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Terms & Conditions - Indalo Transport

Indalo Transport Standard Liability Terms & Conditions

1.          Introduction

These Conditions set out the rights and obligations of Indalo Transport (“we”, “us” or “our”) and the Customer (“you” or “your”).   These Terms and Conditions can only be changed with the prior written agreement of both Indalo Transport and the customer. Whilst we offer fully insured removals, your attention is drawn to Clause 8, which sets out our liability in respect of your goods. You should therefore consider whether you need separate insurance cover.

             Quotation

1.1         Our quotation is inclusive of VAT but unless otherwise stated does not include customs, duties, inspections or any other fees or taxes payable to any statutory body.  Any such duties or fees will be payable by you in addition to the price stated in the quotation.

1.2         We reserve the right to amend the price stated in the quotation to take account of changes of circumstances which were not taken into account when preparing our quotation and are confirmed by us in writing.   Such factors may include the following:-

1.2.1      If the volume you have to move is more than we quoted for, which will include a weight allowance of 90kg per cubic metre.

1.2.2      increased costs resulting from currency fluctuations or changes in taxation or freight charges or increased road fuel prices.

1.2.3      we have to collect or deliver goods at your request above the ground floor and first upper floor and were not made aware of this at time of quotation.

1.2.4      we supply any additional services;

1.2.5      the work is carried out outside of normal business hours (between 8.00am and 6.00pm) at your request after a quotation has been given.

1.2.6      we are required to provide additional services not included within the quotation, including the moving or storing of extra goods;

1.2.7      we are unable to obtain access to the delivery or collection point or such access is inadequate or inappropriate for our vehicles. If access is not possible we may offer the alternative for you to hire at your expense a smaller vehicle. We will then tranship the load and will charge for the extra time needed on a pro-rata basis. If our driver is required to drive the hired vehicle then all insurance cover for vehicle and goods carried must be organised by yourselves.

1.2.8      we have to pay parking or other charges; or

1.2.9      there are delays or events outside our control which increase the cost or resources required to complete the work.

1.3         Our quotation does not constitute a contract and accordingly there is no contract between us until you have our written confirmation that we can move your goods on the required date.   Such confirmation will be sent within five business days following receipt of your acceptance of our quotation and payment of a non returnable booking deposit and the contracts then concluded will be on these Terms and Conditions.

2.          Additional Work

2.1         Unless otherwise agreed beforehand in writing, the following is not included within the quotation:-

2.1.1      dismantling or assembly of units or furniture (including flat pack items);

2.1.2      disconnecting, reconnecting, dismantling or reassembling any appliances, fixtures, fittings or equipment;

2.1.3      taking up or removal of fitted floor coverings;

2.1.4      the movement of any item or items which our staff reasonably believe they cannot move safely, whether due to its nature or its position. In such cases you may have to sign a disclaimer before we will move such an item.

2.2         You are recommended to make arrangements for any such work to be provided for separately.

3.          Your Responsibilities

3.1         You must:-

3.1.1      declare in writing to us the value of the goods being removed and/or stored (unless you elect for our liability to be limited to £50 per item as set out in Clause 8);

3.1.2      obtain at your own expense all permissions, consents, licences, permits or customs documents required for the removal of the goods;

3.1.3      be present, either personally, or through an authorised representative, during the collection and delivery process;

3.1.4      prepare and stabilise all appliances prior to their removal;

3.1.5      take reasonable precautions to prevent the unauthorised removal of goods not belonging to you and check to ensure that your goods are duly removed;

3.1.6      provide proper protection for goods left unattended or in unoccupied premises;

3.1.7      empty, defrost and clean refrigerators and freezing equipment.

3.2         In addition you must provide us with contact details during the removal process including transit and/or storage of goods to the point of delivery.

3.3         We will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or additional expense that may occur as a result of your failure to fulfil these obligations unless by reason of our own negligence or breach of contract.

4.          Ownership of Goods

4.1         You confirm to us that the goods being removed are your property or that you have the authority of the owner to enter into this contract in relation to the removal of the goods and the storage thereof.

4.2         You undertake to indemnify us for any claims and keep us indemnified against any claims resulting from any breach by you of Clause 5.

5.          Excluded Goods

5.1         Unless previously agreed by us in writing by a director, the following items are excluded from this contract and will not be removed and must not be submitted for removal or storage;

5.1.1      prohibited, stolen goods, drugs, pornographic material, potentially dangerous, damaging or explosive items, aerosols, paints and firearms and ammunition;

5.1.2      jewellery, watches, trinkets, precious stones or metals, money, deeds, securities, stamps, coins or goods or collections of any similar kind;

5.1.3      any goods likely to encourage vermin or other pests or to cause infestation or contamination;

5.1.4      perishable items and/or those requiring a controlled environment or refrigerated or frozen food or drink;

5.1.5      animals, birds or fish;

5.1.6      goods requiring any licence or government consent for export or import or any movement contemplated within the removal, (this includes Alcohol)

5.2         If we do agree to remove any such goods we will not accept any liability for loss or damage unless we are negligent or in breach of contract.   If you submit any such goods without our knowledge we will make them available for your collection and if you do not collect such goods within a reasonable time we reserve the right to take further steps in relation to the disposal of any such goods.   You must indemnify us against any additional charges, expenses, damages, costs or claims incurred by us as a result.

6.          Postponements and Cancellations

6.1         If this agreement is postponed or cancelled, we may charge you depending on the amount of notice of cancellation or postponement given.   Our charges are as follows:-

6.1.1      more than 7 working days prior to the removal – booking deposit only;

6.1.2      between 3 and 7 working days inclusive before the removal was due to start – not more than 50% of the removal charge;

6.1.3      less than 3 working days before the removal was due to start – the full amount.

