Terms & Conditions
Essex Horsebox Terms + Conditions
The following stipulations will govern the contract of carriage entered into between the Carrier, Essex Horse Transport Ltd. with Company Number: 10794357 and the Consignor. All livestock and goods placed by the Consignor with the Carrier for transport agree to consent to be bound by the stipulations provided herein:
Definition of terms
“Carrier” shall refer to Essex Horse Transport Ltd. its registered employees, agents and assigns.
“Consignor” shall mean any person whether natural or juridical (Corporation) including its employees, agents and assigns that enters into a contract of carriage with the carrier or places goods or livestock with the carrier for transport.
“Delivery Destination” shall mean the place or address where the goods are to be transported to and effectively completing the contract of carriage.
“Goods” shall refer to the livestock or horse scheduled for transport as well as all other equipment or substances that are included by the consignor.
“Horsebox” shall refer to the vehicle/container wherein the goods shall be placed while in transit.
“Receiving Location” is the place where the goods are turned over to the carrier for transport which initiates the time that they are in transit.
“In Transit” is the period of time between turnover by consignor of the goods to the carrier for its transport at the receiving location up to its arrival and unloading at the delivery destination.
Liability of Risk and Insurance
The carrier does not assume any risk nor shall it be held liable for any damages or loss due to fortuitous events or major force. Any unforeseen events or if foreseen, were inevitable which causes any damage or loss to the goods shall not be for the account of the carrier. It is the responsibility of the consignor or owner of the goods to ensure such against any and all possible circumstances that may cause it harm.
A veterinarian may be contracted by the carrier to address of any emergency concerns for the preservation of the goods in case of sickness or injury while in transit. Any expenses as a result thereof shall be for the account of the consignor or reimbursed by such party to the carrier, if the case may be.
Cancellations
Any contract of carriage entered into between the carrier and the consignor may be canceled up to Seventy Two (72) hours prior to the scheduled time of transport of the goods. The carrier will not be entitled to any refund of deposits paid, but will receive back the further journey monies if paid in advance.
If any contract of carriage is cancelled within Seventy Two (72) hours or less, the The Carrier reserves the right to charge the full amount quoted.
Loading and Unloading
It is the responsibility of the consignor to load the goods into the horsebox at the receiving location and unload them from such at the delivery destination.
The carrier will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused to the goods should it be requested by the consignor to assist in its loading or unloading.
If the horse is unable to be loaded, this is at fault of the Consigner. Refunds or partial refunds due to this are at the discretion of the carrier.
30 Minutes of loading time is included in all quotations, unless stated otherwise. Any additional loading time is charged at £15.00 + VAT per 30 minutes after the original 30 minutes.
Emergency Callouts
Any horse transport classified as an emergency callout is charged strictly in accordance with the applicable rates published on our website. https://essexhorsebox.co.uk/emergency-breakdown-callout-costs/. These rates are clearly communicated, read out, and expressly agreed to prior to dispatch. By proceeding with the callout, it is understood and accepted that the charges apply in full.
Manner of Carriage
The carrier reserves the right to exercise its discretion over how the goods should be transported despite any requests that the consignor may have thereto. This includes selection of routes, employment of additional personnel, use of extra equipment and other such means that would best serve the completion of the contract of carriage. Any requests by the consignor, however, may be considered subject to additional costs as long as the safety and convenience of the carrier as well as the goods will not be compromised.
Damage or Loss Attributable to the Goods
The consignor will be liable to pay for any and all expenses to repair or replace the horsebox caused by the goods. This would also include any injury or loss suffered by carrier’s employees, agents and assigns inflicted by the goods while in transit.
Amendments
Any amendments to the contract of carriage by the consignor requiring a change in the receiving location or delivery destination as well as requests while in transit will be subject to corresponding additional charges or the right to refuse such by the carrier. The carrier also reserves the right to terminate the contract of carriage with no refund should the consignor be unable to agree to the added costs necessary to carry out such amendments or demands.