Terms & Conditions

This MAILBOX Service Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into by the customer identified above ("CUSTOMER") for the use of and services related to a mailbox (the "MAILBOX") at Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace, under the terms set forth herein and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.

1. CUSTOMER agrees that CUSTOMER will not use Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace premises or any of its services, for any unlawful, illegitimate, or fraudulent purpose, or for any purpose prohibited by U.S. Postal regulations. CUSTOMER further agrees that any use of the MAILBOX shall be in conformity with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Each individual or entity must complete a separate U.S. Postal Service Form 1583 ("Form 1583") to be authorized to receive mail or packages at the MAILBOX. However, spouses may complete one (1) Form 1583, as long as both spouses include their separate information on the Form.

2. This AGREEMENT and Form 1583 shall remain confidential, except that this AGREEMENT and Form 1583 may be disclosed upon written request of any law enforcement or other governmental agency, or when legally mandated. Upon request, CUSTOMER agrees to complete all necessary documents, including Form 1583, and any required acknowledgment form relating to service of process. CUSTOMER further agrees to sign an updated version of this AGREEMENT and Form 1583 upon request. Failure to complete Form 1583, as necessary for receiving mail on CUSTOMER's behalf, will result in Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace updating CUSTOMER's package to "USE OF ADDRESS ONLY."

3. Possession of the MAILBOX username and password shall be considered valid evidence that the possessor is duly authorized to remove any contents from the MAILBOX. In the event of death or incapacity of the CUSTOMER, Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace will require the appropriate documents from the Probate Court, the executor of the estate, the trustee or other similar person, or entity, before releasing mail or packages to a requesting party.

4. Upon expiration, cancellation, or termination of this AGREEMENT, Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace will:

a. Re-mail (i.e., forward) CUSTOMER's mail for six (6) months, provided CUSTOMER pays the postage, packaging material, and forwarding fees in advance. Additionally, CUSTOMER must pay a monthly storage fee of $10.00 for month 1, to be increased by $5.00 each month that mail is to be forwarded thereafter. It is the CUSTOMER's responsibility to make arrangements with Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace, to identify any mail forwarding needs prior to the expiration, cancellation, or termination of this AGREEMENT.

b. Retain CUSTOMER's mail at the Center for a period of fourteen (14) days, if the customer leaves no forwarding fees and forwarding address. After such time, any mail or package may be discarded or destroyed.

5. Upon cancellation or termination of this AGREEMENT, Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace may:

a. Refuse any mail or package addressed to the CUSTOMER and delivered to Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace.

b. Discard or destroy any of the CUSTOMER's mail or packages delivered to or remaining at Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace at such time.

6. The term of this AGREEMENT shall be the initial period paid for by CUSTOMER and any renewal period paid for by CUSTOMER from time to time. Renewal of this AGREEMENT for additional terms shall be at Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace’s sole discretion.

7. CUSTOMER agrees that the Center may terminate or cancel this AGREEMENT for good cause at any time by providing CUSTOMER thirty (30) days written notice. Good cause shall include, but is not limited to: 1) CUSTOMER abandons the MAILBOX; 2) CUSTOMER uses the MAILBOX for unlawful, illegitimate or fraudulent purposes; 3) CUSTOMER fails to pay monies owed when due; 4) CUSTOMER engages in offensive, abusive, or disruptive behavior toward other customers of Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace or its employees; and 6) CUSTOMER violates any provision of this AGREEMENT. CUSTOMER acknowledges that, for the purpose of determining good cause for termination of this AGREEMENT as provided herein, the actions of any person authorized by CUSTOMER to use the MAILBOX will be attributed to CUSTOMER.

8. Any written notice to CUSTOMER required or permitted under this AGREEMENT shall be deemed delivered twenty-four (24) hours after being personally delivered to CUSTOMER via email on record, as well as scanned to CUSTOMER's assigned mailbox. In the event of a termination notice, based upon abandonment of the MAILBOX, notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on the next day after placing in the hands of a commercial courier service or the United States Postal Service for next day delivery, or (b) five (5) days after placement in the United States Mail by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to CUSTOMER at CUSTOMER's address as set forth in Form 1583, or on the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier.

