Applicability the provision set out and referred to in this consignment note shall apply to modes of
transport used by Gofreight India for connection of consignments. They also apply if the mode of transport
as described on the face of this consignment note is contrary to the original contract between the
parties or performed by one or more modes of transport which may not the defined mode of delivery
of the consignment as agreed in this consignment note.
Definitions:
Parties mean and includes consignor consignee and/or his/her authorized representatives.
Freight referred to in this consignment note means the transportation charges alone and it excludes the other components like COD / TO PAY / MENTION PC charges taxes and other levies.
Delivery means tender of shipment to the parties or intimation about arrival of the shipment at the destination.
Gofreight India is entitled to use any mode and route for transportation.
Gofreight India is a private carrier and its rights and liabilities are governed exclusively by the express terms set out herein below subject to the applicable laws this consignment note constitutes a binding contract between Gofreight India and the parties.
This consignment note issued by Gofreight India shall be strictly based on the declaration given by the
parties Gofreight India shall not be responsible for any wrongful declarations contained in this consignment
note and the parties shall remain solely liable for the same in the event of goods under the consequential
loss/ refund. Further the parties agree to make good any losses to Gofreight India in case of any claims being
lodged on Gofreight India on account of delays arising out of insufficiency of documents or wrongful declaration
contained in this consignment note.
Gofreight India RIGHT OF INSPECTION OF CONSIGNMENT
Gofreight India has the right but not the obligation to open and / or inspect any shipment consigned
by the consignor to ensure that all the items are capable of carriage to the destination within
the standard operating procedure and handling methods. Gofreight India does not warrant that any
particular item to be carried is capable of carriage without infringing the law of any state of the
country from / to or through which the item may be carried.
Gofreight India reserves the right to refuse the consignor not conforming to these terms and conditions without assigning any reasons whatsoever.
The parties are solely responsible for all / any payments levied by the government or any statutory body in respect of any consignment
The parties hereby declare that the consignment covered under this consignment note does not include any contraband / legally restricted / hazardous
/ flammable/ poisonous/ explosive / currency / jewelry / food coupon / share certificate or articles categorized as prohibited under the
regulations of the IATA (International Air Transport Association).
Gofreight India shall have a general lien over all the consignments of the parties towards any dues payable to Gofreight India by the parties.
Gofreight India shall not entertain any warehouse booking & delivery unless the declaration form available with the concerned operating units is duly filled up along with the necessary enclosures and handed over to the concerned person.
The parties shall pay the freight and other charges at the time of booking or within the payment
period stipulated in this consignment note in case of non –payment of the bill amount within the stipulated time
the parties shall be liable for payment of interest at the rate of 2% per month the bills will be raised
even if POD (Proof Of Delivery) copy is not submitted.
Gofreight India advises the parties to insure the goods handed over to Gofreight India for
transportation under the consignor insurance. In the event of any loss Gofreight India shall provide
COF (certificate of facts) on request. A COF charge of 0.2% on the invoice value shall be charged.
No claim shall be entertained by Gofreight India for any loss or shortage damage
non-delivery / breakage / leakage / pilferage, etc. of the consignment unless a written claim is
lodged within two (2) days from the date of delivery subject to the provisions under risk coverage
or general liability clause of Gofreight India.
Value added services COD / TO PAY are provided at additional charges over and above the freight charges without any liability on ‘Gofreight India part whatsoever with respect to the original contractual obligations or payment terms between the consignor and consignee or any third party.
Subsequent to booking of a consignment if the consignor makes any changes in the address or any other changes, additional charges shall be levied as a result of such a change.
It is the responsibility of the consignor to provide the necessary documentation including but not limited to invoice. Packing list permits and forms as applicable in accordance with laws of the destination of the goods any consequences including but not limited to penalty seizures shall be the sole responsibility of the consignor.
If the parties do not take delivery of the consignment for any reason whatsoever. Gofreight India shall raise bills on the parties towards the transportation and other charges including transport charges in accordance with the terms of the contract and the parties shall be liable to pay all dues payable to Gofreight India whether at the original booking station or elsewhere as notified by Gofreight India.
The demurrage clause shall apply for a period of one (1) month and if the consignment is not accepted by the parties with in this period for any reasons and the parties fail to make the payments due to Gofreight India, Gofreight India shall be entitled to send the consignment to its unclaimed goods department to proceed with the sale of the consignment to realize all dues by issuing prescribed notices.
Consignments carrying valuable items may take an additional day, over and above the committed delivery due to security reasons and inspection process in between.
The liability of Gofreight India if any, in delay of the shipment (subject to any exceptions available under law) shall be to the extent of basic freight charges only. Gofreight India shall not be responsible for any consequential losses/claims.
All demands claims arising from this consignment note shall be paid at the registered office of Gofreight India situated at #72/1,1st main,Shabarinagar, Bytrayanapura, Bangalore. Karnataka and all demands by Gofreight India shall be deemed to have been made by Gofreight India Bangalore.
Any dispute or differences arising from this consignment shall be referred to adjudication by a sole arbitrator Gofreight India shall be entitled to nominate the sole arbitrator to adjudicate any dispute differences or claims arising out of this consignment, the venue of arbitration shall be at Bangalore courts at Bangalore shall have the exclusive jurisdiction all claims arising from this consignment.
The terms and conditions stipulated are in addition to special contracts, if any between Gofreight India and the parties.
For any product specific terms and conditions, please refer Terms & Conditions and for further clarification please drop a mail to info@gofreight.in.
