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A message to local moving customers concerning liability, insurance, and claims:

Terms and Conditions of Contract:

  1. This is the moving contract - It covers only the articles and services listed.
  2. Liability of company - We are responsible only for our own negligence. We assume no liability of any kind for loss or damage to goods caused by moth or other infestation, rust, deterioration, an Act of God, an act of governmental agency or public enemy or other causes beyond our control. We are not responsible for damage or breakage to items made of pressed wood. Our responsibility is further limited to 60 cents per pound per complete article - or no more than $50 per article - whichever is less.
  3. Insurance - Notice: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASER SHOULD OBTAIN ADEQUATE INSURANCE FOR PROTECTION FROM LOSS OF GOODS. The company does not insure goods for the account of the owner. If you request it, we will procure insurance for your benefit. You must state the full value of the property to be moved. Ask us about rates.
  4. Fragile articles - We are responsible for damage to fragile articles only when our employees pack, move, and unpack them.
  5. Contents of containers - We are not responsible for the contents of drawers, containers, or other items of similar nature.
  6. Appliances - We are not responsible for the electrical and /or mechanical function of pianos, computers, radios, television sets, phonographs, clocks, refrigerators, washers, dryers or other instruments or appliances, whether or not our employees pack them. We recommend that major appliances be serviced by a qualified service company.
  7. Wear and tear - Ordinary wear and tear in handling is not our responsibility.
  8. Delivery - We will make every reasonable effort to complete delivery. We are not responsible if physical conditions or other special circumstances prevent completion. If we cannot deliver the goods in the ordinary way - by stairs or elevator - there will be an extra charge for hoisting, lowering, or other labor or equipment necessary. You must make advance arrangements for elevators or other service and pay any charges. We will charge our current hourly rate for waiting time caused by lack of sufficient elevator service or other causes beyond our control. If no authorized person is present to accept goods at the agreed time, or if orders are incomplete, we will deliver the goods at your risk, using responsible judgement.
  9. Terms of payment - All charges are strictly COD. Driver will collect before final delivery of goods at destination. If, for any reason, this matter is referred for collection, customer is responsible for all costs, including but not limited to agency fees, reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
  10. Delivery from storage - There will be additional charges for moving from storage and final delivery.
  11. Claims - All claims must be made in writing within ten days after delivery and accompanied by paid receipt of all charges due company. We have the right to inspect and repair alleged damaged items.
  12. Agreement - If you agree with these terms, this shall become a contract for services at the rates stated and will represent the entire agreement of the parties hereto. It shall apply to all additional services rendered by the company for the owner. Only an officer of the company, owner or partner has power to modify the terms and conditions of this contract, and then only in writing. We shall not be bound by any other promise or representation.
  13. If goods are moved into storage, the terms and conditions of the Warehouse Receipts. Act of the Uniform Commercial Code apply.

 

 

 

 

 

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Rockville MD 20850