TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT

GroundSky Pet Transportation, LLC

Email: info@groundskypettransportation.com

Phone: 1-877-303-PETS (1-877-303-7387)

Website: www.groundskypettransportation.com

 

SERVICE AGREEMENT

 

SECTION 1 - CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Age Requirement - The Client certifies that pets are at least 8 weeks of age on or before pick-up date. Falsifying age may result in refusal of transport.

2. Health Certificate - The Client must provide a valid health certificate issued within 30 days of transport. Vaccine/medical records are not substitutes.

3. Rabies Vaccination Certificate - Required for pets 16 weeks or older. Must travel with pet.

4. Emergency Care Authorization - The Client must complete and sign an Emergency Care Authorization Form.

5. Veterinary Care Costs - The Client is fully responsible for veterinary expenses incurred during transport.

6. Medication Administration - Written instructions required. $5/day per pet administration fee applies.

7. Feeding and Supplies - Client must provide sufficient food, written feeding instructions, and labeled comfort items.

8. Crates and Identification - Pets must have secure collar/ID tag. Crates must comply with USDA/airline standards. Unsafe crates may be replaced at Client expense.

9. Behavioral Disclosure - Client must disclose aggression, biting, or anxiety history. Failure may result in refusal or added fees.

10. Document Preparation - Client must provide an envelope with all required forms/certificates.

11. Payment Policy - 50% non-refundable deposit required. Balance due upon delivery. Additional charges billed to Client.

12. Contact Availability - Client must remain reachable or provide alternate emergency contact.

13. Limitation of Liability - GroundSky is not liable for injury, illness, stress, loss, or death of pets due to pre-existing conditions, improper documentation, natural causes, acts of God, delays, or events beyond Company control.

14. Indemnification - Client shall indemnify and hold harmless GroundSky, its officers, employees, and contractors from claims, damages, or liabilities arising from Client's non-compliance.

15. Release of Claims - Client releases GroundSky from legal claims or damages related to transport, except for proven gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

16. Independent Contractor Status - Drivers are independent contractors, not employees of the Company.

17. Non-Solicitation - Client agrees not to solicit or contract directly with GroundSky drivers/employees for 24 months after service completion.

18. Confidentiality - Client agrees to maintain confidentiality of GroundSky's business practices, routes, pricing, and policies. Disclosure to third parties without consent is prohibited.

19. Non-Defamation - Client shall not publish, post, or communicate false, disparaging, or defamatory statements about GroundSky, its employees, drivers, or affiliates. Breach may result in legal action.

20. Dispute Resolution - Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in GroundSky's principal state/county of operation under AAA rules.

21. Governing Law - This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state where GroundSky maintains its principal office.

Binding Agreement Acknowledgment

By signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to all terms, conditions, responsibilities, and legal protections contained herein. I understand that this Agreement is a legally binding contract between myself and GroundSky Pet Transportation, LLC, and that failure to comply may result in cancellation of services, additional fees, or legal action as permitted by law.