Terms & Conditions

THE USE OF NINAADAINTERNATIONAL.COM’S SERVICES AND/OR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CREDIT, APPLICANT(S) INDIVIDUALLY, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY ("Customer") AGREES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH BELOW. THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED INTO ANY CREDIT AGREEMENT SIGNED BY CUSTOMER, ANY BILL OF LADING EXECUTED BY NINAADAINTERNATIONAL.COM, CUSTOMER, OR CARRIER, AND ALL OTHER TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND NINAADAINTERNATIONAL.COM.

The Customer agrees to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS, which no agent or employee of the parties may change, alter or in any way transform. These TERMS AND CONDITIONS shall apply to all shipments by Customer. NINAADAINTERNATIONAL.COM reserves the right to alter or amend these TERMS AND CONDITIONS. If not stated within the carrier's General Rules Tariff, the following TERMS AND CONDITIONS shall control. In the case of conflict between the TERMS AND CONDITIONS contained herein and those set forth by the individual selected carrier's General Rules Tariff, the selected carrier's General Rules Tariff shall control; however, under no circumstance shall the scope of NINAADAINTERNATIONAL.COM’S liability be greater than specified in these TERMS AND CONDITIONS. All Terms, including, but not limited to, all the limitations of liability, shall apply to the selected carrier and their agents and contracted carriers.

SCOPE:
These Terms and Conditions shall be binding upon Customer, NINAADA, and their respective Agents, representatives, Shipper and Consignee, including but not limited to Customer contracted labor such as Customer Appointed Contractors and Installation and Dismantle Companies, and any other party with an interest in the Goods. Each shall have the benefit of and be bound by all provisions stated herein, including but not limited to time limits and limitations of liability.

CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS:
a. Payment for Services:
Customer, Shipper, and Consignee shall be jointly liable for all unpaid charges for services performed by NINAADA or Agents. Customer authorizes NINAADA to charge its credit card directly for services rendered on Customer’s behalf after departure by placing an order on-line, via fax, phone or through a work order on site.

b. Credit Terms:
All charges are due before Services are performed unless other arrangements have been made in advance. NINAADA has the right to require prepayment or guarantee of the charges at the time of request for Services. A failure to pay timely will result in Customer having to pay in cash in advance for future services. NINAADA retains its right to hold Customers’ Goods for non-payment. If a credit card is provided to NINAADA, NINAADA is authorized to bill to such credit card any unpaid charges for services provided to Customer, including charges for return shipping. Any charges not paid within 30 days of delivery will be subject to interest at 1 1/2% per month until paid.

c. Proper Description:
Customer is obligated to disclose to NINAADA and Carrier if Customer’s packages contain items that are considered Hazardous Materials or Dangerous Goods. Customer has the obligation to ensure that each package is properly and completely described, is properly marked and addressed, and is packaged adequately to protect the contents during transportation. Customer must provide all documentation for HAZMAT shipping as required by the Department of Transportation. Customer hereby agrees to provide NINAADA and Carrier with accurate information in order to allow for all proper disclosures to be made on Customer’s shipment. Customer is responsible for all placarding.


DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY PARTY BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCOME. NINAADA SHALL BE LIABLE, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO GOODS ONLY IF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE DIRECT NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF NINAADA. CLAIMS PRESENTED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF INCIDENTS REFERENCED IN SECTION VI HEREIN WILL BE DENIED.

No Liability for Loss or Damage to Goods:
a. Condition of Goods:
NINAADA shall not be liable for damage, loss, or delay to uncrated freight, freight improperly packed, glass breakage or concealed damage. NINAADA shall not be liable for ordinary wear and tear in handling of Goods or for damage to shrink wrapped Goods. All Goods shall be able to withstand handling by heavy equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, cranes, or dollies. It is the Customer’s responsibility to ensure that Goods are packaged correctly prior to shipment or movement on or off the Show floor.

b. Receipt of Goods:
NINAADA shall not be liable for Goods received without receipts, freight bills, or specified piece count on receipts or freight bills, or for bulk shipments (i.e., UPS, air freight, or van lines). Such Goods shall be delivered to booth without the guarantee of piece count or condition.

