FREIGHTCAB – Terms of Service Agreement
Last Updated: April 24, 2021This Terms of Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) describes the terms by which “Freightcab, Inc.” offers to you, as a Carrier, access to its website www.freightcab.com (the “Site”) and the associated mobile software application platform owned and operated by Freightcab (“Mobile App”). Freightcab provides an online and mobile platform (the “Service”) to connect Shippers with Carriers for the transportation of cargo whereby Shippers can submit a request for the transportation of cargo (“Shipment”). Carriers can accept such requests, and both Shippers and Carriers can track such requests. The Service includes access to all applications, content and downloads offered by Freightcab, including the Site, Mobile App, and associated user content. Freightcab does not assess the suitability, legality, regulatory compliance, quality or ability of any Shipper or shipped items scheduled through the use of the Service, and Freightcab makes no warranty regarding the same.
This Agreement sets forth the terms for use of the Service by Carriers, including the terms governing transportation services provided by Carriers. By signing up and registering with Freightcab or by accessing or using the Service, you are accepting this Agreement, on behalf of yourself or the company, entity or organization that you represent, and you represent and warrant that you have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this Agreement, on behalf of yourself or the company, entity or organization that you represent. You may not access or use the Service or accept this Agreement if you are not at least 18 years old. Please read this Agreement carefully before using the Service. Use of the Service is conditioned on your agreement to all of the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement, including the policies and terms linked to or otherwise referenced in the Agreement, all of which are hereby incorporated into the Agreement.
IF YOU DO NOT SO AGREE, YOU SHOULD DECLINE THIS AGREEMENT, IN WHICH CASE YOU ARE PROHIBITED FROM ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE.
Carrier means the legal entity identified by you during the registration process to access the Service. As a Carrier who accesses or uses the Service, you are an independent contractor and remain solely responsible for screening, selecting, hiring, training, supervising, managing, assigning, and dispatching any drivers; as well as for the inspection and maintenance of your motor vehicle equipment and accessories. You are solely responsible for your own actions, omissions, training, oversight, compliance with regulatory and safety requirements, and all management of your equipment, services, drivers, employees, contractors, agents and servants. You maintain sole control over the methods and results by which you perform cargo transportation services, and retain the sole duty to provide, maintain, manage and control the equipment, personnel, and expertise required to transport Shippers’ cargo. Carrier is solely responsible for the acts and omissions of any employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors used by Carrier in the performance of transportation of Shipments. Freightcab is not an agent of you or any Carrier, and no Carrier is an agent of Freightcab.
Freightcab IS NOT A MOTOR CARRIER. NO INTERPRETATION OF WRITTEN OR ORAL REMARKS IN ANY AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY Freightcab IS A MOTOR CARRIER, OR THAT Freightcab IS SUBJECT TO THE REGULATORY OR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OR LIABILITIES OF A MOTOR CARRIER. Freightcab HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY TRANSPORTATION OR MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES PROVIDED TO ANY SHIPPER OR ANY OTHER PARTY USING THE SERVICES. NO INTERLINING ARRANGEMENT IS CREATED BY THIS AGREEMENT.
Freightcab is a federally licensed freight broker as defined by 49 USC §13102(2) under authority granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Freightcab’s sole obligation is to arrange transportation of cargo by a Carrier that is appropriate and authorized to operate by all applicable governmental agencies. As a freight broker, Freightcab does not take possession, custody or control of any cargo.
Freightcab offers a platform to connect Shippers and Carriers, but does not provide actual transportation services or act in any way as a Carrier. It is your obligation to provide transportation services, which may be scheduled through the use of the Service. Freightcab has no responsibility for any shipping services you provide to Shippers.
A Shipper is defined by 49 USC §13102(13). Shippers are customers of Freightcab and are expressly acknowledged by Carrier to be intended third-party beneficiaries of various provisions of this Agreement purporting to grant rights to such Shippers
A User is any individual or company who accesses or uses the Service.
User Content means any and all information, data, textual, audio, and/or visual content, commentary and feedback related to the Service, ratings, reviews and other content that a User submits to, or uses with, the Service. User Content includes the information provided in a Shipment request or acceptance. User, including Carrier, warrants: (i) the completeness and accuracy of all User Content posted to the Service; and (ii) that User will provide any and all information as prompted or requested by the Service.
