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You agree to and acknowledge the following with respect to any services ordered
by you or on your behalf from Luggage Forward, Inc. (hereinafter “Luggage
Forward”):
RATES
Rate quotes generated on the Luggage Forward website, www.luggageforward.com,
or by a Luggage Forward customer service representative are based upon
the information provided at the time of inquiry. Final rates will be based
upon actual weights and dimensions verified during the shipment process.
Actual weights will be generated by the greater of the actual weight OR
dimensional weight of each suitcase, box or case (hereinafter "Item").
The dimensional weight of an Item can be calculated by multiplying L x
W x H and dividing by 194 for domestic shipments and 166 for international
shipments. Dimensions are calculated from the widest point of each side.
If actual weight or dimensional weight exceeds that of the quoted Item,
rates will adjust to reflect the next largest available Item class. If
a larger class does not exist, additional charges will be prorated for
the weight exceeding the quoted weight allowance. Final charges may differ
from quoted prices due to actual weights and dimensions. All services
are not available in all areas. Rates are subject to change without notice.
PACKAGING
All customers are required to adequately package the contents
of their shipments with the necessary protective material to prevent damage.
All Items must have a securely attached tag which contains the following
information:
• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
Customers may contact Luggage Forward for further information on acceptable
tags and packaging guidelines.
All Items must have a Luggage Forward provided shipping label securely
attached to the outside of the Item being shipped and a copy of the Luggage
Forward provided shipping label must be inside the Item being shipped.
Item must be free of old shipping stickers, labels or airline tags. Failure
to perform these actions may result in a delay of service or a complete
loss of your Item and may void any warrantees expressly provided to you
below.
CANCELLATION
Luggage Forward will make every effort possible to limit cancellation
fees. Luggage Forward’s policy is to charge a cancellation fee of
$25 for any cancelled shipment. If a shipment is cancelled within 72 hours,
the cancellation fee is assessed at 10% of the order cost. Please note
that the minimum charge for any cancellation is $25. Cancellations cannot
be guaranteed within 24 hours of the pick up date. In certain cases the
customer may be responsible for the full order based on the circumstances.
Changes to pickup dates and times cannot be guaranteed with less than
24 hours of advance notice. In some circumstances, a change fee may be
applied. Luggage Forward understands that travel schedules can change
and we will make reasonable efforts to minimize fees incurred from cancellations
and scheduling changes.
INDEMNITY
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Luggage Forward and its owners,
officers, directors, shareholders, workers, clients, and agents harmless
from all claims, demands, causes of actions, damages, liabilities, costs
and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or related
to your acts or omissions in connection with your use of this website
or any of the Luggage Forward Services, including but not limited to,
your shipment of any Disallowed Goods as defined below.
SIGNATURE RELEASE
Luggage Forward will allow Items to be delivered without a signature
release for shipments with a total insured value under $999.00. Any Items
valued at more than $999.00 can not be left without a signature. If a
shipment’s destination is a business or hotel, a signature is required
for the drop off. Please verify that someone will be present at the business
or hotel if that is the intended drop off location. Luggage Forward will
not be liable for delayed shipments due to a business being closed, or
the missing presence of an individual to sign for the shipment. Luggage
Forward cannot ship to any PO Boxes.
ADDRESS INFORMATION
Luggage Forward is not responsible for delay or loss of any Item resulting
from incorrect, incomplete or invalid address information provided by
customer. The customer will be responsible for any charges associated
with correcting or changing address information and/or charges associated
with returning undeliverable items to the origin address.
