AGREEMENT FOR MOVING AND PACKING
These terms and conditions apply to all contracts for which you have requested us to arrange the carriage of goods (“Movers”). By booking a move with us, you (“Customer”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.
1. DEFINITIONS
- “We” refers to P S RANA PTY Ltd, ABN 60 627083416. “Us” and “Our” have corresponding meanings.
- “You” refers to the party agreeing with us, including the party to whom our quotation is addressed and the party by whom the acceptance is signed. “Your” has a corresponding meaning.
- “Goods” refers to all furniture and other effects that are the subject of the Services.
- “Services” refers to the work undertaken by us in connection with the Goods, including removal and, if applicable, storage.
- “Subcontractor” refers to any person other than our employees who performs or agrees to perform any part of the Services under an agreement with us.
- “Container” refers to the shipping container or storage module we provide, including all packing materials.
- “Storage Facility” refers to any warehouse premises we or our destination agent occupy.
- Words in the singular include the plural, and words in one or more genders include all genders.
- These terms and conditions can be varied or amended only with prior written agreement.
2. REMOVAL SERVICES
- We are not common carriers and accept no liability as such. We are professional movers equipped for your needs.
- We reserve the right to refuse to quote for the carriage of goods at our discretion.
- Any pick-up/delivery time or date advised is indicative only. We may alter this time or date before the move if necessary.
- We may refuse to undertake work if our removalists believe there are safety risks or if the work is not suitable for our equipment.
3. LOCAL MOVES (within the same state)
- An hourly rate or flat rate will apply, with additional fees for call-out, return, depot-to-depot, fuel, stairs, heavy lifting, and special items, as agreed in writing.
- Payment may be required upfront or during the move. We reserve the right to store goods until payment is cleared.
- Extra fees apply for items added to the moving list without prior consultation.
- Tolls are at the customer’s expense.
- Our quote for trucks and removalists is based on the information provided and does not guarantee completion within a specific timeframe.
- Additional charges may apply for items requiring extra physical effort.
4. YOUR OBLIGATIONS
- The information you provide is accurate and relied upon for a quotation or estimate.
- You are either the owner of the goods or an authorized agent.
- You or a representative must be present during loading and unloading. We are not responsible for goods if no one is present.
- Inspect all goods upon unloading. Report any damage immediately to us via email or on the booking sheet.
- Do not include dangerous, corrosive, explosive, or noxious goods without prior written disclosure. We may refuse to remove or store such items.
- Notify us in writing of any fragile, brittle, or valuable items with a value over $1,000 before the move.
- Be polite and professional. We reserve the right to refuse service if you or your representatives are not professionals.
- Perform a final inspection of your property before our removalists leave to ensure nothing is left behind.
5. DELIVERY
We will deliver the goods only to you or a person authorized in writing. If we cannot deliver due to the absence of an authorized person, access issues, or other reasons beyond our control, we may unload the goods into a warehouse and charge for storage and redelivery.6. CANCELLATION OR POSTPONING THE MOVE
- For notice between 12-24 hours or the same day, a minimum cost will be charged.
- For notice between 24-48 hours, a $150 fee will apply.
- Cancellation fees vary based on the job booked.
7. PAYMENT AND DEPOSITS
- A deposit is required to secure your local booking. The deposit is non-refundable, subject to the cancellation policy.
- Full payment is due upon completion of the move by Bank Transfer or Cash.
- We may withhold goods until the final payment is made.
- You are liable for costs incurred to recover overdue payments.
- Goods may be seized or sold if payment is not made within 28 days of the move.
8. DELAYS IN TRANSIT
- Arrival times are estimated and may vary due to previous jobs.
- Delays may occur due to weather, traffic, mechanical issues, or emergencies.
- We are not liable for delays caused by factors beyond our control.
- We do not accept responsibility for losses due to delays.
9. SERVICES
- We provide moving services, including transport, labor, and expertise.
- Packing services are available if specifically requested.
- We may use Subcontractors, but these conditions will still apply.
10. INSURANCE
- Public Liability Insurance coverage is up to $5 Million, with a $500 excess payable by the customer. A Certificate of Currency is available on request.
- We do not provide Goods and Transit Insurance. It is recommended that you arrange your insurance.
11. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
We exclude liability for:- Unconfirmed items were added without prior consultation.
- Damage due to existing conditions or inappropriate manpower.
- Unknown risks or defects are not immediately obvious.
- Inadequate or inappropriate packing.
- Failure to notify us of damage at the time of completion.
- Unavoidable risks or specific fragile items.
- Internal damage to electrical goods or curved televisions.
- Non-structural damages, consequential loss, or damage.
- Items are part of a set or collection.
- Transport damage is compensated by insurance.
- Mobile storage issues.
- Unpaid fees.
- Gratis or single removalist moves.
- Glass, stone items, unpacked goods, perishable goods, atmospheric conditions, and negligence.
12. TIME WINDOW (Calculation of time)
- Arrival times are approximate.
- Time begins at pick-up and ends upon unloading at the drop-off site.
- Flat rate conditions do not apply to time calculations.
13. RIGHTS RESERVED
- We may suspend work due to health and safety concerns.
- We reserve the right to refuse to transport items exceeding safe-lifting limits.
14. RESPONSIBILITY OF CUSTOMER
- Inform us of the correct contact details and address changes. We exclude liability if contact details are incorrect.
- Ensure nothing is left behind or taken by mistake.