TERMS OF USE
Shippingmasters is a licensed and bonded motor carrier broker (MC#
461199). Shippingmasters does not provide the actual transportation of
your vehicle, we refer you to shippers that we negotiate with that
provide vehicle transportation.
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Shippingmasters negotiates with numerous motorcycle shippers who
have fairly dynamic schedules. After booking, please
consult the actual shipper of your vehicle regarding pick up and delivery
schedules. Shippingmasters does not track shipments after booking.
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Shippingmasters collects a down payment on each shipment we book. The
shippers we negotiate with know that once a customer places a down
payment and has been referred to them by
Shippingmasters, the customer has made a commitment to ship and has
been informed of the shippers rate and terms.
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A refund of the Shippingmasters down payment will be considered if a
request for refund is made within 48 hours of booking a shipment with
Shippingmasters. Whenever Shippingmasters issues a down payment
refund, $25 per vehicle is withheld from ANY and ALL refunds to cover
processing fees. If you are not satisfied with a shipper we have
referred you to or have other reasons to switch shippers or cancel a
shipment, upon your request we will provide other quotes for you to
consider. Your original Shippingmasters down payment will apply toward
other shippers for a period of one month. The rates, terms and down payment amount of other
shippers will likely vary from those of the original shipper we
referred you to.
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A refund of the Shippingmasters Payment and/or Title Transfer fee will
be considered if a request for refund is made prior to the buyer and/or seller sending their respective documents to Shippingmasters. Anytime Shippingmasters mails or hand delivers a document there will be a minimum transfer fee of $25.
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The shippers insurance coverage does not apply on
previously damaged areas or on wrecked vehicles. You
are responsible to inspect the vehicle for damage at
time of delivery and submit any claims to the shipper
at time of delivery. Claims submitted anytime after
delivery will not be considered. Shippingmasters is a referral service only and we do not insure your vehicle, person or personal/spare items for damage, theft or injury claims in any way. Shippingmasters cannot be held responsible for vehicle, person or personal/spare item damage, theft or injury claims. if you decide to book your shipment through Shippingmasters you agree to these terms. Please verify the shippers insurance coverage with them prior to shipping your vehicle/items.
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The shippers we negotiate with do not want to transport personal/spare items. If the shipper allows a reasonable amount (as
determined by the shipper) of personal/spare items to
be sent with the vehicle, those items are not covered
by the shippers insurance and the shipper does not
take responsibility for those items even if they are
secured in saddlebags, trunks, etc. In some cases a
fee may apply for transporting personal/spare items.
Spare items must be properly packaged prior to pick
up. The shippers driver has the final authority to
determine if spare items will be transported or not at
the time of pick up. It is your responsibility to
discuss any personal/spare items with Shippingmasters
at time of booking and with the shipper prior to pick
up. The items must be properly packaged to avoid
damage and have your name, address, phone number,
year, make and model vehicle noted on the packaging.
Shippingmasters negotiates the rate for shipping
your vehicle with the shipper, we do not get involved
with personal/spare items in any way. Anything to do
with personal/spare items is between you and the
shipper. In most cases the shippers will not transport
the keys for the vehicle.
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In most cases the
vehicle must be in rolling condition with the steering
unlocked. Most shippers don't require preparation
to the vehicle but all shippers would prefer the vehicle
to have as little fuel as possible in the fuel tank prior
to pick up. Please be sure to be available for pickup
and delivery and have the vehicle ready for pick up
prior to scheduling your shipment. If the origin and/or
destination locations are a business or some other facility
that is only open certain days/hours, you are required
to provide this information to the shipper at time of booking.
If you or the vehicle aren't ready for pick up and/or
delivery, your shipment might be rescheduled and pick up
and delivery timeframes are likely to increase. If you
or the vehicle aren't available for a previously scheduled
pick up or delivery, a missed pick up or delivery fee
may be assessed. Pick up and delivery locations for
most shippers must be tractor/trailer accessible. If
not, the shipper might meet you at a nearby location
for pick up or delivery and/or may charge an extra
fee. The shippers trucks have liftgates or ramps, loading
docks are not usually required. Some shippers may not
travel to certain remote or difficult to reach locations
and/or may charge an additional fee to go to these
locations (I.E. No ferry access). If pick up or delivery
is at a military base, the shipper may require pick up
or delivery to be at the base gate or some other
location off base.
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Shippingmasters quotes one price and guaranties that the rate quoted
includes all fees for shipping your vehicle based on the accuracy of
the information you provide on your quote request, there are no hidden
charges. The shipper we refer you to that provides the actual
transport of your vehicle is responsible for determining the delivery
schedule and providing you with the schedule information
relative to your shipment. Shippers do their best to meet the
timeframes listed in our quotes, and in the vast majority of shipments
they do, but the delivery timeframes listed in our quotes are
estimates and are not guaranteed. Traffic, road construction,
mechanical failures, prior and en-route bookings, weather conditions, along with many other unforeseen factors can all have an affect on the amount of time it takes
to deliver your vehicle.
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Shipping rates are determined by a number of factors. Some of these
factors include distance traveled, size of the bvehicle, weight of
the vehicle, fuel surcharges, insurance surcharges, etc. You are
responsible to determine if your vehicle fits within the size and weight
limits noted on the various shipping options Shippingmasters provides.
Vehicles that exceed size and/or weight limits listed in our quotes may
be subject to additional fees and/or might not be able to be transported.
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If you use the terminal to terminal container shipping option and do
not drop off or pick up your vehicle at the shipping terminals per a
predetermined schedule, you will be charged a $50 per day storage fee.
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Any claim or controversy arising from or relating to a shipment or document transfer booked through Shippingmasters or the performance of breach thereof, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Gilbert, Arizona. Customer specifically waives any right to jurisdiction of this matter at any location other than Gilbert, Arizona.
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Shippingmasters Disclaimer:
Shippingmasters quotes rates and terms for the shippers we negotiate
with, and even though all information is deemed reliable
and correct; it is your sole responsibility and discretion to research
this information. To the maximum extent permitted by law,
Shippingmasters will not be held liable for any damages, theft, loss, costs, or
injury of any kind, resulting from or connected to use, or services
obtained through Shippingmasters.
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Copyright statement:
This site is protected by copyright and trademark laws under U.S. and
International law. All rights reserved.
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Privacy statement:
Contact information will only be shared with the shippers we refer you to and/or our affiliates.
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