Terms & Coditions

Terms & Conditions of Service – Japan Car Autologistics

1. Definitions

"Company," "We," "Us," "Our": Refers to Japan Car Autologistics.

"Client," "You," "Your": Refers to the individual or entity purchasing services.

"Vehicle": The automobile, motorcycle, or machinery purchased by the Client and entrusted to the Company for export services.

"Services": All services provided by the Company, including but not limited to vehicle sourcing, inspection, purchase negotiation, export documentation, customs clearance, inland transportation, port handling, and ocean freight arrangement.

"FOB (Free On Board)": The point at which the Company's responsibility for the Vehicle ceases once it is safely loaded onto the vessel at the port of export in Japan.

2. Scope of Services & Client Responsibilities

2.1. The Company acts as an agent for the Client in Japan to facilitate the purchase and export of Vehicles. Unless explicitly agreed in writing, the Company is not the legal owner/seller of the Vehicle. 2.2. The Client is solely responsible for: * Verifying the Vehicle's description, condition, and suitability for import into their destination country. * Understanding and complying with all import regulations, duties, taxes, and modification requirements (e.g., left-hand drive, emission standards) of the destination country. * Providing complete, accurate, and timely instructions, documentation, and payments as required. * Securing adequate insurance coverage for the Vehicle from the point of purchase/FOB.

3. Quotations, Prices & Payment

3.1. All quotations are valid for 7 days and are provided in Japanese Yen (JPY) unless stated otherwise. Quoted prices are based on current exchange rates, shipping rates, and fees, which are subject to change.

3.2. The final invoice may differ due to fluctuations in exchange rates, shipping surcharges (BAF, CAF, War Risk), port fees, or changes in the Client's instructions.

3.3. A non-refundable deposit (typically 10-20% of the Vehicle purchase price) is required to commence Services. The full balance for the Vehicle and all estimated export fees must be received in cleared funds before the Vehicle is shipped from Japan.

3.4. The Company accepts payment via bank transfer. All bank charges, both sender and receiver, are the responsibility of the Client.

4. Vehicle Purchase & Inspection

4.1. The Company sources Vehicles from auctions, dealers, or private sellers based on the Client's criteria. Auction sheets and available photographs are provided in good faith as representations from the seller; the Company does not guarantee their absolute accuracy.

4.2. While the Company may arrange for pre-purchase inspections, these are visual assessments. The Company is not liable for latent or mechanical defects discovered after purchase or upon arrival. "As-is" condition sales are final.

5. Risk, Title & Delivery

5.1. Risk of Loss/Damage: The risk for the Vehicle passes to the Client at the FOB point in Japan. The Company is not liable for loss, damage, theft, or delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control during ocean transit (e.g., Acts of God, war, strikes, carrier negligence, weather, piracy).

5.2. Title: Legal title to the Vehicle passes to the Client upon receipt of the Client's full payment to the seller/Company.

5.3. Delivery Estimates: Provided estimated departure/arrival dates are for guidance only and are not guaranteed. The Company is not liable for delays caused by carriers, weather, customs, or documentation processing.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1. The Company's total liability to the Client for any claim, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall be limited to the total fees paid by the Client to the Company for the specific Service in question.

6.2. In no event shall the Company be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including loss of profits, business, or anticipated savings), even if advised of the possibility.

7. Force Majeure

The Company is not liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, government actions, pandemics, labor disputes, embargoes, or major failures in the global shipping and logistics network.

8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

8.1. These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

8.2. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved amicably through negotiation. Failing that, the dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [e.g., Tokyo, Japan].

9. Amendments & Severability

9.1. The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. The updated version will be posted on our website.

9.2. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

10. Acceptance

By engaging Japan Car Autologistics for Services, making a payment, or providing instructions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions in full.