Self Storage Finsbury Park Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions set out the basis on which Self Storage Finsbury Park provides storage units and associated services, including access for customers and their chosen removal companies. By making a booking, paying any charges, accessing the site or using any unit, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
1. Definitions
In these Terms and Conditions, the following expressions have the meanings set out below.
Customer means the individual or business entering into an agreement for storage or related services with Self Storage Finsbury Park.
Facility means the storage premises operated by Self Storage Finsbury Park.
Unit means the storage space or spaces allocated to the Customer at the Facility.
Goods means any property stored by the Customer in the Unit.
Removal company means any third party transport, moving or logistics provider engaged by the Customer to move Goods to or from the Facility.
Agreement means the contract between Self Storage Finsbury Park and the Customer, incorporating these Terms and Conditions and any written confirmation of booking or unit hire.
2. Booking Process
2.1 Bookings for Units are subject to availability and to acceptance by Self Storage Finsbury Park. An Agreement is formed when the Customer has provided the required details, accepted these Terms and Conditions and Self Storage Finsbury Park confirms the booking.
2.2 The Customer must provide accurate and complete information during the booking process, including name, address, billing details, proposed storage dates and unit size requirements. Self Storage Finsbury Park may request proof of identity and address before granting access to the Facility.
2.3 Bookings may be made directly by the Customer or by a removal company acting on the Customer’s behalf, provided the Customer is clearly identified. Regardless of who makes the booking, the Customer is the contracting party and remains fully responsible for all payments and compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
2.4 Any start date or unit allocation communicated at quotation stage is indicative only until confirmed by Self Storage Finsbury Park. Self Storage Finsbury Park reserves the right to offer an alternative unit of a similar or greater size at the same or lower price where necessary to accommodate operational requirements.
2.5 The minimum storage period, if any, will be communicated at the time of booking. Any promotional or discounted rate is subject to the specific conditions stated at the time of the offer and may apply only for a limited period.
3. Access, Removals and Use of the Facility
3.1 Access hours to the Facility and any restricted zones will be notified to the Customer. Self Storage Finsbury Park may alter access hours for operational or security reasons, and will endeavour to provide reasonable notice where practicable.
3.2 The Customer may arrange for a removal company or other third party to attend the Facility to load, unload or transport Goods. The Customer is responsible for ensuring their chosen removal company is aware of and complies with all site rules, safety procedures and these Terms and Conditions.
3.3 Self Storage Finsbury Park does not provide removal services as part of the storage Agreement, unless expressly agreed in writing as an additional service. Any contract with a removal company is a separate agreement between the Customer and that removal company. Self Storage Finsbury Park is not responsible for the actions, omissions, charges or performance of any removal company.
3.4 The Customer must not use the Facility or any Unit for any purpose other than storage of Goods. In particular, the Customer must not:
a. carry out any trade, business or manufacturing operations in the Unit
b. use the Unit as a residence or for overnight accommodation
c. connect any machinery or appliances to power sources without prior written consent from Self Storage Finsbury Park, where such power is available.
3.5 The Customer must ensure that all Goods are adequately packed, protected and secured. Self Storage Finsbury Park is not responsible for loss or damage arising from inadequate packing, loading, stacking or securing of Goods by the Customer or their removal company.
4. Payments and Charges
4.1 Storage charges are payable in advance at the frequency stated in the booking confirmation or invoice. Self Storage Finsbury Park may require payment of a deposit and the first rental period before access to the Unit is granted.
4.2 Payments must be made using the methods accepted by Self Storage Finsbury Park from time to time. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that recurring payments, if applicable, are authorised and that sufficient funds are available.
4.3 If the Customer fails to pay any amount due under the Agreement by the due date, Self Storage Finsbury Park may:
a. charge interest on the overdue amount at the statutory rate permitted under UK law from the due date until payment is received in full
b. restrict or suspend access to the Facility or Unit until all outstanding amounts, interest and charges have been paid
c. apply administrative fees for late payment, declined transactions or debt recovery activity.
4.4 Self Storage Finsbury Park may vary its charges from time to time. For ongoing storage, any change in charges will take effect from the start of the next billing period following written notification to the Customer.
4.5 All charges are exclusive of any applicable taxes or governmental charges, which will be added at the prevailing rate where required by law.
5. Cancellations and Changes
5.1 The Customer may cancel a booking prior to the agreed start date by notifying Self Storage Finsbury Park. Any refund of prepayments will be subject to any stated cancellation terms, including any non-refundable deposits or minimum notice periods communicated at the time of booking.
5.2 Where storage has already commenced, the Customer may terminate the Agreement by giving notice in line with the required notice period stated in the Agreement or on the booking confirmation. Storage charges will remain payable until the end of the notice period, even if the Unit is vacated earlier.
5.3 Self Storage Finsbury Park may terminate the Agreement immediately, or suspend access to the Unit, if the Customer:
a. fails to pay any amount due by the due date
b. breaches these Terms and Conditions and fails to remedy the breach promptly when requested
c. stores Prohibited Goods or uses the Facility in a manner that is unlawful, unsafe or likely to cause damage or nuisance.
5.4 On termination of the Agreement for any reason, the Customer must vacate the Unit by the termination date, remove all Goods and leave the Unit clean and free of waste. Any Goods remaining after that date may be treated as abandoned and dealt with in accordance with section 8 of these Terms and Conditions.