DISALLOWED GOODS
Luggage Forward will not ship any of the following:
• Valuables (electronics, jewelry, china, antiques, etc)
• Explosives, firearms, flammables, tear gas, mace, pepper spray
• Perishables (food, plants, beverages, etc)
• Fragile, breakable, or temperature sensitive items
• Pets, insects, animals
• Cash or cash equivalents
• Hazardous materials (dry ice, gasoline, wet or lithium batteries,
poisons, infectious substances, etc)
• Musical instruments
• Pressurized containers (CO2 cartridges, aerosol cans, etc)
• Photographic equipment
• Software or components
• Documents, furs, works of art or other similar valuable items
• Securities and negotiable papers
• Human or animal remains
• Alcoholic beverages, or anything containing alcohol (wine, perfume,
cologne, etc)
• Tobacco or tobacco products
• Illegal narcotics/drugs, or prescription drugs/medications
• Pornographic materials
• Any other item specified from time to time by Luggage Forward
INSURANCE
Each Item will be automatically insured (EXCLUDING NORMAL, ORDINARY AND
CUSTOMARY WEAR AND TEAR) up to $500.00. This insurance covers against major
damage and/or loss of luggage up to the insured value of the goods, but
not any of the costs included with replacement of those goods. It does not
insure, and Luggage Forward is in no way liable, for any subsequent losses
resulting from damaged or lost Items. Luggage Forward is not responsible
for delays due to factors beyond Luggage Forward’s control including
but not limited to, direct or indirect, acts of God, inclement weather,
the unavailability or refusal of a person to accept delivery of the shipment;
acts of public authorities acting with actual or apparent authority; acts
or omissions of customs or similar authorities; insufficient information
provided by a customer; Hazardous Materials packages improperly offered
for transport; the application of security regulations imposed by the government,
or otherwise applicable to the shipment; riots, strikes or other labor disputes;
civil unrest; disruptions in air or ground transportation networks; natural
disasters; incomplete or incorrect address information; and/or failure of
delivery equipment. Shipment delays due to these occurrences void all responsibility
and liability of Luggage Forward. Luggage Forward is in no way liable or
responsible for any losses or damages to Items left unattended while waiting
for pickup or property left unattended at the final destination.
WARRANTEES
Delayed Shipments
In the event that an Item is delayed, Luggage Forward will make
every effort to locate the Item in a timely manner and deliver the Item
to its intended destination. Luggage Forward will be in no way responsible
for any losses, personal or business related, arising from the delayed
Item. In the event that an Item shipped within the United States does
not arrive on the scheduled date (EXCLUDING DELAYS CAUSED BY FACTORS PREVIOUSLY
MENTIONED), Luggage Forward will provide a reimbursement for the amount
paid in full for the shipment of the delayed Item. If an Item shipped
within the United States is delayed, Luggage Forward will provide reimbursement
of expenses of up to $200.00 per day per Item until the day the delayed
Item arrives. This stipend is available for a maximum of three days. Reimbursements
of expenses are not to exceed a total of $500.00 per Item. Any expenditure
must be approved in advance by Luggage Forward. Receipts must be submitted
to Luggage Forward for reimbursement. The actual claims process time will
vary on a case-by-case basis.
Lost Shipments
In the case of a missing Item, Luggage Forward will have eight
business days following the scheduled delivery date to locate the Item
and notify the customer of the status. If the Item is not located within
this time period, Luggage Forward will then proceed to gather information
to process a claim for up to the amount in which the lost Item(s) were
insured. The actual claims process time will vary on a case-by-case basis.
Damaged Shipments
Luggage Forward has no liability for damage or loss of protruding baggage
parts such as wheels, straps, pockets, pull handles, hanger hooks or other
items attached to baggage. If a shipment is damaged excluding “normal
wear and tear,” a claim must be submitted within 14 days of delivery
and an agent will be required to assess the damage for the claim to be
paid up to but not exceeding the amount for which the damaged item was
insured upon proof of value. The maximum reimbursement for damage to any
suitcase, bag, case or other outer container will be $500. Customer must
retain all outer packaging used for the shipment in order to submit a
claim. Packaging must conform with guidelines above. The actual claims
process time will vary on a case-by-case basis.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS
If an Item is delayed in customs, Luggage Forward will make every possible
effort to correct the problem, yet customs delays are out of the realm
of Luggage Forward’s authority. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary set forth herein, Luggage Forward will not be liable for delays
that occur due to customs inspections for international shipments. At
the time of shipping, a Luggage Forward customer service representative
will make all preventative measures possible to reduce the complexity
of the customs inspection process. To ensure an expedited customs clearance
process and to minimize duties, customer is required to list the complete
contents of each Item in the shipment. To minimize the possibility of
clearance delays, all documents and images provided to Luggage Forward
must be clear and legible. Any fees incurred during the customs inspection
process will be passed on to the customer and included in the final billing
statement. Items delayed during international shipments will not be covered
under the delay warrantee offered for shipments traveling within the United
States. You acknowledge that any goods shipped by Luggage Forward are
subject to confiscation by United States and foreign customs officials
and other similar agencies. Disallowed items vary from country to country,
please call (866) 416-7447 if you have a question about forwarding a specific
item to a specific country.
