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Storage Agreement

This Storage Agreement template is for businesses needing to formally outline terms and conditions for storing goods belonging to another party. It is suitable for use by warehousing companies, logistics providers, or any entity offering storage solutions.

Updated 15d ago
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Company Letterhead

{{company_name}}

{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Storage Agreement

This Storage Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

{{storage_provider_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{storage_provider_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “the Storage Provider”); and

{{client_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{client_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “the Client”).

Collectively referred to as “the Parties”.

1. Subject of Agreement

The Storage Provider agrees to store certain goods (hereinafter referred to as “the Goods”) belonging to the Client, as detailed in Schedule A attached hereto, at the Storage Provider's facility located at {{storage_facility_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “the Storage Facility”), under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2. Term of Storage

This Agreement shall commence on {{start_date}} and shall continue for an initial period of {{initial_term_months}} months, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of {{renewal_term_months}} months unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal to the other Party at least {{notice_period_days}} days prior to the end of the then-current term.

3. Storage Fees and Payment

3.1 The Client shall pay the Storage Provider a storage fee of {{currency}} {{storage_fee_amount}} per {{billing_period}} (e.g., month, week) for the services rendered under this Agreement. This fee is exclusive of any applicable taxes, which shall be borne by the Client.

3.2 Invoices for storage fees shall be issued by the Storage Provider on or about the {{billing_date_of_month}} day of each {{billing_period}} and shall be due and payable by the Client within {{payment_days}} days from the date of the invoice.

3.3 Late payments shall incur interest at a rate of {{interest_rate_percent}}% per annum, calculated daily from the due date until the date of full payment.

4. Delivery and Collection of Goods

4.1 The Client shall be responsible for the delivery of the Goods to the Storage Facility and for their collection upon termination of this Agreement.

4.2 The Client shall provide the Storage Provider with at least {{notice_period_hours_delivery_collection}} hours’ notice prior to any delivery or collection of Goods. Access to the Storage Facility shall be subject to the Storage Provider’s operating hours, which are {{operating_hours_start}} to {{operating_hours_end}} on {{operating_days_of_week}}.

4.3 The Storage Provider shall provide a receipt for all Goods delivered and a release form for all Goods collected. Any discrepancies must be reported immediately.

5. Insurance and Liability

5.1 The Client acknowledges and agrees that it is solely responsible for insuring the Goods against all risks of loss or damage. The Storage Provider shall not be responsible for insuring the Goods.

5.2 The Storage Provider shall exercise reasonable care in the storage of the Goods. However, the Storage Provider’s liability for any loss or damage to the Goods, howsoever caused, shall be limited to {{currency}} {{maximum_liability_amount}} or the documented value of the Goods, whichever is lower. The Storage Provider shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

5.3 The Storage Provider shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Goods due to acts of God, force majeure, civil commotion, war, or other events beyond its reasonable control.

6. Client’s Warranties

The Client warrants that:

a) It is the lawful owner of the Goods or has the legal right to store them.

b) The Goods do not contain any hazardous, illegal, or perishable materials unless expressly agreed upon in writing by the Storage Provider, and any such materials are clearly labelled and conform to all applicable regulations.

c) The Goods are properly packed and prepared for storage to prevent damage during transit and storage.

d) It will comply with all reasonable instructions given by the Storage Provider regarding the safety and security of the Storage Facility.

7. Termination

7.1 Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing {{termination_notice_days}} days’ written notice to the other Party.

7.2 The Storage Provider may terminate this Agreement immediately if the Client commits a material breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to failure to pay storage fees, and such breach is not remedied within {{cure_period_days}} days of written notice from the Storage Provider.

7.3 Upon termination of this Agreement, the Client shall forthwith remove all Goods from the Storage Facility. If the Client fails to remove the Goods within {{days_after_termination_to_remove_goods}} days after termination, the Storage Provider shall have the right to dispose of the Goods in any manner it deems fit, at the Client’s expense, without further liability to the Client.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}. Any dispute 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 the courts of {{country}}.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written, relating thereto. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

Signature Block

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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For and on behalf of {{storage_provider_company_name}}

Name: {{storage_provider_signer_name}}

Title: {{storage_provider_signer_title}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

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For and on behalf of {{client_company_name}}

Name: {{client_signer_name}}

Title: {{client_signer_title}}

Date: {{signature_date}}

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