6. Customer Responsibilities and Prohibited Goods
6.1 The Customer is responsible for:
a. securing the Unit using an appropriate lock and keeping keys or access codes safe
b. ensuring that the Goods are adequately insured against loss or damage. Self Storage Finsbury Park does not insure the Goods unless expressly stated otherwise in writing
c. complying with all security, health and safety, fire and site rules notified from time to time.
6.2 The Customer must not store any of the following in the Unit:
a. explosives, firearms, ammunition or weapons
b. flammable, corrosive, toxic or hazardous materials, including gas cylinders, fuels, chemicals and asbestos
c. perishable goods or items that may attract vermin or pests
d. illegal goods, unlawfully obtained property, or items requiring a licence that the Customer does not hold
e. cash, high value securities, or irreplaceable items where the value exceeds any agreed or available insurance cover.
6.3 Self Storage Finsbury Park may refuse entry of any Goods or require removal of Goods which in its reasonable opinion present a risk to the Facility, to other customers, or to staff, or which breach these Terms and Conditions.
7. Waste Management and Environmental Rules
7.1 The Customer must not leave any waste, packaging, unwanted items or discarded Goods in common areas, car parks, access ways or any other part of the Facility.
7.2 Disposal of any waste generated by the Customer, their visitors or their removal company is the Customer’s responsibility. Self Storage Finsbury Park is not a waste disposal facility and will not accept domestic or commercial waste, hazardous waste, electrical items or bulky refuse for disposal.
7.3 Where Self Storage Finsbury Park provides limited waste receptacles for small, non-hazardous items, these may only be used in accordance with any instructions posted at the Facility. The Customer must not overload bins or place prohibited materials in them.
7.4 If the Customer, or their removal company, leaves waste or unwanted items anywhere on site, Self Storage Finsbury Park may arrange for removal and disposal and charge the Customer a reasonable fee for clearance, handling and disposal costs.
7.5 The Customer must comply with all applicable environmental and waste regulations, including any rules relating to recycling and segregation of materials that may apply from time to time.
8. Lien and Disposal of Goods
8.1 Self Storage Finsbury Park has a contractual lien over the Goods for all amounts due and unpaid under the Agreement. This means Self Storage Finsbury Park may retain possession of the Goods until all outstanding charges have been settled.
8.2 If any amount remains unpaid for a period of time considered reasonable by Self Storage Finsbury Park, despite attempts to contact the Customer, Self Storage Finsbury Park may, in accordance with applicable law:
a. sell some or all of the Goods and apply the proceeds towards the outstanding amounts and any reasonable costs of sale, or
b. dispose of or destroy Goods that have little or no market value, or that cannot legally be sold.
8.3 Any surplus proceeds following sale of Goods will be held for the Customer for a reasonable period. If the Customer cannot be located, Self Storage Finsbury Park may deal with any surplus in accordance with applicable law.
9. Liability and Risk
9.1 The Facility is not a warehouse or bailee of the Goods. The Customer retains custody and control of the Goods at all times and is responsible for ensuring that Goods are appropriately packed, loaded and secured, including when handled by a removal company.
9.2 Self Storage Finsbury Park does not insure the Goods and accepts no responsibility for any loss, theft or damage to the Goods, howsoever caused, except where such loss or damage arises directly from the proven negligence or wilful default of Self Storage Finsbury Park.
9.3 The Customer must arrange suitable insurance to cover the full replacement value of the Goods while stored at the Facility and during any loading, unloading or handling by removal companies.
9.4 Self Storage Finsbury Park will not be liable for:
a. any loss of profits, business, revenue or anticipated savings
b. any indirect or consequential loss or damage
c. any loss or damage arising from events outside its reasonable control, including but not limited to fire, flood, storm, vandalism, strikes, power failure or acts of third parties.
9.5 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for any other matter which cannot lawfully be excluded under UK law.
10. Security and Access Control
10.1 Self Storage Finsbury Park may operate security measures including CCTV, controlled entry systems and staff patrols. These measures are for general site security and do not guarantee the safety of individual Units or Goods.
10.2 The Customer is responsible for keeping their access codes secure and for supervising any visitors, including removal company personnel, while on site. The Customer must notify Self Storage Finsbury Park promptly if they suspect unauthorised access or compromise of security details.
10.3 Self Storage Finsbury Park may temporarily prevent access to a Unit where necessary for safety, security, maintenance or legal reasons, and will seek to ensure such restrictions are kept to a reasonable minimum.
11. Data Protection
11.1 Self Storage Finsbury Park will process personal data relating to the Customer in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws. This may include verifying identity, administering the Agreement, processing payments, managing access control and maintaining security.
11.2 Personal data may be shared with third parties where required for payment processing, debt recovery, legal compliance or where the Customer has expressly consented.
12. Variations and Assignment
12.1 Self Storage Finsbury Park may amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time. For ongoing storage, any changes will take effect from the start of the next billing period following notification to the Customer.
12.2 The Customer may not assign or transfer their rights or obligations under the Agreement without the prior written consent of Self Storage Finsbury Park.
12.3 Self Storage Finsbury Park may assign, transfer or subcontract any of its rights and obligations under the Agreement, provided that this does not materially adversely affect the Customer’s rights.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
13.1 These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
13.2 The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions, the Agreement, the Facility or the Goods.
14. General Provisions
14.1 If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall be treated as modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14.2 Any failure or delay by Self Storage Finsbury Park in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy.
14.3 These Terms and Conditions, together with any booking confirmation or written Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between Self Storage Finsbury Park and the Customer in relation to the subject matter and supersede all prior understandings or arrangements.
14.4 The Customer acknowledges that they have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them when using any storage or related services provided by Self Storage Finsbury Park.
