Terms & Conditions
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the provision of storage and transport services ("Services") by Adept Lift Technical Services Limited, T/A Adept Elevator Storage & Distribution ("the Company") to its clients ("the Customer"). By using our services, the Customer agrees to be bound by the following Terms:
All goods and services are supplied strictly in accordance with Adept’s standard Terms and Conditions of Service. These terms shall prevail over any other terms or conditions, including those contained in any purchase order, confirmation of order, or similar document from the Customer, unless otherwise agreed in writing by a director of Adept.
1. Storage Services
1.1. Storage of goods is charged at a rate per cubic metre (as detailed on our ‘Goods In Receipt’), unless otherwise agreed in writing.
1.2. All measurements of volume are subject to verification by the Company.
1.3. Charges for storage will be invoiced monthly in arrears, unless otherwise agreed.
1.4. Any goods that are in store on or after 12:00 noon on a Monday will be charged for the full storage week, regardless of when the goods are removed after that time.
2. Transport and Delivery Services
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2.1. Transport of goods to site is charged at a pre-agreed delivery price, confirmed prior to dispatch.
2.2. The agreed price includes two (2) hours of site time. Any site delays beyond the two-hour allowance will be charged at the prevailing hourly rate.
2.3 Unavoidable PCN charges will be charged as an extra (at cost).
2.4. The Customer must ensure that the site is accessible, and that all necessary personnel and equipment are available to facilitate prompt unloading.
2.5 Due to the nature of the stored equipment, we generally require 36 hours’ notice to ‘ready’ the goods for transport, unless previously agreed otherwise.
2.6 Returned waste/packaging will be charged as an extra, based upon the quantity returned for us to dispose of.
3. Delivery Cancellations
3.1. Cancellation of any scheduled delivery must be received by the Company in writing no less than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled delivery time.
3.2. If cancellation is received later than this deadline, a cancellation charge will apply; this charge will be dependent upon the notice period given and the loading status at the time when the delivery was cancelled.
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4. Insurance and Liability
4.1. The Company's liability for loss, damage, or delay in relation to the Services provided is limited in accordance with the current Road Haulage Association (RHA) Conditions of Carriage, a copy of which is available upon request.
4.2. Additional insurance coverage can be arranged upon request and at the Customer's cost.
5. Payment Terms
5.1. All invoices are payable within the agreed credit period, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5.2. If payment is not made within the agreed credit period:
- The Company reserves the right to charge interest on the overdue amount at the prevailing interest rate, and
- The Company may withdraw or suspend the provision of services without further notice until full payment is received.
6. General
6.1. These Terms may be amended from time to time by the Company. Updated versions will be communicated to the Customer and made available on our website.
6.2. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.