When ordering WOOW’s services you, as “Shipper/Agent”, are agreeing, on your behalf and on behalf of the consignee of the Shipment (“Consignee”) and anyone else with an interest in the Shipment that these Terms and Conditions shall apply. “Shipment” means all documents or parcels that travel under one waybill and which may be carried by any means WOOW chooses, including air, road or any other carrier. A “waybill” shall include any Shipment identifier or document produced by WOOW or Shipper/Agent automated systems such as a label, barcode, waybill or consignment note as well as any electronic version thereof. Every Shipment is transported on a limited liability basis as provided herein. If Shipper/Agent requires greater protection, then Shipment Value Protection may be arranged at an additional cost. (Please see below for further information). “WOOW” means any member of the WOOW Service Network.
1. Customs Clearance and Regulatory Compliance WOOW may perform any of the following activities on Shipper/Agent’s or Consignee’s behalf in order to provide services:
(1) complete any documents, amend product or service codes and advance any duties, taxes or other regulatory charges required under applicable laws and regulations (“Customs Duties”),
(2) act as Shipper/Agent’s or Consignee ́s true and lawful agent or designate a customs broker to perform export control and customs clearance and
(3) redirect the Shipment to Consignee’s customs broker or other address upon request by any person who WOOW believes in its reasonable opinion to be authorized. Shipper/Agent or Consignee will provide any extra authorization required by applicable law for WOOW to clear a Shipment.
2. Unacceptable Shipments A Shipment is deemed unacceptable if:
• it contains complete firearms, ammunition, explosives, explosive devices or test pieces, air guns, replica or imitation firearms; counterfeit goods; cash; bullion (of any precious metal); live animals, prohibited animal parts or remains, such as ivory; human remains or ashes; loose precious or semiprecious stones; cannabis or its derivatives; or illegal goods, such as narcotics or other illegal drugs,
• it is classified as hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles under ADR (European Road Transport Regulation on dangerous goods) or by IATA (International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), or other relevant organization (“Dangerous Goods”),
• it contains any other item which WOOW cannot carry safely or legally,
• the address is incorrect or not properly marked or its packaging is defective or inadequate to ensure safe transportation with ordinary care in handling,
• Shipper/Agent, Consignee or any other party with a direct or indirect interest in the Shipment is listed on any applicable sanctions lists as a denied or restricted party.
3. Deliveries and Undeliverable Shipments cannot be delivered to PO boxes or postal codes. Shipments are delivered to the Consignee’s address given by Shipper/Agent but not necessarily to the named Consignee personally. Shipments to addresses with a central receiving area will be delivered to that area. WOOW may notify Consignee of an upcoming delivery or a missed delivery. Consignee may be offered alternative delivery options such as delivery on another day, no signature required, redirection or collection at a WOOW Service Point.
If the Shipment is deemed to be unacceptable as described in Section 2, it has been undervalued for customs purposes, Consignee cannot be reasonably identified or located, or Consignee refuses delivery or to pay Customs Duties or other Shipment charges, WOOW shall use reasonable efforts to return the Shipment to Shipper/Agent. This shall be at Shipper/Agent’s cost.
If it is not possible to return the Shipment, it may be released, abandoned, disposed of or sold without incurring any liability whatsoever to Shipper/Agent or anyone else. WOOW shall have the right to destroy any Shipment if WOOW is prevented by any law or law enforcement agency from returning it in whole or in part to Shipper/Agent, as well as any Shipment of Dangerous Goods.
4. Inspection WOOW has the right to open and inspect a Shipment without notice for safety, security, customs or other regulatory reasons.
5. Shipment Charges, Duties and Fees WOOW’s Shipment charges are calculated according to the higher of actual or volumetric weight per piece and any piece may be re-weighed and re-measured by WOOW to confirm this calculation. Payment of Customs Duties and other charges due as indicated on WOOW’s website in the receiving country may be requested from Consignee prior to delivery. This includes a fee if WOOW uses its credit with the Customs Authorities or pays any Customs Duties on Consignee’s behalf. Shipper/Agent will pay or reimburse WOOW for all Customs Duties and other charges due for services provided by WOOW or incurred by WOOW on Shipper/Agent’s or Consignee’s behalf if Consignee has failed to pay.
