Site Policy

We have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm and continuing commitment to the privacy of personal information provided by those visiting and interacting with this web site. We hold the privacy of your personal information in the highest regard. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for this website.
We recognize the importance of protecting your privacy and our policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use and safeguard the personal information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our site. This policy will be continuously assessed against new technologies, business practices and our customers’ needs.

What Information Do We Collect?
When you visit this web site you may provide us with two types of information: personal information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web site use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our Web site.

1. Personal Information You Choose to Provide

Registration Information
When you register for any of our products, services or newsletters you will provide us information about yourself.

Credit Card Information
If you choose to avail of our services, you may need to give personal information and authorization to obtain information from various credit services. For example, you may need to provide the following information either via a form or over the phone:
-Name
-Mailing address
-Email address
-Credit card number, Date & CVC number
-Name on credit card
-Credit card billing address
-Business and home phone number

Email Information
If you choose to correspond with us through email, we may retain the content of your email messages together with your email address and our responses. We provide the same protections for these electronic communications that we employ in the maintenance of information received by mail and telephone.

2. Web Site Use Information
Similar to other commercial Web sites, our Web site utilizes a standard technology called “cookies” (see explanation below, “What Are Cookies?”) and web server log files to collect information about how our Web site is used. Information gathered through cookies and Web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent at our Web site, and the Web sites visited just before and just after our Web site.

How Do We Use the Information That You Provide to Us?
Broadly speaking, we use personal information for purposes of administering our business activities, providing the products and services you requested, to process your payment, to monitor the use of the service, our marketing and promotional efforts, and to improve our content and service offerings, and customize our site’s content, layout, services and for other lawful purposes. These uses improve our site and better tailor it to meet your needs. Furthermore, such information may be shared with others on an aggregate basis. Personally identifiable information or business information will not be shared with parties except as required by law. Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our Website, new services, and special offers we think you will find valuable. You may notify us at any time if you do not wish to receive these offers by emailing us at the link provided on the newsletter.

What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a very small text document, which often includes an anonymous unique identifier. When you visit a Web site, that site’s computer asks your computer for permission to store this file in a part of your hard drive specifically designated for cookies. Each Web site can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser’s preferences allow it, but (to protect your privacy) your browser only permits a Web site to access the cookies it has already sent to you, not the cookies sent to you by other sites. Browsers are usually set to accept cookies. However, if you would prefer not to receive cookies, you may alter the configuration of your browser to refuse cookies. If you choose to have your browser refuse cookies, it is possible that some areas of our site will not function as effectively when viewed by the users. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive or pass on computer viruses.

How Do We Use Information We Collect from Cookies?
As you visit and browse our Web site, the site uses cookies to differentiate you from other users. In some cases, we also use cookies to prevent you from having to log in more than is necessary for security. Cookies, in conjunction with our Web server’s log files, allow us to calculate the aggregate number of people visiting our Web site and which parts of the site are most popular. This helps us gather feedback to constantly improve our Web site and better serve our clients. Cookies do not allow us to gather any personal information about you and we do not intentionally store any personal information that your browser provided to us in your cookies.

IP Addresses
IP addresses are used by your computer every time you are connected to the Internet. Your IP address is a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer. IP addresses are automatically collected by our web server as part of demographic and profile data known as traffic data so that data (such as the Web pages you request) can be sent to you.

Sharing and Selling Information
We do not share, sell, lend or lease any of the information that uniquely identify a subscriber (such as email addresses or personal details) with anyone except to the extent it is necessary to process transactions or provide services that you have requested.

How Can You Access and Correct Your Information?
You may request access to all your personally identifiable information that we collect online and maintain in our database by emailing us at the usual address.

What About Legally Compelled Disclosure of Information?
We may disclose information when legally compelled to do so, in other words, when we, in good faith, believe that the law requires it or for the protection of our legal rights. We may also disclose account information when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating our Terms of Service or to protect the safety of our users and the Public.

