1. Agreement to Terms (Para 1, 2)

This document constitutes an Agreement between the hirer and BECKTON STORAGE. No other Agreements or terms and conditions from any business associated with or referred to Beckton Storage shall apply. Any occupation and rental of any container(s) shall be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions without any reservation or amendment.

2. Rental and Payments (Para 3, 4, 12)

2.1. Payment and VAT: All payments for the minimum agreed period shall be payable in advance in full. If 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 at 20% is included in the charge applicable to all charges.

2.2. Rental Start Date: 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.

2.3. Rent Review: Beckton Storage has the right to review rent according to market conditions and will give **written notice to the hirer 30 days prior** to any changes.

3. Default and Termination (Para 13, 17, 18)

3.1. Notice to Terminate: Notice of not less than **30 days in writing** is required to terminate and empty the Container(s). If the minimum agreed rental period has not been reached, it shall not be possible to give notice.

3.2. Non-Payment (Default): In the event that any rent due is not paid on or before the due date, the account may be suspended and access rights to the container(s) will be suspended. We will issue **three (3) payment reminders**.

3.3. Sale of Goods (42-Day Rule): If any outstanding sum is payable after **42 days** from the due date, we may sell some or all of your goods for the best price reasonably available (and pass good title to them) to discharge any outstanding sums due to us and cover the costs of sale. If the proceeds are insufficient, you remain responsible for the balance. We will pay to you the balance, if any, still remaining; and treat goods not sold as abandoned and destroy or otherwise dispose of them.

4. Access, Security, and Liability (Para 1, 6, 7, 14, 20)

4.1. Access Hours: Access hours will be determined at the time of rent. Only you and persons you have authorised in writing or accompanied by you shall be allowed access to the container(s).

4.2. Security Responsibility: The hirer shall be **solely responsible** for the security of the container and its content whilst occupied. BECKTON STORAGE shall not check if the unit is locked, nor shall it have any liability for loss arising directly or indirectly from unsecured goods.

4.3. Right of Entry: You permit us and our agents to enter the container(s) if required by the Police, Fire service, Local Authority, Court order, HMCIR, or in an emergency, or to prevent injury to persons or property.

4.4. Transfer: This agreement is between the Hirer and Beckton Storage; you may not transfer this agreement to any other persons or organisations.

5. Liability and Insurance (Para 5, 10, 19, 20)

5.1. Hirer Insurance (Mandatory): The hirer shall take sole responsibility for insurance. They must insure, with first class insurers, the value of the contents and insure against any claim for damage to the container whilst it is hired to them under this agreement.

5.2. BECKTON STORAGE Liability: **We do not insure your goods whilst on site.** BECKTON STORAGE shall not be responsible for any losses or claims in case of theft. Customer is highly recommended to get their own content insurance for any unfortunate events.

5.3. Commercial Loss: If containers are used for commercial purposes, Beckton Storage shall not be responsible for loss of profits (direct or indirect), loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, or other economic loss arising from the use or occupation of the container(s).

5.4. Force Majeure (Para 11): In case of natural disaster, strike, fire, government action, or other causes outside our reasonable control, Beckton Storage shall not be responsible for a period up to 21 days. If no resolution is found, you may terminate the agreement, and rental due shall cease after those 21 days.

6. Hirer's Conduct on Site (Para 15, 16, 21)

6.1. Prohibited Items: You shall not store: food/perishable goods (unless protected from vermin); living or deceased creatures; combustible/flammable materials or liquids (paint, petrol, oil, etc.); firearms, explosives, chemicals, radioactive/biological agents, toxic waste, asbestos; items which emit smells, odours, fumes; illegal or banned substances.

6.2. Site Rules: You may not use the site or container(s) as a living or postal address. You may not spray paint, carry out mechanical/engineering work, alter/attach/deface the container surfaces, or cause excessive noise/vibration. You must not obstruct emergency exits or cause nuisance to others.

6.3. Damages and Waste: You shall be liable for damage to any property on the site and must compensate for repairs. Any rubbish, debris, materials, packaging, or discarded items left in the container(s) after occupation may incur a charge for disposal, which will be deducted from any deposit due. At the end of the contract, if the container condition has damage, you will be charged accordingly.

For any questions regarding these T&Cs, please contact us at sales@becktonstorage.com or call 07500 636 900.