Estimated cost of services
The Customer agrees that the move estimate is non-binding and the actual move costs are based on actual time spent conducting the move including all destination travel fees.
Payments
Unexpected Delays
Palmerston Moving shall not be liable for delay caused by unforeseen situations. Delays in loading and/or unloading beyond the time period determined during the original estimate, such time to be charged to the customer at regular tariff rates. Palmerston Moving will provide to the customer and/or the consignee adequate information regarding any anticipated delays. The customer and consignee agree to acknowledge the delays and any additional costs incurred.
Most Common Unforeseen Delays
Customer responsibilities
Maximum liability
The Customer agrees to limit the Company’s liability for damages, costs, and expenses, regardless of cause, so that the Company’s total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid for services under this Agreement or $0.60/lb, whichever is greater.
Exclusion of Liability
In no event, shall the Company be liable to the Customer for the following, which shall be entirely at the Customer’s own risk:
Any damage or defect which is pre-existing to the Job | |
Any kind of interference or participation of the Customer or any other person authorized by the Customer | |
the Customer’s failure to provide adequate facilities, including but not limited to a lack of lighting, a lack of elevators, obstructive facilities or walkways including protruding walls or ceilings or sharp items, slippery surfaces or spills, oversized items in relation to undersized facilities provided by the Customer | |
the Customer’s failure to provide adequate facilities, including but not limited to a lack of lighting, a lack of elevators, obstructive facilities or walkways including protruding walls or ceilings or sharp items, slippery surfaces or spills, oversized items in relation to undersized facilities provided by the Customer | |
Any item for which the Customer has specifically waived the Company’s liability | |
Any item which was not in the Company’s immediate care, custody, or control | |
Any contents of any boxes, bags, or other such containers, which are packed by the Customer | |
Any item which was not properly prepared by the Customer prior to the Job | |
Any item, furniture, or equipment moved full with contents therein | |
Any item or furniture with an inherent weakness, such as those already damaged or defective, or having underwent prior repairs | |
Any furniture, item, or material which is weak due to its nature, usage, wear, or age | |
Any furniture or items of unique or fragile nature, such as glass, china, mirrors, or lamps | |
Any furniture or items of unique or fragile design, such glass on glass, glass on metal, glass legs, etc. | |
Any furniture of unstable construction, ready-to-assemble type furniture, or furniture otherwise held together with tied joints fasteners or other defective or weak joints or connecting devices | |
Any oversized furniture and items which must be maneuvered through tight passageways | |
Any mechanical or electronic function of any equipment | |
Any soft tile or other unusual flooring | |
Any finish still wet or soft | |
Any pictures or artwork | |
Any live plants |
Claims
The Customer must notify the Company of any claims of damages upon completion of the Job and note it on the paperwork of the driver. If such notification is not preformed, the Customer waives its right to exercise a claim under this Agreement.
Privacy Statement
Palmerston Moving is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and recognizes a need for the appropriate management and protection of any personal information that you agree to provide to us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request.