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Warehousing Agreement
This Warehousing Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of {{effective_date}} (the “Effective Date”), by and between:
1. **{{warehouse_company_name}}**, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{jurisdiction}}, with its registered office located at {{warehouse_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Warehouse Provider”); and
2. **{{client_company_name}}**, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{jurisdiction}}, with its registered office located at {{client_company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Client”).
Hereinafter, the Warehouse Provider and the Client may be individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.
1. Services Provided
1.1. The Warehouse Provider agrees to provide warehousing services to the Client, which include but are not limited to, the receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of goods as described in Schedule A (hereinafter referred to as the “Goods”).
1.2. The Warehouse Provider shall maintain suitable facilities and equipment for the safe and secure storage of the Goods.
1.3. The specific details of the services, including handling procedures, inventory management, and reporting, shall be set forth in Schedule A.
2. Storage Term
2.1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of {{initial_term_months}} months, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
2.2. This Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of {{renewal_term_months}} months unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least {{notice_period_days}} days prior to the end of the then-current term.
3. Fees and Payment Terms
3.1. The Client shall pay the Warehouse Provider fees for the services rendered as specified in Schedule B.
3.2. All invoices shall be submitted by the Warehouse Provider on a {{billing_frequency}} basis and are due and payable within {{payment_due_days}} days from the date of the invoice.
3.3. Late payments shall incur interest at a rate of {{interest_rate_percent}}% per annum, compounded monthly.
4. Insurance
4.1. The Client shall be responsible for insuring the Goods against all risks, including but not limited to, fire, theft, and damage, while stored at the Warehouse Provider’s premises. The Client shall provide proof of insurance to the Warehouse Provider upon request.
4.2. The Warehouse Provider shall maintain adequate insurance coverage for its own liabilities arising from its operations, but such insurance shall not cover the value of the Client’s Goods.
5. Limitation of Liability
5.1. The Warehouse Provider’s total liability for any loss or damage to the Goods shall be limited to {{liability_limit_amount}} per incident or series of related incidents.
5.2. The Warehouse Provider shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of profits, arising out of this Agreement.
6. Indemnification
6.1. The Client shall indemnify and hold harmless the Warehouse Provider from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from the storage, handling, or nature of the Goods, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Warehouse Provider.
6.2. The Warehouse Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless the Client from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Warehouse Provider in performing its obligations under this Agreement.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{jurisdiction}}.
7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}}.
8. Termination
8.1. Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing {{termination_notice_days}} days’ written notice to the other Party.
8.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days of receiving written notice thereof.
9. General Provisions
9.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with its Schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements.
9.2. Amendments: Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
9.3. Force Majeure: Neither Party shall be liable for any delay or failure in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, or strikes.
9.4. Notices: All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by registered mail, or by email to the addresses specified in this Agreement.
Signature Block
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Warehousing Agreement as of the Effective Date.
**For the Warehouse Provider:**
___________________________
Name: {{warehouse_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{warehouse_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{warehouse_signature_date}}
**For the Client:**
___________________________
Name: {{client_authorized_signatory_name}}
Title: {{client_authorized_signatory_title}}
Date: {{client_signature_date}}
**Schedule A: Description of Goods and Services**
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**Schedule B: Fees and Payment Terms**
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