TERMS & CONDITIONS
(For Packers & Movers Services)
1. Booking Confirmation
- All bookings are subject to confirmation only upon receipt of the agreed-upon advance payment.
- The company reserves the right to refuse, amend, or cancel any booking without prior notice in
case of non-compliance with the agreed terms.
- Booking confirmation will be provided via email or SMS once advance payment is received and
verified.
- Customers must provide accurate contact information and property details for booking
confirmation.
2. Payment Terms
- A minimum advance payment of 25% is required at the time of booking.
- The balance payment must be settled in full prior to unloading at the destination.
- Accepted payment methods: Cash, Bank Transfer, Credit/Debit Cards, and Digital Payments.
- In the event of delayed payments, the company may withhold delivery and impose storage fees at
the customer's expense.
- All payments are non-refundable except as specified in the cancellation policy.
- Payment receipts will be provided for all transactions.
3. Packing & Handling
- The company will take reasonable care in the packing and handling of all goods.
- The company is not liable for damages to items packed by the customer in sealed boxes unless
they are repacked by company staff.
- Customers must declare fragile, valuable, or sensitive items in writing prior to the packing
process.
- Special packing materials will be used for fragile items at additional cost.
- Electrical and electronic items will be disconnected by qualified personnel only.
- Customers are advised to keep important documents and valuables with them during the move.
4. Insurance
- Transit insurance is optional and available upon the customer's request, subject to payment of
the relevant premium.
- Insurance coverage options:
- Basic Coverage: ₹100 per kg (Minimum ₹10,000 per consignment)
- Standard Coverage: ₹250 per kg (Minimum ₹25,000 per consignment)
- Premium Coverage: ₹500 per kg (Minimum ₹50,000 per consignment)
- If no insurance is opted for, the company's liability for loss or damage is limited as outlined
in Clause 8 below.
- Insurance claims process must be initiated within 24 hours of delivery.
- Insured items must be declared with their correct value and documentation.
5. Customer Responsibilities
- The customer is required to provide accurate details regarding the goods being moved, including
but not limited to, weight, dimensions, and nature of the items.
- The company will not transport hazardous, perishable, or illegal items including:
- Flammable or explosive materials
- Perishable food items
- Illegal substances or contraband
- Live plants or animals
- Currency or precious metals in large quantities
- The customer is responsible for any penalties or liabilities arising from inaccurate
declarations.
- Customers must ensure proper disconnection of utilities (gas, water, electricity) before the
move.
- Access permissions for restricted areas or buildings must be arranged by the customer.
- Customers must supervise the loading and unloading process if valuable items are involved.
6. Delays
- Delivery timelines provided are estimates and not guaranteed delivery dates.
- The company is not responsible for delays caused by factors such as:
- Traffic conditions and road congestion
- Weather conditions including heavy rain, fog, or storms
- Strikes or labor disputes
- Road construction or blocked routes
- Natural disasters including earthquakes, floods, or landslides
- Vehicle breakdowns or technical issues
- Alternative routing will be used to minimize delays whenever possible.
- Customers will be notified immediately in case of unavoidable significant delays.
7. Storage Charges
- If delivery is delayed due to customer unavailability or non-payment, the company will charge a
daily storage fee of ₹150 per day, effective from the original scheduled delivery date.
- Storage facilities include:
- Secure, climate-controlled warehouses
- 24/7 surveillance and security
- Proper pest control measures
- Inventory management and tracking
- Storage charges apply from the day following the scheduled delivery date.
- Customers must collect their goods within 30 days of storage commencement.
- Extended storage beyond 30 days requires prior written agreement and additional charges.
8. Limitation of Liability
- In the absence of insurance coverage, the company's liability for loss or damage is limited to
₹100 per kg or a maximum of ₹10,000 per consignment (whichever is lower).
- The company will not entertain claims for minor damage, such as:
- Scratches, dents, or wear and tear that may occur during transit
- Normal settling or compression of packing materials
- Minor color fading due to sunlight exposure
- Small cosmetic imperfections
- Claims must be submitted within 7 days of delivery; otherwise, they will be deemed void.
- Liability does not extend to consequential damages or indirect losses.
- The company's total liability shall not exceed the total service charges paid by the customer.
9. Claim Process
- Any visible damage must be reported immediately at the time of delivery by signing the delivery
receipt with noted damages.
- For claims to be processed, they must be submitted in writing within 7 days of delivery,
accompanied by:
- Detailed photographs of damaged items
- Original packing inventory list
- Delivery receipt with damage notation
- Estimated value of damaged items
- Repair or replacement cost estimates
- Claims process timeline:
- Initial acknowledgment within 24 hours
- Inspection and assessment within 3 working days
- Resolution or settlement within 15 working days
- Claims related to missing items must be reported with the original inventory list.
- The company reserves the right to inspect damaged items at their facility.
10. Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the scheduled move will incur a deduction of 10% of
the advance payment.
- Cancellations made between 24-48 hours before the scheduled move will incur a deduction of 25%
of the advance payment.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled move will incur a deduction of 50% of
the advance payment.
- No refund will be given for cancellations made on the day of the move.
- Cancellations must be communicated in writing via email or registered letter.
- Rescheduling is allowed once without additional charges, subject to availability.
11. Force Majeure
- The company will not be liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond its control,
including but not limited to:
- Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, cyclones, etc.)
- Acts of God or severe weather conditions
- Strikes, lockouts, or labor disputes
- War, terrorism, or civil unrest
- Government restrictions or regulations
- Transportation infrastructure failures
- Epidemics or pandemics
- Utility failures (power, water, internet)
- Services will be resumed as soon as the force majeure event concludes.
- Customers will be notified promptly about any service disruptions.
- Alternative arrangements will be made wherever possible at no additional cost.
12. Jurisdiction
- These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of India.
- Any disputes or claims arising out of these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction
of the courts located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Dispute resolution process:
- Initial attempt at mutual resolution within 30 days
- Mediation by a mutually agreed mediator if required
- Legal proceedings in Mumbai courts if mediation fails
- All communications regarding disputes must be in writing.
13. Right to Amend
- The company reserves the right to modify or update these Terms & Conditions at any time without
prior notice.
- Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the company website.
- It is the customer's responsibility to review the terms regularly for updates.
- Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
- Major changes will be communicated via email to registered customers.
- Previous versions of terms will be archived and available upon request.