Terms and Conditions
Datio Terms and Conditions Revised 01/08/2025
1. Our Quotation
1.1 Our quotation, unless otherwise stated, does not include any customs duties and inspections or
any other fees or taxes payable to government bodies.
1.2 We may change the price or make additional charges if circumstances are found to apply which
have not been taken into account when preparing our quotation and confirmed by us in writing.
These include:
1.2.1 You do not accept our quotation in writing within 28 days, or the work is not carried out or
completed within three months.
1.2.2 Our costs change because of currency fluctuations or changes in taxation or freight charges
beyond our control.
1.2.3 The work is carried out on a Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holiday or outside normal hours
(08.00-18.00hrs) at your request.
1.2.4 We have to collect or deliver goods at your request above the ground floor and first upper
floor.
1.2.5 If you collect some or all of the goods from our warehouse, we are entitled to make a charge
for handling them.
1.2.6 We supply any additional services, including moving or storing extra goods (these conditions
apply to such work).
1.2.7 The stairs, lifts or doorways are inadequate for free movement of the goods without
mechanical equipment or structural alteration, or the approach, road or drive is unsuitable for our
vehicles and/or containers to load and/or unload within 10 metres of the doorway.
1.2.8 We have to pay parking or other fees or charges in order to carry out services on your behalf.
1.2.9 There are delays or events outside our reasonable control which increase or extend the
resources or time allowed to complete the agreed work.
1.2.10 We agree in writing to increase our limit of liability set out in Clause 8.1.1.3 In any such
circumstances, adjusted charges may apply and become payable.
2. Work not included in the quotation
2.1 Unless agreed by us in writing, we will not:
2.1.1 Dismantle or assemble unit or system furniture (flatpack), fitments or fittings.
2.1.2 Disconnect, re-connect, dismantle or re-assemble appliances, fixtures, fittings or equipment.
2.1.3 Take up or lay fitted floor coverings.
2.1.4 Move items from a loft, unless properly lit and floored and safe access is provided.
2.1.5 Unless agreed otherwise in writing before the date of this quotation, Our price does not
include, open or resealed paints, oils, lubricants or other materials deemed unsafe for transport or
storage by our staff.
2.1.6 Move or store any items excluded under Clause 4.1 and/or 4.2.
Our staff are not authorized or qualified to carry out such work.
We recommend that a properly qualified person is separately
employed by you to carry out these services.
3. Your responsibility
3.1 It will be your sole responsibility to:
3.1.1 Declare to us, in writing, the value of the goods being removed and/or stored. If it is
subsequently established that the value of the goods removed or stored is greater than the actual
value you declare, you agree that our liability under clause 8.1 and 8.2 will be reduced to reflect the
proportion that your declared value bears to their actual value.
3.1.2 Obtain at your own expense, all documents, permits, permissions, licences, customs
documents necessary for the removal to be completed.
3.1.3 Be present themselves or appoint a representative at the collection and delivery sites to
ensure that no goods are collected or delivered or not collected or delivered in error or placed in the
wrong place at the wrong site.
3.1.4 Ensure authorized signature on agreed inventories, receipts, waybills, job sheets or other
relevant documents by way of confirmation of collection or delivery of goods.
3.1.5 Take all reasonable steps to ensure that nothing that should be removed is left behind and
nothing is taken away in error.
3.1.6 Arrange proper protection for goods left in unoccupied or unattended premises, or where other
people such as (but not limited to) tenants or workmen are, or will be present.
3.1.7 Prepare adequately and stabilize all appliances or electronic equipment prior to their removal.
3.1.8 Empty, properly defrost and clean refrigerators and deep freezers. We are not responsible for the contents.
3.1.9 Provide us with a contact address for correspondence during removal transit and/or storage of goods.
3.1.10 Stabilise and prepare goods prior to removal to avoid any damage or injury.
3.1.11 If you pack goods, pack goods sufficiently to prevent all damage or injury during removal or storage.
3.2 Other than by reason of our negligence or breach of contract, we will not be liable for any loss or
damage, costs or additional charges that may arise from failure to discharge these responsibilities.
3.3 Declaration of volume and weight is your responsibility, any additional costs occurred from
incorrect information supplied, i.e packaging or wrong declaration of weight, any fines or extra
charges are at your cost.
4. Goods not to be submitted for removal or storage
4.1 Unless previously agreed in writing by a director or other authorized company representative,
the following items must not be submitted for removal or storage and will under no circumstances
be moved or stored by us. The items listed under (4.1.1) below may present risks to health and
safety and of fire. Items listed under (4.1.2) to (4.1.6) below carry other risks and you should make
your own arrangements for their transport and storage.
