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Consider declaring a value for your shipment. Unless another value is declared in writing on our RED DECLARED VALUE FORM and paid for in advance of shipment, each parcel shall be deemed to have a maximum value of $100 if carried by DHL, FedEx or UPS, and $0 if sent via US Mail. In no event shall Jensen's Mail & Copy or the carrier be liable for any consequential, incidental or special damages which may arise from loss, damage, non-delivery, or delayed delivery. This limitation shall apply to, but not be limited to, damages for loss of profit or income. In the event of loss or damage of any article, the liability shall be limited to the lesser of (a) the actual cash value of the article or (b) the amount necessary to repair or replace the article, or (c) the amount you declared in writing on our RED FORM at the time of shipment. If you are concerned about damage to the package, don't skimp on the packing (double-boxing is wise; consider air vs. ground services, etc.) and alert the recipient to inspect the package for damage upon receipt. If the recipient accepts the package without noting any damage in the delivery record, a claim will be considerably more difficult. If there is any damage, make sure the recipient saves all the packing for potential inspection by the carrier. Make sure you require a direct signature for valuable shipments. It doesn ’t make sense to declare a value of $1,000 (and pay for that) and then let the carrier leave it unattended on a residential doorstep! If you did declare a value for your package, please refer to the RED FORM we gave you for additional information. -Do you want to require a signature? There are two basic options for delivery: 1) send it signature required and 2) send it with a signature release (no signature required). This is particularly important for deliveries to homes (less so for businesses as there is typically someone there to receive the package). The default on all shipments for DHL, FedEx and UPS now is to leave it at a home WITHOUT a signature if nobody is home. (If it is obviously unsafe they may not leave it, but don ’t count on that.) If you want to require a signature (which involves a small fee) or you definitely want to instruct the courier to leave the package without a signature, make sure you tell us when you ship it. (Tip: Consider shipping to your recipient's place of employment.) Claims for loss after no-signature-required delivery are rarely successful. -You might be surprised what can be hazardous or inappropriate to ship. You definitely don't want a government agent looking for you after a plane crash caused by a flammable shipment! Also, you don't want to find out the hard way that claims can't be placed for shipped cash or the cremated remains of your father. So, if we're not packing it, or it isn't obvious what we are packing, make sure you tell us accurately and completely what you are shipping. Any item received for packing and/or shipping may be opened by Jensen's Mail & Copy or the carrier for inspection.

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