6.2         For this purpose working days includes Mondays to Fridays other than Public Holidays

6.3         If a key exchange does not happen on the removal day after we have loaded then we will arrange storage for your goods at your cost. We will then reorganise your re delivery at the same cost to you of the original booked move.

7.          Payment

7.1         You must pay our charges so that we have cleared funds in advance of the removal.

7.2         You must not withhold any part of the agreed price.

7.3         We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue amounts.

7.4         Payment terms may only be varied with our written agreement in advance.

8.          Our Liability for Loss or Damage to your goods

8.1         We do not know the value of your goods, and therefore our liability for negligence or breach of contract in relation to your goods is limited to the value declared to us under Clause 3.1.1. If no such value is declared, or if you so elect, our liability is limited to the maximum amount of £50 per item. In this respect an item is defined as any one article, suite, pair, set, complete case, package, carton or other container.

8.2         We are not liable on a “new for old” basis for any lost or damaged goods.

8.3         We shall not be liable to the extent that loss or damage is caused or contributed to by moving goods under your express instructions, against our advice, and in a manner which is likely to cause damage.

8.4         You must notify us as soon as reasonably possible of any damage to your premises or property other than goods submitted for removal and/or storage.

9.          Excluded Risks

9.1         We are not liable for the following:

9.1.1      Loss or damage to cars or other motor vehicles (except motor cycles and mopeds or the like) unless carried within a trailer specially constructed or adapted for the purpose.

9.1.2      Damage to your goods as a result of fire, flood, collision or overturning of road vehicles or other conveyances.

9.1.3      Breakage, scratching, denting, chipping, staining and tearing of items packed by you including boxes, trunks, suitcases and the like unless reasonably attributable to physical damage to such items caused by collision or overturning of road vehicles or other conveyances.  This policy shall also exclude claims for missing items unless a valued list of contents is supplied by you to us prior to commencement of transit and such list approved by us.

9.1.4      Loss or damage which occurs prior to collection or packing by us or after delivery or unpacking by us.

9.1.5      Loss or damage to jewellery, watches, trinkets, precious stones, precious metals, coins, money, deeds, bonds, securities and stamps or collections of similar kind, except whilst secured in a locked safe or strong room.

9.1.6      Loss or damage caused by wear and tear, gradual deterioration, warping or shrinkage, moth and/or vermin unless it can reasonably be demonstrated that such loss or damage arose as a result of our actions or failings

9.1.7      Scuffs or other removal marks to soft furnishings and /or mattresses that are not protected or that we have not been asked to supply and fit such coverings and protection to.

9.1.8      Any consequential loss.

9.1.9      Loss or damage to refrigerated or frozen food and/or drink, plants, house plants, brittle objects, items with inherent defects howsoever caused and/or goods likely to encourage vermin or other pests or to cause infection.

9.1.10    Prohibited or stolen goods, drugs, potentially dangerous, damaging or explosive items including gas bottles, aerosols, paints, firearms and ammunition.

9.1.11    Damage to flat pack units that we are asked to move in their completed state.

9.1.12    Animals and their cages or tanks including pets, birds or fish.

9.2         None of our employees will incur any separate liability to you.

9.3         If the value of your goods in store are, at the time of loss or damage, collectively of greater value than the value declared, then you will bear the equivalent proportion of the claim in the same ratio as the actual value exceeds the declared value.

9.4         Our liability is limited to the reasonable cost of repair and no claim will be considered in respect of any depreciation in value of any item as a result of such repair.

9.5         Where any item consists of items in a pair or set, we will not pay more than the value of any particular part or parts which may be lost or damaged, without reference to any special value which such part or parts may have as part of a pair or set, nor more than a proportionate part of the declared value of the pair or set.

10.         Delays in Transit

10.1       Unless specifically agreed all arrival and departure times are estimates only.

10.2       If a specific timetable is agreed in writing between us and any delay within our reasonable control occurs we will pay your reasonable expenses resulting from our failure to keep to the agreed written timetable.   If through no fault of ours we are unable to deliver your goods and take them into storage then any additional storage charges and delivery charges incurred as a result will be at your expense.

11.         Time Limit for Making Claims

Notwithstanding Clauses 8 & 9, we will not be liable for any loss of or damage to the goods unless a claim is notified to us in writing as soon as such loss or damage is discovered (or with reasonable diligence ought to have been discovered) and in any event within seven (7) days of delivery of the goods by us, in order for us to properly investigate the claim. We may agree to extend this time limit upon receipt of your written request, provided such request is received within seven (7) days of delivery. Consent to such a request will not be unreasonably withheld.

12.         Withholding or Disposal of the Goods

We have a right to withhold and/or ultimately dispose of some or all of the goods until you have paid all our charges and any other payments due under this or any other agreement between us.   These may include any charges which we have paid out on your behalf.   While we hold the goods you will be liable to pay all storage charges and other costs incurred by us as a result of withholding your goods and these Terms and Conditions will continue to apply.

13.         Sub-Contracting

We reserve the right to sub-contract part or all of the work provided for under this Agreement in which case these Terms and Conditions will continue to apply in full.

14.         Storage Charges

We may change our storage charges and you will be given one months notice of any such change in advance in writing.

15.         Applicable Law

These Terms and Conditions are subject to the Law of England and Wales.

16.         Termination

We may terminate this contract on three months notice in writing.   If you wish to terminate this agreement while your goods are in storage you must give at least 10 working days notice in writing.   You remain liable for charges for storage up to the date of release of the goods to you.

Version 3.2 Issue Date: 05/05/2021