Privacy Policy

All the consignment shall be booked on "said to contain basis"

Starship Logistics shall not be obligated to verify the description and contents of the shipment declared by the Consignor on the docket/Invoice. The Consignor is responsible for ensuring accurate and factual declarations on the docket/Airway bill. However, Starship Logistics reserves the right to inspect and/or refuse the booking of shipments not conforming to these terms and conditions. In such instances, Starship Logistics shall inform the Consignor of the reasons for inspection and/or refusal and await confirmation from the Consignor. The Consignor shall refrain from booking or handing over any shipment containing prohibited, restricted, or dangerous products. Starship Logistics shall not be held liable for such shipments. The Consignor indemnifies and shall indemnify Starship Logistics, its directors, and employees against all claims, losses, charges, and expenses incurred due to any banned, restricted, or dangerous items entering the network of Starship Logistics as a result of the Consignor's actions or omissions.

Limitation of Liability

• In case of loss, theft, damage and mishandling of booked consignment maximum liability of the Company/ Franchisee shall not be exceeding to the sum equivalent to 10 times of freight charges for documents and 5 times of freight charges for parcels (below Rs.5000/-) or the value of the consignment mentioned on the docket whichever is less.
• All the high value shipment (above Rupees Five Thousand) and Fragile Shipment should be insured by the Consignor while booking, if any such shipment booked uninsured in such cases, in the event of lost / damages or theft of such shipment the Company / Franchisee will not be liable at all to reimburse to the customer.

No Service Area

Where the dox or Non-dox booked unknowingly for the area which comes under NSA (No Service Area) i.e. beyond the network of Starship Logistics in such event the said shipment shall be returned to the party/consignor. In case of NSA service the Maximum Liability of the Company's'/Franchisees' shall be limited up to return of freight amount only.

Applicability

• Customer - mean and includes consignor, consignee and/or his/her authorized representatives.
• Delivery - means tender of shipment to the customer or intimation about arrival of the shipment at the destination.
• Freight - means the basic freight only and it excludes the other components like taxes and other levies.

Mode of Transport

Starship Logistics has the authority to utilize any mode and route for transportation. This flexibility enables Starship Logistics to optimize logistics operations and cater to varying shipping needs efficiently. By leveraging different transportation methods and routes, Starship Logistics can ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of consignments to their destinations. This approach allows Starship Logistics to adapt to changing circumstances and provide tailored solutions to its customers.

Contract

The docket serves as a formal agreement between Starship Logistics and the customer, outlining the terms and conditions of the shipment. It defines the rights and responsibilities of both parties regarding the transportation process. By acknowledging the docket, the customer agrees to abide by the specified terms set forth by Starship Logistics, ensuring a clear understanding of the contractual obligations involved.

Non-Negotiable

The Starship Logistics Waybill/Consignment Note is non-negotiable and the consignor acknowledges that it has been prepared by the Consignor or by Starship Logistics on behalf of the Consignor.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By giving us your shipment you accept our terms and conditions set out in the consignment note and/or the contract of carriage and/or the contract for the performance of other services on behalf of yourself and/or anyone else who has an interest in the shipment or the performance of other services irrespective of whether you have signed the front of our consignment note or not. Our terms and conditions also cover and can be invoked by anyone we use or sub-contract to collect, transport, deliver your shipment or perform other services as well as our employees, directors and agents. Only one of our authorized officers may agree to a variation of these terms and conditions in writing. When you give us the shipment with oral or written instructions that conflict with our terms and conditions we shall not be bound by such instructions.

Insurance

Starship Logistics does not offer any insurance cover for the shipments and insist to customer to hand over insured goods for transportation under the consignor insurance. In the event of any loss, theft and damage of shipment maximum liability of Starship Logistics is up to provision of COF only.

Law and Jurisdiction

This contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the law of India and all disputes and claims are subject to the exclusive and irrevocable jurisdiction of Courts in Ahmedabad only and no other court shall have jurisdiction.

