Consignee Declaration Form

CONSIGNEE DECLARATION FORM

This Consignee Declaration Form (the "Declaration") is made and entered into by and between Consignor Name: with Address: (hereinafter "Consignor") and Consignee Name: with Address: (hereinafter "Consignee"). The parties agree as follows.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Consignor has tendered certain goods for delivery described below (the "Goods") and the Consignee will accept, handle and take custody of the Goods upon arrival at the designated delivery location; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the Consignee's declarations, acknowledgements and undertakings concerning receipt, inspection, storage, release and any claims or liabilities arising from the Goods; and

WHEREAS, the Consignee represents that it is authorized and competent to accept the Goods on the terms set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. SHIPMENT DETAILS AND DECLARATION

Bill of Lading / Air Waybill No.:    Container/Trailer No.:    Number of Packages:

Gross Weight (kg):    Volume (m³):    Place of Receipt:

Intended Place of Delivery:

Date of Shipment: / /

Special Handling: Hazardous    Perishable    Temperature-controlled

2. CONSIGNEE DECLARATIONS

2.1 The Consignee hereby declares that it will inspect the Goods promptly upon receipt and will record any visible damage, shortage, contamination or other discrepancies on the delivery receipt and notify Consignor and Carrier in writing within the timeframes required by applicable carriage contracts.

2.2 The Consignee represents and warrants that it has reviewed the shipping documentation provided with the Goods and that, to the best of its knowledge, the Goods are accepted subject only to the exceptions noted at time of delivery or as otherwise specified in writing in the inspection report.

2.3 The Consignee acknowledges that any latent defects not reasonably discoverable on immediate inspection shall be reported to Consignor with reasonable particularity within a commercially reasonable time after discovery, and that failure to timely notify shall prejudice the Consignee's ability to recover damages from third parties.

3. HANDLING, STORAGE AND RELEASE

3.1 The Consignee shall store and handle the Goods with due diligence and in accordance with any handling or storage instructions provided by Consignor. The Consignee shall maintain reasonable security and environmental controls to prevent loss, damage or deterioration.

3.2 The Consignee shall not release the Goods to any third party except upon presentation of written authorization from Consignor or as otherwise agreed in writing. The Consignee's records of receipt, inspection, storage and release shall be made available to Consignor upon reasonable request.

4. INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 The Consignee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Consignor, its officers, directors and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from the Consignee's negligence, willful misconduct, failure to comply with handling instructions, or unauthorized release of the Goods.

4.2 The foregoing indemnity shall not apply to the extent that loss or damage is caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Consignor.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except as expressly set forth in this Declaration, neither party shall be liable to the other for consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages arising from any breach of this Declaration, except to the extent such damages arise from willful misconduct or fraud. The aggregate liability of either party for direct damages arising from the same event shall not exceed the declared value of the Goods or the actual proven direct loss, whichever is lower.

6. CLAIMS AND REMEDIES

6.1 All claims for loss, damage or shortage shall be made in writing, specifying the nature and extent of the claim and supported by documentary evidence, including inspection reports, photographs and original shipping documents.

6.2 The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising under this Declaration by negotiation prior to initiating formal proceedings.

7. NOTICES

Notices under this Declaration shall be in writing and delivered by hand, certified mail, courier or email to the addresses first set forth above or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice. Notice shall be effective upon receipt.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Declaration shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of: without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

9.1 This Declaration constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and communications, whether written or oral.

9.2 If any provision of this Declaration is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Declaration shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument signed by both parties. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any covenant or condition shall not be deemed a waiver of future performance of such covenant or condition.

This Declaration may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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