What About Other Web Sites Linked to Our Web Site?
We are not responsible for the practices employed by Web sites linked to or from our Web site or the information or content contained therein. Often links to other Web sites are provided solely as pointers to information on topics that may be useful to the users of our Web site. Please remember that when you use a link to go from our Website to another web site, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other web site, including web sites which have a link on our Website, is subject to that Web site’s own rules and policies. Please read over those rules and policies before proceeding.

Your Consent
By using our Web site you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to amend this privacy policy at any time with or without notice.

Our Commitment To Data Security:
Please note that your information will be stored and processed on our computers in the United States. The laws on holding personal data in the United States may be less stringent than the laws of your Country of residence or citizenship. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time our site requests information from users via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

A Special Note About Children
Children are not eligible to use our services unsupervised and we ask that children (under the age of 14) do not submit any personal information to us. If you are a minor, you can use this service only in conjunction with permission and guidance from your parents or guardians.

Acquisition or Changes in Ownership
In the event that the web site (or a substantial portion of its assets) is acquired, your information would be considered part of those assets, and may be part of those assets that are transferred.

About All Shipments
Note: Quotes are based on zip codes, weight, dimensions, class and NMFC classification. Value coverage is based on NMFC standards and may differ from your requested value. Used items may only be covered for 10 cents/lb. We do have additional liability coverage available but must be quoted and booked at time of scheduling. We reserve the right to amend quotes made herein in the event of a mistake or incorrect information. All quotes are quoted as business to business shipments or curb to curb unless otherwise requested. There is a minimum fee of $50 for cancelling a booked shipment. On complex or time consuming shipments, it can be $100. Carriers charge extra for residences, schools, hotels, universities, churches, bases, construction sites, storage units and limited access places.

Shipper and/or Payer of this shipment agrees to instruct Consignee on proper procedures on receiving freight shipment. If you are receiving the shipment: NOTE: In signing the Delivery Receipt before examining shipment, Consignee is agreeing that there is no damages and/or shortages to the freight and in doing so may jeopardize being able to file a damage claim later. As per the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, if no damages and/or shortages exceptions are noted on the Delivery Receipt, the claim will be considered “Concealed” and a written notice must be sent to the motor carrier directly within 5 business days from the date of delivery. This notice is to advise the carrier that damages and/or shortages were found AFTER the delivery took place. This notice must be in writing via mail or email and must be sent by the customer. Carriers have a policy that they may only pay half the value of a claim when the Delivery Receipt has been signed without damages and/or shortages noted on it. So any damages and/or shortages must be noted on the “delivery receipt” before signing. If any box or crate looks damaged, consignee must note that “packaging looks damaged so possible damaged may have occurred”. If damage is obvious, note all damage before signing. If the item is totally destroyed, you can refuse the shipment and refuse to sign anything. If driver won’t wait for inspection, note “driver could not wait for inspection, possible damage”. Remember, if concealed damage is discovered, the carrier must be notified within 5 business days in writing. If damage is noted on delivery receipt, you have several months to file a claim. To clarify Notice: The written notice may simply be a brief statement to any contact with the motor carrier: For example: “A claim will be filed on PRO # (the carrier provided Pro# or tracking#), but please consider this email a written notice of concealed damages and/or shortage within 5 business days from date of delivery.” ASC charges a $50 service fee for submitting insurance claims.

Payless Freight dba Associated Shippers does not insure or indemnify Customer against losses, damages, delays or other liability resulting from or incurred in connection with Shipment or services done any other parties including carrier or coverage provider. Shipment must be packaged correctly. In the event of a claim, Customer shall look solely to the Carrier and/or Customer’s own insurance in the event of a claim for damage or loss. If Customer is not the consignee, it agrees to cause the consignee to inspect the shipment at the time of delivery, and to document any damage on the delivery receipt prior to signing. Because the transportation of Customer’s freight is performed exclusively by the Carrier and not by Payless Freight, the Customer agrees to hold Payless Freight harmless for services (i.e. transportation of freight) performed by the Carrier. Customer agrees to pay Payless Freight as per this Agreement regardless of any disputes that may or may not occur with the Carrier. Customer further understands and agrees that it will be subject to, and bound by, the Carrier’s specific limitations as to claims, losses and/or damages, and that it will not be able to recover any damages or losses in excess of such limitations.

