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These Customer Standard Terms and Conditions (these “Conditions”) as well as the terms and conditions of any Company-provided rate quote/confirmation (the “Quote”), if any, apply to the provision or arrangement, as applicable, of any transportation, warehouse, transloading, storage, customs brokerage or handling services (“Services”) by one or more of the following distinct corporate entities:

• SOLO World Partners LLC
• SOLO World Partners de Mexico, S. de R. L. de C.V.
• SOLO World Partners (China) Co.,Ltd.
• any other companies owned or affiliated with any of the listed entities (individually and collectively, the “Company”). Each Company may operate under the trade name “SOLO.”

These Conditions set forth the rights and obligations of the Company and Customer (defined below) except as otherwise set forth herein.

By tendering goods to the Company for Services, Customer expressly accepts these Conditions and warrants that acceptance of these Conditions has been authorized by a representative of Customer as of the date the Services were first provided to Customer by the Company.

The Company may change these Conditions at any time without notice to Customer. The changed Conditions are in effect immediately. The version of these Conditions in effect on the date a shipment is tendered to the Company will apply.

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DEFINITIONS

“Bill of Lading” means a document issued by the Company or a Carrier (or the Carrier Representative), as applicable, that evidences the receipt of Goods for shipment to a specified designation and person. The term may include a waybill as context dictates.

“Carrier” means any motor carrier, including its drivers and independent owner operators, any rail carrier or rail transportation service provider, any intermodal equipment provider, any ocean or air carrier (including non-vessel operating common carriers and indirect air carriers), any warehouse operator, or other person or entity that provides transportation, storage, handling or related services to the Goods at the request of the Company.

“Carrier Representatives” mean any employees, contractors, subcontractors, and agents of the Carrier.

“Claims” mean any and all liabilities, claims, losses, suits, actions, costs, fines, penalties, expenses (including attorney’s, paralegal’s and expert witness’ fees, and other costs of defense, investigation and settlement), judgments, or demands on account or damage of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, cargo damage, environmental damage, or any combination thereof, suffered or claimed to have been suffered by any person or entity as well as the costs of enforcing indemnification obligations and costs of containment, cleanup and remediation of spills, releases or other environmental contamination.

“Company” means whichever of the following companies is providing or arranging Services at the request of Customer: SOLO World Partners, SOLO World Partners, LLC, SOLO World Partners de Mexico, S. de R. L. de C.V. and any other companies owned or affiliated with any of the listed entities.

“Conditions” means these Customer Standard Terms and Conditions.

“Customer” means the person or entity at whose request, for whose benefit, or on whose behalf the Company provides any Services, including any third party logistics provider, shipper, consignor, consignee, beneficial cargo owner, or any agent acting on behalf of such person or entity.

“DOT” means the United States Department of Transportation.

“Facility” means a warehouse facility operated by SOLO or other warehouse facility contracted by a Company to provide storage, handling, transloading or warehousing services for Customer.

“Goods” means the cargo or goods for which the Company is arranging transportation or providing other Services and includes packaging, pallets, packing materials, containers, and any related equipment.

“Governmental Authority” means any U.S or foreign (including foreign supra-national organizations such as the European Union) federal, state, provincial, regional or local government or any of their agencies, authorities, departments, regulatory bodies, tribunals, services, or other similar entities.

“IMC” means a person or entity that, for compensation, arranges, or offers to arrange, the transportation of Goods by intermodal transportation performed by authorized motor carriers and rail service providers.

“Intermodal Tariff” means the published directory, rules & policies/procedures, tariff, shipping guide or agreement of the applicable rail Carrier for its intermodal transportation services in effect at the time of shipment.

“Parties” means the Company and Customer unless otherwise specified, and “Party” means the Company or Customer, as applicable.

“Property Broker” means a person or entity that, for compensation, arranges, or offers to arrange, the transportation of Goods by an authorized motor carrier or rail transportation provider.

