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WAREHOUSING LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
Logistics International legal liability is limited to $50.00 per shipment unless a higher value is declared in advance and a respective insurance premium paid. Such value declaration must be made in writing to Logistics International and confirmed by Logistics International prior to shipment.
TRANSFER OF RISK, LIABILITY, TERM, AND CONDITIONS
"Actual Carrier" (vessel, aircraft, truck, rail, barge, etc) terms, conditions, and liability apply once the goods have been tendered to said carrier.
LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
These terms and conditions of service constitute a legally binding
contract between the "Company" and the "Customer". In the event the
Company renders services and issues a document containing Terms and
Conditions governing such services, the Terms and Conditions set forth
in such other document(s) shall govern those services. |
1. Definitions. "Company" shall Logistics
International, Inc., its subsidiaries, related companies, agents and/or
representatives; |
(a) "Customer" shall mean the person
for which the Company is rendering service, as well as its principals,
agents and/or representatives, including, but not limited to, shippers,
importers, exporters, carriers, secured parties, warehousemen, buyers
and/or sellers, shipper’s agents, insurers and underwriters, break-bulk
agents, consignees, etc. It is the responsibility of the Customer to
provide notice and copy(s) of these terms and conditions of service to
all such agents or representatives; |
(b) "Documentation" shall mean all
information received directly or indirectly from Customer, whether in
paper or electronic form; |
(c) "Ocean Transportation
Intermediaries" ("OTI") shall include an "ocean freight forwarder" and a
"non-vessel operating carrier". |
(d) "Third parties" shall include,
but not be limited to, the following: "carriers, truckmen, cartmen,
lightermen, forwarders, OTIs, customs brokers, agents, warehousemen and
others to which the goods are entrusted for transportation, cartage,
handling and/or delivery and/or storage or otherwise". |
2. Company as agent. The Company acts as the "agent"
of the Customer for the purpose of performing duties in connection with
the entry and release of goods, post entry services, the securing of
export licenses, the filing of export and security documentation on
behalf of the Customer and other dealings with Government Agencies, or
for arranging for transportation services, both domestically and
internationally, or other logistics services in any capacity other than
as a carrier. |
3. Limitation of Actions. |
(a) Unless subject to a specific
statute or international convention, all claims against the Company for
a potential or actual loss, must be made in writing and received by the
Company, within sixty (60) days of the event giving rise to claim; the
failure to give the Company timely notice shall be a complete defense to
any suit or action commenced by Customer. |
(b) All suits against Company must
be filed and properly served on Company as follows: |
(i) For claims
arising out of ocean transportation, within one (1) year from the date
of the loss; |
(ii) For claims arising out of
brokering domestic motor carrier transportation, within one (1) year
from the date of loss; |
(iii) For claims arising out of air
transportation, within one (1) year from the date of the loss; |
(iv) For claims arising out of the
preparation and/or submission of an import entry(s), within seven (7)
days from the date of liquidation of the entry(s); |
(v) For any and all other claims of
any other type, within one (1)
years from the date of the loss or damage. |
4. No Liability for The Selection or Services of Third Parties and/or
Routes. Unless services are performed by persons or
firms engaged pursuant to express written instructions from the
Customer, Company shall use reasonable care in its selection of third
parties, or in selecting the means, route and procedure to be followed
in the handling, transportation, clearance and delivery of the shipment;
advice by the Company that a particular person or firm has been selected
to render services with respect to the goods, shall not be construed to
mean that the Company warrants or represents that such person or firm
will render such services nor does Company assume responsibility or
liability for any actions(s) and/or inaction(s) of such third parties
and/or its agents, and shall not be liable for any |
delay or loss of any kind, which occurs while a shipment is in the
custody or control of a third party or the agent of a third party; all
claims in connection with the Act of a third party shall be brought
solely against such party and/or its agents; in connection with any such
claim, the Company shall reasonably cooperate with the Customer, which
shall be liable for any charges or costs incurred by the Company. |
5. Quotations Not Binding. Quotations as to fees,
rates of duty, freight charges, insurance premiums or other charges
given by the Company to the Customer are for informational purposes only