4.1.1 Prohibited or stolen goods, drugs, pornographic material, potentially dangerous, damaging or
explosive items, including gas bottles, aerosols, paints, firearms, ammunition, resealed paints, oils,
lubricants or other materials deemed unsafe for transport or storage by our staff.
4.1.2 Jewellery, watches, trinkets, precious stones or metals, money, deeds, securities, stamps,
coins, or goods or collections of any similar kind, Antiques, one off productions etc are also not
covered within our insurance and specialist insurance should be taken by yourself.
4.1.3 Plants or goods likely to encourage vermin or other pests or to cause infestation or
contamination.
4.1.4 Perishable items and/or those requiring a controlled environment inc alcohol
4.1.5 Any animals, birds or fish.
4.1.6 Goods which require special licence or government permission for export or import.4.2 If we do agree to remove such goods, we will not accept liability for loss or damage unless we
are negligent or in breach of contract, in which case all these conditions will apply. If you submit
such goods without our knowledge we will make them available for your collection and if you do not
collect them within a reasonable time we will apply for an appropriate court order to dispose of any
such goods found in the consignment without notice. You will furthermore pay to us any charges,
expenses, damages, legal costs or penalties incurred by us.
5. Ownership of the goods
5.1 By entering into this Agreement, you guarantee that:
5.1.1 The goods to be removed and/or stored are your own property, or
5.1.2 The person(s) who own or have an interest in them have given you authority to make this
contract and have been made aware of these conditions.
5.1.3 You will pay us for any claim for damages and/or costs brought against us if either warranty
(5.1.1) or (5.1.2) is not true.
6. Charges if you postpone or cancel the removal
6.1 If you postpone or cancel this Agreement, we will charge you according to how much notice is given. “Working Days” refer to the normal working week of Monday to Friday and excludes weekends and Public Holidays.
6.1.1 More than 10 working days before the removal was due to start: No charge but deposits are non refundable.
6.1.2 Between 5 and 10 working days inclusive before the removal was due to start: not more than
30% of the removal charge.
6.1.3 Less than 5 working days before the removal was due to start: not more than 60% of the removal charge.
6.1.4 Less then 48 hours ( working days ) before the removal was due to start : 100% of the charge.
7. Payment
7.1 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing:
7.1.1 Payment is required by cleared funds in advance of the removal or storage period.
7.1.2 You may not withhold any part of the agreed price.
7.1.3 In respect of all sums which are overdue to us, we will charge interest on a daily basis
calculated at 10% (120% annually) above the prevailing base rate for the time being of the Bank of England.
7.1.4 We do not extend credit in any shape or form unless agreed to, in writing, before any work is undertaken.
7.1.5 Deposits are non refundable if job is cancelled by either party due to any discrepancies
8. Our liability for loss or damage
8.1 We accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for goods that are damaged, stolen or lost
whilst being handled by the company in such a case where such damages are not covered, in full, by
our goods in transit and removal insurance. (Our goods in transit insurance and removal insurance is a
policy supplied by a third party company with respect to the transportation and storage of the customers belongings). The terms and conditions of our goods in transit and removal insurance
and/or whether coverage exists or is valid or not – is determined solely by the company supplying our
goods in transit and removal insurance.
8.2 In such cases where a claim is being made with respect to our goods in transit and removal
insurance and a dispute arises concerning such a claim, then the customer agrees that the dispute is
8.2.1 Standard insurance as booked covers up to £50,000 for FULL loss relating to theft or total loss
Single items are covered to £45 per item loss / damage / theft
Further coverage can be arranged for a extra fee.between themselves and the company supplying the insurance policy and clears us of any responsibility in all cases.
8.3. Claims for lost, stolen or damaged property must be made before the driver leaves the customers property.
We do not accept claims after the fact.
8.4 Our liability for loss or damage is limited, as set out in clause 8.1.1 below. Alternatively, you may
request us to increase our liability, as set out in clause 8.1.2 below:
8.5 In the event of our negligence or breach of contract resulting in loss of or damage to your goods,
we will pay a sum equivalent to the cost of their repair or replacement whichever is the smaller sum
up to a maximum of £50,000 for any one occurrence (see below), or
8.6 Prior to the commencement of work and subject to our having received your itemised valued
inventory (see 3(3.1.1)) we may agree to increase our liability, for an additional charge. We will not
unreasonably withhold consent to such a request.
8.7 For goods destined to, or received from a place outside the United Kingdom
8.8 We will accept liability for loss or damage (a) arising from our negligence or breach of contract
whilst the goods are in our physical possession, or (b) whilst the goods are in the possession of others
if the loss or damage is established to have been caused by our failure to pack the goods to a
reasonable standard where we have been contracted to pack the goods that are subject to the claim. In
either circumstance clause 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 above will apply.
