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Terms and Conditions of Service
JDG Cargo LLC

Master contract for international freight, locker service, warehousing, pickup, last mile, and related logistics services.

This document replaces and supersedes any prior version of “Service Conditions”, “Terms and Conditions”, “Warehouse Receipt and/or Bill of Lading – Terms and Conditions of Carriage” and equivalent texts published by JDG CARGO LLC.

0. Definitions

For the purposes of this document:

1. Identity, scope and contractual documents

1.1. JDG identity

JDG CARGO LLC provides, among others, the following services:

1.2. Contractual documents

The contractual relationship between JDG and the Customer is governed by:

In case of conflict:

1.3. Countries of operation

JDG provides services primarily from the USA to, among others (non-exhaustive, subject to change): Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatemala.

Additional country-specific conditions are set out in Annex V and in the dedicated subdomains/pages of JDG.

2. Relationship with transport law and international conventions

2.1. Air transport (Warsaw / Montreal)

To the extent applicable, international air carriage is governed by:

as implemented under the relevant national laws.

Where such conventions establish mandatory liability limits, they shall prevail over the contractual limits set forth herein.

2.2. Ocean transport and other modes

In ocean and other modes of transport, the following may apply:

In all matters not mandatorily regulated by such laws, these Terms and Annexes shall apply.

3. Contract acceptance

3.1. Forms of acceptance

The Customer represents that it has read, understood and accepted these Terms and all Annexes. Acceptance is deemed to occur upon any of the following:

3.2. Quotes and validity

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

4. Services covered

4.1. International locker / virtual address

The locker service allows the Customer to:

Locker registration may be free or subject to a fee, as indicated in the Current Tariff (see Annex III).

4.2. International transport / courier

JDG arranges and/or performs international transport:

4.3. Warehousing and handling

JDG provides warehousing, custody and handling services in its own facilities or in third-party warehouses, as per Annex II.

4.4. Pickup and last mile

JDG may offer:

5. Subcontracting of third parties

The Customer acknowledges that JDG acts as a logistics operator and may:

These third parties act as JDG subcontractors. Without prejudice to JDG’s rights of recourse against them, the Customer’s relationship is governed by:

In case of loss or damage solely attributable to a third party, JDG will handle the claim as an intermediary, but JDG’s liability towards the Customer remains limited by Clause 9 and by any mandatory legal limits.

6. Prohibited and restricted goods

6.1. General prohibitions

The Customer shall not ship nor store with JDG any goods prohibited by:

6.2. Examples of prohibited goods (non-exhaustive)

The following are examples of prohibited or severely restricted items:

Country-specific lists are detailed in Annex V and on JDG’s local websites.

6.3. Non-acceptable cargo for international transport

JDG will not accept for transport—or, if inadvertently accepted, will not assume liability for:

JDG reserves the right to confiscate, retain, return or dispose of such items at its discretion, without obligation to compensate the Customer, provided JDG acts lawfully.

6.4. Right of inspection and authority notification

JDG may:

The Customer is solely responsible for the legal and financial consequences of shipping illegal, restricted or misdeclared goods, and shall indemnify and hold JDG harmless from any claims, fines or costs (including legal fees) arising therefrom.

7. Payments, currency, prepayment and surcharges

7.1. Currency and payment methods

Unless expressly stated otherwise:

In some destinations, where legally possible and operationally convenient, refunds may be made in local currency at the official exchange rate or at another mechanism defined by JDG, never exceeding the liability limits in Clause 9.

7.2. Prepaid services

As a general rule:

Non-prepaid shipments or shipments with declined payments may be held until full payment is received.

7.3. Late payment interest and legal expenses

When JDG extends credit and the Customer falls into default:

7.4. Rate adjustments

JDG’s rates for transport, locker, warehousing and additional services may:

New rates will apply to future services and, where contemplated in the quote or justified by extraordinary cost variations, to ongoing services.

8. Insurance and declared value

8.1. JDG is not an insurer

JDG is not an insurance company and, unless expressly agreed otherwise, the Customer’s goods are not insured against loss, theft, damage or seizure.