and are subject to change without notice; no quotation shall be binding
upon the Company unless the parties in writing agree to the handling or
transportation of the shipment at a specific rate or amount set forth in
the quotation and payment arrangements for handling or transportation of
the shipment are agreed to between the Company and the Customer. |
6. Reliance on Information Furnished. |
(a) Customer acknowledges that it is
required to review all documents and declarations prepared and/or filed
with U.S. Customs & Border Protection, other Government Agency and/or
third parties, and will immediately advise the Company of any errors,
discrepancies, incorrect statements, or omissions on any declaration or
other submission filed on Customers behalf; |
(b) In preparing and submitting
customs entries, export declarations, applications, security filings,
documentation, delivery orders and/or other required data, the Company
relies on the correctness of all documentation, whether in written or
electronic format, and all information furnished by Customer; Customer
shall use reasonable care to ensure the correctness of all such
information and shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any
and all claims asserted and/or liability or losses suffered by reason of
the Customer’s failure to disclose information or any incorrect,
incomplete or false statement by the Customer or its agent,
representative or contractor upon which the Company reasonably relied.
The Customer agrees that the Customer has an affirmative non-delegable
duty to disclose any and all information required to import, export or
enter the goods. |
(c) Customer acknowledges that it is
required to provide verified weights obtained on calibrated, certified
equipment of all cargo that is to be tendered to steamship lines and
represents that Company is entitled to rely on the accuracy of such
weights and to counter-sign or endorse it as agent of Customer in order
to provide the certified weight to the steamship lines. The Customer
agrees that it shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any
and all claims, losses, penalties or other costs resulting from any
incorrect or questionable statements of the weight provided by the
Customer or its agent or contractor on which the Company relies. |
(d) Customer acknowledges that it is
required to advise Company in advance of its intention to tender
hazardous material goods and that it will otherwise comply with all
federal and international hazardous material regulations. |
7. Declaring Higher Value to Third Parties. Third
parties to whom the goods are entrusted may limit liability for loss or
damage; the Company will request excess valuation coverage only upon
specific written instructions from the Customer, which must agree to pay
any charges therefore; in the absence of written instructions or the
refusal of the third party to agree to a higher declared value, at
Company’s discretion, the goods may be tendered to the third party,
subject to the terms of the third party's limitations of liability
and/or terms and conditions of service. |
8. Insurance. Unless requested to do so in writing
and confirmed to Customer in writing, Company is under no obligation to
procure insurance on Customer's behalf; in all cases, Customer shall pay
all premiums and costs in connection with procuring requested insurance. |
9. Disclaimers; Limitation of Liability. |
(a) Except as specifically set forth
in these terms and conditions, Company makes no express or implied
warranties in connection with its services; |
(b) Customer may obtain insurance
coverage for cargo loss or damage, up to the actual or declared value of
the shipment or transaction, by requesting such coverage and agreeing to
make payment therefor, which request must be confirmed in writing by the
Company prior to rendering services for the covered transaction(s). |
(c) In all events, the Company's
liability shall be limited to the following: |
(i) where the claim arises from
activities other than those relating to customs business, $50 usd (fifty
U.S. dollars) shipment or
transaction, or |
(ii) where the claim arises from
activities relating to "Customs business," $50 usd (fifty U.S. dollars) |
per entry or the amount of brokerage fees paid to Company for the entry,
whichever is less; |
(d) In no event shall Company be
liable or responsible for consequential, indirect, incidental, statutory
or punitive damages, even if it has been put on notice of the
possibility of such damages, or for the acts of third parties. |
(e) With respect to domestic
transportation, Company shall not be liable for a motor carrier’s
failure to maintain insurance or for the accuracy of any documentation
furnished by a motor carrier to Company or Customer evidencing said
coverage. |
10. Advancing Money. All charges must be paid by
Customer in advance unless the Company agrees in writing to extend
credit to customer; the granting of credit to a Customer in connection
with a particular transaction shall not be considered a waiver of this
provision by the Company. |
11. Indemnification/Hold Harmless. The Customer
agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the Company harmless from any
