10. Exclusions of Liability
10.1 – We shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by fire or explosion.
10.2 – It is your responsibility to insure your goods against fire or explosion. If you request the insured option we will arrange fire insurance cover for you provided you declare the full replacement value of your goods in advance.
10.3 – We shall not be liable for delays or failures to provide the services under this agreement as a result of war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), civil war, terrorism, rebellion and/or military coup, Act of God, adverse weather, third party industrial action, re-scheduled sailing, departure or arrival times, port congestion, or other such events outside our reasonable control
10.4 – Other than as a result of our negligence or breach of contract we will not be liable for any loss, damage or failure to produce the goods if caused by any of the following circumstances:
10.5 – Normal wear and tear, natural or gradual deterioration, leakage or evaporation or from perishable or unstable goods. This includes goods left within furniture or appliances;
10.6 – By moth or vermin or similar infestation;
10.7 – By cleaning, repairing or restoring unless we arranged for the work to be carried out;
10.8 – Changes caused by atmospheric conditions such as dampness, mould, mildew, rusting, tarnishing, corrosion, or gradual deterioration unless directly linked to ingress of water;
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10.9 – For any goods in wardrobes, drawers or appliances, or in a package, bundle, carton, case or other container not both packed and unpacked by us;
10.10 – For electrical or mechanical derangement to any appliance, instrument, clock, computer or other equipment unless there is evidence of related external damage;
10.11 – For any goods which have a pre-existing defect or are inherently defective;
10.12 For perishable items and/or those requiring a controlled environment;
10.13 – For items referred to in Clause 4.
10.14 – No employee of ours shall be separately liable to you for any loss, damage, mis-delivery, errors or omissions under the terms of this agreement.
10.15 – Where goods are handed out from store Our liability will cease upon handing over the goods to you or your authorised representative. (see Clause 11.1 below).
10.16 – Under no circumstances will we be liable for any indirect or consequential losses, such as loss of use, loss of amenity or loss of earnings.