Documentations

• Proper and completed documentation by the customer is compulsory required along with accurate details of the shipper/receiver's name, address, telephone Nos, email-id and forms, waybills, invoices etc. as per the statutory requirements.
• Starship Logistics shall not be made responsible /liable in case of any deficiency in the documents/statutory requirements and no claim or grievance of any nature shall be entertained.
• Customer hereby undertake to make good the loss to Starship Logistics in case their shipment(s) cause damages to other shipment(s) loaded in the vehicle due to inherent nature and which is wrongly declared by the customer OR in case of seizure by any government authority due to improper and incomplete documentation as a result other shipment (s) also get delayed resulting in a loss to Starship Logistics.
• Starship Logistics shall not be liable for any kind of damages to the goods caused due to improper and defective packaging of goods.

Statutory payments

• The customers are solely responsible for all payments if any, levied by the government or any statutory body etc. Such as Octroi /entry Tax, service tax/value added tax or any other tax levied from time to time.
• In the event of any shipment being held up by any statutory authority such as but not limited to Commercial Tax/sales tax, Custom, Check post official, Octroi / Entry tax etc. Starship Logistics shall not be responsible for any kind of consequential loss/freight refund. Further customer have agreed to make good the loss to Starship Logistics, in case of any claims being lodged on Starship Logistics by Statutory authorities due to insufficient documents or wrongful declaration by the customer.

Right to entrust

The Company reserves the right to entrust the goods to any other carrier. The Company/Franchisee will not be liable for any delay, damage or loss-during its transit through other carrier of situation beyond our control i.e. occurred due to acts of God or Man -made calamities.

Claims

• No claim shall be entertained by the Starship Logistics for any loss or shortage/damage/non-delivery/breakage/leakages/pilferage etc. of the consignment unless a written claim is lodged within 30 days from the date of booking, subject to remarks on the proof of delivery.
• Starship Logistics shall not entertain any claims arising due to delay in delivery of consignment for any reason.

Chargeable Weight

• Every shipment shall be charged by its chargeable weight i.e. the actual weight or the volumetric weight whichever is high.
• Volumetric weight of the shipment in Kg. is its gross cubic ems. i.e. Length x breath x height divided by 5000.

Valuation Charges

Franchisee shall ensure to collect parcel valuation charges per thousand 0.5% extra additional to freight charges for the shipments having value above Rs. 5000/-, from the customers at the time of booking.

Exclusions

• We will not be liable for any loss of income, loss of profits, loss of markets, loss of reputation, loss of customers, loss of use, loss of an opportunity even if we had knowledge that such damages or loss might arise or for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or loss howsoever arising including without limitation breach of contract, negligence, willful act or default.
• We are not liable if we do not fulfill any obligations towards you at all as a result of Circumstances beyond our control such as (but not limited to):
• Acts of god including earthquakes, cyclones, storms, flooding, fire, disease, fog, snow or frost or other natural calamities or disasters
• Force majeure including (but not limited to) war, accidents, acts of public enemies, strikes, embargoes, peril, local disputes or civil commotions etc.

Change of Address

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, as decided by the company.

Return to Origin (RTO)

If the customer/Consignee does not take delivery of the shipment for any reason whatsoever. Starship Logistics shall intimate to the customer/consignor and upon request of the consignor Starship Logistics return the shipment and raise the bills on the consignor towards the transportation and other charges including transport charges in accordance with the terms of the contract and the customer shall be liable to pay all dues payable to Starship Logistics whether at the original booking station or elsewhere as notified by Starship Logistics.

Terms in addition to special contracts

The terms and conditions outlined here supplement any existing special agreements between Starship Logistics and its customers. They serve to provide clarity and additional guidelines beyond the specifics of individual contracts. By acknowledging these terms, customers agree to adhere to both the general provisions and any specific terms agreed upon in separate contracts with Starship Logistics.

GST

GST will be charged on total amount of the freight including all other charges as per rules applicable. GST is payable as per the applicable rules being enforced from time to time by the authority concerned.

Right to Change

The Company retains the prerogative to modify any clauses stated within the terms and conditions without prior notification. This flexibility allows for adjustments to be made as deemed necessary, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements or operational needs. Customers are advised to review the terms periodically to stay informed about any alterations. Such changes are effective immediately upon their incorporation into the terms and conditions. It is incumbent upon users to regularly check for updates to ensure continued understanding and adherence to the latest terms.

End User Account and Data Privacy

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