8.2. Optional insurance offered by JDG

Where JDG offers optional insurance:

Unless the policy or certificate states otherwise, such insurance typically:

The Customer must request and authorize insurance on the waybill or receipt, or in writing, before shipment.

8.3. Customer’s own insurance

The Customer may purchase insurance directly from an insurer of its choice. In that case:

8.4. Declared value / contractual limit extension

If JDG offers a “declared value” option (contractual limit extension):

9. General limitation of liability

9.1. Standard of care

JDG undertakes to exercise the reasonable care expected from a prudent logistics operator under similar circumstances. JDG is liable only when it is proven that a loss or damage is caused by JDG’s failure to exercise such reasonable care and that such failure is the direct and proximate cause of the loss.

9.2. Excluded damages

To the fullest extent permitted by law, JDG shall not be liable for:

9.3. Per-pound limit – US$0.60/lb

Unless a mandatory transport convention imposes a higher minimum or a higher declared value has been contracted, JDG’s maximum liability for loss, damage, destruction, shortage or inventory discrepancy is limited to the lesser of:

This limit applies per affected package or unit and includes cases of “mysterious disappearance” and inventory shortages, unless clear evidence of intentional conversion by JDG is provided.

9.4. Global cap per event – US$100

In addition, unless a mandatory law or a separate signed agreement provides a higher cap, JDG’s total and aggregate liability to the Customer arising from the same incident or series of related incidents shall not exceed US$100 (one hundred U.S. dollars).

9.5. Exclusive remedy

The Customer agrees that the limits in this Clause (US$0.60/lb and US$100 per event), together with any applicable mandatory rules, constitute the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy against JDG for:

9.6. Removal, disposal and environmental cleanup costs

Where loss, damage, contamination or deterioration of goods:

the Customer is responsible for:

Such costs are billable to the Customer and secured by the lien described in Clause 12.

10. Force majeure and events beyond control

JDG shall not be liable for delays or failures in performance directly or indirectly caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

In such cases, transit and performance times shall be deemed extended for the duration of the event. JDG will use reasonable efforts to mitigate impacts and keep the Customer informed, but shall not be liable for losses arising therefrom.

11. Claims and deadlines (48 h + 30 days + 3 months)

11.1. Initial notice (48 hours)

Upon receipt or pickup of goods, the Customer/consignee must:

The Customer is advised to notify JDG of the issue within the first 24 hours, and in any case, the initial notice must be given within 48 hours following delivery or pickup.

11.2. Formal written claim (30 days)

The Customer must submit a formal written claim (by email, web portal or other authorized channel), including:

The maximum period to submit a claim is 30 calendar days from:

whichever occurs first.

Failure to submit a written claim within such period shall be deemed conclusive evidence that the goods were received in good order and condition, and the Customer’s right to claim against JDG shall be extinguished, except where mandatory law provides a longer minimum period.

11.3. Commencement of arbitration (3 months)

Any action or arbitration proceeding against JDG must be commenced within 3 months from:

whichever occurs first.

For this purpose, arbitration is deemed commenced on the date the arbitration demand is filed with the AAA. If arbitration is not commenced within that period, the claim shall be definitively time‑barred, except where a mandatory international transport convention grants a longer minimum period.

12. General lien, abandonment and sale

12.1. General lien

JDG has a general lien on:

for the payment of:

12.2. Non‑payment and retention

While any amounts remain overdue:

12.3. Abandonment and time frames

As a general rule:

In certain specific services (e.g. short-term storage or local locker storage), a warehouse receipt, waybill or tariff may set shorter periods (e.g. 20 or 30 days). In such case, the period in that document shall prevail, to the extent permitted by law.

12.4. Notice and sale

JDG shall notify the Customer, at the last physical or electronic address in JDG’s records, of its intention to sell or dispose of the goods at least 10 days in advance, unless there is an immediate risk to people, property or the environment requiring faster action.