“Service Agreement” means a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Customer and the applicable Company pertaining to the Services provided by such Company.
“Trailer” means a container and chassis or a trailer used for the rail, highway or ocean transportation of Goods.

“Warehouse Services” means storage, handling, transloading or warehousing services provided by SOLO or other Company.

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1. APPLICATION OF THESE CONDITIONS

Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, these Conditions apply to all the Company’s activities in arranging or providing Services. These Conditions apply except to the extent expressly superseded or waived in a Service Agreement. The Company and Customer may, in a Service Agreement, agree to additional or amended service terms. In the case of conflict between any of these Conditions and any Service Agreement, the terms of the Service Agreement will govern. Where the specific Service Agreement is silent on any matter and does not expressly disclaim these Conditions, the provisions of these Conditions will apply with respect to such matter. In the event of a conflict between these Conditions and the terms and conditions set forth in any Quote, the terms and conditions of the Quote will govern.

Please see the sections regarding air and ocean transportation Services regarding the application of Bill of Lading terms to such air and ocean transportation Services.

Carrier Services are provided subject to and otherwise governed by, and Customer acknowledges and agrees that its rights against the Carriers are subject to, the Carrier’s Bill of Lading, including tariffs, service guides and similar documentation incorporated therein, as well as by contractual arrangements in place between the Company and the Carrier.

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2. SERVICES REQUIRING SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Customer will not request, and the Company will have no responsibility to:

a. Arrange for Goods to be carried, stored or handled separately from other Goods;

b. Arrange for Carriers or delivery agents to hold Goods until payment of any amount or until surrender of a document;

c. Arrange for the transport of any of the following: Goods the replacement value of which exceeds $100,000; luxury Goods (including, but not limited to, works of art, jewelry; pharmaceuticals; electronics; currency, negotiable instruments or securities of any kind; precious metals or stones; antiques); human remains; livestock or plants; hazardous materials or dangerous goods; fresh produce; waste of any kind; oversize or overweight shipments; coiled or rolled products; commodities requiring protection from heat or cold or temperature controlled equipment; or any other freight with special requirements or restricted or prohibited by Carriers.

Customer will defend, indemnify and hold the Company harmless against any Claims as a consequence of the Company’s failure to make arrangements noted above.

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3. COMPANY’S GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISCLAIMERS

a. Nothing in these Conditions or otherwise will be deemed to require or obligate the Company to accept Goods tendered by Customer for Services. If the Company agrees to provide Services, the Company will exercise reasonable care arranging for or providing Services in accordance with these Conditions, and the Company will arrange for transport and related Services within a reasonable time after receiving Customer’s instructions, BUT THE COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH TRANSIT, PICK- UP OR DELIVERY APPOINTMENT DATES OR TIMES AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR
TRANSPORTATION DELAYS. W here the Services include provision or arrangement of transportation, the Company’s obligation will be to provide or arrange such transportation with reasonable dispatch.

b. Except as otherwise set forth in these Conditions, the Company will take all reasonable steps to inform any Carrier of Customer’s instructions received in writing by the Company unless the Company has informed Customer that it will not agree to provide Services in accordance with any such instructions, in which case, the Company will have no liability arising from or related to failure to comply with such instructions. If after
the Company has agreed to arrange for a transportation of a shipment, events or circumstances make it impossible or impracticable, in the Company’s sole discretion, for the Company to fulfill its obligations under these Conditions, the Company may depart from any of Customer’s instructions without prior authorization from Customer, and will not incur any additional liability as a consequence of any such departure or deviation.

c. The Company is not responsible to Customer or others for delay or deterioration of Goods from delay, whether with or without cause. The Company is also not responsible for deterioration of Goods arising from breakdown or malfunction of refrigerated equipment, or changes in temperature, even if the rates quoted are for temperature controlled equipment or for temperature sensitive Goods.