RIGHT TO INSPECT
Luggage Forward and its agents reserve the right to inspect and
open any Item shipped by Luggage Forward.
LOCKING YOUR LUGGAGE
In some cases, Items will have to be opened as a normal part of the screening
process. If you lock or otherwise seal your Items and the agent cannot
open your Item through other means, then the lock or seal may have to
be broken. Luggage Forward is not liable for damage caused to locked bags
or sealed packages that must be opened for security purposes. Locking
any Item can cause delays which will void our service guarantees. Items
traveling internationally can not be locked.
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES MADE TO YOU UNDER THE HEADING
ABOVE ENTITLED “WARRANTEES”, ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON
THIS WEBSITE AND ANY AND ALL SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY LUGGAGE FORWARD
ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LUGGAGE
FORWARD, ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM
ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE
AND ANY SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY LUGGAGE FORWARD, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS,
AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE,
AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
THE SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES PROVIDING SERVICES FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF LUGGAGE FORWARD ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND NOT AGENTS
OR EMPLOYEES OF LUGGAGE FORWARD OR ITS AFFILIATES. LUGGAGE FORWARD AND
ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THE ACTS, ERRORS, OMISSIONS, REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES, BREACHES OR NEGLIGENCE OF ANY SUCH SHIPPING OR TRANSPORTATION
COMPANIES OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER
DAMAGES OR EXPENSES RESULTING THEREFROM. LUGGAGE FORWARD AND ITS AFFILIATES
HAVE NO LIABILITY AND WILL MAKE NO REFUND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DELAY, CANCELLATION,
FORCE MAJEURE OR OTHER CAUSES BEYOND THEIR DIRECT CONTROL, AND HAVE NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSE, OMISSIONS, DELAYS, OR ACTS
OF ANY GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LUGGAGE FORWARD, ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, THE
USE OF THIS WEB SITE, OR FOR ANY SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THIS WEB SITE,
WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN
IF LUGGAGE FORWARD, ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS
HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO
EVENT SHALL LUGGAGE FORWARD, ITS AFFILIATES, AND/OR THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE LESSER OF THE FEES PAID
BY YOU TO LUGGAGE FORWARD DURING THE ONE MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING
THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR $100.00.
GENERAL
This agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, USA. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and
venue of courts in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in all disputes arising
out of or relating to the use of this website, any purchases made using
this website or any services provided to you by Luggage Forward. Use of
this website is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect
to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including, without limitation,
this paragraph.
If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable
pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty
disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid
or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable
provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision
and agreement shall continue in effect.
This agreement (and any other terms and conditions referenced herein)
constitutes the entire agreement between you and Luggage Forward with
respect to this website and any services provided to you by Luggage Forward
and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals,
whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and Luggage Forward
with respect to the matter set forth herein. A printed version of this
agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible
in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this
agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other
business documents and records originally generated and maintained in
printed form.
Neither Luggage Forward nor any Affiliate or any of their respective
Suppliers shall be deemed to be in default of this Agreement or be liable
for any delay or failure in performance resulting directly or indirectly
from any act of God, civil or military authority, civil disturbance, war,
strike, fire, earthquake or other cause beyond its control.
You further agree that you have read and agree to be bound by the additional
terms contained in Luggage Forward’s “Terms of Use and Privacy
Policy” which may be found on Luggage Forward’s website.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
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