Terms & Conditions

On this page, you will find a standard version of the OCS Website Terms and Conditions. Please note that different terms and conditions may apply in certain countries. The Terms and Conditions of use of the OCS Website are as follows:

Copyright

The copyright in this publication is owned by OCS International GmbH.

Authorization to Reproduce

Any person may reproduce any portion of the material in these web pages subject to the following conditions:

Advance Arrangements

The shipper or consignee must contact UCF EXPRESS Forwarding prior to the tender of the shipment(s). Bill of Lading The documents made out by or on behalf of the shipper that constitute the contract between the shipper and UCF EXPRESS Forwarding for the carriage of freight.

Assembly / Distribution

Service The acceptance of two or more shipment parts from multiple shippers at a single origin airport; the assembly of such parts into one shipment for transportation purposes; and/or the distribution of two or more shipment parts to multiple consignee addresses at a single destination airport.

Beyond Delivery (*)

Pickup or delivery area (*) in the UCF EXPRESS Forwarding Service Guide, indicating additional charge applicable.

Business Day / Holidays

Business day is defined as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Observance of local holidays may cause delivery delays. Deliveries scheduled on a holiday will be rescheduled for the next business day.

Carriage

Equivalent to transportation, refers to movement of shipments, including all services and operations of UCF EXPRESS Forwarding incidental thereto.

Consignment

Equivalent to the term "shipment," one or more pieces tendered by one shipper at one time, at one address, and receipted for in one lot, and moving on one Bill of Lading to one consignee at one destination address.

Consignee

The person or company whose name appears on the Bill of Lading as the party to whom the shipment is to be delivered by the forwarder.

Consignor

See Shipper.

Costume Jewelry

Jewelry with a declared value or actual value of less than $100.00 per pound.

Delivery Service

The transportation of inbound shipments from the airport or the UCF EXPRESS Forwarding terminal to the consignee.

Forwarder

UCF EXPRESS Forwarding.

Inside Pickup and Delivery

Pickup and delivery at locations other than a loading dock/platform or outside entrance of a building.

Legal Holidays

Refers to any national, state or local holiday.

Oversized Freight

Any shipment consisting of an individual piece of unusual shape, or weighing over 250 pounds, or with a dimension exceeding 60 inches.

Pickup Service

The transportation of outbound shipments from the shipper to the airport or the UCF EXPRESS Forwarding terminal.

Re-Delivery Service

Repeated delivery attempts of shipments that cannot be delivered on the first attempt and is returned to the UCF EXPRESS Forwarding terminal.

Regular Delivery Service

The transportation and delivery of inbound shipments during regularly scheduled trips from the airport or UCF EXPRESS Forwarding's terminal to the consignee.

Regular Pickup Service

The transportation of outbound shipments from the shipper to the airport or UCF EXPRESS Forwarding terminal on regularly scheduled trips.

Shipment

A single consignment, consisting of one or more pieces, moving from one shipper at one time, at one address, and receipted for in one lot, and moving on one Bill of Lading or shipping document to one consignee at one address.

Shipper

The person or company whose name appears on the Bill of Lading as the party who tenders a shipment to UCF EXPRESS Forwarding.

Special Pickup and/or Delivery Service

The pickup and/or delivery of a shipment:

After hours or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Where pickup and/or delivery must be made at a specific time or by appointment only Where a vehicle must be specially dispatched or rerouted at the request of the shipper or consignee Where forwarding schedules require special service to meet service parameters