6. WOOW’s Liability
6.1 WOOW’s liability in respect of any one Shipment transported by air (including ancillary road transport or stops en route) is limited by the Montreal Convention or the Warsaw Convention as applicable, or in the absence of such Convention, to the lower of
(i) the current market or declared value, or
(ii) 22 Special Drawing Rights per kilogram (approximately $US 30.00 per kilogram). Such limits shall also apply to all other forms of transportation, except where Shipments are carried only by road, when the limits below apply. For cross border Shipments transported by road, WOOW’s liability is or shall be deemed to be limited by the Convention for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR) to the lower of
(i) current market value or declared value, or
(ii) 8.33 Special Drawing Rights per kilogram (approximately $US 11.00 per kilogram). Such limits will also apply to national road transportation in the absence of any mandatory or lower liability limits in the applicable national transport law. If Shipper/Agent regards these limits as insufficient it must make a special declaration of value and request Shipment Value Protection as described in Section 8 or make its own insurance arrangements. WOOW’s liability is strictly limited to direct loss and damage to a Shipment only and to the per kilogram 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 WOOW’s attention.
6.2 WOOW will make every reasonable effort to deliver the Shipment according to WOOW’s regular delivery schedules, but these schedules are not binding and do not form part of the contract. WOOW is not liable for any damages or loss caused by delay, but for certain Shipments, Shipper/Agent may be able to claim limited delay compensation under the Money Back Guarantee terms and conditions, which are available on the WOOW website (https://mywOow.Service.wOow/) or from WOOW Customer Service.
7. Claims All claims must be submitted in writing to WOOW within thirty (30) days from the date that WOOW accepted the Shipment, failing which WOOW shall have no liability whatsoever. 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 subject to wOow safeguard policy
8. Shipment Value Protection WOOW may be able to arrange shipment protection for loss of or damage to the Shipment, covering the full value of the goods, provided that the Shipper/Agent so instructs WOOW in writing, including by completing the Shipment Value Protection section of the waybill or by using WOOW’s automated systems and pays the applicable charge. Shipment Value Protection does not cover indirect loss or damage, or loss or damage caused by delays.
9. Circumstances Beyond WOOW’s Control WOOW is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of circumstances beyond WOOW’s control. These include but are not limited to electrical or magnetic damage to, or erasure of, electronic or photographic images, data or recordings; any defect or characteristic related to the nature of the Shipment, even if known to WOOW; any act or omission by a person not employed or contracted by WOOW - e.g. Shipper/Agent, Consignee, third party, customs or other government official; third party cyber-attacks or other information security related threats; “Force Majeure” - e.g. earthquake, cyclone, storm, flood, fog, war, plane crash, embargo, riot, epidemic, pandemic, civil commotion, or industrial action.
10. Shipper/Agent’s Representations, Warranties and Indemnities Shipper/Agent shall indemnify and hold WOOW and its directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against all and any liabilities, losses and damages arising out of Shipper/Agent’s failure to comply with the following warranties and representations: • the Shipment is acceptable for transport under Section 2 above,
• the Shipment was prepared in secure premises by reliable persons and was protected against unauthorized interference during preparation, storage and any transportation to WOOW,
• Shipper has complied with applicable export control, sanctions, customs laws and regulations or other applicable regulatory requirements and restrictions related to the import, export, transit or transfer of goods,
• Shipper/Agent has declared to WOOW any controlled dual-use or military goods subject to government authorizations contained in the Shipment,
• Shipper/Agent has provided all information, permits, licenses or other government authorizations and documents, as required by applicable law or upon request from WOOW, and all information, permits, licenses or other government authorizations and documents provided by Shipper/Agent or its representatives are true, complete and accurate, including the value and description of the goods and Shipper/Agent and Consignee information,
• when providing personal data to WOOW, Shipper/Agent has complied with its legal obligations to process and share this data, including informing the affected individuals that personal data, including Consignee’s email address and mobile phone number, is required for transport, customs clearance and delivery.
11. Routing Shipper/Agent agrees to all routing and diversion, including the possibility that the Shipment may be carried via intermediate stopping places.
12. Governing Law Any dispute arising under or in any way connected with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of, and governed by the law of the country of origin of the Shipment and Shipper/Agent irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, unless contrary to applicable law.
13. Severability The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect any other part of these Terms and Conditions. Further information is available on the WOOW website (woowbd.com) and the relevant country site or from local Agent/WOOW Customer Service.
