Terms and Conditions
This Agreement contains the terms and conditions under which Campus Solutions Storage & Shipping Inc. provides services to the Customer. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to the "Company", "we", "our" and "us" refer to Campus Solutions Storage & Shipping Inc.
ATTENTION CUSTOMER:
Being a Customer of Campus Solutions, I shall agree to the following terms of this contract:
1. Ownership Of Property: Customer warrants to Company that he or she is the legal owner or in lawful possession of and has the legal right and authority to contract for services for 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.
2. Services Provided: Storage services shall include the pickup, transportation, storage, and delivery of the Customer's belongings. Shipping services include the pickup, transportation, and drop-off of the Customer’s belongings to our Shipping provider.
3. Pick-up: The Customer shall present personal goods to the Company at the time of pick-up. At pick-up we reserve the right to reject any item submitted in the event that those items are considered unacceptable or unsafe for storage and/or shipping. We will transport these items to a suitable storage facility chosen at our sole discretion. The Customer understands that they will not have access to his or her items for the duration of storage. However, if we are given advanced notice, it may be possible for early delivery. A Campus employee is required to be present for access of items during the storage duration.
4. Delivery: The Company shall return the goods to the Customer during specified dates and times. The Customer must agree to be present to receive the goods at the specified delivery date, time, and location. We reserve the right to make any changes in the date, time, or location of delivery due to inclement weather. The Customer recognizes that we will not be held liable for damages to his or her items after delivery. In the event that the Customer is not present during his or her scheduled delivery date and time, to claim his or her items, the customer may request extended storage for which we reserve the right to bill the Customer additional fees.
5. Items: The Company discourages storage of cash, jewelry, and other valuables. Hazardous material is strictly prohibited and we reserve the right to inspect for and remove such items. Packages must be securely sealed and designed to prevent breakage of content. We will not be liable for loss or damage caused by improper packaging. The Costumer must ensure that his or her name and relevant information is clearly visible on each item stored with us. We reserve the right to void all insurance Agreements with the Customer if the above condition is not met.
6. Insurance: The Company automatically protects each stored box against loss or damage up to a maximum value of $300. Single items not in boxes are insured for up to $150. Unless the Customer purchases additional insurance from us, the Customer agrees that the released value of each item is no greater than $300 for boxes and $150 for stand-alone items and that our liability is limited to $300/$150. The Company automatically protects each shipping item against loss or damage up to a value of $100. Additional insurance must be purchased at the time of pick-up, additionally insured boxes/items must be noted by a Campus Solutions representative prior to transportation. Unless the Customer purchases additional insurance from us, the Customer agrees that the released value of each box is no greater than the above respective values and that our liability is limited to the above respected values. Insurance on boxes only applies to Campus Solutions packaging. The insurance clause is void if the packing guidelines are not met.
In the event that the Customer does not obtain insurance coverage for the full value of his or her personal property stored or shipped with us, the Customer hereby agrees to assume all risk of loss, including damage or loss by burglary, fire, vandalism, vermin, etc.
The Company reserves the right to refuse insurance coverage to any item.
- a. To purchase additional storage and/or shipping insurance, the Customer must
indicate the amount of insurance for each item at the time of pick-up. The Customer
has the responsibility of reviewing his or her bill for services received from us.
It is up to the Customer to notify us of any omission or error within five (5) days
of the bill being sent. Insurance for stored and/or shipped items provides coverage for
damage or loss of the Customer's stored packages.
Insurance does not cover: jewelry, coins, collectables, cash, items of intangible value, extremely fragile items (e.g. mirrors), improperly packed items, concealed damage, unpacked items, including furniture that is not wrapped and protected, minor damage due to normal handling (including, but not limited to scratches, nicks, & cuts), damage to electronic equipment (unless there is evidence of physical damage or breakage of packaging), damage to storage containers (including, but not limited to boxes, trunks, etc.), damages due to natural disasters, any and all loss or damages occurring while the items are not in the possession of the Company, damages due to particle board and assembled furniture,and damage due to heat, humidity, or weather conditions during pick-up or delivery. - b. Damaged items must have evidence of physical damage to the exterior packaging of the item. The Customer is liable for any damage their storage contents may inflict on the property of others.
- c. Our maximum liability for any damage, loss, cost, or expense incurred as a result of any storage is limited by the terms included in this Agreement. The above mentioned insurance coverage is limited to the period in which the Customer's items are in the care and custody of the Company.
- d. Printers and other electronics must be packed in original packaging with original styrofoam inserts in place. Electronics must be packed securely and properly shielded and padded. Boxes containing printers and other electronics must be clearly marked as fragile. Glass: Please do not store items consisting of or containing glass. Campus Solutions is not responsible for any glass damage over the course of normal transportation/storage.
7. Limitation of Liability: When transporting to and from the warehouse for storage, we act as a private carrier only. We will not be responsible for the mechanical or electrical function of any article such as, but not limited to: computers, television sets, refrigerators, clocks, radios, or other instruments and/or appliances. No liability of any kind shall be attached to the Company for any damage caused to the Customer's personal property by moths, vermin or other insects, rust, fire, water, changes of temperature, or deterioration.
8. Filing of Claims: In the event of an insurance claim, we will be liable for the lesser of (a) the cost of restoring the property to its condition immediately before the move (in the case of damaged items), (b) the actual replacement value of the property, (c) the verified purchase price less depreciation, (d) the amount of insurance on the item. All insurance claims must be filed within seven (7) days of delivery or attempted delivery. Customers must keep the box and all packaging materials for inspection by us. In addition, we reserve the right to request copies of the original receipt of any items that were damaged or lost in order to verify their purchase price.
9. Payment: A non-refundable reservation fee of $20 is required to confirm a pick-up and receive the free supplies given out to storage and shipping customers.
Storage bills are due before delivery of items. All late payments will incur a $40 late fee. Accounts must be paid in full before the delivery or transfer of items deposited under this contract. It is agreed that the Company shall have a lien upon any and all property deposited with it in the event that charges are not paid when due. Additionally, the Customer will incur a $50 fee on returned/bounced checks.
10. Entire Agreement: This contract represents the entire Agreement between the parties hereto and cannot be modified except in writing and shall be deemed to apply to all property which the Company will transport, store, or ship for the Customer. The Customer acknowledges that there are no warranties, representations, and/or Agreements by or between the parties which are not fully set forth herein. No employee of the Company is authorized to make any warranties, representations, or Agreements other than as expressly set forth herein. This Agreement may only be amended by a writing signed by the parties. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement is deemed by a court of competent jurisdiction to be legally invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected and such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision consistent with applicable law, and, in its modified form, such provision shall then be enforceable and enforced.