Terms of Service

• \u201cVanta,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus\u201d \u2014 Vanta Containers Inc. and its subsidiaries.
• \u201cCustomer,\u201d \u201cyou\u201d \u2014 the business entity (or authorized representative) placing an order.
• \u201cGoods\u201d \u2014 ISO shipping containers and related equipment sold, leased, or modified.
• \u201cServices\u201d \u2014 delivery, storage, modification, inspection, and other operations.
• \u201cOrder\u201d \u2014 a signed quote, purchase order, or platform checkout.

You must be at least 18 and legally able to enter binding contracts on behalf of a business. You are responsible for the security of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

We may refuse service, close accounts, or cancel orders at our discretion, including where sanctions, export controls, or fraud indicators apply.

Quotes are valid for the period stated (typically 14 days) and subject to inventory availability. An Order is accepted only when we issue a written confirmation and, where applicable, receive the required deposit.

All Goods are described using industry-standard grades (New / One-Trip, IICL, Cargo-Worthy, Wind & Water-Tight, As-Is). Photos are representative; individual unit condition may vary within grade tolerances.

Prices are quoted in USD or EUR unless otherwise stated and exclude VAT, sales tax, GST, customs duties, port charges, and inland transportation unless expressly included. Applicable taxes are added at invoice.

Standard payment terms: 50% deposit on order confirmation, balance before dispatch. Approved wholesale accounts may qualify for net-30 or net-45 terms subject to credit review. Late payments accrue interest at 1.5% per month (or the maximum permitted by law) plus reasonable collection costs.

We accept wire transfer, ACH, SEPA, credit/debit card (surcharge may apply), and, for approved accounts, letters of credit.

Unless otherwise agreed, sales are on EXW (Ex Works) or FCA (Free Carrier) Vanta depot per Incoterms® 2020. Where delivery is included, terms will be stated as CPT, CIP, DAP, or DDP as applicable.

Risk of loss transfers at the Incoterm-defined point. Title passes on full payment. Delivery dates are estimates \u2014 we work in good faith but are not liable for delays caused by carriers, weather, port congestion, customs, force majeure, or events beyond our reasonable control.

Customer is responsible for site suitability: clear access for a tilt-bed truck or crane, adequate turning radius, level ground, and any necessary permits.

Customer must inspect Goods within 48 hours of delivery and report any shortage, mis-description, or transit damage in writing with photographic evidence. After 48 hours the Goods are deemed accepted. See our Returns Policy for the full claims process.

New / One-Trip units: 12 months structural warranty against manufacturing defects, from delivery.

Refurbished units: 90 days wind-and-water-tight warranty.

Used (IICL, CW, WWT): sold on inspection; grade is warranted at time of gate-out, no ongoing warranty.

As-Is units: sold without warranty.

Warranty is void if the container is modified, cut, welded, or coated by a third party, or if damage results from misuse, overloading, or accident.

Leased Goods remain the property of Vanta. Customer must maintain them in the condition received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and insure them at replacement value. End-of-lease inspection charges (repair, cleaning, repositioning) are billed per the published Damage & Redelivery Schedule.

Custom modifications (doors, windows, HVAC, insulation, electrical, plumbing, paint) are quoted per specification. Once fabrication begins, cancellation charges up to 100% of the modification value apply. Modified units are non-returnable except for defect.

All content on the Vanta platform \u2014 including designs, specifications, drawings, photos, code, and trademarks \u2014 is owned by Vanta or its licensors. You may use it solely to evaluate and order our Goods and Services. Any other use requires written permission.

You agree not to: (a) resell access to our platform without authorization; (b) scrape, spider, or reverse-engineer our systems; (c) upload malicious code; (d) submit false or misleading information; (e) use Vanta Goods for any unlawful purpose, including transporting sanctioned goods, weapons, hazardous materials without permit, or human trafficking.

Violation may result in immediate suspension and referral to authorities.

You represent that you are not a Restricted Party under U.S., EU, UK, or UN sanctions and that you will not resell or ship our Goods to any Restricted Party or embargoed jurisdiction. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order that fails screening.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vanta's aggregate liability arising out of or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid by Customer for the Goods or Services giving rise to the claim in the twelve months preceding the event.

In no event shall Vanta be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including lost profits or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be lawfully limited (death, personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or statutory rights of consumers).

You agree to indemnify Vanta against any claim, loss, or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms, misuse of the Goods, or infringement of any third-party right.

Neither party is liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemic, strike, port closure, government action, cyber-attack on infrastructure, or shipping-lane disruption.

Either party may terminate for material breach not cured within 30 days of written notice. On termination, all unpaid amounts become immediately due, and provisions intended to survive (warranty limitations, IP, confidentiality, dispute resolution) will remain in effect.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded.

Any dispute shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably. Unresolved disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration under the ICC Rules, seat London, in English, by a single arbitrator. EU consumers retain any mandatory rights under their local law.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified by email to registered users and take effect 30 days after posting. Orders placed before the effective date remain governed by the Terms in force at the time of order.

Questions about these Terms? Contact legal@vantacontainers.com.