claims and/or liability, fines, costs, penalties and/or attorneys’ fees
arising from the importation or exportation of Customer’s merchandise
and/or any conduct of the Customer, including but not limited to the
inaccuracy of entry, export or security data supplied by Customer or its
agent or representative, which violates any Federal, State and/or other
laws or regulations, and further agrees to indemnify and hold the
Company harmless against any and all liability, loss, damages, costs,
claims, penalties, fines and/or expenses, including but not limited to
reasonable attorney’s fees, which the Company may hereafter incur,
suffer or be required to pay by reason of such claims; in the event that
any claim, suit or proceeding is brought against the Company, it shall
give notice in writing to the Customer by mail at its address on file
with the Company. Such indemnification and hold harmless shall include
all claims and costs arising directly or indirectly as a result of
actions the Company is required to take pursuant to customs regulations
to report to CBP when the Company separates from or cancels
representation of a Customer as a result of determining, in the
Company’s judgment, that the Customer is intentionally attempting to use
the Company to defraud the |
U.S. Government or commit any criminal act against the U.S. Government. |
12. C.O.D. or Cash Collect Shipments. Company shall
use reasonable care regarding written instructions relating to
"Cash/Collect on Deliver (C.O.D.)" shipments, bank drafts, cashier’s
and/or certified checks, letter(s) of credit and other similar payment
documents and/or instructions regarding collection of monies but shall
not have liability if the bank or consignee refuses to pay for the
shipment. |
13. Costs of Collection. In any dispute involving
monies owed to Company, the Company shall be entitled to all costs of
collection, including reasonable attorney's fees and interest at
eighteen percent (18%) per annum or the highest rate allowed by law,
whichever is less unless a lower amount is agreed to by Company. |
14. General Lien and Right To Sell Customer's Property. |
(a) Company shall have a continuing
lien on any and all property and documents relating thereto of Customer
coming into Company's actual or constructive possession, custody or
control or enroute, which lien shall survive delivery, for all charges,
expenses or advances owed to Company with regard to the shipment on
which the lien is claimed, a prior shipment(s) and/or both. Customs
duties, transportation charges, and related payments advanced by the
Company shall be deemed paid in trust on behalf of the Customer and
treated as pass through payments made on behalf of the Customer for
which the Company is acting as a mere conduit. |
(b) Company shall provide written
notice to Customer of its intent to exercise such lien, the exact amount
of monies due and owing, as well as any on -going storage or other
charges; Customer shall notify all parties having an interest in its
shipment(s) of Company's rights and/or the exercise of such lien. |
(c) Unless, within thirty days of
receiving notice of lien, Customer posts cash or letter of credit at
sight, or, if the amount due is in dispute, an acceptable bond equal to
110% of the value of the total amount due, in favor of Company,
guaranteeing payment of the monies owed, plus all storage charges
accrued or to be accrued, Company shall have the right to sell such
shipment(s) at public or private sale or auction and any net proceeds
remaining thereafter shall be refunded to Customer. |
15. No Duty To Maintain Records For Customer.
Customer acknowledges that pursuant to Sections 508 and |
509 of the Tariff Act, as amended, (19 USC §1508 and 1509) it has the
duty and is solely liable for maintaining all records required under the
Customs and/or other Laws and Regulations of the United States; unless
otherwise agreed to in writing, the Company shall only keep such records
that it is required to maintain by Statute(s) and/or Regulation(s), but
not act as a "recordkeeper" or "recordkeeping agent" for Customer. |
16. Obtaining Binding Rulings, Filing Protests, etc.
Unless requested by Customer in writing and agreed to by |
Company in writing, Company shall be under no obligation to undertake
any pre- or post-Customs release action, including, but not limited to,
obtaining binding rulings, advising of liquidations, filing of
petition(s) and/or protests, etc. |
17. No Duty To Provide Licensing Authority. Unless
requested by Customer in writing and agreed to by the Company in
writing, Company shall not be responsible for determining licensing
authority or obtaining any license or other authority pertaining to the