c. Force Majeure:
NINAADA shall not be liable for loss or damage that results from Acts of God, weather conditions, act or default of Customer, shipper, or the owner of the Goods, inherent nature of the Goods, public enemy, public authority, labor disputes, and acts of terrorism or war.

d. Cold Storage:
Goods requiring cold storage are stored at Customer’s own risk. NINAADA assumes no liability or responsibility for Cold Storage.

e. Unattended Goods:
NINAADA assumes no liability for loss or damage to unattended Goods received at Show Site at any time from the point of receipt of inbound Goods until the loading of the outbound Goods, including the entire term of the respective show or exhibition. Customer is responsible for insuring its own Goods for any and all risk of loss.

f. Empty Storage:
NINAADA assumes no liability for loss or damage to Goods or crates, or the contents therein, while containers are in Empty Storage. It is Customer’s sole responsibility to affix the appropriate labels available at the NINAADA Service Desk for empty container storage, and ensures that any pre-existing empty labels are removed.

g. Forced Freight:
NINAADA is not liable for Customer Goods left on the show floor after the show closing deadline, with or without a Material Handling Services/Straight Bill of Lading signed by Customer. It is Customer’s responsibility to complete accurate paperwork for shipping and to ensure Customer Goods are properly labeled. If Customer Goods remain on the floor after the show closing deadline, NINAADA has the right to remove the Customer Goods. NINAADA is authorized by Customer to proceed in the manner chosen by Customer on the Order of Material Handling Services/Straight Bill of Lading, if one has been completed, or otherwise, to ship Customer Goods at the discretion of NINAADA and at Customer’s expense. NINAADA shall incur no liability for such shipment. NINAADA retains the right to dispose of Customer Goods without liability if left on the show floor unattended, without labels or not correctly labeled.

h. Concealed Damage:
NINAADA shall not be liable for concealed loss or damage including but not limited to; glass, electronic equipment, prototypes, original art, uncrated Goods, or improperly packaged or labeled Goods.

i. Unattended Booth:
NINAADA shall not be liable for any loss or damage occurring while the Goods are unattended in Customer’s booth at any time, including, but not limited to, the time the Goods are delivered to the dock until the time the Goods are received by Customer’s chosen carrier. All Material Handling Forms and/or Straight Bills of Lading covering outgoing Goods submitted to NINAADA will be checked at the time of pickup from the booth and corrections to the count or condition will be documented where discrepancies exist.


Hazardous Materials:
Customer and NINAADA shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the transportation of hazardous materials to the extent that any shipments constitute hazardous materials. Customer is obligated to inform NINAADA immediately if any such shipments do constitute hazardous materials. Customer shall defend, indemnify and hold NINAADA harmless from any penalties or liability of any kind, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of Customer’s failure to comply with applicable hazardous materials laws and regulations.

Waiver:
Failure of either party to insist upon performance of any of these terms and conditions, or to exercise any right or privilege herein, or the waiver of any breach of any of these terms and conditions, shall not be construed as thereafter waiving any such terms, conditions, provisions, rights or privileges, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no forbearance or waiver had occurred.

Warranties:
The Customer is responsible for and warrants their compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to customs laws, import and export laws and governmental regulation of any country to, from, through or over which the shipment may be carried. The Customer agrees to furnish such information and complete and attach to the Bill of Lading such documents as are necessary to comply with such laws, rules and regulations. NINAADA assumes no liability to the Customer or to any other person for any loss or expense due to the failure of the Customer to comply with this provision. Any individual or entity acting on behalf of the Customer in scheduling shipments hereunder warrants that it has the right to act on behalf of the Customer and the right to legally bind Customer.

Changes to Terms & Conditions:
Customer agrees to be bound by all of the terms, conditions contained in any credit application. NINAADA may modify these terms and conditions from time to time, upon mailing notice of such change to Customer at the address shown on NINAADA records or by posting the most up to date terms and conditions on www.ninaadainternational.com. Such changes shall be effective for all transactions between NINAADA and customer after the date of the notice/posting.