All deliveries must be 53′ tractor/trailer accessible and the receiver of the freight must be at delivery site at time of delivery. In either case, additional charges may incur. Used item are only covered for 10 cents/lb or in some cases at most $1/lb. Extra coverage is available but has a $500 deductible. NOTE: Carriers do not guarantee the pickup day or time nor guarantee the transit time unless extra guarantee services are purchased.

SHIPPER AGREES NOT TO PACK ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN THIS SHIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION, IF DOT REQUIRED. THIS INCLUDES ANY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS, SPRAY CANS, PAINTS, PROPANE BOTTLES, ETC.

The bill of lading is subject to terms and conditions of the Uniform Bill of Lading set forth in the National Motor Freight Classification and successive issues, if the carrier being used has declared it operates under NMFC guidelines. These are available to the shipper upon request. Also subject to all applicable state and federal regulations.
* Broker herein refers to us and the Payer herein refers to the Party that booked and/or is liable for payment of shipment. Shipper hereby certifies that the property described on the bill of lading is in apparent good order, except as noted (contents and condition of contents of packages unknown), marked, consigned, and are in all respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable international and national governmental regulations and destined as indicated above. It is mutually agreed as to each carrier of all or any of said property over all or any portion of said route to destination and as to each party at any time interested in all or any of said property, that every service to be performed hereunder shall be subject to all the conditions not prohibited by law, whether printed or written, herein contained, which are hereby agreed to by the Shipper and Payer and accepted for himself and his assigns. The Shipper, Consignee and Payer shall be liable, jointly and severally, for all unpaid charges payable on account of a shipment, including but not limited to transportation charges, storage fees, all duties, customs assessments, governmental penalties and fines, taxes, and our attorney fees and legal costs, relating to this shipment, and Broker shall have a lien on the shipment for all sums due to Broker.
* All Parties agree that Broker cannot be held liable for mistakes made by any other party. Broker is not liable for changes or errors in Carrier policy, pricing, services and/or any damage or loss to any shipment. Broker is not liable for non-payment of any claim by either the carrier or any outside insurance provider offered by Broker. Shipper or Payer agrees to instruct Consignee on proper procedures on receiving freight shipment. If Payer is not the Shipper, Payer authorizes Shipper to sign on their behalf. All parties shall indemnify and hold Broker harmless against all claims, costs, or damages, including, but not limited to, direct and incidental damages arising from this brokerage. Parties agrees to pay and discharge all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, travel and collection fees incurred by Broker in connection with enforcing the obligation of Parties under this agreement. Payer agrees to allow any extra charges incurred, (including incorrect weight, description, dimensions and/or class),(additional services requested or required to do shipment) to be billed on Payer’s credit card. Payer waives all rights of charge back on credit card. In case of non-payment, Payer forfeits all discounts and invoice will be recomputed to full tariff pricing at actual class. This agreement shall be governed by and in accordance with the state of Kansas, County of Elk and without prejudice the ability of the creditor to enforce this agreement in any other proper jurisdiction, all parties hereto irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of Elk County, KS for any dispute or litigation arising out of this agreement. Any unauthorized alteration or use of the Broker’s provided Bill of Lading or the tendering of this shipment to any Carrier other than the designated Carrier, may void Broker’s obligations to make any payments relating to this shipment and void all rate quotes or result in additional charges to Payer. Failure to give the driver the Broker’s provided Bill of Lading with shipment will result in additional charges to Payer.

Policy Modifications
We may change the Privacy & Use Policies from time to time. The User has responsibility to read these policies before each use.