TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

The following Terms and Conditions govern the transportation of all horses by Priceless Cargo Transport, LLC (“Transporter”) and you the (“Shipper”) pursuant to oral or written communications. Unless agreed to in writing by Transporter, these Terms and Conditions may NOT be altered, supplemented, or amended.

 

Transporter will use reasonable efforts in accordance with industry standards to safely transport, feed and care for the shipped horse(s)/animal(s), but makes no guarantees as to the health or physical condition of the horse(s)/animal(s)  upon departure or arrival. Transporter will make commercially reasonable efforts to deliver the horse(s)/animal(s) at or about the requested delivery date but is not responsible for delays due to inclement weather, road closures, mechanical failures, or other acts of force majeure whether or not of a class or kind mentioned herein and not reasonably within Transporter’s control. During such delays, Transporter shall take reasonable measures to care for the horse(s)/animal(s) and reserves the right to return the horse(s)/animal(s) to Shipper. If returning the horse(s)/animal(s) is deemed by Transporter, the most prudent course of action under the circumstances.

 

Shipper is responsible for all medical  and mortality insurance, or can elect not to carry horse medical and mortality insurance and thereby assume ALL  risk of loss and damages (to include but not be limited to injury, death, illness or disease, physical damage or harm). Shipper understands and acknowledges that the only insurance provided to the Shipper by Transporter is a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) of limited accidental mortality insurance per horse transported.

 

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TRANSPORTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, RELIANCE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS OR FUTURE BREEDING VALUE, PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY OTHER LOSSES UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING CONTRACT AND TORT, ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF TRANSPORTER HAS BEEN FIRST ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES. TRANSPORTER’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY SHIPPER. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT PROVIDE FOR EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. AS SUCH, IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS, THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

 

Shipper, at Shipper’s cost, will also secure the following: ( HORSE (s) and where applies to animal(s)) Health Certificate; Negative Coggins EIA Test; and Brand Inspection Certificate (if applicable); and will provide one bale of hay per horse at pickup. Shipper agrees not to ship any horse that the Shipper knows to be or believes to be ill with a contagious condition and acknowledges that no horse will be picked up that appears to be ill with a contagious condition. Injured horses or ill horses without a contagious condition may be transported with written authorization from a licensed veterinarian. Shipper agrees to reimburse the Transporter for all veterinary services, drugs and other medical supplies in the event of an emergency or as the Transporter deems necessary for the well-being of the horse(s)/animal(s).

 

The rate quoted is for stated delivery and care of the horse(s)/animal(s). Surcharges may apply for veterinary bills resulting from the need for treatment while en- route; additional tack not listed on the authorization form; a change of location in pickup or delivery; a difficult horse that takes more than 30 minutes to load; delays in loading a horse due to paperwork not being ready through no fault of Transporter, the horse not being ready or the contact person being unavailable; or a difficult access road that was not disclosed to the Transporter when the quote was made. Surcharges will be calculated at $50 per hour.

 

Transporter agrees to provide a full refund of Shipper’s deposit if transportation must be canceled due to hazardous weather, mechanical difficulties or extenuating circumstances. If Shipper notifies Transporter of cancellation at least 72 hours (three days) ahead of the scheduled pickup time, Shipper shall receive a full refund of the deposit. If cancellation occurs less than 72 hours but more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled pickup time, a $50 processing fee will apply. If cancellation occurs within 24 hours of the scheduled pickup time a fee of 50% of the total shipping fee applies.

 

A deposit of at least 50% of the shipping fee is due in advance and may be mailed or emailed with the Authorization Form or otherwise forwarded to Transporter. Prior to being scheduled, Shipper must provide Transporter clear, detailed directions to the point of pickup and the delivery point. The balance of the shipping fee must be paid either in advance, at pickup or at the delivery prior to unloading of any horse(s)/animal(s) and, unless some other prearranged payment method has been agreed to in advance by Transporter. Acceptable forms of payment include cash (prior to transporting, drivers do not carry cash), wire transfers or electronic fund transfers, certified checks,  cashier’s checks. Visa/MasterCard/PayPal are available with a 5% fee.  If the balance is not paid at the latest upon delivery of the horse(s)/ animal(s), Transporter shall be entitled to recover from Shipper all costs and damages incurred by Transporter, including boarding costs, Round Trip costs of Transport (if horse(s)/animal’s need to be returned to origin), reasonable attorneys fees, and shall have a lien against the transported horse(s)/animal(s) for the value of services rendered by recording this Agreement in the County of the State in which the delivery is made. Transporter shall be entitled to enforce said lien in accordance with appropriate state laws.

 

This sale shall be deemed to have been made in the State of Oregon  and shall be governed by the laws of Oregon  notwithstanding any conflict-of-laws doctrines. Any claim related to this agreement must be brought in the courts of Washington County, Oregon or the federal district courts in Portland, Oregon. The Parties stipulate that venue is proper therein, waive any other jurisdiction and venue whether by virtue of domicile or otherwise, and consent to the in personam jurisdiction of said courts. Any action brought in contravention hereof is subject to dismissal at any stage of the proceedings and no action in answering or defending shall be construed as a waiver of this right to immediate dismissal. If Shipper brings an action in contravention hereof, Shipper shall be liable for costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees incurred by Transporter in dismissing the action or transferring it to Colorado.

 

This agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective principals, employees, agents, heirs, successors, and permitted assigns. The parties agree that the terms and conditions stated herein set forth the entire agreement between the Shipper and the Transporter, its agent or employees, and that it supersedes and cannot be modified or changed in any way by the representations or statements of any employee or agent of the Transporter or Shipper.

 

Priceless Cargo Transport                                                                                    MC#    

P.O. Box 1293                                                                                                     D.O.T.#   

Sherwood, OR 97140

Phone: 503-330-7731

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      DATE: _______________________

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(Signature, Authorized Transporter)                                                        (PRINT NAME , SHIPPER)

 

 

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