Terms of Use

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the United Shippers website located at www.united-shippers.com and any related pages, content, and services (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not access or use the Site.

For purposes of these Terms, “United Shippers,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to United Shippers Corporation, doing business as United Shippers Inc.

MODIFICATIONS TO THESE TERMS

United Shippers reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Any changes will become effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

USE OF THE SITE

You may access and use the Site solely for lawful business and informational purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, servers, or networks
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the Site
  • Transmit malicious code, viruses, malware, or harmful content
  • Use automated means to scrape, harvest, copy, or collect information from the Site
  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit Site content without authorization
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when communicating through the Site

United Shippers reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content available on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, designs, software, documents, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to United Shippers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print materials from the Site solely for your personal or internal business use. No content may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted, distributed, modified, or otherwise used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from United Shippers.

All trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names displayed on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

SERVICES

The Site is provided for informational purposes and to facilitate communication with United Shippers regarding transportation and logistics services.

Information submitted through quote requests, contact forms, emails, or other communications may be used to evaluate transportation opportunities, prepare quotations, and communicate regarding potential business relationships.

Submission of a quote request, inquiry, or other communication does not create a transportation agreement, brokerage agreement, carrier relationship, contractual relationship, or obligation for United Shippers to provide services.

Any transportation, logistics, brokerage, or related services provided by United Shippers shall be governed by separate written agreements, tariffs, rate confirmations, contracts, or other applicable terms and conditions.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding transportation offer, freight quotation, rate commitment, brokerage agreement, carrier agreement, or service guarantee.

Rates, transit times, service availability, and transportation options are subject to change and may require separate written confirmation by United Shippers.

Any transportation, brokerage, logistics, or related services provided by United Shippers shall be governed by separate written agreements, tariffs, rate confirmations, contracts, or other applicable terms and conditions.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience and informational purposes.

United Shippers does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, or privacy practices of any third-party website. Access to such websites is at your own risk.

LINKS TO OUR WEBSITE

You may link to the homepage of the Site provided that the link is lawful, does not misrepresent any relationship with United Shippers, and does not imply sponsorship or endorsement without our written consent.

You may not frame, mirror, or otherwise incorporate Site content into another website without prior written permission.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNITED SHIPPERS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY.

UNITED SHIPPERS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ERROR, SECURITY BREACH, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNITED SHIPPERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THE SITE.

THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless United Shippers, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law
  • Your infringement of the rights of any third party

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By communicating with United Shippers through the Site, email, or other electronic means, you consent to receive communications electronically.

Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be provided in writing.

GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

VENUE

Any dispute arising from or relating to the Site or these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact us

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:

United Shippers Corporation
DBA United Shippers Inc.

3000 W 36th St
Chicago, IL 60632

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.