Terms & Conditions of Service
Limited Liability - Read the Terms
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Payment of invoices is due within 30 days
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Rates and charges will be based on actual or dimensional weight, whichever is
greater. Unless otherwise agreed, shipments are subject to a dimensional weight
factor of 194.
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Contracting party certifies that the materials named on the waybill are properly
classified, described, packaged, marked, and labeled and are in proper condition
for transportation according to the applicable government regulations of the
DOT, FAA, TSA, and IATA.
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The following articles will not be accepted for carriage: Any shipment prohibited by
law, bonds, coins of any kind, currency, precious gems or stones, gold or silver,
money, securities and jewelry other than costume.
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Carrier does not guarantee delivery by a stipulated date, nor will carrier be liable
for the consequences or failure to make such delivery.
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Carrier shall not be liable in any event for any special, incidental, or consequential
damages, including but not limited to loss of profits or income, whether or not
carrier had knowledge that such damages might be incurred.
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Shipment valuations are agreed not to exceed $50.00 or $0.050 per pound
whichever is the greater, unless a greater value is declared. Declared valuation
will be charged at the current tariff rate above.
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Failure to pay billed charges may result in a lien on future shipments, including
the cost of storage and appropriate security for the subsequent shipment held pursuant
to California Civil Code 3051.5
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In the event Metro Express shall turn over the bill to an attorney or collection agency
for the collection of unpaid charges payable on account of Metro's service, the parties
responsible for the payment thereof shall be charged additionally with interest of 1%
per month, plus costs and attorney's fee.
