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 375 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814, doing business as OUT OF THE BOX, hereinafter referred to as (“Out of The Box”) under the terms set forth herein and governed by the US laws and regulations, including but not limited to USPS regulations,.

BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, OPENING AN ACCOUNT WITH OR USING “OUT OF THE BOX”, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN AND ANY SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATIONS OR AMENDMENTS.

1. CUSTOMER agrees that CUSTOMER will not use “Out of The Box” premises or any “Out of The Box” 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 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.

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, “Out of The Box” 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. Authorization. YOU hereby authorize “Out of The Box” to scan the outside of YOUR Mail; provided, however, that YOU acknowledge the “Out of The Box” may decline to scan the outside or contents of Mail that in its sole discretion deems to be obscene, an incitement to hate or violence, or contrary to law.

5. Services. From YOUR Mail Manager in www.AnyTimeMailBox.com YOU may direct “Out of The Box” to perform the following fee-based actions to YOUR Mail including but not limited to:
a. Forward Mail to address YOU specify
b. Forward Mail to another account
c. Open and scan contents of Mail
d. Shred or recycle the Mail
e. Physically store mail and parcels
f. Sign scanned documents electronically
i. Consolidate parcels for shipment
j. Any other Services offered in store

From YOUR Mail Manager in www.AnyTimeMailBox.com, you may also direct “Out of The Box” to digitally store mail, retrieve, and search archived mail, receive and play phone messages, receive and send fax messages, shop, pay bills, and initiate physical mail task lists for Shipping Store to perform.

Note that YOU are responsible for all instructions to perform services along with their expenses. The “Out Of the Box” is not responsible for items that are recycled or shredded as a result of a customer request.

6. Permission. NOTE THAT BY REQUESTING ANY OF THE ABOVE SERVICES YOU ARE GIVING EXPRESS AND LEGALLY BINDING AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM THEM.


7. YOU acknowledge that WE deliver scanned copies of Mail to accounts; WE do not warrant that Mail will never be mistakenly assigned to another account, and YOU acknowledge that in such cases WE are not liable to the intended recipient. WE will make our best efforts to notify both the intended recipient and the unintended recipient, immediately upon discovery of any error, and to remove the item from the unintended recipient's Mail Manager in www.AnyTimeMailBox.com.

8. CUSTOMER agrees to pay a one-time set-up fees of $15, as well as applicable monthly service fees. The set-up fees are not refundable upon expiration, cancellation or termination of this AGREEMENT. MAILBOX service fees are all due and payable in advance and CUSTOMER agrees that “Out of The Box” may hold mail and packages pending payment. There will be no pro-rations or refunds for cancellation of any service. CUSTOMER agrees to pay a late fee of $25.00 if any payment is not received within five (5) days of when due. MAILBOX service fees and other related fees stated herein are subject to change. In the event that CUSTOMER receives an unreasonable volume of mail or packages at the MAILBOX according to the “Out of The Box’s reasonable judgment, “Out of The Box” may require CUSTOMER to upgrade to a larger size MAILBOX and/or pay any additional charges. “Out of The Box” reserves the right to increase the MAILBOX service fees in the event that CUSTOMER adds additional individuals or entities to the names of those individuals or entities authorized to receive mail and packages at the MAILBOX pursuant to Form 1583.

9. Upon expiration, cancellation or termination of this AGREEMENT, “Out of The Box” 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, and to be determined for months 2 through 6 in advance for the time period that mail is to be forwarded. It is the CUSTOMER's responsibility to make arrangements with “Out of The Box” to identify any mail forwarding needs prior to the expiration, cancellation or termination of this AGREEMENT.

b. Store the mail or packages for up to six (6) months provided CUSTOMER pays a storage fee of $20.00 per month for the time period in which “Out of The Box” holds the mail or package(s), plus a service fee of to be determined for each time CUSTOMER visits “Out of The Box” to pick up such items. It is the CUSTOMER's responsibility to make arrangements with “Out of The Box” to identify any mail storage needs prior to the expiration, cancellation or termination of this AGREEMENT.

c. Retain CUSTOMER's mail, other than Unsolicited Mail, at the Center for a period of ten (10) days, if the customer leaves no forwarding fees and forwarding address. After such time, any mail or package may be discarded or destroyed.

d. Discard or destroy any "Unsolicited Mail" (e.g., bulk mail; mail addressed as "occupant," "current resident" or similar designation; or coupons, advertising or other promotional material) delivered to or remaining at “Out of The Box”.

e. Refuse any package addressed to CUSTOMER delivered by any party other than the U.S. Postal Service, such as a commercial courier service.

10. Upon cancellation or termination of this AGREEMENT, “Out of The Box” may:

a. Refuse any mail or package addressed to the CUSTOMER and delivered to “Out of The Box”.

b. Discard or destroy any of the CUSTOMER's mail or packages delivered to or remaining at “Out of The Box” at such time.

11. 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 “Out of The Box’s” sole discretion.

12. 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 receives an unreasonable volume of mail or packages; 5) CUSTOMER engages in offensive, abusive or disruptive behavior toward other customers of “Out of The Box” or “Out of The Box’s” 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.

13. Any written notice to CUSTOMER required or permitted under this AGREEMENT shall be deemed delivered twenty-four (24) hours after placement of such notice in the CUSTOMER's MAILBOX or at the time personally delivered to CUSTOMER. 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.

14. As CUSTOMER's authorized agent for receipt of mail, “Out of The Box” will accept all mail, including registered, insured and certified items. Unless prior arrangements have been made, “Out of The Box” shall only be obligated to accept mail, or packages delivered by commercial courier services which require a signature from “Out of The Box” as a condition of delivery. CUSTOMER must accept and sign for all mail and packages upon the request of “Out of The Box”. Packages not picked up within three days of notification will be subject to a storage fee of $5.00 per day per package, which must be paid before CUSTOMER receives the package. In the event CUSTOMER refuses to accept any mail or package, “Out of The Box” 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 “Out of The Box”.

15. CUSTOMER agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless “Out of The Box”, 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.

16. CUSTOMER HEREIN AGREES THAT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF LIABILITY OF “Out of The Box”, 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.

17. 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."

18. Delivery by commercial courier services must be made to “Out of The Box” street address only (and not to a P.O. Box). "P.O. Box" may be used only if it is part of CUSTOMER's "Caller Service" (arrangement for delivery of mail through “Out of The Box” using a U.S. Postal Service address) address format. Upon signing this AGREEMENT, CUSTOMER shall provide two forms of valid identification, one of which shall include a photograph. This AGREEMENT may not be amended or modified, except in a writing signed by both parties.

19. “Out of The Box” 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.

20. By agreeing below I forfeit all right to bring a suit against “Out of The Box” 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 regulations, including but not limited to USPS regulations, as listed in writing and as explained to me verbally. I will ask for clarification when needed.

21. 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, the “Out of The Box” services under this AGREEMENT.

22. 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.

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

24. 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.

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

26. 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.

27. This AGREEMENT is be governed by and construed in accordance with the US laws and regulations, including but not limited to USPS regulations, without reference to any principles of conflicts of laws.

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

29. 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 the Los Angeles County, California, USA. EACH PARTY HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF COURTS HAVING JURISDICTION IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, USA. By checking the box, you accept this AGREEMENT on the date stated in the introductory clause.