INTERNATIONAL (International Destinations)

The Professional Couriers is an Organisation dedicated to the cause of serving the Indian in his day-to-day effort to reach his written communication message and bulk consignments to every possible nook and corner of the world safely and at the specified time to reach.

TPC is committed to provide affordable International courier service and at the same time strictly adhering to the stringent time schedules and quality standards. Professional International Couriers Pvt Ltd., an offshoot of the parent company, provides international express service with a great degree of operational versatility that allows the shipment status to be monitored on a continuous basis through its web based Track & Trace System.

All documents / Non-documents are delivered worldwide at most economical rates.To find more details please visit www.picpl.com

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC

LEGAL INFORMATION

Terms & conditions of Carriage :

Please note that different terms and conditions may apply in different countries.

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

When ordering THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's services you, as "Shipper", are agreeing, on your behalf and on behalf of anyone else with an interest in the Shipment, that the Terms and Conditions shall apply from the time that THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC accepts the Shipment unless otherwise agreed in writing by an authorised officer of THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC. Your statutory rights and entitlements under any defined service feature (for which additional payment has been made) are not affected.

"Shipment" means all documents or parcels that travel under one waybill and which may be carried by any means THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC chooses, including air, road or any other carrier. A "waybill" shall include any label produced by THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC automated systems, air waybill, or consignment note and shall incorporate these Terms and Conditions. Every Shipment is transported on a limited liability basis as provided herein. If Shipper requires greater protection, then insurance may be arranged at an additional cost. (Please see below for further information). "THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC" means any member of the THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC Worldwide Express Network.

1. Customs, Exports and Imports :

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC may perform any of the following activities on Shipper's behalf in order to provide its services to Shipper: (1) complete any documents, amend product or service codes, and pay any duties or taxes required under applicable laws and regulations, (2) act as Shipper's forwarding agent for customs and export control purposes and as Receiver solely for the purpose of designating a customs broker to perform customs clearance and entry and (3) redirect the Shipment to Receiver's import broker or other address upon request by any person who THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC believes in its reasonable opinion to be authorised.

2. Unacceptable Shipments:

Shipper agrees that its Shipment is acceptable for transportation and is deemed unacceptable if:

• It is classified as hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles by IATA (International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) and any applicable government department or other relevant organisation;
• No customs declaration is made when required by applicable customs regulations; or
• THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC decides it cannot transport an item safely or legally (such items include but are not limited to: animals, bullion, currency, bearer form negotiable instruments, precious metals and stones, firearms, parts thereof and ammunition, human remains, pornography and illegal narcotics/drugs).

 
3. Deliveries & Undeliverables:

Shipments cannot be delivered to PO boxes or postal codes. Shipments are delivered to the Receiver's address given by Shipper (which in the case of mail services shall be deemed to be the first receiving postal service) but not necessarily to the named Receiver personally. Shipments to addresses with a central receiving area will be delivered to that area. If Receiver refuses delivery or to pay for delivery, or the Shipment is deemed to be unacceptable, or it has been undervalued for customs purposes, or Receiver cannot be reasonably identified or located, THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC shall use reasonable efforts to return the Shipment to Shipper at Shipper's cost, failing which the Shipment may be released, disposed of or sold by THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC without incurring any liability whatsoever to Shipper or anyone else, with the proceeds applied against service charges and related administrative costs and the balance of the proceeds of a sale to be returned to Shipper.

4. Inspection :

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC has the right to open and inspect a Shipment without prior notice to Shipper.

5. Shipment Charges & Billing :

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's Shipment charges are calculated according to the higher of actual or volumetric weight and any Shipment may be re-weighed and re-measured by THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC to confirm this calculation. Shipper shall pay or reimburse THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC for all Shipment charges, storage charges, duties and taxes owed for services provided by THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC or incurred by THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC on Shipper's or Receiver's or any third party's behalf and all claims, damages, fines and expenses incurred if the Shipment is deemed unacceptable for transport as described in Section 2.


