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Terms and Conditions of Agreement
Whereas the Consignor desires to ship a container or containers to certain destination(s); and whereas King Solomon’s Logistics Inc. is in the business of performing personalized services, and whereas the consignor has requested such services from King Solomon’s Logistics Inc. Now this agreement witnesseth that in consideration of the payment by the Consignor of the sums herein after mentioned the parties agree as follows.
1. Quotations are given on the basis if immediate acceptance and are subject to the right of withdrawal or revision thereafter without notice.
2. K S L is hereby authorized and agrees to act as agent for the Consignor in the shipping and clearing of the container(s) mentioned overleaf.
3. Except where K S L is instructed in writing to pack the goods the customer warrants and accepts full responsibility that all goods have been properly prepared and packed.
4. The consignor hereby declares that the items listed overleaf represent the entire contents of container(s) and acknowledges that he/she has been advised that the list will be used for the purpose of Custom Declaration.
5. The Consignor leaves the option to the Consignee as to whether the latter wishes to be present during Customs inspection. In the event the Consignor elects to be present at Customs inspection, the Consignee shall make him/herself available when requested by K S L within 15 days of the posting of the Notice of Request, fail K S L within 15 days of the posting of the Notice of Request, failing in which all responsibilities K S L of under this agreementment shall cease.
6. The container shall be sealed and give a unique seal number by K S L in the presence of the Consignor.
7. If the container arrives at its port of destination with the seal intact and there is no apparent evidence of breach, then the container shall be deemed to be unspoiled.
8. If the container arrives at the port of destination with the seal broken and/or other evidence of breach, then insurance proceedings will be commenced forth with and the container will then be governed by the relevant regulations.
9. The container will be opened by K S L as agent of the Consignor for Customs inspection. Once inspected, it will be resealed and given a unique seal number in the presence of the Consignee. If the Consignee is not present then the container will be sealed in the presence of the customs inspector.
10. The Consignor understands that failure to declare any or all of the contents will relieve K S L of any further obligations under this agreement.
11. After all government regulations are complied with and all payment of monies received the container, upon request, will be delivered by K S L to the Consignee’s address as stated overleaf.
12. K S L will use their best efforts in carrying out their obligations herein but the Parties agree that K S L shall not be liable for any loss that is not covered by insurance.
13. All insurances effected by K S L are only for TOTAL LOSS unless otherwise stated in writing and are subject to the usual exceptions and conditions of the policies of the insurance Company or Underwriters. TOTAL LOSS insurance does not cover petty pilferages nor minor damages, however caused. TOTAL LOSS insurance does not cover spoilage of perishable goods and the Consignor accepts all responsibilities and liabilities for such. Perishable (eg. onions, potatoes, garlic) breakable items (eg. glass, tiles, windscreens) and oil & paint are packed and shipped entirely at the Consignor’s risk and K S L assumes no responsibilities for any damages caused by spoilage, spillage, and breakages. K S L shall not be under any obligation to effect a separate insurance on each consignment by may declare it on any open or general policy. Should the insurers dispute their liability for any given reason, the insured shall have resource against the insurers only and K S L shall not be under any responsibility or liability in relation thereof.
14. All shipments are made at the shipper’s own risk and K S L is not responsible for any delays in the movement of cargo from origin to destination howsoever caused or consequential loss resulting therefrom.
15. Except under special arrangements previously made in writing, K S L will not accept or deal with any noxious, dangerous, hazardous or flammable goods or goods likely to cause damage. Should the client nevertheless deliver or cause K S L to handle any such goods other than that made under special arrangement previously made in writing, the client shall be liable for all losses or damage caused howsoever caused and shall indemnify K S L against all claims, damages, expenses and penalties arising. The expression “goods likely to cause damage” includes goods likely to harbour or encourage vermin or other pests.
16. Except under special arrangements previously made in writing, K S L will not accept nor deal with bullions, coins, precious stones, jewellery, antiques, livestock, plants, explosives or guns.
17. K S L shall not be liable for goods left over 15 days in their warehouse.
18. Claim procedure - All claims must be lodged at local office/agent within seven days of delivery of cargo and must be in writing.
19. K S L shall not be responsible if any part or all of the merchandise is seized by Customs authorities as being prohibited or controlled merchandise or for any other reasons.
20. The parties agree that there is no condition, express or implied representation or warranty of any kind, except the items and conditions contained herein.
