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Transport and damage

Do terms saying no liability settle a pallet-damage claim?

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Reviewed 2026-10-03 · source checked general legal information; case specific advice required

Applies to: GB safety guidance / UK B2B law where cited; contract and route matter

Not automatically. Contract wording, incorporation, applicable law and statutory controls matter. Some exclusions or restrictions are subject to reasonableness requirements; obtain advice on the actual contract.

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• Preserve the terms accepted when ordering.

Sources

• Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977

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