d. The Company, its agents and the Carriers will remain at all times independent contractor’s vis-à-vis Customer. Carriers engaged by the Company will have sole and exclusive control over the manner in which they and their Carrier Representatives perform transportation services, including the operations of all vehicles and equipment used to perform its transportation services hereunder. Under no circumstances will Carriers engaged by the Company or their Carrier Representatives be deemed employees or agents of the Company or involved in any kind of joint venture and/or partnership with the Company. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Company and Carriers may agree that the Company will act as the Carrier’s agent for the sole purpose of collecting the agreed-to freight charges related to Services. Except for such specific designation, none of the terms of these Conditions, or any act or omission of either Party will be construed for any purpose to express or imply a joint venture, partnership, principal/agent, fiduciary, employer/employee relationship between Customer, the Company, or the Carriers.

e. If requested, the Company will provide Customer with proof of acceptance and delivery of Goods shipped in the form of an original or imaged signed Bill of Lading or proof of delivery. Such documentation may be made available for accessing by Customer through a web-based or other system. Additional charges may be applicable.

f. For shipments moving intermodally or over the road, insertion of the Company’s name on the Bill of Lading as the “carrier” by any entity other than the Company will be for Customer’s convenience only and will not imply that the Company is actually the Carrier of that shipment or otherwise change the Company’s status in handling that shipment.

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4. CUSTOMER’S GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Customer must provide all information and instructions that are reasonably necessary for the Company to effectively arrange for the performance of the transportation and related services requested by Customer in accordance with any applicable laws, rules, regulations or conventions. Customer will provide detailed and accurate descriptions of any Goods tendered for transportation and their accurate weights. Customer is responsible to be aware of and comply with applicable customs and import, export and transportation laws, rules, practices and regulations of the governmental authorities of the countries involved in a shipment; to complete and provide all required documentation; and to apply and pay for all licenses, permits or authorities required by governmental authorities to conduct the business and transportation contemplated by Customer.

b. In no event will Customer tender any Goods that will or would reasonably be expected to contaminate, taint, corrode, or otherwise adversely impact the quality or condition of other Goods being transported, or the Trailer used in transporting the Goods.

c. Customer warrants that it is either the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of the Goods tendered for Services and that it has the authority to, and does, accept these Conditions for itself and where applicable, as agent for and on behalf of the owner and any other person involved in the transportation, including but not limited to any consignor or consignee, logistics providers, freight forwarders, or insurers, and these Conditions will be binding on such persons or entities.

d. Except to the extent that the Company has accepted instructions and explicitly accepted responsibility in respect of the preparation, packing, stowage, labeling or marking of the Goods, Customer warrants that (1) all Goods have been properly and sufficiently prepared, packed, stowed, are fully and accurately described, labeled and/or marked, and that the preparation, packing, stowage, labeling and marking are appropriate to any operations or transactions affecting the Goods and the characteristics of the Goods, (2) the Goods are suitable for transportation in or on the Trailer; and (3) the Trailer is in a suitable condition to carry the Goods loaded therein. Furthermore, if the Goods are being transported through intermodal transportation, Customer warrants that, except to the extent that the Company has accepted instructions and explicitly accepted responsibility with respect to the loading, blocking and bracing of the Goods, (i) the Goods have been packaged, loaded, blocked and braced within the intermodal container in a manner to prevent shifting during intermodal transportation and in accordance with applicable industry standards, including the Intermodal Loading Guide of the Association of American Railroads and the guidelines of the applicable rail Carrier and (ii) the weight of the Goods and the intermodal container/trailer will not exceed applicable weight limitations and will be accurately stated in Customer’s shipping instructions. The Company’s or the Carrier’s acceptance of any shipment will not be a waiver of Customer’s obligation to comply with the foregoing.

e. Customer will obtain all necessary permits and authorizations necessary to ship the Goods, including, but not necessarily limited to, export and import licenses and permits, and agrees to comply with all applicable laws, including, but not necessarily limited to, any prohibitions on selling to any person on a
U.S. or Canadian export control list.