8.9 Where we engage an international transport operator, shipping company or airline to convey your
goods to the place, port or airport of destination, we do so on your behalf and subject to the terms and
conditions set out by that carrier.
8.10 If the carrying vessel/conveyance, should for reasons beyond the carrier’s control, fail to deliver
the goods, or route them to a place other than the original destination, you have limited recourse
against the carrier, and may be liable for General Average contribution (e.g. the costs incurred to
preserve the vessel/conveyance and cargo) and salvage charges, or the additional cost of onward
transmission to the place, port or airport of destination. These are insurable risks and it is your
responsibility to arrange adequate marine/transit insurance cover.
8.11 We do not accept liability for goods confiscated, seized, removed or damaged by Customs
Authorities or other Government Agencies unless we have been negligent or in breach of contract.
8.12 For the purposes of this Agreement an item is defined as:
8.13 The entire contents of a box, parcel, package, carton, or similar container; and
8.14 Any other object or thing that is moved, handled or stored by us.
8.15 We are not liable for goods that have not been boxed or packed by ourselves, we cannot
determine or verify contents, therefore any claim becomes invalid.
9. Damage to premises or property other than goods
9.1 Because third party contractors are frequently present at the time of collection or delivery our
liability for loss or damage is limited as follows:
9.1.1 If we cause loss or damage to premises or property other than goods for removal as a result of
our negligence or breach of contract, our liability shall be limited to making good the damaged area only.
9.1.2 If we cause damage as a result of moving goods under your express instruction, against our
advice, and where to move the goods in the manner instructed is likely to cause damage, we shall not be liable.
9.1.3 If we are responsible for causing damage to your premises or to property other than goods
submitted for removal and/or storage, you must note this on the worksheet or delivery receipt as
soon as practically possible or within a reasonable time. This is fundamental to the Agreement.
10.Exclusions of liability
10.1 Other than as a result of our negligence or breach of contract we will not be liable for any loss,
damage or failure to produce the goods if caused by any of the following circumstances.
10.1.1 By fire how ever caused
10.1.2 By war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil
war, terrorism, rebellion and/or military coup, Act of God, third party industrial action or other such
events outside our reasonable control.
10.1.3 By normal wear and tear, natural or gradual deterioration, leakage or evaporation or from
perishable or unstable goods. This includes goods left within furniture or appliances.
10.1.4 By moth or vermin or similar infestation.
10.1.5 By cleaning, repairing or restoring unless we arranged for the work to be carried out. 10.1.6
By change to atmospheric or climatic conditions. OR
10.1.7 For any goods in wardrobes, drawers or appliances, or in a package, bundle, carton, case or
other container not both packed and unpacked by us.
10.1.8 For electrical or mechanical derangement to any appliance, instrument, clock, computer or
other equipment unless there is evidence of related external damage.
10.1.9 For any goods which have a pre-existing defect or are inherently defective. 10.1.10 For animals
and their cages or tanks including pets, birds or fish.
10.1.11 For plants
10.1.12 For perishable items and/or those requiring a controlled environment. 10.1.13 For items
referred to in Clause 4.
10.1.14 For damages or costs resulting indirectly from, or as a consequence of, loss, damage, or
failure to produce the goods including but not limited to loss of use or amenity.
10.2 No employee of ours shall be separately liable to you for any loss, damage, mis-delivery, errors
or omissions under the terms of this Agreement.
10.3 Our liability will cease upon handing over goods from our warehouse (see Clause 11.2 below).
10.4 We will not take any liability for inadequately packed goods packed by You.
11. Time limit for claims
11.1 For goods which we deliver, you must notify us in writing of any visible loss, damage or failure
to produce any goods at the time of delivery.
11.2 If you or your agent collects the goods, you must notify us in writing of any loss or damage at
the time the goods are handed to you or your agent.
11.3 Notwithstanding clauses 8, 9 and 10 we will not be liable for any loss of or damage to the goods
unless a claim is notified to us, or to our agent or the company carrying out the collection or delivery
of the goods on our behalf, in writing as soon as such loss or damage is discovered (or with
reasonable diligence ought to have been discovered) and in any event within seven (7) days of
delivery of the goods by us.
11.4 The time limit for notifying us of your claim may be extended upon receipt of your written
request provided such request is received within seven (7) days of delivery. Consent to such a
request will not be unreasonably withheld.
12. Delays in transit
12.1 Other than by reason of our negligence or breach of contract, we will not be liable for delays in transit.
12.2 If through no fault of ours we are unable to deliver your goods, we will take them into store. The
Agreement will then be fulfilled and any additional service(s), including storage and delivery, will be
at your expense.