This Agreement does not make you an agent, legal representative, joint venture, or partner of Freightcab for any purpose. You understand and agree that you will act as an independent contractor and are in no way authorized to make any contract, warranty or representation on behalf of Freightcab, or to create any obligation express or implied on behalf of Freightcab. It is expressly agreed and understood that you shall not be considered under this Agreement as having any employment status with Freightcab, or as being entitled to any plans, distributions, or benefits extended by Freightcab to its employees.
Freightcab provides a platform via the Mobile App and our Website (defined above as the “Services”) so that Shippers may submit Shipments through the Service.
Once Freightcab accepts a Shipment for posting, the Shipment’s details, as provided by the Shipper, will be posted to the Service. The Shipper may cancel a Shipment at any time prior to a Carrier accepting it. You may view a list of Shipments available to you at any time and accept a Shipment through the Service. Once you accept a Shipment, you will be assigned to perform transportation services related to the Shipment.
Freightcab will notify the Shipper that the Shipment has been accepted. It also will notify you that the Shipment has been assigned to you; PROVIDED, however, that Freightcab does not guarantee that your attempt to accept any Shipment will be successful. Freightcab assigns Shipments to the first Carrier which accepts the posting. If the original Carrier assignment fails for whatever reason, the Shipment will be re-posted to the Service.
Within a reasonable time after accepting tender of cargo for transport, you shall upload to the Service your bill of lading for the shipment. You shall not name Freightcab as either a shipper or consignee on any bill of lading. Freightcab is not responsible for any Shipment terms entered into between you and a Shipper.
Unless otherwise agreed, freight charges stated in the App and agreed to by your acceptance of Shipments hereunder include the transportation of the cargo from origin to destination; the cost of any fuel, tolls, ferry charges or other expenses related to the operation or maintenance of your equipment; and any other specialized services or equipment contemplated in the load tender (including, but not limited to amounts for refrigerated trailers, lift-gate service, loading or unloading, etc.). If any additional services not contemplated at the time a Shipment is posted are provided by Carrier. Carrier will use its best efforts to provide Freightcab advance notice of any and all unspecified ancillary services or costs incurred so that Freightcab may attempt to obtain Shipper approval of such charges. Absent express prior agreement, Freightcab does not guarantee that invoices for accessorial and/or ancillary services will be paid.
Once a Shipment is completed, you shall post to the Service a proof of delivery signed by the authorized recipient within 24 hours of delivery.
Freightcab may, as a convenience and value added service, provide you through the Service with access to GPS services, Google Maps or similar service to suggest routing. However, any such routing information is for your convenience only. It is not instructional or mandatory.
Upon registering with the Service, you shall provide Freightcab: (i) a copy of your FMCSA Operating Authority; (ii) a completed W-9 form; and (iii) proof of insurance as described in Section 3.2 below.
You shall procure and maintain, at your sole cost and expense, with reputable and financially responsible insurance underwriters maintaining a rating of B+ or higher, acceptable to Freightcab, the following insurance coverages:
You shall provide to Freightcab certificates of insurance and, on request, copies of all policies and endorsements. Freightcab, Inc's designated insurance monitoring service will be listed as a certificate holder. You will ensure Freightcab is provided notice of cancellation or modification of any insurance required under this agreement at least 30 days in advance of any cancellation or modification of the required insurance. Carrier will not provide services under this Agreement at any time that Carrier is not in compliance with these obligations related to insurance.
You shall not re-broker, co-broker, subcontract, assign, or cause or permit any other person or entity to perform any of your obligations hereunder, or cause or permit any Shipment tendered hereunder to be transported by any other third-party carrier, or any other substitute mode of transportation, without the express written consent of Freightcab and the Shipper. If Carrier breaches this provision, without limiting any other right of Freightcab or the Shipper, Carrier shall remain fully liable pursuant to this Agreement as if it had transported the Shipment on vehicles operating under its for hire motor carrier authority (including liability for cargo loss and damage claims and including the duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless against the acts and omissions of Carrier and its contractors). Carrier acknowledges and agrees if any third party makes a claim against Freightcab or the Shipper with respect to Shipments tendered to Carrier for transportation hereunder, Freightcab may pay such third party directly and shall have no duty to pay Carrier with respect to any such Shipment. Freightcab shall have the right to offset the amount of payment to such third party against any funds due and owing to Freightcab due to Carriers breach of this provision. Further, Freightcab shall have the right to claim and collect any damages, including consequential, incidental, incidental and indirect damages from Carrier arising out of a breach of this provision.
