TERMS & CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
1. THIS IS THE MOVING CONTRACT – It covers only the articles and services listed.
2. LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY – We (Stone Property Maintenance Inc.) are responsible only for our own negligence. We assume no liability of any kind of loss or damage to goods caused by moth or other infestations, rust, deterioration, and Act of God, an act of governmental agency or public enemy, driveways that cannot support the weight of our trucks or other causes beyond our control. We are not responsible for damage or breakage to items made of pressed wood. Our responsibility is further limited to $0.60 per pound complete article – or no more than $50 per article – whichever is less. A $100 deductible applies on all claims.
3. INSURANCE – NOTICE: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE PURCHASER SHOULD OBTAIN ADEQUATE INSURANCE TO PROTECT THEM FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE OF GOODS.
4. FRAGILE ARTICLE – We are responsible for damage to fragile articles only when our employees pack, move and unpack them.
5. CONTENTS OF CONTAINERS – We are not responsible for the contents of drawers, containers or other items of similar nature.
6. APPLIANCES – We are not responsible for the electrical and/or mechanical function of pianos, computers, radios, television sets, phonographs, clocks, refrigerators, washers, and dryers or other instruments or appliances, whether or not our employees pack them. We recommend major appliances be serviced by a qualified service company.
7. WEAR AND TEAR – Ordinary wear and tear in handling is not our responsibility.
8. DELIVERY – We will make every reasonable effort to complete delivery. We are not responsible if physical conditions or other special circumstances prevent completion. If we cannot deliver the goods in the ordinary way – by stairs or elevator – there will be an extra charge for hoisting, lowering, shuffling, or other labour or equipment necessary. We will charge our current hourly rate for waiting time caused by lack of sufficient elevator service or other causes beyond our control. If no authorized person is present to accept goods at the agreed time, or is orders are incomplete, we will deliver the goods at your risk and expense, using reasonable judgement.
9. TERMS OF PAYMENT – For moves originating and completing in London Ontario Candada: Full payment is required immediately at the completion of the move. Payments are only accepted in cash. For moves outside of London Ontario Canada 50% payment is required by credit card 48 hours before the move, the remaining 50 % is due immediately upon completion of the move by credit card. If, for any reason, this matter is referred for collection, customer is responsible for all costs, including but not limited to agency fees, attorney fees or forty percent of the amount of our claim, and court costs.
10. CLAIMS – All claims must be made in writing within ten days after delivery and accompanied by paid receipt of all charges due company. We have the right to inspect and repair allegedly damaged items.
11. AGGREEMENT – If you agree with these terms, this shall become a contract for services at the rates stated and will represent the entire agreement of the parties hereto. It shall apply to all additional services rendered by the company for the owner. Only an officer of the company, owner or partner has the power to modify the terms and conditions of this contract, and then only in writing. We shall not be bound by any other promise or representation.
12. TERMS – 1 ½% per month charges on balances over 30 days: 18% annual percentage rate.
13. TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE - We will provide a 16 foot X 7 foot trailer and a pick-up truck for the move. Should the items required to be moved exceed the space in the trailer further trips will be required. Extra trips from the drop off location back to the pick-up location are billed at the hourly rate.
14. CANCELLATION – 48 hours’ notice is required for cancelling a booked move; a fee is $65 is charged for cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice.
15. STAFF BREAKS – Due to the physical nature of moving, our staff are entitled to take breaks as they deem appropriate at the staffs sole discretion. The amount of time the staff takes for breaks will not be billed to the customer.
16. WEATHER – We will provide moving services provided the weather allows our staff to be safe. We reserve the right to cancel this contract without notice due to extreme weather conditions such as, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, high temperatures, high humidity, or any other weather condition we deem to be unsafe at our sole discretion.