Agreement to Terms
Welcome to Atlas Worldwide Shipping. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Atlas Worldwide Shipping LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of our website at altlasworldwideshipping.com and all related shipping, freight, and logistics services. By accessing or using our website and services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
01 Description of Services
Atlas Worldwide Shipping provides international and domestic freight forwarding, cargo transportation, logistics management, customs brokerage assistance, warehousing, and related supply chain services (collectively, the "Services") to individuals and businesses across the United States and internationally.
Our Services include, but are not limited to:
- Air freight and ocean freight forwarding
- Door-to-door and port-to-port cargo delivery
- Real-time shipment tracking and notifications
- Customs documentation and clearance assistance
- Warehousing and distribution management
- Express courier and last-mile delivery solutions
- Supply chain consulting and logistics optimization
Service availability may vary by location, shipment type, and regulatory requirements. We reserve the right to decline any shipment that does not meet our acceptance criteria.
02 Eligibility & User Representations
By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction.
- You have the legal authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of yourself or any entity you represent.
- All information you provide to us is accurate, current, and complete.
- You are not located in, or a national or resident of, any country subject to a U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country.
- You are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
If you are using our Services on behalf of a business or legal entity, you further represent that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms.
03 Account Responsibilities
If you register for an account with Atlas Worldwide Shipping, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete registration information.
- Update your information promptly if it changes.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at info@altlasworldwideshipping.com.
- Not share your credentials with any third party.
- Accept responsibility for all activities conducted through your account.
Atlas Worldwide Shipping will never ask for your password via email, phone, or chat. If you receive such a request, please report it immediately.
04 Prohibited Activities & Restricted Cargo
You agree not to use our Services for any unlawful, harmful, or unauthorized purpose. Prohibited uses include:
- Shipping illegal, hazardous, or prohibited goods including narcotics, weapons, explosives, or counterfeit merchandise.
- Providing false or misleading information on shipping documents, customs declarations, or invoices.
- Using our platform to infringe intellectual property rights or circumvent export/import controls.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or data.
- Engaging in any activity that disrupts or damages our website, infrastructure, or Services.
- Transmitting malware, viruses, or malicious code through our digital platforms.
Atlas Worldwide Shipping reserves the right to refuse, intercept, or return any shipment at any time if we reasonably believe it contains prohibited items or violates applicable laws. We may report suspicious shipments to relevant authorities without prior notice.
Dangerous Goods: Hazardous materials may only be shipped in strict compliance with IATA, IMDG, DOT, and other applicable regulations. Proper documentation and packaging are mandatory.
05 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Atlas Worldwide Shipping, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our Services.
- Loss, theft, damage, or delay of cargo caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including force majeure events, customs delays, weather, strikes, or governmental actions.
- Errors or inaccuracies in tracking information or estimated delivery times.
- Loss of business, revenue, profits, or data arising from service interruptions.
Our maximum aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from or related to the Services shall not exceed the total amount paid by you for the specific shipment giving rise to the claim in the thirty (30) days preceding the claim.
We strongly recommend declaring the full value of your shipment and purchasing cargo insurance for all high-value goods. Please inquire about our cargo insurance options at the time of booking.
06 Shipping, Cargo & Documentation
You are solely responsible for:
- Accurately declaring the nature, weight, dimensions, and value of all cargo.
- Providing all required export and import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and licenses.
- Ensuring all cargo is properly packed and labeled to withstand normal handling and transportation conditions.
- Compliance with all applicable trade regulations, sanctions, and customs laws of origin and destination countries.
Atlas Worldwide Shipping acts as an agent on your behalf for customs and regulatory purposes. We do not assume ownership of your cargo at any time. Any duties, taxes, or fees imposed by customs authorities are the sole responsibility of the shipper or consignee as specified in the shipment agreement.
07 Payment Terms & Billing
By using our Services, you agree to pay all applicable fees, freight charges, surcharges, duties, and taxes associated with your shipment as quoted and confirmed at the time of booking.
- All rates are quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified.
- Payment is due upon invoice receipt unless a credit account has been established in writing.
- Late payments may be subject to a 1.5% monthly finance charge or the maximum rate permitted by law.
- We reserve the right to withhold delivery of cargo until all outstanding charges are paid in full.
- Fuel surcharges, security fees, and peak season surcharges may apply and are subject to change with reasonable notice.
Disputed charges must be reported in writing within 30 days of the invoice date. Failure to dispute within this period constitutes acceptance of the charges.
08 Intellectual Property
All content on the Atlas Worldwide Shipping website, including but not limited to logos, trademarks, text, graphics, software, and design elements, is the exclusive property of Atlas Worldwide Shipping LLC and is protected by U.S. and international intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for legitimate shipping inquiries and transactions. You may not:
- Reproduce, copy, or republish any content without written permission.
- Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks in any manner that suggests affiliation or endorsement.
- Reverse engineer, scrape, or extract data from our platform through automated means.
09 Privacy Policy
Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.
By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
10 Modifications to Terms
Atlas Worldwide Shipping reserves the right to update, modify, or replace these Terms of Use at any time at our sole discretion. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website. We will make reasonable efforts to notify registered users of material changes via email or website notification.
Your continued use of our Services following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made.
11 Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Services shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be subject to binding arbitration in Denver, Colorado, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
- Claims must be filed within one (1) year from the date the cause of action arose.
- You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit against Atlas Worldwide Shipping.
- Nothing herein prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.