You warrant that your current safety rating issued by FMCSA is not “Unsatisfactory,” and that you are not otherwise subject to an out of service order or otherwise prohibited from providing service in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. In the event you are issued a safety rating of less than “Satisfactory” at any time during the term of this Agreement, you shall notify Freightcab immediately in the manner prescribed in the Notices provision contained hereinbelow. Freightcab shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately should Carrier fail to comply with these obligations.”
Carrier acknowledges that it is authorized to provide transportation of any Shipments requested or obtained through the Service as a for-hire motor carrier in accordance with any and all applicable laws, rules and regulations. You represent and warrant that you are licensed by FMCSA as a for-hire motor carrier of property in interstate commerce pursuant to 49 USC §13902. With respect to the transportation services provided under this Agreement, including any drivers you use, you shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. You shall defend, indemnify and hold Freightcab and Shippers harmless from and against any and all fines, penalties, judgments, liabilities, expenses and costs of any nature resulting from your failure to comply with all such laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
The foregoing obligations include, but are not limited to, compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations applicable to: transportation of Hazardous Materials (including the licensing and training of Haz-Mat qualified drivers), as defined in 49 C.F.R. §172.800, §173, and §397 et seq. to the extent that any shipments hereunder constitute Hazardous Materials; security regulations; owner/operator lease regulations; loading and securement of freight regulations; implementation and maintenance of driver safety regulations including, but not limited to, hiring, controlled substances and alcohol testing, and hours of service regulations; sanitation, temperature, and contamination requirements for transporting food, perishable, and other products, including without limitation the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005 and the FDA’s Final Rule pertaining to Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food, qualification and licensing and training of drivers; implementation and maintenance of equipment safety regulations; maintenance and control of the means and method of transportation including, but not limited to, performance of drivers; all applicable insurance laws and regulations including, but not limited to, workers’ compensation.
You warrant that you shall perform all transportation services pursuant to this Agreement with equipment that is regularly maintained and is in good order, condition and repair and that meets with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations. You will not supply equipment that has been used to transport hazardous wastes of any kind, including, solid, liquid, or hazardous, regardless of whether they meet the definition in 40 C.F.R. §261.1 et. seq. You will furnish equipment for transporting cargo which is clean, dry, leak proof, free from harmful or offensive odor, sanitary, and free of any contamination, suitable for the particular commodity being transported and which will not cause in whole or in part adulteration of the commodity as defined in 21 U.S.C § 342.
Unless a trailer is pre-loaded and sealed prior to Carrier’s arrival at destination, and the applicable bill of lading bears a “shipper load and count”, “SLC” or similar designation, Carrier is solely responsible for ensure that all equipment has been properly loaded, secured, blocked and braced. You acknowledge that Freightcab will never be in possession of any cargo being transported in connection with use of the Service, and that Freightcab will not be responsible or have any role in the securement of cargo for transportation.
During the term of this Agreement, and for a period of one (1) year from its termination, you shall neither initiate nor accept any direct or indirect business relationship with any Shipper where Shipments to or from such Shipper were first transported pursuant to the Service, or in connection with use of the Service. Your obligation in this regard extends to instances where a Shipper contacts you and seeks to establish a business relationship that does not include Freightcab. This provision shall continue in force beyond termination of this Agreement for one (1) year subsequent to termination.
If you book or otherwise makes available any direct or indirect business relationship with any Shipper that was first introduced to you by Freightcab in violation of this Agreement, you shall be jointly and severally liable with the Shipper to Freightcab for each such violation in an amount equal to twenty percent (20%) of all revenues paid by the Shipper to you.
If you will transport cargo to, from or through California, you warrant that that you are compliant with any and all applicable California Air Resource Board regulations and requirements. You shall notify Freightcab through the Service within three (3) days of any change in your compliance status.