export from or import into the United States. |
18. No Duty To Serve as a Party to the Transaction.
Unless requested by Customer in writing and agreed to by an officer of
the Company in writing, Company shall not be construed as a party to the
Transaction including but not limited to manufacturer, seller, buyer,
importer, importer of record, exporter, with any attendant obligations
or responsibilities pertaining to the export from or import of
merchandise into the United States or transactions in connection
therewith. |
19. Preparation and Issuance of Bills of Lading.
Where Company prepares and/or issues a bill of lading, Customer or its
agent shall supply to Company the marks necessary to identify the goods,
the number of packages, the quantity, weight, and apparent condition of
the goods. Unless specifically requested to do so in writing by Customer
or its agent and Customer agrees to pay for same, Company shall rely
upon and use on any bill of lading or shipping document the information
supplied by Customer. |
20. No Modification or Amendment Unless Written.
These terms and conditions of service may only be modified, altered or
amended in writing signed by both Customer and Company; any attempt to
unilaterally modify, alter or amend same shall be null and void. |
21. Compensation of Company. The compensation of the
Company for its services shall be included with and is in addition to
the rates and charges of all carriers and other agencies selected by the
Company to transport and deal with the goods and such compensation shall
be exclusive of any brokerage, commissions, dividends, or other revenue
received by the Company from carriers, insurers and others in connection
with the shipment. On ocean exports, upon request, the Company shall
provide a detailed breakout of the components of all charges assessed
and a true copy of each pertinent document relating to these charges. In
any referral for collection or act ion against the Customer for monies
due the Company, upon recovery by the Company, the Customer shall pay
the expenses of collection and/or litigation, including a reasonable
attorney fee. |
22. Force Majeure. Company shall not be liable for
losses, damages, delays, wrongful or missed deliveries or
nonperformance, in whole or in part, of its responsibilities under the
Agreement, resulting from circumstances beyond the control of either
Company or its sub -contractors, including but not limited to: (i) acts
of God, including flood, earthquake, tornado, storm, hurricane, power
failure, epidemic or other severe health crisis, or other natural
disaster; |
(ii) breaches of cyber security including but not limited to cyber
outages or attacks; (iii) war, hijacking, robbery, theft or terrorist
activities; (iv) incidents or deteriorations to means of transportation,
(v) embargoes, (vi) civil commotions or riots, (vii) defects, nature or
inherent vice of the goods; (viii) acts, breaches of contract or
omissions by Customer, Shipper, Consignee or anyone else who may have an
interest in the shipment, (ix) acts by any government or any agency or
subdivision thereof, including denial or cancellation of any
import/export or other necessary license; or (x) strikes, lockouts or
other labor conflicts. In such event, Company reserves the right to
amend any tariff or negotiated freight or logistics rates, on one day’s
notice, as necessary to provide the requested service. |
23. Severability. In the event any Paragraph(s)
and/or portion(s) hereof is found to be invalid and/or unenforceable,
then in such event the remainder hereof shall remain in Full force and
effect. Company's decision to waive any provision herein, either by
conduct or otherwise, shall not be deemed to be a further or continuing
waiver of such provision or to otherwise waive or invalidate any other
provision herein. |
24. Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue.
These terms and conditions of service and the
relationship of the parties shall be construed according to the laws of
the State of Texas without giving consideration to principles of
conflict of law. Customer and Company: |
(a) irrevocably consent to the
jurisdiction of the United States District Court and the State courts
of Texas ; |
(b) agree that any action relating
to the services performed by Company, shall only be brought in said
courts; |
(c) consent to the exercise of
in personam jurisdiction
by said courts over it, and |
(d) further agree that any action to
enforce a judgment may be instituted in any jurisdiction. |
©Approved by the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of
America, Inc. (Revised 9/2023 ) |
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