Moving Company Agreement

Moving Company Agreement

Client Name:

Client Address:

Moving Company Name:

Moving Company Address:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client requires professional moving services for the transportation, handling, and related services for household or commercial goods; and

WHEREAS, Moving Company represents that it is duly licensed, insured, and qualified to provide such services and agrees to perform the services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, payment, and other terms governing the moving services to be provided beginning on the Effective Date set forth below.

Effective Date

Effective Date:

Scope of Work

Moving Company will perform the following services. The services shall include labor, transportation, and handling as described in this Scope of Work. Any services not expressly included below are excluded unless added in writing by the parties.

Pickup Location:

Delivery Location:

Packing Unpacking Furniture assembly/disassembly Short-term storage

Payment Terms

Total Contract Price: $ payable in accordance with the schedule below. Client agrees to pay all charges, including any additional charges incurred for extra services, waiting time, or changes to scope.

Deposit: $ due upon execution of this Agreement. Balance due: $.

Payment Schedule: . Payments not received when due shall accrue a late fee as set forth below.

Late Fee: on overdue balances, plus collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees.

Accepted Payment Methods: . Unless otherwise agreed in writing, title to any packing materials supplied remains with Moving Company until paid in full.

Term and Termination

Service Start Date: . Anticipated Completion Date: .

Term: This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until completion of the services specified in the Scope of Work or until earlier termination in accordance with this section.

Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon days' written notice. Client remains liable for all services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination, including reasonable cancellation fees.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within seven (7) days after written notice of breach.

Liability, Insurance and Claims

Valuation: Moving Company’s liability for loss or damage to goods transported is governed by the valuation option selected by Client and declared in writing prior to commencement of services. If no declaration is made, the default released value applies, which limits liability to actual repair or replacement cost not to exceed $0.60 per pound per article unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Insurance: Moving Company maintains commercial mover’s liability insurance. Client may procure additional insurance at Client's expense. Client agrees to notify Moving Company in writing of any high-value items and to provide proof of additional insurance if required.

Claims Procedure: All claims for loss or damage must be submitted in writing to Moving Company within days of delivery or the date services were to have been completed. Failure to provide timely written notice shall constitute a waiver of such claim.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees that all non-public business information and personal information obtained from the other party in connection with this Agreement, including inventory lists, addresses, and special instructions, shall be kept confidential and used solely for performance of the services. This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available or required to be disclosed by law.

Subcontracting and Personnel

Moving Company may subcontract portions of the services provided that Moving Company remains responsible for compliance with this Agreement. All personnel supplied will be employees or authorized agents of Moving Company and trained in standard moving practices.

Client Authorization to Subcontract: Client authorizes Moving Company to engage subcontractors as necessary.

Access, Delays and Extra Charges

Client is responsible for ensuring safe and timely access to premises, including elevator reservations, parking permits, and compliance with building rules. Delays caused by Client or conditions beyond Moving Company’s control may result in additional charges at Moving Company’s then-applicable hourly rates and expenses.

Indemnification and Lien

Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Moving Company and its agents from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from Client’s breach of this Agreement or Client’s negligence. Moving Company may retain a possessory lien on goods in its custody for unpaid charges in accordance with applicable law.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any written estimates, attachments, or addenda signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.

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