Terms and Conditions:Vehicle Sourcing & Import Services

1. Scope of Services

Carbridge acts solely as a sourcing, facilitation, logistics coordination, and advisory service for vehicle purchases and imports. We are not the manufacturer, dealer of record, transporter, insurer, or customs authority unless explicitly stated in writing.

2. Vehicle Condition Disclaimer

All vehicles are sourced from third-party sellers, dealerships, or auctions. While reasonable checks are conducted, Carbridge does not guarantee mechanical condition, cosmetic state, prior accident history, mileage accuracy, or long-term performance of any vehicle.

3. Transfer of Risk and Ownership

Risk in the vehicle transfers to the client immediately upon purchase confirmation or payment release to the seller, whichever occurs first. From that point onward, the vehicle is deemed the client’s property even while in transit.

4. Import Regulations Compliance

Clients are responsible for ensuring the vehicle complies with Zimbabwean import laws, age restrictions, emissions standards, licensing requirements, and registration regulations. Carbridge provides guidance but accepts no liability for regulatory refusal, penalties, or confiscation.

5. Duties, Taxes, and Government Charges

All customs duties, VAT, storage fees, inspection charges, clearing costs, and statutory levies remain the client’s responsibility. Estimates provided are indicative only and may change without notice.

6. Transport and Logistics Liability

Carbridge coordinates transport through independent logistics providers. We are not liable for delays, damage, loss, theft, accidents, or force majeure events occurring during transit unless caused by proven gross negligence on our part.

7. Insurance Responsibility

Transit insurance is strongly recommended and remains the client’s responsibility unless explicitly arranged and confirmed in writing by Carbridge. Failure to insure the vehicle transfers all transit risk fully to the client.

8. Payment Security and Currency Risk

Clients bear all foreign exchange fluctuations, bank charges, and transfer delays. Carbridge is not liable for losses arising from currency volatility or financial institution processing issues.

9. Delays Beyond Control

We are not liable for delays caused by border congestion, customs inspections, strikes, regulatory changes, political events, weather disruptions, or third-party operational failures.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under South African and Zimbabwean law, Carbridge’s liability is limited strictly to the service fees paid to Carbridge and excludes consequential, indirect, or incidental losses including loss of profit, opportunity, or vehicle use.

11. Indemnity

Clients indemnify Carbridge against claims, penalties, damages, or legal costs arising from inaccurate information supplied by the client, regulatory non-compliance, or third-party disputes relating to the vehicle.

12. Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction

Disputes shall first be resolved amicably. Failing resolution, matters may be referred to arbitration or courts within the agreed jurisdiction specified in the client agreement, subject to applicable South African and Zimbabwean commercial law principles.