You shall not insert “Freightcab” or “Freightcab, Inc.” on any receipt, bill of lading, manifest, or other shipping document. In the event you do so, such insertion shall be deemed to be for your convenience, or due to your oversight, and shall not operate to alter Freightcab’s status as a Broker, or the Carrier’s status as the responsible Carrier. The provisions set forth in any shipping document maintained by Carrier (including, but not limited to, any bill of lading, proof of delivery, motor carrier tariff, rate confirmation sheet or other documentation) shall not apply to any transportation performed pursuant to Compliance with Instructions
Carrier shall comply with any and all instructions regarding the handling of the Shipment which are communicated to Carrier by Shipper or Freightcab, whether pursuant to the Service, on the applicable bill of lading, or via other load tender documentation provided to the Carrier. In addition, Carrier shall, and shall cause its drivers, to comply with facility rules in effect at any locations where Carrier is performing pick-up or delivery services.
CARRIER SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD Freightcab, THE SHIPPER, AND EACH OF THEIR AFFILIATED ENTITIES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST, AND SHALL PAY AND REIMBURSE, ANY AND ALL ALL DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, CLAIM, FINE, COST OR EXPENSE, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY CARRIER, ITS EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “CLAIMS”), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIMS FOR OR RELATED TO PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH), PROPERTY DAMAGE AND CARRIER’S POSSESSION, USE, MAINTENANCE, CUSTODY OR OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT CARRIER’S INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH WILL NOT APPLY TO THE PRORATED EXTENT THAT ANY CLAIM IS DIRECTLY AND PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER WRONGFUL CONDUCT OF THE PARTY TO BE DEFENDED, INDEMNIFIED OR HELD HARMLESS. CARRIER HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY DEFENSE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE AVAILABLE UNDER ANY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT STATUTORY REGIME, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE CARRIER’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS PROVISION.
Carrier will provide exclusive use of equipment being used to handle any Shipment and will not allow the cargo of any third party to be transported on Carriers equipment while such equipment is being used to haul any Shipment under this Agreement. At no time will Carrier allow any trailing equipment being used to transport any Shipment become unattached from the power unit being used to transport such cargo.
Freightcab is not responsible in any way for the acts and/or omissions of Carriers or their drivers.
Freightcab provides a means for Shippers and Carriers to rate and review each other and to have those ratings made available to other Users. We do not express any opinion, nor does Freightcab make any assurances regarding, the truth or accuracy of any User reviews or ratings. Freightcab does not regularly monitor or remove reviews or ratings, or any portion thereof, unless they contain Content we deem inappropriate in our sole discretion.
For each Shipment, Shipper will pay Freightcab the freight charge quoted to the Shipper upon acceptance of the applicable Shipment on the Service (“Carrier Fee”), as well as additional amounts, if any, paid by the Shipper for additional services provided by Carrier with respect to a Shipment.
You agree that you are responsible for the collection and/or payment of all taxes, which you may be liable for in any jurisdiction arising from your use of the Service. Freightcab is not responsible for collecting, reporting, paying, or remitting to you any such taxes.
Freightcab shall pay freight charges quoted to you on the Service regardless of whether Shippers pay Freightcab. In exchange for this guarantee of payment, you shall not invoice or otherwise attempt to collect any amounts related to services provided with respect to any Shipment from any Shipper or any other third party; Carrier shall look solely to Freightcab for payment of freight charges hereunder. You hereby waive any right you may otherwise have to proceed or commence any action against any Shipper for the collection of any freight bills arising out of transportation services hereunder. Furthermore, Carrier waives any and all lien rights with respect to any Shipment and if any lien is claimed with respect to any such Shipment by Carrier or a third party to which Carrier tenders such Shipment, Carrier shall immediately take such action as is necessary to satisfy such lien.
Freightcab may, in its sole discretion, offer to Carrier a Service Incentive Payment (“SIP”). The SIP, if any, will be quoted separately from the Carrier Fee. To qualify for the SIP: (i), Carrier must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws, rules and regulations at all times while performing services (including compliance with speed limits and hours of service regulations); (ii) Carrier must deliver the cargo at the appointed time; (iii) Carrier must provide a proof of delivery to Freightcab within twenty-four hours of delivery which indicates that the cargo was delivered without shortage, loss or damage; and (iv) prior to payment, Freightcab must not have received any complaint or claim from the Shipper or receiver regarding Carrier’s services with respect to the load in question. If Freightcab pays the SIP to Carrier, but later learns that the Carrier failed to abide by applicable law in performance of the services to which the SIP related, or if Freightcab subsequently receives a claim or complaint from the Shipper or receiver related to the services to which the SIP related, Carrier will refund the SIP upon demand. Freightcab may offset the amount of such SIP against any funds due and owing to Freightcab.