Net proceeds from any sale shall be applied:

Any surplus, if any, will be held for the Customer per applicable law. If proceeds are insufficient to fully cover the debt and costs, the Customer remains responsible for the balance.

13. Recall (product withdrawal from the market)

If an authority, manufacturer or the Customer orders a recall of products stored or transported by JDG:

The following costs will be borne exclusively by the Customer:

JDG’s liability in connection with any recall is subject to the general limits of Clause 9, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

14. Confidentiality and data protection

14.1. Confidentiality

JDG will treat as confidential, to a reasonable extent:

JDG may share such information:

The Customer agrees not to disclose to third parties JDG’s specific rates, methods, internal procedures or sensitive information, except where required by law.

14.2. Personal data

Any processing of personal data shall comply with:

15. Account cancellation and fraudulent use

JDG may, at its sole discretion:

Account cancellation does not extinguish outstanding debts nor affect JDG’s right to exercise its lien and other collection remedies.

16. Governing law and arbitration (AAA – Miami – English)

16.1. Governing law

This contract is governed by:

16.2. Binding arbitration

Any dispute, controversy or claim between the Customer and JDG relating to:

shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, with:

The arbitral award shall be final and binding and may be recognized and enforced in any competent jurisdiction.

16.3. Limited court actions

Notwithstanding the obligation to arbitrate:

The Customer expressly submits to such jurisdiction and waives any objection based on improper or inconvenient forum.

17. Changes, entire agreement and severability


Annex I – Specific Conditions: International transport / courier / parcels

I.1. Purpose

This Annex governs the transport of parcels, boxes, consolidated cargo and documents by air, ocean and/or road, as well as related inland carriage (pickup, consolidation, delivery at destination), under applicable transport law and this contract.

I.2. Dimensions, weight and per‑package limits

Packages exceeding this limit may be rejected or accepted subject to special handling charges and conditions agreed in writing by JDG.

In air freight, charges are usually calculated on the greater of:

I.3. Packing

Proper packing is the sole responsibility of the Customer. Recommended:

JDG may offer repacking/reinforcement services at additional cost. Such services do not render JDG an insurer of the contents.

I.4. “Postal and express shipments” regime (where applicable)

In certain destinations, under a “postal and express shipments” regime, goods must:

If a shipment does not meet these conditions, it may be reclassified as an ordinary import, in which case:

I.5. Transit times

Published transit times (e.g. “15–120 business days”, depending on country and mode) are estimates. They depend on airlines, ocean carriers, customs authorities, weather and congestion at ports and airports.

JDG will use reasonable efforts to meet transit times, but reasonable delays without wilful misconduct or gross negligence do not automatically entitle the Customer to compensation.

I.6. Transport claims

The deadlines in Clause 11 apply:

The Customer must retain packing and contents for inspection. JDG is not liable for damage arising from improper packing, inherent vice, normal humidity/oxidation, wear and tear, or handling by third parties beyond JDG’s reasonable control.

I.7. Liability limit in transport

Unless additional insurance or declared value has been accepted in writing, JDG’s liability for loss or damage in transport is limited to the lesser of the actual value of the loss and US$0.60 per lb of gross weight of the affected package, with an overall cap of US$100 per event, as per Clause 9, subject to any higher mandatory limits under applicable transport conventions.


Annex II – Specific Conditions: Warehousing and Warehouse Receipt

II.1. Purpose

This Annex governs warehousing, custody and handling of goods in JDG’s own facilities or in third‑party warehouses engaged by JDG.

II.2. Own and third‑party warehouses

JDG may use:

In all cases, JDG acts as logistics coordinator and exercises reasonable care in selecting and supervising such warehouses.

II.3. Commencement and billing of storage

II.4. Handling, equipment and additional services

Where forklifts, cranes, special platforms, additional labor, overtime, or materials (pallets, dunnage, stretch wrap, etc.) are required for handling goods, the corresponding costs will be invoiced to the Customer as additional services.

II.5. Movements between warehouses

JDG may move goods between different warehouses or within a warehouse complex for reasons of safety, capacity, regulatory compliance or operational efficiency, informing the Customer when reasonably possible.

