permanent storage acts as a private carrier only, reserving the right to refuse any order for transporting and in no event is a common carrier.
(b) This contract is accepted subject to delays or damages caused by war, insurrection, labor troubles, strikes, Acts of God or the public enemy, riots, the elements, floods, street traffic, elevator service or other causes beyond the control of the company.
(c) The company is not responsible for any fragile articles injured or broken, unless packed by its employees and unpacked by them at the time of delivery. The company is not responsible for any damage that may occur to particleboard furniture pieces or to the contents inside any boxes packed by the customer. The company will not be responsible for mechanical or electrical functioning of any article such as but not limited to, pianos, radios, stereos, television sets, clocks, computers, refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, or other instruments and appliances whether or not such articles were packed or unpacked by the company.
(d) No liability of any kind shall attach to the company for any damage caused to the goods by inherent mice, moths, vermin or other insects, rust, fire, water, changes in temperature, fumigation, or deterioration. The storage of food and other perishable items is prohibited. Responsibility for damages caused by storing food or other perishable items will fall solely on the consumer-bailor if said items – food or other perishable items – are stored. The storage of firearms, ammunition, and/or explosives is strictly prohibited. Responsibility for damages caused by storing firearms, ammunition, and/or explosives will fall solely on the consumer-bailor if said items – firearems, ammunition, and/or explosives – are stored.
(e) The consumer-bailor or owner declares that the damage in case of loss or damage arising out of storage, transportation, packing, unpacking, fumigation, cleaning or handling of the goods and the liability of the company for any cause for which it may be liable for each or any piece or package and the contents thereof does not exceed and is limited to $100 for one term per lost or damaged box, plastic container, or individual item, and does not exceed and is limited to $300 for one term per lost or damaged musical instrument, television, game console, or computer. Any claim of a missing or damaged item must be made, in writing/via e-mail, to the company within 24 hours of the storage order being delivered. Claims made past 24 hours of delivery will be considered invalid.
(g) The phrase “We can store anything!” refers to standard and commonly possessed items. The company does not store motor vehicles of any kind. The company reserves the right to refuse pick-up, storage, or delivery of any item, be it due to weight, size, fragility, or any other reason.

4. ADDRESS AND CHANGE:

It is agreed that the address of the consumer-bailor of goods for storage is as given and shall be relied upon by the company as the address of the consumer-bailor until change of address is given in writing to the company and acknowledged in writing by the company and notice of any change of address will not be valid or binding upon the company if given or acknowledged in any other manner.

5. FILING OF CLAIM NOTICE:

(a) As a condition precedent to recovery, a claim must be in writing and filed with the company within 24 hours of the delivery of the goods. No action may be maintained by the consumer-bailor against the company either by suit or arbitration to recover for claimed loss or damage, unless commenced within 1 month next after the date of delivery by the company.
(b) The company shall have the right to inspect and repair alleged damaged articles.

6. CORRECTION OF ERRORS:

The consumer-bailor agrees that unless notice is given in writing to the company within 7 days after the receipt of the inventory list accompanying the warehouse receipt and made a part thereof including any exceptions noted thereon as to the condition of the property when received for storage, the inventory list shall be deemed to be correct and complete.

7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

The contract represents the entire agreement between the parties hereto and cannot be modified except in writing and shall be deemed to apply.

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

(a) “Free pick-up” refers to pick-up of items from the street level of a building, and within specified pick-up dates. “Free Delivery” refers to delivery of items within specified delivery dates. If goods need be picked up or delivered beyond the ground floor, the consumer-bailor agrees to pay an additional charge for moving or other necessary labor to effect storage. Consumer-bailor shall arrange in advance for all necessary elevator and other services and any charges for same shall be met by the consumer-bailor.
(b)Moving charges do not include the taking down or putting up beds, futons, curtains, mirrors, fixtures, pictures, electric or other fittings or the relaying of floor coverings or similar services but if such services are ordered, a charge will be made therefore.
(c)All storage rates charged to the consumer-bailor are per term.
(d)Consumer-bailor acknowledges that additional charges may apply to the storage order for pickups/deliveries that take place outside of the specified “free of charge” pickup and delivery days on the website, and that no pickups or deliveries shall be available on the specified “restricted dates” on the website.
(e)Consumer-bailor acknowledges that any delivery request must be made at least 10 days in advance of the requested delivery date, and that all pickup and delivery dates/times are subject to availability, and are not guaranteed to be available.