All charges are facilitated through a third-party payment processing service. Freightcab may replace its third-party payment processing services without notice to you.
By using the Freightcab Platform to receive payment proceeds, you agree to be bound by the Stripe Terms, which may be modified from time to time. As a condition of Freightcab enabling payment processing services through Stripe, you authorize Freightcab to obtain all necessary access and perform all necessary activity on your Stripe Connected Account to facilitate your provision of Services as contemplated by the Agreement and your relationship with Freightcab. You further agree to provide accurate and complete information about you and your business, and authorize Freightcab to share it and transaction information with Stripe for the purposes of facilitating of the payment processing services provided by Stripe. Freightcab reserves the right to switch payment processing vendors in its sole discretion.
In order to use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account with Freightcab (“Account”) and provide certain information as prompted by the registration and Shipment creation form. You represent and warrant that: (a) all required registration information you submit is truthful and accurate; and (b) you will maintain the accuracy of such information. You may delete your Account at any time, for any reason, by contacting Freightcab or following the instructions on the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account login credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to immediately notify Freightcab of any unauthorized use, or suspected unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security. Freightcab is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above requirements.
Upon registration for an account, you will be asked to provide us with a telephone number at which we can reach you. That number is required to connect Shippers with Carriers for the transportation of cargo and so that Freightcab can reach you with informational calls and SMS and/or MMS text messages related to the transportation of cargo. The frequency of text messages that we send to you depends on your transactions with us and you consent to receive text messages sent through an automatic telephone dialing system. All calls to and from Freightcab may be monitored or recorded for quality and training purposes.
If you elect to receive promotional text messages in connection with your account, we may also send you promotional text messages and you consent to receive text messages sent through an automatic telephone dialing system.
All charges are billed by and payable to your wireless service provider. Please contact your wireless service provider for pricing plans and details. If you wish to opt out of such text messages, you may do so by following the "opt-out" instructions in the text message, or by editing your account settings. Message and data rates may apply. We will treat data collected through text messages in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Freightcab owns and retains ownership in the Site and all intellectual property therein. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Freightcab grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Site for your internal business use during the term of this Agreement.
Freightcab owns and retains ownership in the Mobile App and all intellectual property therein. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Freightcab grants you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to install and use the Mobile App, in executable object code format only, solely on your own handheld mobile device and for your internal business use during the term of this Agreement.
The rights granted to you in this Agreement are subject to the following restrictions:
Users may contact Freightcab’s technical support center for any support- related issues arising from the use of the Service by following the instructions on the Service.
Freightcab agrees to maintain, at its own expense, at all times, at least the following insurance coverage amounts:
General Liability: $1,000,000
Auto Liability: $1,000,000
Contingent Cargo Liability: $100,000
Upon request, Freightcab may procure insurance coverage amounts that exceed these limits, and the evidence of such coverage shall be in the form of an insurance certificate provided to you on request. Freightcab’s maximum liability to you for any loss shall be limited to Freightcab’s insurance policy terms and conditions and the dollar amounts for coverage hereinbelow.
Freightcab’s contingent cargo insurance is subject to the terms, conditions and certain limitations and/or exclusions as contained in the policy, and the terms, conditions and requirements as outlined within this Agreement, which are subject to change at any time. The existence of Freightcab’s contingent cargo insurance in no way shifts or places any legal or contractual liability on Freightcab, nor does it exonerate the your duties and liabilities under the 49 USC §14706 or this Agreement.
Freightcab owns intellectual property rights in and to the Service, including but not limited to the Site, Mobile App, including all related software and servers, in and to our trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, domain names, taglines and trade dress (collectively, the “Marks”). Users acknowledge and agree that Freightcab owns all right, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all intellectual property rights therein. Users understand and agree that without a written license agreement with Freightcab, Users may not make any use of the Marks. Except as expressly granted in this Agreement, all rights, title and interest in and to the Service, and in and to the Marks are reserved by Freightcab.
Freightcab reserves the right, at any time, to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof with or without notice. You agree that Freightcab will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof.