 

6. THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's Liability :

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC contracts with Shipper on the basis that THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's liability is strictly limited to direct loss only and to the per kilo/Ib limits in this Section 6. All other types of loss or damage are excluded (including but not limited to lost profits, income, interest, future business), whether such loss or damage is special or indirect, and even if the risk of such loss or damage was brought to THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's attention before or after acceptance of the Shipment since special risks can be insured by Shipper. If a Shipment combines carriage by air, road or other mode of transport, it shall be presumed that any loss or damage occurred during the air period of such carriage unless proven otherwise. THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's liability in respect of any one Shipment transported, without prejudice to Sections 7-11, is limited to its actual cash value and shall not exceed the greater of $US 100 or:

• $US 20.00/kilogram or $US 9.07/lb for Shipments transported by air or other non-road mode of transportation; or

• $US 10.00/kilogram or $US 4.54/lb for Shipments transported by road (not applicable to the US).

Claims are limited to one claim per Shipment settlement of which will be full and final settlement for all loss or damage in connection therewith. If Shipper regards these limits as insufficient it must make a special declaration of value and request insurance as described in Section 8 (Shipment Insurance) or make its own insurance arrangements, failing which Shipper assumes all risks of loss or damage.

7. Time Limits for Claims :

All claims must be submitted in writing to THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC within thirty (30) days from the date that THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC accepted the Shipment, failing which THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC shall have no liability whatsoever.
 

8. Shipment Insurance* :

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC can arrange insurance for Shipper covering the actual cash value in respect of loss of or physical damage to the Shipment, provided the Shipper completes the insurance section on the front of the waybill or requests THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC and pays the applicable premium. Shipment insurance does not cover indirect loss or damage, or loss or damage caused by delays.
 

9. Delayed Shipments :

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC will make every reasonable effort to deliver the Shipment according to THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's regular delivery schedules, but these are not guaranteed and do not form part of the contract. THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC is not liable for any damages or loss caused by delays.

 

10. Circumstances beyond THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's control :

THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of circumstances beyond THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's control. These include but are not limited to:-"Act of God" - e.g. earthquake, cyclone, storm, flood, fog; "Force Majeure" - e.g. war, plane crash or embargo; any defect or characteristic related to the nature of the Shipment, even if known to THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC; riot or civil commotion; any act or omission by a person not employed or contracted by THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC e.g. Shipper, Receiver, third party, customs or other government official; industrial action; and electrical or magnetic damage to, or erasure of, electronic or photographic images, data or recordings.

11. Warsaw Convention :

If the Shipment is transported by air and involves an ultimate destination or stop in a country other than the country of departure, the Warsaw Convention, if applicable, governs and in most cases limits THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC's liability for loss or damage.

 

12. Shipper's Warranties and Indemnity :

Shipper shall indemnify and hold THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC harmless for any loss or damage arising out of Shipper's failure to comply with any applicable laws or regulations and for Shipper's breach of the following warranties and representations:

• all information provided by Shipper or its representatives is complete and accurate;
• the Shipment was prepared in secure premises by Shipper's employees;
• Shipper employed reliable staff to prepare the Shipment;
• Shipper protected the Shipment against unauthorised interference during preparation, storage and transportation to THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC;
• the Shipment is properly marked and addressed and packed to ensure safe transportation with ordinary care in handling;
• all applicable customs, import, export and other laws and regulations have been complied with; and
• the waybill has been signed by Shipper's authorised representative and the Terms and Conditions constitute binding and enforceable obligations of Shipper.

13. Routing :

Shipper agrees to all routing and diversion, including the possibility that the Shipment may be carried via intermediate stopping places.

 

14. Governing Law :

Any dispute arising under or in any way connected with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject, for the benefit of THE PROFESSIONAL COURIERS USA, INC, to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of, and governed by the law of, the country of origin of the Shipment and Shipper irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, unless contrary to applicable law.

 

15. Severability :

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect any other part of these Terms and Conditions.