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1. Customer is the registered legal owner of the vehicle(s) and has authority to enter into this agreement or has been dully authorized by the legal owner of the vehicles(s) to enter into this agreement.
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2. Customer or his agent, who has been identified in writing to Speedy Auto Transport, shall be present at the point of pick-up or delivery. If customer or its authorized agent is not present for any reason, the vehicle(s) will be placed in storage, at customer’s cost |
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3. Customer shall prepare the vehicle(s) for transport by removing or properly securing all batteries, loose parts, fragile or protruding accessories, low hanging spoilers, antennas and other similar items. The customer shall disarm any vehicle, alarm system and provide Speedy Auto Transport with any tools or keys required to disarm the system if activated. If the alarm system is activated during the transport of the vehicle, Speedy Auto Transport may deactivate the alarm system by any means that it or the transport driver deems reasonable and effective. Customer releases any claims for damages that are caused by customer’s failure to accomplish these obligations.
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4. Personal belongings are no longer allowed to be shipped inside a vehicle per the department of transportations rules and regulations. It is not uncommon to hear about customers putting small items in the truck that are light and out of site. If you decide to do so, Speedy Auto Transport takes no responsibility in the loss or possible damage of these items or for any additional costs that may be associated. |
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5. Speedy Auto Transport may, in its sole discretion, subcontract its obligations hereunder. In such event, subcontractor shall be solely responsible for all obligations to customer. Customer shall file all claims with the subcontractor identified on the bill of lading and hereby releases Speedy Auto Transport from any and all claims arising out of or related to any actions or inactions of the subcontractor.
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6. All delivery dates and times are only estimates. Speedy Auto Transport does not agree to transport the vehicle(s) in time for any loss or damage resulting from any delay. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO DELIVERY TIMES OR DATES.
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7. Customer shall identify any damage to any vehicle(s) by noting the damage on the bill of lading received by customer at the time of delivery. Any claims related to such noted damage must be submitted in writing to Speedy Auto Transport or its subcontractor within 15 days of delivery, or , in case of failure of delivery, within 15 days of the date that vehicle was scheduled to be delivered. Customer hereby waives any damage claims that are not noted on the bill of lading or for which customer has not submitted a timely written claim. Speedy Auto Transport shall not be liable directly, in subrogation, or by assignment to customer’s insurance company for any claims paid by the company. IN NO EVENT SHALL Speedy Auto Transport BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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8. Customer authorizes Speedy Auto Transport, its subcontractors, agents and employees to drive, park, store and otherwise operate or transport the vehicle(s) in any manner necessary to fulfill the obligations under this agreement. Customer shall maintain insurance on the vehicle that shall extend to Speedy Auto Transport operation of the vehicle. Customer will provide proof of insurance on the vehicle(s) Speedy Auto Transport and will keep in force such insurance until transport of the vehicle is complete.
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9. IN NO EVENT SHALL Speedy Auto Transport, ITS SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES EXCEPT FOR DAMAGES TO VEHICLES ACTUALLY TRANSPORTED AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT SUCH DAMAGES WERE CAUSED BY Speedy Auto Transport GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL CONDUCT. Customer specifically agrees and hereby waives any other claims against Speedy Auto Transport or its subcontractor including, but not limited to minor damages such as scratches, scrapes and chips that result from normal road conditions and wear and tear; alignment; tire damage; suspension; glass damage; overloaded vehicles; defective or insufficient brakes, parking brake or parking gear, damage to loose, torn or visibly worn convertible tops; damage to vehicle boots, caps, masks, bras or any other type of covering; damage caused as a result of the inoperable condition of the vehicle; damage caused by tie-downs that break or tear due to vehicle’s age or condition; damage that is undetectable due to the vehicle’s dirty condition at the time of pick-up; or damage caused as a result of acts of god or god or other force majeure events. |
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10. The driver will not be able to or be expected to wait for the vehicle to made ready. In this case, additional fees may apply and will be paid directly from the shipper to the carrier. If our transporter is sent to a location based on a scheduled order and the vehicle is not available, not ready, or already transported by other means a dry run fee will be assessed for the amount of the deposit to pay for the gas, labor, toll charges and all other associated overhead charges. The customer will be refunded any additional fees above and beyond the deposit amount. If you place an order with us, you have the option to cancel any time prior to your vehicle being assigned to a transporter at no cost to you. If your vehicle is booked on a transporter before you fax or email your cancellation, you will lose the amount of the deposit.
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11. Customer shall defend, indemnify and hold Speedy Auto Transport and its subcontractor harmless from any cost, expense, damage, loss and claim, including any third party property or personal injury claim, arising out of or related to customer’s breach of any warranty or obligation hereunder.
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12. The entire amount of the transport charge is due and payable without discount upon tender of the vehicle(s) regardless of the loss of, or damage to the vehicle(s) at any stage of the transport. an additional charge of $165.00 will be assessed of the vehicle becomes inoperative for any reason during the transport and an oversized vehicle fee of $300.00 will be imposed unless such vehicle has been pre-approved and disclosed prior to transport.
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13. Customer and/or its agent are jointly and severally liable for any and all unpaid charges including, but not limited to sums advanced or disbursed by Speedy Auto Transport or its subcontractor and any and all cost of collection, including cost and reasonable attorney fees. Unless the order has been prepaid or Speedy Auto Transport otherwise agreed in writing. Customer shall pay all COD amounts, including any additional charges, in cash or certified funds. Speedy Auto Transport will have a lien on the vehicle(s) for any charges that remain unpaid and any such lien will survive the delivery of the vehicles.
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14. Performance under this contract shall be excused to the extent such performance is prevented by force majeure. The term “force majeure” shall include acts of god or the elements, acts of a public enemy, acts of terrorism, riots, strikes, labor disputes, fires, explosions, floods, actsor orders of civil or military authorities, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the pary declaring the force majeure events. Such ezcuse from performance shall continue until the force majeure event ceases to exist.
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15. The provisions of this agreement are severable and the invalidity and enforceability of any provisions herein shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. This agreement supersedes all written or oral agreements between Speedy Auto Transport and customer and may not be changed except when in writing by an officer of Speedy Auto Transport.
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16. If Speedy Auto Transport pays the carrier up front for the customers transport the following will apply. Speedy Auto Transport will charge the customer a 5% processing fee that will cover the credit card fees associated with the transaction and the cost of over-night the check to the carrier so the vehicle can be released in a timely fashion. If the customer finds that there is vehicle damage caused by the carrier or any other unsatisfactory issue with the transport the customer agrees to waive there rights to a credit card dispute for any amount above the deposit fee Speedy Auto Transport charges for its services. It is known that Speedy Auto Transport has to pay the carrier regardless of the circumstances and has done so by charging the remaining balance of the transport on the customers credit card and sent that amount to the driver. This is a service to the customer and there not a profit source for Speedy Auto Transport.
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