6. ACCESS AND CONDITIONS OF USE6.1. The Client:
a. shall have the right of access to the Unit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless alternative access hours are set by WSS;
b. bears sole responsibility for securing the Unit in a manner acceptable to WSS;
c. shall maintain the Unit in the same good condition as at the commencement of the rental period, save for normal wear and tear. If the Client fails to do so, the Client shall promptly reimburse WSS for the cost of any repairs necessary to restore the Unit to its prior condition at termination, based on WSS’s cost estimate.
6.2. Prohibited Items:
The Client must not store (nor allow anyone else to store) any of the following in the Unit:
i. food or perishable goods;
ii. birds, fish, animals, or any other living creatures;
iii. combustible or flammable materials or liquids such as gas, oil-based paint, petrol, oil, or cleaning solvents;
iv. firearms, explosives, weapons, or ammunition;
v. chemicals, radioactive materials, or biological agents;
vi. toxic waste, asbestos, or other potentially hazardous or environmentally harmful materials;
vii. any item that emits fumes, odours, or scents;
viii. any illegal substances, illegal items, or goods obtained unlawfully, including counterfeit goods;
ix. compressed gases;
x. medicinal products, medical waste, and biological materials, including used syringes, test kits, diagnostic samples, etc.;
xi. electronic devices with independent power sources that may overheat or ignite (such as power banks, lithium-ion batteries, electric scooters, etc.);
xii. cash, precious metals, jewellery, artwork, or other valuables, unless they are properly insured.
6.3. Prohibited Actions:
The Client must not:
i. obstruct access to any other storage space;
ii. create any nuisance or disturbance for WSS or any other WSS customer;
iii. carry out any activities on the premises that may pose safety risks, cause material damage, trigger an emergency, or infringe upon the rights or interests of other Unit users;
iv. spray paint or conduct mechanical work within the Unit;
v. affix anything to the interior or exterior surfaces of the Unit or make any alterations to the Unit;
vi. allow any liquid, substance, or odour to escape from the Unit, or allow noise to be audible outside the Unit;
vii. leave behind any waste or refuse generated by the storage of goods. The Client shall be charged reasonable costs for the disposal of such waste or refuse;
viii. tamper with the electrical systems in any way and shall ensure that no electrical equipment is left operating within the Unit.
6.4. Permitted Use:
The Client shall use the Unit solely for storage purposes and shall not use the Unit as an office, living accommodation, home address, or to conduct any business or other activity other than storage.
6.5. Utility Charges (for Units with Equipment):
If the Client rents a Unit equipped with an air conditioning system or other electrical devices that consume power, the Client agrees to pay additional fees for electricity consumption as per the tariffs established by WSS. The amount and payment procedure shall be specified in the Rental Agreement or its annexes.
6.6. Cleanliness, Maintenance, and Safety:
The Client must:
- keep the Unit clean and in good repair throughout the rental period;
- place only clean, dry goods free of pests, foreign odours, and food waste in the Unit;
- refrain from interfering with the Unit’s or building’s technical systems and shall not connect or leave unattended any electrical or other equipment.
6.7. The Client must immediately notify WSS in writing of any changes to the Client’s (or the Alternate Contact Person’s) physical address, email address, and/or telephone number.
6.8. The Client grants WSS the right to discuss any breaches or defaults with the designated Alternate Contact Person.
6.9. WSS reserves the right to relocate the Client to another Unit for the proper management of the self-storage facility.
6.10. WSS shall have the right to inspect the Unit in cases where there is suspicion of breaches of sanitary or fire safety regulations, subject to prior notice to the Client.