Terms and Conditions:
I. Storage: Alces agrees to store the Vehicle at the Property for the Storage Rate, per the terms and conditions herein. The Owner agrees that Alces may move the Vehicle within the property as necessary. A vehicle key must be kept on the Property.
II. Communication: The Owner is responsible for communicating with Alces at the end of the storage term. Lack of notice and retrieval of the vehicle will result in a month-to-month lease.
III. Access: a. Yearly Storage Clients: Access is granted with 24 hours’ notice to Alces. b. Winter Storage Clients: Access to the Vehicle will be limited and at the discretion of Alces. If allowed, an access fee will be charged.
IV. End-of-Storage Retrieval: A state-issued ID must be presented by the person wishing to claim and take possession of the Vehicle. If the Owner cannot be present at end-of-storage retrieval, the Owner must contact Alces and identify the person authorized to retrieve the vehicle, providing a written document signed by the Owner.
V. Liability: ALCES RECOMMENDS THE OWNER REMOVE ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE VEHICLE. ALCES, ITS EMPLOYEES, AND OFFICERS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE, OR VANDALISM OF PERSONAL PROPERTY LEFT IN THE VEHICLE. ALCES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE WHILE IN STORAGE. THE OWNER HOLDS ALCES, ITS EMPLOYEES, AND OFFICERS HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFIES THEM AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, INJURIES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION ASSOCIATED WITH THE STORAGE.
VI. Insurance: The Owner must maintain adequate insurance on the Vehicle, including coverage for fire, theft, pests, windstorm, and other damages or losses during the storage term. By signing this contract, the Owner acknowledges that the Vehicle is not insured by Alces. The Owner must provide a copy of the vehicle insurance to Alces.
VII. Default: Notice of Default will be mailed to the address listed on this Agreement. The Owner must update Alces with any address changes. If the Owner fails to pay the agreed storage rate or fails to fulfill any covenants or agreements herein, the Owner will be in default, and Alces may take the following actions: a. On the 30th day of continuous default, Alces may enforce a lien on the Vehicle for monies due, labor, damages, attorney’s fees, costs, charges for returned checks, postage for late charge notifications, and expenses associated with the Owner’s default. b. On or after the 90th day of default, the Owner’s Vehicle and any personal property may be transferred, disposed of, or sold by Alces per State law. c. Alces may cancel this Agreement. d. Alces may accelerate and collect all past, present, and future monies due under this Agreement. e. Alces may pursue civil remedies against the Owner for collection of past due amounts. The Owner shall be responsible for reasonable collection and/or attorney fees incurred.
VIII. Owner’s Death: Upon notice of the Owner’s death, Alces may release the Vehicle to persona designated during your account signup process. A Death Certificate will be required.
IX. Waiver: Alces’ acceptance of any total or partial payment of storage rates or other sums due hereunder shall not be a waiver of any of Alces’ rights or remedies.
X. Waiver of Jury Trial: Alces and the Owner waive their respective rights to trial by jury of any action at law or equity arising out of, or connected to, this Agreement. This waiver applies to any claim for bodily injury, property loss or damage, or enforcement of any remedy under any law, statute, or regulation. This waiver also applies to the Owner’s agents, guests, or invitees.
XI. Entire Agreement; Governing Law: This Agreement is the entire agreement between the Owner and Alces and may only be changed by written agreement of the parties. This Agreement shall be governed by Illinois Law. If Alces is required to obtain the services of an attorney to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement, the Owner agrees to pay an additional amount for attorney’s fees and costs incurred.