FAST MOVE QUOTES – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

INTRODUCTION

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Fast Move Quotes website and application (collectively, the “Platform”) and services (“Services”), owned and operated by Stephen Symington (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). By accessing or using the Platform or Services in any manner, you (“User,” “You,” or “Your”) agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and User Agreement, which are incorporated by reference herein.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using our Platform or Services. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Platform or Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE

Patent Application Notice

The Company has filed patent applications in the United Kingdom, European Union, United States, and other jurisdictions relating to our transport quote calculation system and methodology (“Fast Quote Process”). The Fast Quote Process includes systems for providing rapid transport quotes across multiple modes of transportation based on origin, destination, and date inputs.

Unauthorized reproduction, implementation, or use of systems that may infringe upon our patent applications, if granted, may constitute patent infringement and may subject you to legal action and damages as permitted by applicable law.

Copyright Protection

All content on the Platform—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof—is the property of the Company and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright laws. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited.

© Stephen Symington 2025. All rights reserved.

Trademark Notice

“Fast Move Quotes” and related logos are trademarks or service marks of the Company, pending registration in multiple jurisdictions. Nothing contained on the Platform should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without the prior written permission of the Company.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Platform provides quotes for transport services across multiple modes of transportation, including road, air, sea, and rail. Our Services include:

  1. A proprietary quote calculator that generates estimated costs based on origin, destination, and date inputs;
  2. Forms and mechanisms to confirm quotes and book services;
  3. Transport-related information and resources; and
  4. Additional services as described on the Platform.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict any aspect of our Services at any time, with or without notice and without liability to you or any third party.

ELIGIBILITY AND USER ACCOUNTS

To use our Services, you must be at least 18 years of age and legally capable of entering into binding contracts under applicable law. If you are using the Platform on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to act on behalf of that entity and to bind it to these Terms.

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or restrict access to the Platform at our sole discretion, particularly in cases of Terms violation.

LICENSE TO USE

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for legitimate business or personal purposes. This license does not include:

  1. The right to copy, modify, reproduce, distribute, sell, lease, or create derivative works based on the Platform or its content;
  2. The right to reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform or any of its components;
  3. The right to remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices or labels on the Platform; or
  4. The right to use the Platform in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it.

Violation of these license terms may result in the termination of your license and legal action.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

You agree to use the Platform and Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  1. Using the Platform in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
  2. Using automated systems, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Platform without express written permission;
  3. Attempting to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Platform;
  4. Taking any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure;
  5. Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other malicious code;
  6. Impersonating or attempting to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity; or
  7. Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Platform.

Technical Access Limitations

To ensure fair access and system stability, the following technical limitations apply:

  1. Maximum of 10 quote requests per minute per IP address
  2. Maximum of 100 quote requests per day per user account
  3. Automated access only with prior written authorization

Violation of these limitations may result in temporary or permanent restriction of access to the Platform.

CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

Independent contractors providing transport services through our Platform are not employees or agents of the Company. The Company acts solely as an intermediary connecting Users with these independent contractors.

Contractor Non-Compete

Contractors who use our Platform agree not to develop or offer competing quote calculation systems substantially similar to our proprietary system for a period of two years following their last use of our Services. Contractors acknowledge that violation of this provision may result in irreparable harm to the Company and may subject them to injunctive relief and damages.

QUOTE AND BOOKING PROCESS

Quote Calculation

Our proprietary calculator generates estimates based on the information provided. These quotes are:

  1. Provisional and subject to change until confirmed by both parties;
  2. Based on information available at the time of calculation;
  3. Not guaranteed for accuracy or availability of service; and
  4. Subject to specific terms based on the mode of transport selected.

Booking Confirmation

Confirming a quote typically requires:

  1. Completion of all required booking information;
  2. Payment of any applicable deposit; and
  3. Receipt of confirmation from the Company.

Specific requirements may vary by service type and will be clearly communicated during the booking process.

Cancellations

Cancellation policies vary by service type. Generally:

  1. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to stevesymington@icloud.com;
  2. Cancellations received 7 or more days prior to the scheduled service date may be eligible for a full or partial refund of any deposit paid;
  3. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the scheduled service date may not be eligible for any refund; and
  4. The Company reserves the right to cancel or reschedule services due to operational issues or circumstances beyond our control without liability.

PAYMENT TERMS

Payment methods accepted include bank transfer, credit card, and other methods as specified at the time of booking. All payments are subject to the following terms:

  1. Non-payment or late payment may result in cancellation of bookings or suspension of service;
  2. Refunds are available only in accordance with our cancellation policy;
  3. All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated; and
  4. The Company reserves the right to change prices at any time, though confirmed bookings will be honored at the original quoted price.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company. The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  1. The Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Platform or Services;
  2. The Company’s total liability for all claims related to the Platform and Services shall not exceed the greater of £100 or the amount you paid to the Company for services in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the liability;
  3. These limitations shall apply to any theory of liability, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the Company has been informed of the possibility of such damage; and
  4. These limitations shall not apply to liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Platform or Services.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Platform or Services shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of England and Wales, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceeding, both parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation. If unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation, both parties may agree to non-binding mediation under the rules of a mutually agreed-upon mediation service.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by the Company on the Platform, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company concerning the Platform and Services.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable. If such modification is not possible, the relevant provision shall be deemed deleted. Any modification to or deletion of a provision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of these Terms.

Waiver

The failure of the Company to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Company.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without the Company’s prior written consent. The Company may assign or transfer these Terms, at its sole discretion, without restriction.

Force Majeure

The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond the reasonable control of the Company, including but not limited to, acts of God, wars, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, epidemics, pandemics, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Notices

All notices to the Company must be in writing and sent to stevesymington@icloud.com. Notices to you may be sent to the email address you provide to us or posted on the Platform.

Amendments

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our Platform. Your continued use of the Platform or Services after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at stevesymington@icloud.com.

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

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