Terms Of Service
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the access or use by you of applications, websites, content, products, and services (the “Services”) made available by HK PICK-UP Limited. PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
2. Services
3. License of Applications
4. Restrictions
5. Terms of Usage
6. Conditions for Acceptance of Transport / Delivery of Packages
We may refuse acceptance of transport of packages or delivery items if any of the following cases applies: (a) Your’s request does not comply with our Terms of Service; (b) You fail to enter a valid address and other required fields that are recognisable by the Pickupp system; (c)The package(s) or item(s) is / are not suitable for transport; (d) The transport may violate laws and regulations; or is detrimental to public order, or injurious to public morals; (e)The package or item are of the following items: (i) Explosives or other hazardous materials or any similar packages that are likely to cause damage to other packages; (ii) Packages specifically determined by Pickupp to be unacceptable, including but not limited to plants, combustible, inflammable, poisonous and toxic materials, livestocks, dogs, cats, little birds, guns and swords etc.
7. Payment
(a) You understand that use of the Services may result in charges to you for the services you receive from an independent third party Delivery Agent (“Charges ”).
(b) After you have received services or goods obtained through your use of the Service, we will facilitate your payment of the applicable Charges on behalf of the Delivery Agent, and as such act as a limited payment collection agent for the Delivery Agents. Payment of the Charges in such manner shall be considered the same as payment made directly by you to the Delivery Agent. Charges will be inclusive of applicable taxes where required by law. Charges paid by you are final and non-refundable, unless otherwise determined by us.
(c) All Charges are due immediately and payment will be facilitated by using the preferred payment method designated in your Account, after which we will send you a receipt by email. If your primary Account payment method is determined to be expired, invalid or otherwise not able to be charged, you agree that we may, as the Delivery Agents’ limited payment collection agent, use a secondary payment method in your Account, if available.
(d) We reserve the right to establish, remove and/or revise Charges for any or all services through the use of the Services at any time in our sole discretion.
(e) You acknowledge and agree that additional Charges, including additional administrative costs and / or costs related to any immediate point-to-point transport service incurred by an independent Delivery Agent, will apply in the event when information and details related to your orders are inaccurate or incomplete, or that recipient does not accept the delivery. Each order will only be attempted once.
(f) Further, you acknowledge and agree that Charges applicable in certain geographical areas may increase during times of high demand. We will use reasonable efforts to inform you of Charges that may apply, provided that you will be responsible for Charges incurred under your Account regardless of your awareness of such Charges or the amounts thereof.
(g) We may from time to time provide certain users with promotional offers and discounts that may result in different amounts charged for the same or similar services through the use of the Services, and you agree that such promotional offers and discounts, unless also made available to you, shall have no bearing on your use of the Services or the Charges applied to you.
(h) You may elect to cancel your request for services from a Delivery Agent at any time prior to such their arrival, in which case you will be charged a cancellation fee of 50%. The cancellation fee will also apply in the event where a Delivery Agent is unable to pickup the order due to inaccurate details provided or unavailability of sender. This payment structure is intended to compensate the Delivery Agents for the services provided.
(i) We do not designate any portion of your payment as a tip or gratuity to the Delivery Agent. You understand and agree that, while you are free to provide additional payment as a gratuity to any Delivery Agent, you are under no obligation to do so. Gratuities are voluntary. After you have received services obtained through the Service, you will have the opportunity to rate your experience and leave additional feedback about your Delivery Agent.
(j) The credits in wallet, promo and monthly credits in payment profile are valid for up to 1 year from the top up date. All credits in your merchant account, regardless of the type of credit including but not limited to promotional credit, monthly credits or top-up credits in any payment profile have a maximum validity of 1 year from the top up date or date which is granted, after which the credits will expire.
(k) For post-pay merchants, unless there is a separate agreement in place, the merchant will pay the invoiced amounts within 7 days of receipt of invoice. We reserve the right to impose a 23% per annum interest charge for late payments.
8. Refund
All delivery fee refund for expiry, cancellation and appeasement will be to Pickupp merchant wallet, which can be used in the next delivery. Pickupp will also refund account balance to credit card with 10% service charge (min. $20).
9. Links and Advertisements
Our Applications may contain Advertisements and links to third party websites. We shall not be responsible for the contents and accuracy of any Advertisement. Any links to third party websites are provided solely for your convenience and not in any way as an endorsement by us of the contents on such third party websites. If you access any linked third party website or Advertisement, you do so entirely at your own risk. We shall not be responsible for any transactions between you and any advertisers or third party website operators.
10. Promotions
11. Natural Disasters
Delivery services will be temporarily suspended in the event of any natural disasters or unforeseen circumstances. Delay is expected due to unexpected traffic condition on rainy days.
12. Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability and Indemnity
12.1. Disclaimer The services are provided “as is” and “as available.” Pickupp disclaims all representations and warranties, express, implied or statutory, not expressly set out in these terms, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. In addition, we make no representation, warranty, or guarantee regarding the reliability, timeliness, quality, suitability or availability of the services or any services requested through the use of the services, or that the services will be uninterrupted or error-free. We do not guarantee the quality, suitability, reliability, honesty or ability of delivery agents. You agree that the entire risk arising out of your use of the services, and any service requested in connection therewith, remains solely with you, to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.
12.2. Limitation of Liability Pickupp shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive or consequential damages, including lost profits, lost data, lost of property or delivery items or delivery items, damage to property or delivery items related to, in connection with, or otherwise resulting from any use of the services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Pickupp 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 delivery agent, even if Pickupp has been advised of the possibility of such damages. We shall not be liable for delay or failure in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control. Pickupp’s services may be used by you to request and schedule delivery services with delivery agents, but you agree that Pickupp has no responsibility or liability to you related to any delivery services provided to you by delivery agents other than as expressly set forth in these terms. The limitations and disclaimer in this section do not purport to limit liability or alter your rights as a consumer that cannot be excluded under applicable law. Pickupp shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from or in connection with:
12.2.1 your failure to provide complete and accurate delivery instruction and sufficient packing in respect of a delivery Item;
12.2.2 the misalignment, wear and tear, heat, mould, rot, discolouration, degeneration, explosion, ignition or the hazardous, perishable, corruptible, fragile, or brittle nature of the contents of the delivery item;
12.2.3 Pickupp’s failure to perform any of its obligations hereunder as a consequence of circumstances outside its control, including without limitation any act of God such as weather conditions, flood or earthquake, work stoppages, strikes, industrial disputes, war, any act of government (including delay or confiscation or detention of the delivery Item by government authority), accidents, traffic obstructions or congestion, mechanical breakdown, or other events; or
12.2.4 any acts or omissions of any party other than Pickupp, including without limitation you, the named addressee, any government official or statutory body. Pickupp shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or damage, including without limitation loss of profit, income, interest, future business or anticipated savings, even if the risk of such loss or damage was brought to our attention before or after acceptance of the delivery Item.
12.3. Indemnity You agree to indemnify and hold Pickupp and its officers, directors, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: (i) your use of the Services obtained through your use of our Applications; (ii) your breach or violation of any of these Terms; (iii) Pickupp’s use of your User Content; or (iv) your violation of the rights of any third party, including Delivery Agent.
13. Personal data and privacy
14. Claims
14.1 Any claims for damage to and/or loss of the delivery Item must be made within seven (7) days from the date on which Pickupp accepts for the delivery Item for delivery, failing which Pickupp shall have no liability whatsoever.
14.2 All claims must be done via Pickupp claim form accompanied by the Tracking number and any other supporting documents requested by Pickupp (e.g. picture of Items, original recipient receipt and commercial invoice). Claims are limited to one claim per consignment, settlement of which shall be full and final settlement for all loss or damage in connection therewith in accordance to the agreed liability.
14.3 Claims are limited to one claim per delivery Item, settlement of which shall be full and final settlement for all loss or damage in connection therewith.
14.4 Without prejudice to Clause 11 and provided that Pickupp is satisfied that your claim is justified, Pickupp’s liability for any loss of the delivery item shall be limited to the cost of the delivery item as indicated by you, upon acceptance of the delivery item by Pickupp or up to SGD$50 per delivery item, whichever is lower (“Compensation Limits”). This is subjected according to pricing plan type.
14.5 Pickupp shall be liable to compensate for the damages to, or loss of parcels, provided: - Merchant is able to satisfactorily prove or have adequate evidence that Pickupp and/or its Agents are responsible for such damage or loss incurred. - Merchant has ensured proper steps have been taken in the packing to ensure that product details are not immediately visible to Pickupp’s Agents. - Sealed bags have been tampered during delivery. - Claim is approved after internal investigation
14.6 In the case of damage to the delivery item, the amount of compensation shall be based on Pickupp’s own assessment of the extent of the damage to and the actual cash value of the contents of the delivery item provided always that the amount of compensation shall not exceed the Compensation Limits.
14.7 Pickupp is not obliged to act on any claim until all the fees and/or transportation charges in respect of any delivery item have been paid. The claim amount may not be deducted from the fees and/or these charges or from any outstanding balance owed to Pickupp by you under any services provided to you.
14.8 Save in cases of a delivery failure and provided that Pickupp is satisfied that your claim is justified, our liability for any loss or damage arising from Pickupp’s failure to deliver a delivery Item by the date of delivery shall be limited to the amount of the fees charged in respect of that delivery item.
15. Modification of Terms and the Services
We reserve our rights to change any of these Terms and the revised Terms will be binding on you upon posting on our website. We also reserve the rights to change, suspend or discontinue our Services by sending by posting a notice on our website, which also shall be binding on you upon posting.
16. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore. Both you and us agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore as regards any dispute or matter arising under these Terms.