Legal
Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using TS Couriers services. By booking with us, you agree to be bound by these conditions.
Last updated: January 2026
1. Booking & Service Agreement
- By placing a booking with TS Couriers, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete.
- TS Couriers reserves the right to refuse or cancel bookings that violate these terms or applicable law.
- Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of payment or agreed payment arrangement.
- Collection windows are estimated. TS Couriers will contact you to confirm the exact time.
2. Cargo & Prohibited Items
- You are responsible for ensuring your goods are permitted under UK export regulations and destination country import regulations.
- Prohibited items include: illegal substances, hazardous materials, weapons, counterfeit goods, and live animals.
- Currency shipments exceeding legal thresholds require prior declaration.
- TS Couriers reserves the right to inspect, refuse, or report any suspected prohibited cargo to the relevant authorities.
3. Liability & Insurance
- TS Couriers provides basic cargo protection included in all shipments. Liability is limited to the declared value or £50 per item, whichever is lower, unless additional insurance is purchased.
- Claims for damage or loss must be reported within 7 days of the expected delivery date.
- TS Couriers is not liable for delays caused by customs clearance, weather, strikes, or events beyond our control.
- For high-value items (electronics, jewellery, artwork), supplemental insurance is strongly recommended.
4. International Shipping & Customs
- For shipments to the Dominican Republic, TS Couriers assists with customs documentation. The receiver is responsible for any applicable duties beyond what is included in the agreed service.
- For shipments to Spain and Europe, customs clearance and any resulting fees at the destination are solely the customer's responsibility.
- Transit times are estimates only. Sea freight typically takes 6–8 weeks from London to Santo Domingo.
- TS Couriers is not responsible for items held by customs authorities.
5. Payments & Refunds
- Payments are accepted by bank transfer, cash on collection, or approved payment link.
- Quoted prices are valid for 14 days and subject to change based on fuel surcharges or route changes.
- Refunds for cancelled bookings are considered on a case-by-case basis. Bookings cancelled before collection may receive a full or partial refund. Bookings cancelled after collection are non-refundable.
- Disputes must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the service date.
6. Privacy & Data
- TS Couriers collects personal data (name, address, phone, email) solely for the purpose of providing logistics services.
- Your data is stored securely and is never sold to third parties.
- We may share your information with customs authorities, delivery partners, or legal bodies as required by law.
- You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at dominicanshipping@tscouriers.com.
Questions About Our Terms?
Our bilingual team is happy to explain any of these terms in English or Spanish.