f. Customer agrees to comply with United States, European Union, and United Nations export control and trade sanctions laws and regulations (“Export Control and Trade Sanctions”), to include without limitation the following obligations: (i) Customer warrants that neither it nor its directors, officers, or subsidiaries are designated or sanctioned parties under Export Control and Trade Sanctions; (ii) Customer agrees not to request services in connection with goods, countries, regions, and/or parties subject to Export Control and Trade Sanctions absent government authorization and prior agreement with XPO (regions currently subject to applicable comprehensive embargoes are: Cuba, Iran, Syria, Sudan, North Korea and the Crimea Region of Ukraine); (iii) Customer agrees that Company may refuse to receive, process, or release an order that appears to Company to involve goods, countries, regions, and/or parties subject to Export Control and Trade Sanctions; and (iv) in the case of cross-border transactions for which Company is providing transportation or customs-related services, Customer agrees to provide Company, within a reasonable time before export or entry, with complete and accurate information required by Export Control and Trade Sanctions, including product descriptions, quantities, weights, values, country of origin, harmonized tariff code, export classification, and any required government authorization.

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5. QUOTATIONS AND INVOICING

a. The Company will invoice Customer for its Services (including the services it has arranged with a Carrier) in accordance with the rates, charges, and provisions set forth in any Quote provided to Customer or the Service Agreement with Customer, and the Company will also be entitled to impose charges in accordance with the Company’s then current rules and accessorial charges as amended from time to time, which rules and accessorial charges are available on each Company’s website, or upon request.

b. If rates are negotiated between the Parties and not otherwise confirmed in writing, such rates will be considered “written,” and will be binding, upon the Company’s invoicing to Customer.

c. Quotes are given on the basis of immediate acceptance and are subject to withdrawal or revision. Customer is solely responsible for additional charges such as waiting time, layover, demurrage etc. unless such charges directly arise from the Company’s failure to perform the Services in accordance with Customer instructions and such failure is not excused under these Conditions.

d. All Quotes and associated charges do not include any state, county or harmonized sales taxes, or other use or value-added taxes, duties or similar charges, and Customer will be liable for such taxes, duties or charges.

e. Rates quoted by the Company do NOT include any fees, charges or duties related to customs, border crossing, or government taxes, unless otherwise stated. Among other charges, shipments crossing borders will be subject to charges for set-outs of railcars, customs inspections, customs duties, delays for incorrect documentation and governmental fees. Generally, the Company will invoice Customer prior to billing from Carriers involved in the shipment. Where additional third party charges have been applied, the Company will review the charges and, if the charges relate to Services provided to or received by Customer, may issue an adjusted invoice to Customer unless such third-party charges have been incurred solely as a result of error or omission on the part of the Company.

f. Customer acknowledges that the Company may invoice Customer a different invoice amount than the amount it pays the Carriers. SOLO World Partners may charge Customer a management fee and pay the Carrier the amount agreed by Customer for the services provided by SOLO World Partners

g. Customer agrees to pay invoices within the agreed-to credit period without deduction or setoff. If no credit period has otherwise been established, payment is due within thirty (30) days of the date of the Company’s invoice. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the Company may, in the Company’s sole discretion, establish credit limits applicable to Customer, which limits may be revised from time to time in the Company’s sole discretion. The Company will apply payment to the amount due for the specified invoice, regardless of whether there are earlier unpaid invoices. Customer agrees that all overdue invoices will be subject to interest at 2% per month, or 24.0% per annum, on the outstanding balance plus collection costs.

h. Customer must notify the Company in writing of any dispute regarding a Company invoice within sixty
(60) days of the date of the Company invoice. If Customer fails to timely notify the Company of the dispute, the Company’s original invoice will be deemed to be final, and Customer will be deemed to have accepted such invoice in full and to have waived any and all Claims or defenses to paying such invoice. As a condition precedent to collecting such a Claim, Customer must initiate an arbitration or lawsuit for overcharges, duplicate payment, overcollection or other invoice-related dispute within eighteen (18) months of delivery or tender of delivery of the shipments involved.

