Damage Reporting & Claims Policy
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Soulful Shifters Moving LLC provides labor-only moving services. We are not a freight carrier and do not transport goods under our own bill of lading unless explicitly contracted in writing.
All services are performed with reasonable care consistent with general industry standards.
Moving services inherently involve risk.
Standard of Care
The Company agrees to:
• Provide trained labor personnel
• Use appropriate moving equipment
• Exercise reasonable care during handling
• Perform services in a professional mannerThis is not a guarantee against damage.
Insurance & Coverage Disclosure
Soulful Shifters Moving LLC maintains Commercial General Liability Insurance as evidenced by our Certificate of Insurance coi.
This insurance:
• Covers bodily injury to third parties
• Covers certain property damage resulting from proven negligence
• Does NOT constitute cargo insurance
• Does NOT provide automatic replacement value coverageCustomers seeking full replacement value or cargo-specific coverage are responsible for securing independent coverage through their own insurer.
Exclusions of Responsibility
The Company shall not be responsible for:
• Pre-existing damage
• Structural weaknesses in furniture
• Pressboard / particleboard failure
• Customer-packed contents
• Undisclosed fragile or specialty items
• Normal wear and tear
• Cosmetic marring where inherent risk exists
• Loss without physical evidence
• Items not disclosed prior to bookingCustomer-Packed Items
The Company is not liable for:
• Internal damage to customer-packed boxes
• Breakage due to insufficient packing
• Undeclared high-value contentsHigh-Value Item Disclosure
Items exceeding $1,000 in estimated value must be disclosed in writing prior to service.
Failure to disclose may result in denial of claim eligibility.
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Soulful Shifters Moving LLC
Immediate Reporting Requirement
Any alleged damage must be:
• Reported before crew departure when possible
• Submitted in writing within 48 hours
• Accompanied by photographic documentationFailure to comply may void claim eligibility.
Investigation Process
All claims are subject to review.
The Company reserves the right to:
• Inspect the item
• Request proof of ownership
• Request proof of value
• Evaluate pre-existing conditionLiability Standard
Any potential reimbursement is limited to damage proven to be directly caused by negligence during service.
The Company does not provide automatic replacement value coverage.
Resolution, if applicable, may include:
• Repair
• Partial reimbursement
• Depreciated value calculationAt Company discretion.
No Admission of Liability
Crew members are not authorized to:
• Admit fault
• Promise payment
• Offer settlement
• Sign damage acknowledgmentsOnly written determination from an authorized Company representative is binding.

