DC Moving Companies Terms and Conditions

Acceptance of this Invoice by the Shipper shall constitute the Shipper’s agreement to the following: 1. DC Moving Companies may provide pickup, delivery, moving and packing or crating services as requested by the Shipper and will arrange for transportation by carriers as may be required. Such services will be furnished as Agent of the Shipper. 2. DC Moving Companies shall not be held liable for any special or consequential damages experienced by any person, which term includes, but shall not be limited to, loss of profits or income as a result of delay, loss or damage to any shipment resulting from the performance or non-performance of DC Moving Companies. 3. DC Moving Companies shall not be held liable for any loss or damage of Shipments due to Acts of God. 4. The shipment will be insured by DC Moving Companies for loss or damage with Basic valuation coverage of $0.60 per pound per article, up to $50.00 per item, (limit $1,000) per shipment during pickup and delivery provided insurance is requested in writing before shipment is tendered. Any value declared on the shipment in excess of $1,000 shall be at the shippers own risk unless provided and charges paid for the excess value. 5. Shipper warrants that the shipment is packaged to protect enclosed goods and to insure the safe transportation with ordinary care in handling and that each package is appropriately labeled and is in good order for shipment as specified. The shipper further warrants to DC Moving Companies that the content of the shipment may be lawfully carried over public highways and is not a prohibited commodity under any applicable law or regulation. It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that a shipment tendered to DC Moving Companies does not violate any Federal, State or Local law or regulation applicable to the shipment. The shipper shall indemnify and hold harmless DC Moving Companies against any loss incurred by DC Moving Companies as a result of shipper’s violation of this provision. 6. Although reasonable care and handling will be taken DC Moving Companies will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of any stone, concrete or glass and or pressboard material furniture such as Ikea Manufactured Furniture Items. 7. Although reasonable care and handling will be taken DC Moving Companies will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of furniture or belongings due to preexisting defects or conditions of same. 8. Although reasonable care and handling will be taken DC Moving Companies will not be held responsible for any electronic equipment or its performance accept for equipment with visible exterior damage noted at time of delivery on the Bill of Lading in writing. 9. DC Moving Companies will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to the contents of any boxes or packages or items not packed by DC Moving Companies. 10. Shipper holds DC Moving Companies harmless against any incidental damage to furniture, fixtures, walls and or flooring due to normal wear and tear associated with relocation. 11. Items stored by DC Moving Companies for customer and left for over 60 days without payment will be forfeited and sold for payment of Storage Invoice and customer will indemnify and hold DC Moving Companies harmless for any loss incurred. 12 Any claim by the shipper for loss or damage in accordance with paragraph 3 hereof shall be noticed in writing to DC Moving Companies, 1718 M Street N.W. #262, Washington, D.C. 20036 no later than 5 days after delivery of the shipment. Any action or proceeding brought by the shipper against DC Moving Companies concerning this shipment shall be commenced within 30 days after the delivery of the shipment. No claim for damage will be entertained until all transportation charges thereon have been paid in full. The amount of said claims may not be deducted from transportation charges. 13. The contract evidenced or contained in this Invoice shall be governed by the Law of the District of Columbia in the United States and any action or other dispute hereunder shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the District of Columbia unless DC Moving Companies otherwise agrees in writing. Plaintiff duly waives their rights to a Jury trial. Reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs shall be awarded to the prevailing party in the event of dispute arising under this Invoice. 14. DC Moving Companies is not bound to transport the shipment by any particular schedule or in time for any particular market or in any manner other than with reasonable dispatch. In case of necessity DC Moving Companies may forward shipment with another carrier. 15. Apt.:Volume, Weight Maximums; Efficiency: 360 cft/1600 lbs 1 bedroom: 735 cft/2800 lbs 2 bedroom: 980 cft/3200 lbs 16. Mileage charges are billed at $2.50 per mile plus a 35% fuel surcharge, with the first 25 miles for free. 17. For contracts based on hourly rate, total hourly charge is based on initial load time, arrival to final load, multiplied by 2 Plus any travel time. Hourly rate based on 30 minute intervals. 18. Contract may be subject to a truck usage fee of $175.00 for 24ft. truck and or $350.00 for 48ft. truck plus a 35% fuel surcharge fee. 19. Customer agrees that DC Moving Companies may levy a Limited Access Fee of up to $250.00 based on the severity of the limited access. 20. Customer agrees that DC Moving Companies may charge a Detention Fee of $65.00 per thirty minutes or part there of should DC Moving Companies be held over for any reason other than of their own and unable to pick up or deliver the load in a timely fashion. 21. A Cancelation Fee will be assessed if a relocation is cancelled or rescheduled less than 48 hours from original appointment schedule: $395.00 for 24ft. Truck and $790.00 for 48ft. Truck. 22. Customer holds DC Moving Companies harmless should any furniture be unable to be delivered because of its size or configuration and agrees to pay additional fees to have it delivered or placed. 23. By signing below Customer certifies all goods were delivered in good condition and accounted for. 24. Total on Invoice is the Amount Due and is not subject to any Discount. 25. Payment is due at delivery point prior to unloading in the form of Cash or Cashier’s Check. Should payment not be available at delivery point a one-hundred and seventy-five dollar hold over fee may be assessed.