Warehouse Services Agreement

Use this agreement to document the terms for storing, handling, and delivering goods at a warehouse facility in the United States.

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Why use a warehouse services agreement?

A warehouse services agreement protects both the warehouse operator and the depositor by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and liability for stored goods.

Clear roles and responsibilities

Define each party's obligations for tendering, storing, handling, and releasing goods at the warehouse.
Protection against disputes

Establish agreed terms for liability, indemnity, and resolution before issues arise in storage.
Legally structured fee terms

Set transparent warehouse fee obligations and compliance requirements under applicable federal and state law.

What this template includes

This template covers the key terms for a warehousing arrangement, from goods tender and storage to fees, liability, and dispute resolution under US law.

Provision of warehousing services
Defines the scope of storage, handling, delivery, and related services provided at the warehouse facility.
Tender and goods requirements
Outlines how goods must be tendered, packed, marked, and declared for compliant storage and handling.
Transfer and removal of goods
Specifies conditions for moving goods within or between facilities and the depositor's obligations for hazardous goods removal.
Notice of loss and indemnification
Requires the operator to promptly notify the depositor of loss or damage and sets out mutual indemnification obligations.
Warehouse lien and liability
Establishes the operator's lien rights over goods and limits liability to losses caused by failure to exercise reasonable care.
Governing law and dispute resolution
Confirms compliance with the UCC and applicable state and federal law, with a mediation-first dispute process through the American Arbitration Association.