PAYMENT STRUCTURE & SURCHARGE NOTICE 1. Card on File Requirement: Customer must maintain an active credit or debit card on file. No down payment, delivery fees, or initial monthly payments will be charged until the container is delivered and placed on the ground at the specified address. 2. 3% Credit Card Processing Fee: A 3% surcharge applies to all payments processed via credit card. Customers may avoid this fee by setting up automated ACH bank transfers or submitting certified checks 5 business days prior to the due date. 3. Ownership Status: Ownership of the container remains exclusively with Container South, LLC until ALL monthly payments, fees, taxes, and final buy-out options are paid in full. Customers have possessory rental rights only during the term
SECTION 3: DELIVERY SITE LIABILITY & ACCESS WAIVER (Step 3 of 5 - Gated) 1. Site Suitability: Customer guarantees that the site is structurally sound, clear of overhead obstructions (minimum 14 ft vertical clearance), and accessible by heavy transport machinery. 2. Property Damage Release: Customer acknowledges that delivery vehicles and placement operations involve heavy equipment. Customer releases, waives, and holds harmless Container South, LLC and its drivers from any and all liability for ground rutting, driveway cracks, lawn damage, or damage to underground utilities, septic lines, or unmapped pipes. 3. Failed Delivery Charge: If delivery cannot be completed due to site unreadiness, ground conditions, or locked access, a Dry Run Fee ($250 + mileage) will be charged to the card on file.
MAINTENANCE & DAMAGE ABOVE NORMAL WEAR 1. Customer Maintenance Obligations: Until title transfers to Customer, Customer agrees to keep the unit clean, structurally sound, and free from hazardous material contamination or unauthorized alterations. 2. Damages & Cleanout Charges: If the unit is returned or repossessed prior to full purchase, Customer authorizes charges to the card on file for: - Structural damage repairs or lock-box replacement. - Cleaning fees ($150 minimum) for debris, residue, or trash left inside. - Environmental remediation for spilled oils, chemicals, or unapproved paint.
DEFAULT TIMELINE & REPOSSESSION 1. Default Timeline: Payments are due on the 1st of each month. - Day 6: Account is late; a $50 late fee is assessed. - Day 15: Formal Notice of Default & Intent to Repossess issued. - Day 30: Contract terminates. The unit enters hard default status. 2. Repossession Entry: Upon Day 30 of delinquency, Container South, LLC reserves the immediate legal right to enter the property without further notice or legal process to repossess the unit. 3. Contents Abandonment: Container South, LLC bears no liability for personal property left inside a repossessed unit. 4. Chargeback Defense: Customer acknowledges delivery and receipt of equipment upon initial placement and explicitly waives the right to initiate credit card chargebacks for any legitimate fees, default recoveries, or repossession expenses.
AUTHORIZATION & SIGNATURES Date: October 1, 2026
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