You agree not to use the Service to upload, transmit, display, or distribute any User Content that: (a) violates any third-party right, including any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, moral right, privacy right, right of publicity, or any other intellectual property or proprietary right; or (b) is unlawful, harassing, abusive, tortious, threatening, harmful, invasive of another’s privacy, vulgar, defamatory, false, intentionally misleading, trade libelous, pornographic, obscene, patently offensive (e.g., material that promotes racism, bigotry, hatred, or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual) or otherwise objectionable material of any kind or nature or which is harmful to minors in any way.
In addition, you agree not to use the Service to: (a) upload, transmit, or distribute any computer viruses, worms, or any software intended to damage or alter a computer system or data; (b) send unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of duplicative or unsolicited messages, whether commercial or otherwise; (c) harvest, collect, gather or assemble information or data regarding other Users, including e-mail addresses, without their consent; (d) interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on servers or networks connected to the Service or violate the regulations, policies or procedures of such networks; (e) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other computer systems or networks connected to or used together with the Service, through password mining or other means; (f) harass or interfere with another User’s use and enjoyment of the Service; or (g) introduce software or automated agents or scripts to the Service so as to produce multiple accounts, generate automated searches, requests and queries, or to strip, scrape, or mine data from the Service.
Freightcab reserves the right to review any User Content, investigate, and /or take appropriate action against you in its sole discretion, including removing or modifying User Content, terminating your Account, and/or reporting you to law enforcement authorities. However, Freightcab has no obligation, to monitor, modify or remove any User Content.
You are solely responsible for your User Content. You assume all risks associated with use of your User Content, including any reliance on its accuracy, completeness or usefulness by others, or any disclosure of your User Content that makes you or any third party personally identifiable. You hereby represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate any provision of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, User Content may include third party content you submit. You agree not to submit third party content unless you have the consent of the applicable third party owner of such content. You may not state or imply that your User Content is in any way provided, sponsored or endorsed by Freightcab. You acknowledge and agree that Freightcab is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from anyone’s use or reliance on User Content and Freightcab makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, usefulness currency, suitability, or quality of any User Content, and assumes no responsibility for any User Content.
Users hereby grant, and represent and warrant that they have the right to grant, to Freightcab an irrevocable, nonexclusive, royalty-free and fully paid, sublicenseable, worldwide license, to use, copy, modify, create derivative works of, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and otherwise exploit in any manner such User Content in all formats and distribution channels, now known or hereafter devised (including in connection with the Services and Freightcab's business and on third-party sites and services), without further notice to or consent from You, and without the requirement of payment to You or any other person or entity. All rights in and to the User Content not expressly granted to Freightcab in this Agreement are reserved by Users.
Freightcab may create anonymous data records (“Anonymous Data”) from your User Content by using commercially reasonable efforts to exclude any and all information (such as company name) that makes the data identifiable to you. Freightcab may use and disclose Anonymous Data for any purpose, including improving the Service.
Freightcab may share your User Content (a) with third party service providers; (b) if another company acquires Freightcab; and/or (c) to comply with relevant laws, to respond to subpoenas or warrants or assist in preventing any violation or potential violation of the law or this Agreement.
The Service might contain links to third party websites, services, and advertisements for third parties (collectively, “Third Party Sites”). Such Third Party Sites are not under the control of Freightcab and Freightcab is not responsible for any Third Party Sites. Freightcab does not review, approve, monitor, endorse, warrant, or make any representations with respect to Third Party Sites. You use all Third Party Sites at your own risk. You should make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any transaction in connection with such Third Party Sites.
Location data provided by the Service is for basic location purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon in situations where precise location information is needed or where erroneous, inaccurate or incomplete location data may lead to death, personal injury, property or environmental damage, or other loss. Neither Freightcab, nor any of its content providers, guarantees the availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of location data displayed by the Services, whether provided by Freightcab, third party content providers, or Users.
Geolocational data that You upload, provide, or post on the Services may be accessible to certain Users of the Services. You assume any and all risk of providing such data to other Users of the Services.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Freightcab (and its officers, employees, and agents) harmless, including costs and attorneys’ fees, from any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your (i) use of the Service, (ii) User Content, (iii) interaction with any other User, (iv) violation of this Agreement; (v) violation of applicable laws or regulations; or (vi) your shipment services. Freightcab reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us and you agree to cooperate with our defense of these claims. You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of Freightcab. Freightcab will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Shippers (and their officers, employees, and agents) harmless, including costs and attorneys’ fees, from any and all damages, claims or losses arising out of your performance of this Agreement, to the extent such damages, claims or losses are caused by you or your employees’ or agents’ negligence or intentional conduct.
