Terms & Conditions – SHI Logistics
1. Scope & Acceptance
- These terms govern all logistics, freight, warehousing, delivery, and related services (“Services”) provided by SHI Logistics (“Company,” “we,” “us”) to any customer, shipper, consignee, supplier, or contractor (“Customer,” “you,” “your”).
- The agreement comprises (i) these Terms, (ii) any quotes or rate confirmations, (iii) relevant shipping/warehousing documents (e.g., BOLs, warehouse receipts), and (iv) any additional written contractual terms.
- By engaging our Services—via website, form, verbal confirmation, or document acknowledgment—you accept and agree to these Terms.
2. Services & Execution
- We offer pick-up, transport, warehousing, distribution, customs clearance, tracking, and related support services.
- We may subcontract service tasks unless explicitly contracted to act as principal.
- You must provide accurate information about goods, packaging, labeling, dangerous goods declarations, and special handling needs.
3. Customer Obligations
- Ensure accuracy of shipment data (content, dimensions, weight, dimensions, marks).
- Secure packaging and labeling compliant with applicable laws/regulations.
- Provide necessary documentation (customs, hazardous material, insurance).
- Grant service personnel site access during scheduled pickup/delivery.
- Promptly pay agreed charges within the payment terms.
4. Liability & Limits
- We are liable only for loss/damage directly caused by our negligence and only after receipt of goods in good condition.
- Liability is limited to the lowest of:
a) the freight charge for the affected shipment, or
b) caps set by applicable law or conventions (e.g., CMR, Hague-Visby, Montreal), or
c) declared value if you request and pay for excess liability coverage. - We are not liable for consequential losses (e.g. lost profits, delay damages).
- You must notify us of visible damage within delivery; hidden damage within 7 days, and file suit within 1 year per industry conventions.
5. Force Majeure
- We are not liable for delays or failure caused by uncontrollable events, including natural disasters, strikes, war, regulatory changes, or carrier default.
6. Indemnification
- You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless for losses arising from:
- Inaccuracies in your information or instructions.
- Incorrect packaging or labeling.
- Violations of law (e.g., illicit goods, prohibited items).
- Claims arising from acts of subcontractors engaged by you.
- Inaccuracies in your information or instructions.
7. Storage & Disposal
- Goods unclaimed after notification may be warehoused at your expense.
- Perishable or unclaimed goods may be sold or destroyed at your risk after reasonable notice.
- Storage lien rights apply as per applicable law.
8. Pricing & Payment
- Charges are per quote or rate schedule; additional costs (duties, insurance, storage, demurrage) may apply.
- Payments due within [e.g., 30] days of invoice. Late payments incur interest and collection fees, as permitted by law.
- We reserve a security interest (lien) on goods/documents until debts are paid.
9. SMS Messaging
- With your affirmative consent, we may send transactional and promotional SMS (e.g. shipping notifications, offers).
- Frequency may vary; standard message/data rates apply.
- To unsubscribe, reply STOP at any time; for help, reply HELP.
10. Confidentiality
- All shipment data, customer packages, rates, and business info are confidential and not subject to disclosure except by law or your consent.
11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- These Terms are governed by the law selected in your quote (e.g. state/province/country).
- Disputes will be resolved in courts with proper jurisdiction, as indicated in your shipping documentation or our quote.
12. Modifications
- We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Revised versions are effective when posted. Continued use of our Services signifies acceptance.