Terms and Conditions of Trade – Central Station

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Here is an outline of what our conditions state, please read our terms and conditions of trade carefully before using our service in South Africa. By using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our services.

Contents

• Definitions and Interpretations
• General
• Financial Information
• Estimates/Quotations
• Payment
• Insurance
• Description of Goods
• Delivery and Collections of Goods
• Loading/Off-loading
• Abnormal
• Sub-contracting
• Limitation of Company’s Liability
• Perishable Goods
• Warehousing/Storage
• Lien
• Disclosure of Information
• Breach
• Jurisdiction
• Whole Agreement
• No Variation
• Non-waiver
• Severability
• Notices
• Special Conditions Related to Electronic Data
• Owner’s Risk/Limitation of the Company’s Liability
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act)

Definitions and Interpretations

In these terms and conditions, unless the context otherwise requires:

• “Company” means Central Station, a warehousing and logistics service provider in South Africa.
• “Customer” means the person or entity who contracts with the Company for the provision of services.
• “Goods” means any goods, products, materials, or items that are the subject of the services.
• “Services” means any warehousing, storage, distribution, transportation, or other related services provided by the Company to the Customer.
• “Terms and Conditions” means these terms and conditions of trade as amended from time to time by the Company.

The headings in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation. The singular includes the plural and vice versa. Any reference to a statute or regulation includes any amendment or replacement thereof. Any reference to a party includes its successors and assigns.

General

These Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts, agreements, and transactions between the Company and the Customer for the provision of services. These Terms and Conditions supersede any previous terms and conditions or other communications between the parties, whether written or oral. No other terms and conditions, whether express or implied, shall apply to the services unless agreed upon in writing by both parties.

The Customer acknowledges that it has read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions before using the services. The Customer also acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to seek independent legal advice before agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice to the Customer. The amended Terms and Conditions shall apply to all services provided after the date of amendment. The Customer is responsible for checking the Company’s website for any updates or changes to these Terms and Conditions.

Financial Information

The Customer shall provide the Company with all relevant financial information that may be required by the Company for credit assessment, invoicing, payment, or any other purpose related to the services. The Customer shall ensure that such information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date at all times.

The Customer authorizes the Company to obtain, verify, exchange, or disclose any financial information about the Customer from or to any third party, including but not limited to credit bureaus, banks, suppliers, or other service providers.

The Customer shall notify the Company in writing of any change in its name, address, contact details, ownership structure, or any other material information that may affect its ability to pay for the services.

Estimates/Quotations

The Company may provide the Customer with an estimate or quotation for the services upon request. The estimate or quotation is based on the information provided by the Customer at the time of request and is subject to change depending on various factors such as availability of resources, market conditions, exchange rates, taxes, duties, fees, or other charges.

The estimate or quotation is valid for 30 days from the date of issue, unless otherwise stated by the Company in writing. The estimate or quotation does not constitute an offer or a contract and does not bind the Company to provide the services at the estimated or quoted price.

The Company reserves the right to withdraw, revise, or cancel the estimate or quotation at any time before the acceptance by the Customer. The acceptance by the Customer shall be in writing and shall include all the details of the services, such as the description of the goods, the quantity, the delivery location, the delivery date, and the price.

The contract between the Company and the Customer for the provision of services shall only come into existence upon the written confirmation by the Company of the acceptance by the Customer. The confirmation by the Company may be in the form of an invoice, a delivery note, a waybill, or any other document that evidences the provision of services.

Payment

The Customer shall pay for the services in accordance with the terms and conditions specified by the Company in the invoice or any other document that evidences the provision of services. The payment terms may vary depending on the type, duration, or frequency of the services.

The Customer shall pay for the services in full and without any deduction, set-off, counterclaim, or withholding, unless required by law or agreed upon in writing by both parties. The Customer shall pay for the services in South African Rand (ZAR) or any other currency specified by the Company in writing.

The Customer shall pay for the services within 30 days from the date of invoice, unless otherwise stated by the Company in writing. The payment shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), cheque, cash, or any other method approved by the Company in writing.

The Customer shall bear all costs and expenses associated with the payment of the services, including but not limited to bank charges, transaction fees, currency conversion fees, or taxes. The Customer shall ensure that the full amount invoiced by the Company is received by the Company without any deduction or loss.

The Customer shall provide proof of payment to the Company upon request. The proof of payment shall include details such as date, amount, reference number, and beneficiary name. The proof of payment shall be sent to [accounts@centralstation.co.za] or any other email address specified by the Company in writing.

The Customer shall notify the Company in writing of any dispute or query regarding the invoice or payment within 7 days from the date of invoice. The Customer shall not withhold or delay payment on account of any dispute or query. The Company shall endeavor to resolve any dispute or query as soon as possible.

The Company reserves the right to charge interest on any overdue amount at a rate of 2% per month or part thereof from the due date until paid in full. The interest shall accrue daily and compound monthly.

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate any services if payment is not made on time or in full. The Company also reserves the right to recover any costs and expenses incurred as a result of non-payment or late payment, including but not limited to legal fees, collection fees, storage fees, or disposal fees.

Insurance

The Customer is responsible for insuring its goods against any loss, damage, theft, fire, flood, or any other risk that may occur during transit, storage, handling, or delivery. The Customer shall arrange its own insurance cover and provide proof of insurance to the Company upon request.

The Company does not provide insurance cover for any goods unless expressly agreed upon in writing by both parties. If the Company agrees to provide insurance cover for any goods, it will do so as an agent of the Customer and not as a principal. The Customer shall pay for all premiums and charges related to such insurance cover.

The Company does not accept any liability for any loss or damage to any goods that are not insured by either party. The Customer indemnifies and holds harmless the Company from and against any claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages, or losses arising out of or in connection with any uninsured goods.

Description of Goods

The Customer shall provide a complete and accurate description of its goods to be transported, stored, handled, or delivered by the Company. The description shall include details such as name, nature, quantity, weight, dimensions, value, origin, destination, and any special requirements or instructions.

The Customer warrants that its goods are properly packed, labeled, marked, and sealed for transit, storage, handling, or delivery. The Customer also warrants that its goods comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and codes of practice in relation to their transportation, storage, handling, or delivery.

The Customer is responsible for obtaining and providing all necessary permits, licenses, certificates, clearances, or consents required for its goods to be transported, stored, handled, or delivered by the Company. The Customer is also responsible for paying all taxes, duties, fees, or charges imposed by any authority