Terms and Conditions

For the terms of this contract the client, the customers, or an agent acting on behalf of the client.  The company Spanish Moves or authorised person acting on behalf of them.  An item is any single, numbered entity on the inventory list, printed for the company and filled out either by the customer or the company on their behalf.  All variations of the stated points of this contract must be made in writing at the point of agreement of the quotation.  No servant or agent of the company is permitted to alter or vary these conditions in any way unless expressly authorised in writing to do so.

1. The client warrants that he is either the owner of the goods or is authorised by such owner to accept these conditions on such owners behalf,
   
2. The client authorises the company to act on their behalf in all matters arising to the removal and transport of their goods for the period of the transport and the company can make any arrangement they see fit to execute the successful completion of the work, including the removal of goods stored at the site of a third party.  Only in the case of judical action being enacted by a third party will there be any delay in delivery.  The company reserves the right to open and inspect, delay or destroy any item to satisfy themselves that by executing the contract they are not in breach of any law of any country they may pass through.
   
3. The client is totally responsible for establishing that all items for  transport/removal have been totally removed no liability will be accepted for any oversight even if verbal instructions have been given to the company.
   
4. Deliveries will be deemed as when in area at a mutually convenient arrangement unless otherwise stated.  Stated delivery times are only estimated times of arrival.  Demurrage liability by prior written agreement only.
   
5. Payments are made fully on collection when transporting to all countries except Spain and the UK where 50% may be paid and the balance before unloading in an irrevocable form i.e  cash, bankers draft etc.  Ordinary cheques or bank transfers, must be fully cleared before delivery.  If this criteria is not met the company reserves the right not to deliver and to charge for storage and subsequnt delivery at the standard rate.  Full settlement must be made in advance of delivery unless expressed in writing.
   
6. Storage charges will commence on a weekly basis 2 weeks after collection when the delay of the delivery is as a result of the customers.  The company will arrange delivery wherever possible.  Charges for storage will be at appropriate standard rate.  The terms and conditions of storage will be as of Spanish Moves whilst in the UK and Spain or the terms applicable elsewhere except when none exist.  By accepting this transport contract the storage contract is automatic where applicable.
   
7. Extra charges may be made for extra work and costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances which should have been advised by the client in writing.  Also extra charges will be made if the volume of the work is 10% greater than quoted, extra charges will be made to the client if more than 2 men are required to execute the work.  Charges will be made for all packaging materials supplied to the client.  Any mistakes or errors by the client resulting in extra work or delays end costs to the company will be borne by the client.
   
8. Quotes are not fixed or binding  on the company and fixed prices can only be made at cubic metre rate.  Full rate is available on request.  The company reserves the right to alter without warning any schedule service it operates without liability.
   
9. Non payments.  In the event of any accounts which have been outstanding in excess of 3 months from date of collection or departure for goods stored under contract, the goods may be returned to the departing depot and transport incurred will be charged at the standard rate applicable for the full round trip.  Whilst the company wishes to avoid this action it may be forced due to storage charges and to eliviate congestion at the depot.  Any stored goods that have not had the account settled after a six month period will then b ecome the goods of Spanish Moves.