13. Our Rights to Hold the Goods (Lien)
We shall have a general or particular lien upon all Goods in Our possession for all money You owe Us
or for expenses incurred by Us and for payments We make on Your behalf. If some of the Goods
have been delivered, removed, dispatched, or sold, the general lien shall apply to any Goods that
remain in our possession. We shall be entitled to charge warehouse rent and all other expenses
whilst we maintain a lien on the Goods, all these Conditions shall continue to apply to them.
14. Settling Disputes
If a dispute arises under this agreement that cannot be resolved it will be referred by either party to
the UK County Court. END OF AGREEMENT/POWER OF SALE In the event of more than twelve weeks
rental being outstanding We may give You 30 days written notice requiring You to remove all Goods
from Our care, control or custody and pay all debts due. If You do not remove the Goods We may
sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of them without further notice. Any proceeds of sale will be
credited to Your storage account or against any other payments due to Us from You. You will be
responsible for any costs incurred by Us in selling or disposing of the Goods. Any surplus proceeds
will be paid to You without interest.
15. Our right to sub-contract the work
15.1 We reserve the right to sub-contract some or all of the work.
15.2 If we sub-contract, then these conditions will still apply.
16. Route and method, You agree that We may;
16.1 Have the right to choose the method and route by which to carry out the work.
16.2 Unless it has been specifically agreed otherwise in writing in our Quotation, other
space/volume/capacity on our vehicles and/or the container may be utilized for consignments of other customers.
16.3 Interchange the Goods between vehicles and warehouses or other premises at any time. 16.4
Select the route and the means by which the Goods shall be carried or stored.
16.5 Employ sub-contractors If We subcontract the Work these Conditions will apply to the sub-Contractor.
16.6 Extra payment of £10 required if travelling through the congestion charge.
16.7 Job arrival times are estimated. Although we do our best to be on time, circumstances out of
our control may cause delays, we do not offer discounts for lateness.
17. Advice and information for International Removals
We will use our reasonable endeavours to provide you with up to date information to assist you with
the import/export of your goods. Information on such matters as national or regional laws and
regulations which are subject to change and interpretation at any time is provided in good faith and
is based upon existing known circumstances. It is your responsibility to seek appropriate advice to
verify the accuracy of any information provided.
18. Applicable law
This contract is subject to the law of the country in which the office of the company issuing this contract is situated.
19. Your forwarding address
19.1 If you send goods to be stored, you must provide an address for correspondence and not
ify us
if it changes. All correspondence and notices will be considered to have been received by you seven
days after sending it to your last address recorded by us.
19.2 If you do not provide an address or respond to our correspondence or notices, we may publish
such notices in a public newspaper in the area to or from which the goods were removed. Such
notice will be considered to have been received by you seven days after the publication date of the
newspaper. Note: If we are unable to contact you, we will charge you any costs incurred in
establishing your whereabouts.
20. List of goods (inventory) or receipt
Where we produce a list of your goods (inventory) or a receipt and send it to you, it will be accepted
as accurate unless you write to us within 10 days of the date of our sending, or a reasonable period
agreed between us, notifying us of any errors or omissions.
21. Revision of storage charges
We review our storage charges periodically. You will be given 3 months notice in writing of any increases.
22. If our charges are not paid
22.1 If Our charges are not met in full on the due date interest will be payable at 5% above the base
rate of Lloyds on all monies outstanding. Failure to pay within 7 days will result in proceedings
through the County Courts to recover the full amount outstanding plus interest and any associated
court or administration costs.
22.2 If Our charges are not paid, any Goods in Our possession or custody will be removed to store
and retained until payment is made. We shall be entitled to charge for storing these Goods. Any
costs incurred in removing them to or from store will be met by You. All charges must be paid in full
before the Goods can be released.
23. Refusal of work
We reserve the right to refuse to perform work without justifying our refusal in the event that the
customer has inaccurately or inadequately informed us of the work required we will retain any
deposits that have already been paid without refund.
24.Inconvenience, loss of earnings or cost incurred by the customer which is caused by the actionsof Us
We do not accept responsibility and will not be held liable in the event that our actions cause
inconvenience, loss of earnings or any other cost to the customer even in cases where such losses
are due to our negligence.
25. Termination
If payments are up to date, we will not end this contract except by giving you three m
in writing. If you wish to terminate your storage contract, you must give us at least 10 working days’
notice (working days are defined in Clause 6 above). If we can release the goods earlier, we will do
so, provided that your account is paid up to date. Charges for storage are payable to the date when
the notice should have taken effect.