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6. COLLECT SHIPMENTS

Where Goods are accepted or handled with instructions to collect freight charges, duties, charges or other expenses from the consignee or any other person, Customer will remain responsible for the same if they are not paid by such consignee or other person immediately when due regardless of any contradictory term on the Bill of Lading and regardless of whether Customer or consignor signed a provision which is the same or similar to Section 7 of the Uniform Bill of Lading. Furthermore, in no event will the Company have any liability arising from or related to acceptance of payment in the wrong form, or inadequacy of payment (including, but not limited to, dishonor of payment for any reason such as insufficient funds) or the Consignee’s or other person’s refusal to make payment.

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7. CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES/FAILURE TO TAKE DELIVERY

If events or circumstances, including Customer’s or its consignee’s failure to take delivery, occur that affect performance, the Company will take reasonable steps to obtain Customer’s further instructions. If, for whatever reason, the Company does not receive timely instructions, or the Company, in its sole discretion, determines that compliance with such instructions is impracticable, the Company may:

a. arrange for storage of, or store, the Goods at the sole risk and expense of Customer, or

b. authorize any Carrier to abandon transportation and make the Goods or any part of them available to Customer at a place that is reasonable under the circumstances.

In the event that any shipment is refused or remains unclaimed at destination or any transshipping point in the course of transit or is returned for any reason, Customer will nevertheless pay the Company for all charges and expenses in connection therewith.

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8. DANGEROUS GOODS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Customer will not tender for transportation or storage any dangerous goods or hazardous materials (as defined by applicable international convention or code, or otherwise applicable federal, state or provincial legislation or regulations, including but not limited to those set forth in DOT regulations, 49 C.F.R. Parts 100 to 185, and the Transport Dangerous Goods Regulations/Canada and to any further restrictions found in the Bureau of Explosives’ Tariff No. BOE-6000) without first giving full particulars of the Goods to the Company. The Company or the Carriers may refuse to transport such dangerous goods or hazardous materials, or may charge an additional surcharge. Customer and its shipper(s) will comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the transportation of dangerous goods or hazardous materials including, but not limited to, descriptions, marking, packing and shipping papers. Customer will be responsible for and will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Company and the Carriers for any Claims arising out of Customer’s failure to comply with the requirements imposed by this section. Goods which, in the opinion of the Company or the Carrier or other person who has custody or possession thereof, are or may become dangerous and present a hazard or become a nuisance (due to leakage, odors, appearance or other reasons) may at any time or place be unloaded, destroyed, stored, disposed of or rendered harmless at the expense of Customer and without liability on the part of the Company. The Company is not responsible for reviewing any shipping instructions provided by Customer for classifying commodities to a hazardous materials class or for verifying whether the commodity is subject to any hazardous materials regulation or is properly classified.

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9. APPLICATION OF RAIL CARRIER TERMSAND XIM/STACKTRAIN RULES TO INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT

a. Each rail Carrier imposes certain requirements, limitations, and restrictions on shipments transported on their intermodal networks. All intermodal transportation is subject to the terms, conditions, requirements, limitations, restrictions and procedures of the applicable rail Carrier’s Intermodal Tariff. The Intermodal Tariffs establish limitations of liability, cargo claims procedures and provisions, commodity restrictions, loading, blocking and bracing requirements, indemnification obligations, payment terms, arbitration of disputes requirements and other important restrictions. Customer should be familiar and comply with the provisions of the Intermodal Tariffs before becoming involved in any intermodal transportation movement. Customer represents and warrants that it will notify all persons or entities involved in the transportation, including the consignee, beneficial cargo owner, consignor, and other third parties, such as freight forwarders, freight brokers, third-party logistics providers, IMCs and insurers, that these Conditions (or any different terms set forth in a written agreement signed by the Company’s authorized representative) and the Intermodal Tariff apply to intermodal transportation arranged by the Company. Also in tendering freight to the Company to arrange for transportation, all such persons and entities will be conclusively presumed to have agreed to the provisions of these Conditions (except to the extent of any different terms and conditions that the Company has agreed to in writing) and the Intermodal Tariff.