II.6. Liability and limit in warehousing

JDG is liable only when it fails to exercise reasonable care in custody. In such case, JDG’s liability is limited to the lesser of the actual value of the loss and US$0.60 per lb of the affected goods, with a cap of US$100 per event as exclusive remedy, including inventory shortages and mysterious disappearance, unless there is evidence of wilful conversion by JDG.

II.7. Retention, abandonment and sale

If the Customer fails to pay storage or other charges, JDG may retain the goods and continue to charge storage. If default persists and 60 days elapse after notice, JDG may treat the goods as abandoned and proceed in accordance with Clause 12.

II.8. Damaged, contaminated or dangerous goods

If goods become dangerous, contaminated or worth less than the storage and related charges, due to reasons beyond JDG’s control, JDG may segregate, move or dispose of them (including destruction) in a commercially reasonable manner. Removal, disposal and cleanup costs will be borne by the Customer.


Annex III – Specific Conditions: International locker service

III.1. Nature of the service

JDG’s international locker service consists of:

JDG is not the seller of the products purchased by the Customer, except in separate “assisted purchasing” services.

III.2. Registration and ownership

The Customer must register once, providing accurate and updated information (name, address, phone, email, identification). The locker account is personal and non‑transferable. The Customer must not share it with third parties or allow purchases in the name of other persons without JDG’s authorization.

III.3. Receipt and JDG’s responsibility

JDG’s responsibility for locker shipments attaches only once the goods are received and confirmed at JDG’s designated main warehouse (typically in the USA). Prior legs (supplier → JDG warehouse) are at the Customer’s and/or supplier’s or inbound carrier’s risk.

The Customer must ensure correct identification of packages (name, locker number, full address) and, where possible, pre‑alert purchases via JDG’s portal to avoid delays or misrouting.

III.4. Locker storage and abandoned goods

Locker services may include origin storage (warehouse). JDG may apply:

If 6 months elapse without instructions or payment, the goods may be deemed ABANDONED GOODS, and JDG may dispose of them under Clause 12 and this Annex.

III.5. Locker claims

The general deadlines (48 h + 30 days + 3 months) apply. The Customer must open and inspect packages in the presence of JDG staff or the courier, where the delivery is face‑to‑face. Any visible discrepancy must be noted on the delivery slip and documented (photos/videos). If no issues are reported within 48 hours of delivery or pickup, the package is presumed to have been received in satisfactory condition.


Annex IV – Specific Conditions: Pickup and last mile

IV.1. Pickup service

JDG may offer pickup services in certain areas and cities, with scheduled routes and zone‑based tariffs. If the Customer schedules a pickup and the driver cannot collect the goods due to lack of access, goods not being ready, wrong address or absence of the contact person, JDG may charge a minimum “failed visit” fee per the Current Tariff.

Rescheduling is subject to availability and payment of the applicable charges.

IV.2. Last‑mile deliveries

In the destination country, JDG may deliver using its own fleet or through local partners. JDG’s obligations are limited to:

If the consignee is unavailable, refuses delivery or provides an incorrect/incomplete address, additional charges may apply for a second attempt, storage and/or return to origin, at the Customer’s expense.

IV.3. Identification for pickup at JDG locations

For pickups at JDG offices:


Annex V – Specific Conditions: Destination-specific services

V.1. Publication of local conditions

For each destination country (e.g. Venezuela, Nicaragua, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Honduras, El Salvador, etc.), JDG may publish on its website (subdomains or dedicated sections):

V.2. Consistency with the General Terms

Country‑specific conditions are always construed in harmony with these General Terms and Annexes I–IV. They do not alter or remove JDG’s limitation of liability or the unified claims deadlines (48 h + 30 days + 3 months), except where mandatory national law or a transport convention provides greater protection to the Customer.

In case of inconsistency between offers, posts, flyers, marketing materials and this document, this Terms and Conditions text shall always prevail, without prejudice to JDG correcting evident typographical or clerical errors in its promotional materials.