9. As CUSTOMER's authorized agent for receipt of mail, Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace will accept all mail, including registered, insured and certified items. Unless prior arrangements have been made, Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace shall only be obligated to accept mail, or packages delivered by commercial courier services which require a signature from Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace as a condition of delivery. CUSTOMER must sign for all mail and packages physically picked up from the MAILBOX at Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace. Packages not picked up within fourteen (14) days of notification will be subject to a storage fee of $5.00 per week, which must be paid before CUSTOMER receives the package. CUSTOMER will be charged a $5 no-show fee, after missing two scheduled mail pick-ups. In the event CUSTOMER refuses to accept any mail or package, Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace may return the mail or package to the sender and the CUSTOMER will be responsible for any postage or other fees associated with such return. C.O.D. items will be accepted ONLY if prior arrangements have been made and payment in advance is provided to Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace.

10. CUSTOMER agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporations, franchisees, officers, directors, agents and employees from and against any and all losses, damages, expenses, claims, demands, liabilities, judgments, settlement amounts, costs and causes of action of every type and character arising out of or in connection with the use or possession of the MAILBOX, including without limitation, any demands, claims and causes of action for personal injury or property damage arising from such use or possession, from failure of the U.S. Postal Service or any commercial courier service to deliver on time or otherwise deliver any items (mail, packages, etc.), from damage to or loss of any package or mail, or to the MAILBOX contents by any cause whatsoever, and from any violation by CUSTOMER of applicable federal, state or local laws.

11. The CUSTOMER shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and its respective officers, directors, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, damage, lawsuits, judgments, including attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of, or relating to Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace's services, under this AGREEMENT.

12. CUSTOMER HEREIN AGREES THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF LIABILITY OF Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace, IF ANY, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.00 REGARDLESS OF THE NATURE OF THE CLAIM.

13. CUSTOMER must use the exact mailing address for the MAILBOX without modification as set forth in Section three (3) of Form 1583. The Postal Service will return mail without a proper address to the sender endorsed "Undeliverable as Addressed."

14. Upon signing this AGREEMENT, CUSTOMER shall provide two forms of valid identification, one of which shall include a photograph.

15. Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace reserves the right to open and inspect any packages or mail which may arrive damaged or that may be otherwise of questionable integrity or legality.

16. This AGREEMENT, and any accompanying appendices, duplicates, or copies, constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this AGREEMENT, and supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements, representations, and understandings of any kind, whether written or oral, between the Parties, preceding the date of this AGREEMENT.

17. This AGREEMENT may be amended only by written agreement duly executed by an authorized representative of each party (email is acceptable).

18. If any provision or provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be held unenforceable for any reason, then such provision shall be modified to reflect the parties’ intention. All remaining provisions of this AGREEMENT shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this AGREEMENT.

19. This AGREEMENT shall not be assigned by either party without the express consent of the other party.

20. A failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege in respect of this AGREEMENT, will not be presumed to operate as a waiver, and a single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege will not be presumed to preclude any subsequent or further exercise of that right, power, or privilege, or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege.

21. This AGREEMENT is to be governed by and construed in accordance with, the laws of Illinois, without reference to any principles of conflicts of laws, which might cause the application of the laws of another State Admitted to the Union (the “United States of America”, or the “Union”). Territories and Protectorates of the Union are hereby discarded and no action may be taken within them against Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace.

22. The laws of Illinois shall supersede the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and all other United Nations laws.

23. Any action instituted by either party arising out of this AGREEMENT will only be brought, tried, and resolved in the applicable federal or state courts having jurisdiction in Illinois. EACH PARTY HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF COURTS HAVING JURISDICTION IN THE STATE.

By agreeing below I forfeit all right to bring a suit against Café Biz 618 Shared Workspace for any reason. In return, I will receive the MAILBOX and related services. I will also make every effort to obey U.S. law and the laws of Illinois, as listed in writing, and as explained to me verbally. I will ask for clarification when needed.

By checking the box, you accept this AGREEMENT on the date stated in the introductory clause.