b. Customer will cause all empty intermodal Trailers tendered for loading to be inspected before loading and to reject any unit that is not in apparent suitable condition to protect and preserve the Goods during transportation. Customer will promptly notify the Company of any rejected unit. If Customer requests that the Company arrange for Trailers to be dropped at a location for Customer’s convenience and left unattended, Customer will pay for loss or damage to the Trailer occurring during or as a result of such possession or use of the Trailer.

c. Customer warrants that the Company may rely on Customer’s documentation as to the amount of weight associated with a loaded container or trailer tendered for intermodal transportation. In determining the weight, Customer will take into consideration the tare weights of the container and chassis or trailer, the position of the vehicle tandems (if sliding) prior to loading and the weight distribution of the cargo (including any blocking or bracing).

d. Special rules and requirements apply to shipments crossing borders between the United States and Canada or Mexico. Customer should provide and plan for additional time for the Company and Carriers to process shipping information on cross-border shipments. The Company and the rail Carriers assess additional charges for shipments that do not comply with customs requirements or that must be set-off from the train in transit due to inspection, paperwork or other customs-related issues. By tendering freight to the Company, Customer will be conclusively presumed to agree to cooperate and to require the beneficial cargo owners, consignors and consignees to cooperate reasonably with each other, the Company and the Carriers in defending against Claims or proceedings by Governmental Authorities alleging violations of customs, import, export, border crossing, transportation or related laws or regulations or breach of customs bond conditions. For intermodal shipments, the Company and the rail Carriers will hold shipments at the origin ramp or at intermediate ramps or may prevent the shipment from entering the terminal gate if customs and other documentation is not provided at the time that the shipment arrives at the origin terminal. Customer will be responsible for all origin storage charges, equipment per diem use charges and other costs until complete and accurate documentation is received. There will also be delays if the customs authority decides to inspect a shipment. Customer is responsible for all drayage, loading and unloading charges; customs brokerage costs; filing costs; and other costs associated with the government inspections or documentation requirements with respect to cross-border shipments.

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10. IMPORT-EXPORT SERVICES

The Company acts as the “agent” of Customer for the purpose of performing duties in connection with the entry and release of Goods, post entry services, the securing of export licenses, the filing of export documentation on behalf of Customer, other dealings with Governmental Authorities, and when arranging for transportation, handling and storage with Carriers and other third parties when doing so on behalf and in the name of Customer.

a. Customer will provide complete and accurate information required for submission of import and export documentation with Governmental Authorities. Customer acknowledges that it is required to review all documents and declarations prepared and/or filed with any customs service, other Governmental Authority and/or C a r r i e r s , and will immediately advise the Company of any errors, discrepancies, incorrect statements, or omissions on any declaration filed on Customer’s behalf. Customer is hereby advised that the submission of incomplete or inaccurate information related to an import entry, including without limitation descriptions, quantities, weights, purchase prices, discounts, commissions, changed selling prices at time of exportation, assists, importer security filing data or country of origin, may expose Customer to severe governmental penalties, fines, or sanctions and/or delays in transportation or release of a shipment.

b. Customer will indemnify, defend and hold the Company harmless from any and all Claims resulting from Customer’s failure to disclose information, Customer’s provision of inaccurate or incomplete entry, export, or security information or data, shipping details, or documents, or any incorrect or false statement by Customer upon which the Company has relied. CUSTOMER’S INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS W ILL APPLY NOTW ITHSTANDING ANY NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY TO IDENTIFY A CUSTOMER OR THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTATION ERROR.

