Vertical Storage Systems On-line Store
All VSS quick-ship product is F.O.B from the shipping point. Custom sizes are priced via quote. Layout and design is provided in South Texas.
Payment: Payments are made through PayPal (PayPal account is not required). For quantities of more than 1 of any particular item, please add the item to your cart, and then change the quantity on the PayPal screen.
Please call us at 713.569.6362, or with your questions about our products.
General Term and Conditions
These terms and conditions apply to any sales from Vertical Storage Systems (Seller) to Customer and any quotation or proposal by Seller. Any different or additional terms in any documents from Customer are objected to and rejected, are deemed to materially alter these terms, and will not become part of any contract.
Purchase Price and Payment Terms - Payment for all material and goods purchased (the “Equipment”), as well as for freight and any installation or other services purchased, is due per the Payment Terms as stated on the proposal. Interest payable on late payments will be one and one half percent per month (or the maximum legal rate if less). All subject to credit approval.
Payments: will not be held back under the following conditions:
- Should customer select their own installer. See Installation Line item 11: VSS is not responsible for project results
- Customer handles the permitting process
- Customer coordinates freight
- Customer provides inaccurate information
- Delays due to the fire marshal review/approval
- Project is delayed due to labor dispute, construction delays, and/or acts of God
Quotation - Unless otherwise specified by Seller, if not accepted by Customer within 30 days from the date hereof, the Seller’s quotation shall become invalid. Depending upon project size, site visits are required to finalize/ confirm quotations.
Taxes - Customer will be solely responsible for payment directly to taxing authority or reimbursement to Seller, when paid by Seller, of all sales, use or similar taxes, and any duties or permits or any other fees imposed upon this transaction by any level of government whether due at the time of sale or later (excluding Seller’s income taxes).
Warranty - Seller warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the period of time stated in the manufacturers standard warranty when used in accordance to manufactures specifications and operating instructions according to agreed specifications for which it is designed. The warranty offered will be the manufacturer’s standard warranty for respective product and is transferred to the buyer. Seller’s liability and sole remedy under the warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement. In no event shall Seller be liable for labor, loss of use, consequential, incidental or any other damages directly or indirectly resulting from failure or loss of use.
THERE IS NO IMPLIED WARRANTY BY THE SELLER FOR FITNESS OF PURPOSE. Used equipment is sold “AS IS” with no warranty expressed or implied.
Engineering Data - The proposal drawings and/or specifications of any quotation are confidential engineering data and represent Seller’s investment in engineering skill and development and remain the property of the Seller. Such are submitted with understanding that the information will not be disclosed or used in any manner detrimental to Seller. All specifications and dimensions of proposal drawings are approximate and are subject to change during detailed engineering. Purchased materials and/or components referred to by trade name and/or by manufacturer may be interchanged at the option of the Seller with other materials and/or components of at least equal quality and value. The Seller shall submit layout drawings, if required, to Customer who shall check and verify them with reasonable promptness. Customer must sign the drawings and send back to Seller, which thereafter will execute the work in accordance with approved drawings. Should a customer fail to review and return signed drawings prior to materials being manufactured, it will result in the Seller not being responsible for any issues that may arise when product arrives on-site and during installation.
Deliveries - Shipments are FOB seller’s point of shipment. Shipping and delivery dates are approximate. Seller shall not be liable for delays in or failures of delivery due to strikes, labor trouble, supplier’s delays, accidents, fire, flood, acts of God, action by Government authority, changes requested by Customer, or causes beyond Seller’s control.
Freight Claims - It shall be the responsibility of the Customer to examine and inspect merchandise when delivered, and to make notations of any damages, shortages, or any such related complaint on the delivery receipt before the truck driver leaves the Customer’s facility. Following this review, the customer must then notify the Seller in writing of any complaint that was noted on the merchandise delivery receipt.
Ship/ Delivery Date Changes - Should the delivery date require change due to customer requirements, and the product is already in the manufacturing cycle, the product is the responsibility of the customer. It will be invoiced as of the original delivery date and VSS will assist our customer in obtaining a location to store the product.
Change Orders Prior to Material Manufacturing - Should the customer decide to make a change order prior to manufacturing (which is approximately a 3-4 week cut off date prior to product ship-date), such orders and adjustments must be made in writing to the Seller. The contract price shall be adjusted according to the changes in the work specified; in addition all claims by the Seller for any extra work will be made in writing before the execution of the work.
Installation: Customer Responsibilities - Should a Customer select their own installation company: VSS will not be responsible any part of the installation, For example: bad workmanship, not completing the project as per installation drawings and manufacturers specifications, components not placed in correct locations, not anchoring and bolting correctly, damaging floors, etc.
Permits, Licenses, and Fees - Unless otherwise stated, it is the responsibility of the Customer to obtain any required building permits, licenses, high-piled storage permits, or any other specific requirements. Any cost for said permits, licenses, fees, etc., are not included and are the responsibility of the Customer unless otherwise stated. This includes all building, fire and/or safety regulations, which may be required prior to issuance of permit. In the event that any of the above is denied due to the Customer’s negligence or non-compliance, all deliveries in this proposal will become due and payable nonetheless in accordance with stated terms. Orders are subject to present and future laws, regulations, and orders.
Cancellations - Orders are not subject to cancellation except with the written consent of the Seller and upon the terms and conditions that will indemnify Seller against any loss.
Acceptance of Completed Project - Upon start-up and commissioning of systems, Seller will have on-site representative with a previously tested plan available. The testing protocol will be a mutually agreed upon format and 8 hours of error free use or one complete shift will constitute successful testing. Systems components put into beneficial use by Customer shall be considered acceptance.
Customer Purchasing Design and Materials Only - In a situation where Customer purchases materials and design only and the Seller is not invited to install the project. The Seller will not be responsible for the capabilities of Customer's installer.
For example: Not being familiar with complicated systems, not having an experienced crew. The Customer in this case must sign off the engineered drawings that they are taking responsibility for the finished project. It is highly recommended that the Customer use Seller’s installers so that blame can only be directed to one source (Seller). With a Turnkey project you are dealing with one source making the project flow more smoothly for all concerned. Invoices must be paid in full and are not to be held up as a result of disputes with the Customer’s installer.
Attorney Fees - In the event legal/action is taken to enforce or interpret any provision of this contract. All terms and conditions are subject Texas law. Seller must be entitled to recover all costs incurred in connection herewith, including reasonable attorney fees.
Wavier - No wavier, alteration, or modification of any provisions on the face of hereof shall be binding unless done so in writing and signed by an authorized agent of the Seller. Any such alterations or modifications involving extra costs will become and extra charge over and above prices quoted. In the event of conflict or inconsistency between the conditions of the Customer’s purchase order and these terms and conditions, then these terms and conditions shall apply.
