1.  Monthly Fee.  A monthly license fee (inclusive of sales taxes, if applicable), is charged for each vehicle parking at the parking facility during each month.  This includes self-park and reserved spaces. SGI reserves the right to increase the monthly license fee, at any time, upon at least thirty (30) days advance notice.

2.  Access Card.  Your access card may be used for the entrance and exit of your vehicle only.  If violation of this policy occurs, the daily maximum rate will be charged on the first offense; future violations will result in immediate termination of the parking privileges.

3.  Ingress/Egress.  This agreement provides you with 24 hours 7 days a week In & Out access to the parking facility (unless limited per specific location).

4.  Payment Terms.  Monthly rate for parking is due and payable on or before the first (1^st) day of each month, in advance without demand. If the monthly charge is not paid when due, access will be denied and account will be terminated. No deductions or allowances from the monthly rate will be made for days you do not use the location.

5.  Display of Parking Permit; No Bailment.  If a monthly permit is supplied by SGI Parking (one permit per person), it must be clearly displayed at all times while in the parking facility. SGI will endeavor to provide your first permit within 24 hours after execution of this Agreement. You understand that you are only purchasing a license to park and that, irrespective of SGI taking possession, dominion and control of your car, NO BAILMENT IS HEREBY CREATED. By execution of this Agreement, you and SGI agree that this relationship is defined as Licensor-Licensee and NOT Bailor-Bailee and, as such, no presumption of negligence shall be held as against SGI or the City of Houston in a court of law.  In the event of loss, theft or damage to your vehicle, you will retain the burden of proving negligence as against SGI.  In the event that you desire to engage SGI as Bailor-Bailee, you shall be required to pay an additional fee, acknowledgement of which shall be evidenced in writing.

6.  Parking Permit Limitations.  The permit is valid ONLY for the facility and area for which it was issued.  Vehicles without a permit are subject to immediate tow. Permit is not transferable. Violation of parking rules will result in loss of parking privileges. 

7.  Valet Parking (if applicable).  If SGI parks your vehicle for you, SGI will not be responsible for theft of, or damage to, any contents in your vehicle (including but not limited to radar detectors, car phones and sound systems, etc.).  Provide the attendant only the ignition key to your vehicle, and if separate from the ignition key, the key to the driver’s side door of your vehicle.

8.  Customer Responsibility.  SGI, the owner or manager of the parking facility, and each of their employees, contractors, parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliates, and the City of Houston (“SGI Parties”) are not insurers, and shall not be responsible for any vehicle loss, collision, fire, theft, accident, loss or damage to the vehicle or its contents or for any other damage to you or your property.  In no event will SGI Parties assume liability for damage or injury sustained through faulty brakes or other vehicle equipment failure, your failure to set brakes properly or for improper vehicle maintenance.  However, SGI shall be responsible for such loss or damage only if it results from SGI’s negligence or the negligence of SGI’s employees, occurring within the scope of their employment, to the extent that it is responsible under the law: but SGI does not waive any defenses to such claim including, but not limited to, contributory negligence, comparative negligence or any other defense or remedy available under the law.  SGI’ maximum liability for loss or damage to property by theft, fire, explosion or otherwise shall be limited to $25,000.00 unless additional fee is paid when vehicle first parks and receipt is issued for same pursuant to law. 

9.  Default.     If you shall be in default for a period of five (5) days for non-payment of parking charges or charges for other supplies or services furnished to such vehicle by SGI, SGI is authorized at its option to place your vehicle on a transient ticket basis; to immobilize the vehicle (at your expense) and/or to open the vehicle to secure it or transfer it; to hold the vehicle and/or transfer such vehicle to another location with you remaining responsible and liable for all parking fees at such location, or to a location authorized and/or designated by applicable law at your expense and you are responsible for any damage to vehicle in relocation and/or securing the same.

10.  Termination.  Unless otherwise stated herein, this agreement may be terminated by either party in writing by sending notice to the other party at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the beginning of the month of cancellation. All notices sent by you to SGI shall be sent either via the Website (defined below) or the customer care e-mail at customercare@spplus.com or by written notice via certified mail, return receipt requested (or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service) to Central Parking System, Inc., CARS Dept. 2401 21^st Avenue South, Nashville, TN  37212.

11.  Return of Access Cards and Permits.  In order to cancel your account, all permits (hang tags) must be returned to SGI. You must obtain a dated receipt upon the return, which includes permit numbers returned. The receipt must be signed by SGI employee accepting the items.

12.  Multiple Parking Spaces.  If more than one (1) monthly parking permit is licensed by a customer, this Agreement shall apply to all such parking permits, and you agree that all of the terms and conditions of this contract shall be binding upon you and all persons, firms, entities and others using said parking permits with your permission, proper identification and notice to SGI.

13.  Payment Options.  The customer has the following payment options:  credit card or ACH Debit.  Payments should be made via the web at www.sgiparking.com.

14.  Payment Due Date; Late Fees; Collection.  Payments are due on the 1^st day of each month and considered late as of the 5^th day of the month.  SGI reserves the right to charge a late fee based on a per parker charge in an amount no less than $25 per parker (depending on location).  You agree to pay all costs of collection, including court costs, reasonable attorney fees and expenses if so awarded by a court of law.

15.  Vehicle Repairs; Towing.  No vehicle repair is allowed inside the parking facility.  You must notify the manager of the parking facility if your vehicle is being towed out.

16.  No Vehicle Storage.  No vehicles are allowed to be stored in the parking facility for more than 60 consecutive days without exiting the facility.  In case of such occurrence, the manager of the parking facility must be notified.  Any vehicle stored in the parking facility over 60 days without notification is subject to towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.

17.  No Changes.  Parking facility managers, cashiers, and attendants are not authorized to make or allow any exceptions or changes to this agreement or terms hereof.

18.  Additional Fees (Minimum Amounts):  $25 for the replacement of a lost permit.

19.  Parking Facility Rules:  In addition to the rules indicated in the Agreement hereby, you agree to adhere to the regulations of the parking facility, such as hours of operation, rate structure, speed, payment options, etc.  Failure to comply with any such terms may result in the immediate termination of this Agreement and forfeiture of the monthly license fee paid for such month.

20.  State and Local Laws:  Applicable State and local laws and parking terms per SGI’s agreement with the City of Houston may supersede one or more of the provisions contained herein.

21.  Paragraph Headings.  Captions or paragraph headings used in this Agreement are inserted for identification only, and shall not govern the construction, nor alter, vary or change any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement or any paragraph hereof.