Except to the extent governed by applicable federal law, this Agreement shall be deemed executed in the State of Washington and shall be interpreted, in the event of a dispute arising hereunder, under the laws of Washington without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. The parties specifically disclaim application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The parties waive any and all rights and remedies provided by Part B to Title IV of Title 49 to the U.S. Code to the extent such rights and remedies conflict with the provisions of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the parties expressly waive access to records pursuant to 49 C.F.R. Part 371.
In the event of a dispute arising out of this Agreement related to claims by or against Freightcab, a party’s recourse shall be exclusively settled through binding and confidential arbitration. Arbitration shall be subject to the Federal Arbitration Act. The arbitration shall be conducted before one arbitrator from the Transportation ADR Council, Inc. (“TAC”). Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted under the rules of the TAC.
Upon agreement of the parties, arbitration proceedings may be conducted outside of the administrative control of the TAC. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding and final and the award of the arbitrator may be entered as judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of costs, expenses and reasonable attorney fees as well as those incurred in any action for injunctive relief, or in the event further legal action is taken to enforce the award of the arbitrator.
Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in King County, Washington, or at such place as mutually agreed upon in writing by the parties. At any time, either party may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington for injunctive or other equitable relief. In the event that either party is granted equitable relief, the party against whom judgment is entered shall be liable for all costs and expenses incurred by the prevailing party including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees. This paragraph shall not apply to enforcement of an award of arbitration.
The parties may also proceed in Small Claims Court in King County, Washington to resolve any dispute where reasonably expected damages are less than $5,000. Unless preempted or controlled by federal law and regulations, this agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the State of Washington.
This paragraph does not apply to claims you may have against a Shipper.
This Agreement will remain in full force and effect while you use the Service. Freightcab may at any time terminate this Agreement in its sole discretion if (a) you have breached any provision of this Agreement (or have acted in a manner that clearly shows you do not intend to, or are unable to, comply with this Agreement); (b) Freightcab is required to do so by law (for example, where the provision of the Service to you is, or becomes, unlawful); (c) Freightcab has elected to discontinue the Service; or (d) for your poor performance as a Carrier in Freightcab’s sole discretion. Upon termination of this Agreement, your Account and right to access and use the Service will terminate immediately.
This Agreement is subject to occasional revision by Freightcab. In the event of any material changes made to the Agreement, Freightcab will notify you by electronic mail, or other means of communication, before your next use of the changes on the Service. Any changes to this agreement will be effective upon the earlier of (a) the date you accept the new terms or (b) thirty (30) calendar days following your receipt of the notice of the changes. These changes will be effective immediately for new Users of the Service. Continued use of the Service following notice of such changes shall indicate your acknowledgement of such changes and agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of such changes.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of the Service and your provision of motor carrier transportation services. In no event will any terms in Carrier’s tariff, bill of lading or other documentation apply to this Agreement. Freightcab’s failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. The section titles in this Agreement are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. The word “including” means including without limitation. If any provision of this Agreement is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions of this Agreement will be unimpaired and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified so that it is valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts.
This Agreement, and your rights and obligations herein, may not be assigned, subcontracted, delegated, or otherwise transferred by you without Freightcab’s prior written consent, and any attempted assignment, subcontract, delegation, or transfer in violation of the foregoing will be null and void. The terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon assignees.
All notices as required by any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed given with the notices prepared, adequately addressed and deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid. Notices to Freightcab are adequately addressed as follows:
Freightcab, Inc.
3432 W DIVERSEY AVE, FL 2
CHICAGO, IL 60173
Phone: (224) 347-7700; (224-500-2896)
Email: support@freightcab.com
Freightcab has your permission to identify you as a customer of Freightcab or user of our Services and to reproduce your name and logo on the Site and in any other marketing materials.
If you provide Freightcab any feedback, suggestions, or other information or ideas regarding the Service (“Feedback”), you hereby assign to Freightcab all rights in the Feedback and agree that Freightcab has the right to use such Feedback and related information in any manner it deems appropriate. Freightcab will treat any Feedback you provide as non-confidential and non-proprietary. You agree that you will not submit to Freightcab any information or ideas that you consider to be confidential or proprietary.
