The Terms and Conditions in this Agreement form a contract in relation to the provision of storage by Cru Asia Limited {Singapore Branch) (“Cru Singapore”) to the client (“Client”). The Client is a person or corporate body that contracts for the storage services provided by Cru Singapore. The registered address of Cru Singapore is 6A Shenton Way, OUE Downtown Gallery, #04-02 to 08 Singapore 068815. Cru Singapore’s company registration is T14FC0121J. Cru Singapore reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Client’s account if Cru Singapore has reason to believe that the Client is in breach of any of these Terms and Conditions.
1. STORAGE
Unless specified, all storage products “Stock” are stored by Cru Singapore’s warehouse. Cru Singapore acknowledges no claim to legal title of the Stock other than in settlement of balances owed to Cru Singapore in accordance with clause 2 of this Agreement.2. PAYMENT
Storage fees are charged monthly in arrears for the days Stock was stored in the storage facility. Storage invoices are due on invoice date (any separate credit terms agreed between Cru Singapore and the Client do not apply to storage charges). Cru Singapore reserves a lien over the totality of the Client’s Stock in storage for any storage or other charge or money owed by the Client to Cru Singapore or Cru group companies. Cru Singapore reserves the right to refuse the release of Client Stock pending receipt of cleared funds to ensure that the Client’s outstanding balance remains below the cost value of Stock held. Cru Singapore shall be entitled to charge interest on unpaid invoices at 3% per annum over the US Federal Reserve base rate from the date payment was due.3. ONLINE INTERFACE: CONDITIONS OF USE
All automated communications with the Client shall be via electronic means. Primarily, Cru Singapore will convey information relating to Stock stored in the storage facility via a website facility (“Website”). Cru Singapore will undertake all reasonable steps to ensure that the information on the Website is accurate. But it is the Client’s responsibility to check data conveyed via the Website for accuracy on a periodic basis. Cru Singapore shall not be in breach of this Agreement in the event of failure to make available the Website. Cru Singapore reserves all rights to withdraw, amend or cancel the Website, with or without notice, and Cru Asia shall not be contractually bound to offer any service once it has been withdrawn, amended or cancelled.4. CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions from the Client will only be accepted and acted if placed using the secure Website. Instructions can be received by email at Cru Singapore’s discretion and will be refused if we cannot verify the identity of the instructor. In respect of any instructions for movement of Stock, the following provisions shall apply:- i) The Client is responsible for the accuracy of all instructions. Cru Singapore is not be liable for any instructions placed in error.
- ii) Instructions shall continue in force until cancelled or superseded.
- iii) The Client is responsible for the security of the instructions and shall take reasonable care to ensure that instructions are secure and that unauthorised access to the Website is prevented.
- iv) Cru Singapore shall use its reasonable endeavours to act on requests from a Client for cancellation or amendment of such instructions placed via the Website prior to execution, but cannot guarantee to do so.
- v) Where a request has been received via the Website, Cru Singapore will email the Client confirmation of their request. It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that the details contained within this communication are correct. Should the Client fail to receive the communication it is the Client’s responsibility to advise Cru Singapore as soon as possible.
- vi) It is the Client’s responsibility to ensure that his electronically held contact details are up to date at all times.
5. RECEIPT OF STOCK
Cru Singapore will provide the Client with a confirmation of the landing of Stock into the storage facility via electronic means. It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure that the details contained within this communication are correct. Cru Singapore will not accept responsibility or financial liability for any incorrect data. Cru Singapore reserves the right to accept only goods that are accompanied by valid and appropriate documentation. In order to comply with customs or other Government requirements, Cru Singapore may require:- i) An invoice showing purchase prices for all Stock not purchased from Cru Singapore. Any wines received without cost price values will be entered at the current market value.
- ii) An invoice to show that all relevant taxes have been paid (if any are applicable).
- iii) On landing, the Client Stock is inspected by Cru Singapore. This check involves: a) a unit count; b) an exterior description check; c) notification of any exterior damage to Stock and d) application of UID label (if required).