c. Where the Company is arranging for importation or exportation on behalf of Customer, Customer will furnish to the Company, within timeframes required by applicable laws or regulations, and in any event, in a reasonable time prior to arrival of the Goods at the initial port of entry or exit, invoices in proper form and other documents necessary or useful in the preparation of the applicable entry and export documentation and also such further information as may be sufficient to establish the dutiable value, the classification and admissibility or exportability. If Customer fails in a timely manner to furnish such information or documents, in whole or in part, as may be required, or if the information or documents furnished are inaccurate or incomplete, the Company will be obligated only to use reasonable judgment in connection with the shipment and may, in its sole discretion, and without liability to Customer, refuse to make any export or import related filing. W here a bond is required to be given for the production of any document or the performance of any act, Customer will be deemed bound by the terms of the bond notwithstanding the fact that the bond has been executed by the Company as principal, it being understood that the Company entered into such undertaking at the instance and on behalf of Customer, and Customer will indemnify and hold the Company harmless for the consequences of any breach of the terms of the bond. The Company will not in any way be responsible or liable for increased duty, tax, penalty, fine, cost, or expense unless such is caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Company, in which event the Company’s liability to Customer will be limited as provided under these Conditions. Customer will be bound by and warrant the accuracy of all invoices, documents and information furnished to the Company by Customer or its agent for export, entry or other purposes.

d. For purposes of this Section 10, “customs services” will have the meaning of “customs business” set forth at 19 C.F.R. § 111.1. Customer acknowledges that the Company is under no obligation to provide customs business-related services until and unless Customer issues the Company a valid power of attorney and agrees to be bound by these Conditions. Customer further acknowledges that customs services are separate and distinct from any ancillary transportation, handling, or storage that Company may arrange or provide, which are covered by other provisions of these Conditions.

e. It is Customer’s responsibility to know and comply with all licensing, classification, valuation, marking and other Governmental Authority requirements, and all laws, regulations, and rules of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the shipment. The Company will not be responsible for action(s) taken, liquidated damages, fines or penalties assessed by any Governmental Authority against the shipment because of Customer’s failure to comply with: (i) applicable laws, statutes, regulations, or rules; or (ii) these Conditions or the terms and conditions of any power of attorney. The Company will have no duty or obligation to take any pre- or post-customs release action, including without limitation, obtaining binding rulings, advising of liquidations, or filing of petitions and/or protests.

f. The Company will be under no obligation to keep or maintain records on behalf of Customer, and the Company will only keep and maintain those records which the Company, itself, is required to keep and maintain under laws or regulations specifically applicable to the Company. Customer acknowledges that pursuant to Sections 508 and 509 of the Tariff Act, as amended, (19 U.S.C. §§ 1508 and 1509), and regulations promulgated thereunder (among others, 19 C.F.R. §§ 141 and 142), it has the duty to maintain and is solely liable for maintaining all required records.

g. For the benefit of Customer, the Company makes Customer aware of the following notice under 19 C.F.R. § 111.29(b)(1): “If you are the importer of record, payment to the broker will not relieve you of liability for customs charges (duties, taxes, or other debts owed CBP) in the event the charges are not paid by the broker. Therefore, if you pay by check, customs charges may be paid with a separate check payable to the “U.S. Customs and Border Protection” which will be delivered to CBP by the broker.”

h. Customer agrees and understands that the Company’s liability will be limited as provided in Section 15, hereof, and that the Company will not be liable for loss, damage, mis-delivery or delay of any shipment caused by or arising from the acts, omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of Carriers, customs brokers, forwarders and agents to whom the Goods may be entrusted.

i. Customer acknowledges and agrees that at times it may be necessary or beneficial for Company to use third party customs brokers and other documentary agents to provide services in certain locations. Customer hereby authorizes Company to hire such parties. Customer also acknowledges that such third party customs brokers and other documentary agents typically limit their liability and that by authorizing Company to hire such parties on Customer’s behalf that Customer is agreeing to be bound by those limitations of liability, whatever they may be. Unless higher liability is obtained in accordance with subsection l of Section 15, the valuation placed on the shipment by Customer will be applicable solely for export or customs purposes, and the shipment will be transported subject to all restrictions and limitations of liability set forth in these Conditions, including those set forth in Section 15, and/or otherwise applicable to the Goods.