If Freightcab, Shipper or Shipper’s Affiliated entities provide you with confidential information relating in any way to their business operations, you shall keep all information strictly confidential, unless disclosure is required by law or judicial process or such information is publicly known or obtained by you without any breach of any confidentiality agreement.
In the event that the operation of any portion of this Agreement results in a violation of any law, or if any provision herein is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, you agree that such portion or provision shall be severable and that the remaining provisions herein shall continue in full force and effect. The terms and conditions set forth herein shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." Freightcab EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON- INFRINGEMENT. Freightcab MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICE: (A) WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS; (B) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS; (C) WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE, COMPLETE, LEGAL, OR SAFE; OR (D) RESULT IN ANY REVENUE, PROFITS, OR COST REDUCTION. THE SERVICE MAY BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, DELAYS, AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF THE INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. Freightcab IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS, DELIVERY FAILURES OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SUCH PROBLEMS.
YOU AGREE THAT THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, AND ANY SERVICE OR GOOD REQUESTED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, REMAINS SOLELY WITH YOU, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Freightcab'S SERVICES MAY BE USED BY YOU TO REQUEST AND SCHEDULE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH OTHER USERS, BUT YOU AGREE THAT Freightcab HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY TO YOU RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR ANY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES COORDINATED OR OFFERED OR PURCHASED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICES OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. YOU ASSUME ALL LIABILITY AND RISK OF USING THE SERVICES AND COORDINATING AND/OR OFFERING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT, BUT HAVE NO OBLIGATION, TO MONITOR DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND OTHER USERS. PLEASE CAREFULLY SELECT THE TYPE OF INFORMATION THAT YOU POST ON THE SITE OR THROUGH THE SERVICES OR RELEASE TO OTHERS. WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF OTHER USERS (INCLUDING UNAUTHORIZED USERS, OR “HACKERS”). Freightcab ONLY OFFERS TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES CARRIERS TO COORDINATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. Freightcab IS NOT A CARRIER. WE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THE ACTUAL TRANSPORTATION OF CARGO. AS A RESULT, WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE QUALITY OR SAFETY OF ANY VEHICLE, CARGO OR OF THE TRANSPORTATION THAT OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THIS SERVICE; NOR DO WE HAVE ANY CONTROL OVER THE TRUTH OR ACCURACY OF USERS' INFORMATION LISTED ON Freightcab. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY AND ALL CONTENT, SOFTWARE AND OTHER ITEMS USED OR CONTAINED IN THE SERVICES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
THE SERVICE MAY BE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE FROM TIME TO TIME FOR MAINTENANCE OR OTHER REASONS. Freightcab ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, COMMUNICATIONS LINE FAILURE, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION OF, USER COMMUNICATIONS. Freightcab IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION OR OTHER PROBLEMS OF ANY TELEPHONE NETWORK OR SERVICE, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, SERVERS OR PROVIDERS, COMPUTER OR MOBILE PHONE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, FAILURE OF EMAIL OR PLAYERS ON ACCOUNT OF TECHNICAL PROBLEMS OR TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON THE INTERNET OR AT ANY SITE OR COMBINATION THEREOF, INCLUDING INJURY OR DAMAGE TO A USER'S OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON'S COMPUTER, MOBILE PHONE, OR OTHER HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE, RELATED TO OR RESULTING FROM USING OR DOWNLOADING MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEB AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES.
Freightcab SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RELATED TO, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR OTHERWISE RESULTING FROM ANY USE OF THE SERVICES, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT Freightcab HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF A LIMITED REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Freightcab SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LIABILITY OR LOSSES ARISING OUT OF: (i) YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THE SERVICES OR YOUR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; OR (ii) ANY TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND ANY OTHER USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY. Freightcab SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY OR FAILURE IN PERFORMANCE RESULTING FROM CAUSES BEYOND Freightcab'S REASONABLE CONTROL. IN NO EVENT SHALL Freightcab'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED (US $500.00) U.S. DOLLARS.
THE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER IN SECTIONS 10, 17.7, and 17.8 DO NOT PURPORT TO LIMIT LIABILITY OR ALTER YOUR RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
THE ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH ABOVE IS A FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN Freightcab AND YOU.
Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such section.
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact Freightcab at support@freightcab.com