This User Agreement is an agreement between the customer (sometimes referred to as “you” and all relative pronouns) and KOLIVERY (sometimes referred to as “we,” “our,” and all relative pronouns). By registering for KOLIVERY, you consent to this Agreement and all other rules – including but not limited to any of those outlined within the following sections and subsections. You also agree you won’t misuse our service for any prohibited, immoral, and/or unlawful purposes. If you break any laws, rules, or regulations, we reserve the right to suspend or delete your Unit Code at will. The following is a general outline of your responsibilities as a Kolivery user:

Website Use:

By using our website, you agree with and subject to all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations (including – but not limited to – all South Korean postal regulations, and all regulations set by foreign jurisdictions and postal couriers).

Registration:

When you register, we only require basic information; however, we may need more detailed information later. You must be at least 18 years of age to use our service.

Security:

It is your responsibility to keep your Unit Code secure, avoiding improper access or use by others. Please contact us directly if you suspect unauthorized use of your Unit Code or security breach.

Canceling Your Unit Code:

You can cancel your Unit Code at any time as long as you don’t have any outstanding transactions, parcels in transit, etc.

Verifying Information:

In order to ensure your safety, you may need to verify your information. Information we may ask for includes legal documentation such as a driver’s license, passport, and/or other forms of identification.

Unsuitable Purchases/Prohibited Items:

By using our service, you agree to abide by guidelines that deem certain goods unacceptable (and thus unshippable). Goods can be unshippable if: they are classified as hazardous, dangerous, prohibited, or restricted by IATA (International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), or any other relevant organization; or we can’t safely or legally ship them. If we receive products we can’t ship, we will reach out to you. We have the right to refuse any product we feel is unsuitable to ship, even if it is legal.
If an “unsuitable purchase” makes it through our receiving process, this does not necessary mean we can ship it. There will be several options provided to you: to dispose a package, to return it to a store, etc. Even if you pay for shipping, we may need to void the transaction. We do not accept responsibility for these items or return shipping fee charged.

Our Services

We reserve the right to change our functions, processes, and fees as we see fit (we will notify you of any changes).

Receiving Packages:

Upon receiving your package, we gather all info necessary to accurately identify and ship your products. If needed, we will physically open and inspect the package. We can receive “oversized” packages, although certain fees may apply. An oversized packaged is defined as a parcel with any single dimension greater than 120 cm, and a total weight greater than or equal to 65 kg.

We do not take responsibility if the received items do not match what you ordered, but we are more than happy to help rectify the situation. Likewise, a package is not our responsibility until it is received by our warehouse staff. If it is lost in transit to our facility, there is nothing we can do. Please take any relevant issues up with the retailer, sender, or carrier.

Packages we receive may be removed from the original parcel after inspection. If you would like to keep the original parcel, you must let us know in advance.

Storage:

We will store your package(s) for free for up to 45 days. After 45 days, an additional storage fee of US$1/package will be charged per package on a daily basis.

Shipping:

After you pay for the shipping costs, we will ship your package(s) to you. Although we offer a variety of shipping options, we reserve the right to add, change, or remove any available courier service at any time.

If a package could not be delivered for any reason (wrong address, undelivered, customs clearance failed, etc.), the package would be sent back to the sender’s address or disposed at the carrier’s local facility according to the carrier’s policy. We will reach out to you if we are notified from the carrier, but please note that we will not be able to take responsibility for the packages that are disposed or returned if reasonable measures are not taken from you by deadline specified by local carrier or in a timely manner.

In the event of return, shipping fee will not be covered by us and customer will be charged below cost, and KOLIVERY has no control over any cost related to return shipping.

• Return shipping fee

• Duty and tax charged by local customs and import tax (if there’s any)

• Reshipping fee

Repackaging/Consolidation:

We will consolidate all of the packages’ contents into one box to save space as well as shipping costs. We typically remove all supplemental information – packing slips, extra packaging, etc. After a repackage or consolidation has been completed, any additional repack requests will incur additional fees and may not always be possible since packages will be forwarded to loading area and we are unable to work on additional requests. Please note that consolidaton and repackaging process take 2~3 business days.

Prohibited Items:

KOLIVERY does NOT ship any of the following items for security reasons. If your package is disposed or returned due to below items belonged to your package, there might be an additional fee such as return shipping fee, repacking and split service fee needed for a reshipping arrangement. Please note that we do not take responsibility for the shipping delay or any cost caused by restricted/prohibited items.

• Art, antiques, and precious stones, and precious metals

• Money, coins, debit cards, and credit cards, SIM cards, securities, and valuable documents such as passports

• Products that can spoil

• Plants

• Dangerous goods (chemicals, paint, batteries, perfume, etc.). *Under certain conditions, some dangerous goods may be shipped in limited quantities.

Address Corrections:

We can assist you to try changing your address, even after your package has been shipped by trying our best to contact the carrier (but a fee may apply). If the address change is rooted in an error by a KOLIVERY associate, we will cover any address change fee.

Buying Agent Service - We Shop We Ship:

If you are unable to complete a transaction, we can purchase products on your behalf. Please note: there are fees associated with this, including a transaction fee and an order handling fee. We do not purchase the products until after you pay.

If after you paid, we find out while ordering that the cost of goods in the online store has changed, we will contact you by e-mail and request to pay the difference. We ask for your understanding that all changes in the cost of goods depend entirely on the seller. To minimize the likelihood of such a situation, please pay for your orders as quickly as possible.

Returns and Exchanges - We Shop We Ship:

If a product is still in our warehouse, we are willing to help you return it to the retailer (but we require you to investigate the seller’s returns procedure on your own). Any returns processed from our warehouse will incur a $10 return handling fee, if a return shipping label is not provided by the retailer, you will incur additional shipping costs. 

In the case of a We Shop We Ship order, you may incur an additional restocking fee, depending upon the retailer’s policies. We can cancel your order as long as your order placed for the We Shop We Ship service has not been shipped yet. However, please note that the original $5 handling fee won’t be refunded in this case.

Once the merchandise is shipped from our warehouse, you will need to complete the return process independently or ship the package back to us, and we will help as outlined in the above paragraph.

Insurance & Claims - Damage, Loss, etc.:

If a package – or item – is lost or damaged within our facility, we will work with you to recover the full cost (and we assume full responsibility unless we can disprove fault). If an incoming shipment appears to be damaged, we will notify you right away. This is something you will have to work out with the carrier and/or sender, although we will help however we can. Please note that outer case/box is simply for protecting goods, therefore damages such as breakage, scratches or discoloration on the case/box cannot be compensated.  

Product Photographs:

Upon request, we can take pictures of your packages’ contents. If you’d like photos of something specific, please let us know. Fees will apply at a rate of $2 per 1 package photo.

Customer Service:

Our customer support team can help with any problems you may have regarding your packages, items, shipments, etc. We will typically respond within a 48-hour window, unless your inquiry is submitted over the weekend or on Friday (due to time difference). We can be reached at support@kolivery.co.kr.

Legal Matters

By registering up for – and using – KOLIVERY, you acknowledge you will abide by the following guidelines as they relate to any legal or moral issues that may arise:

Legal Action:

You agree to not take any legal action against us that relates to (or arises out of) our services without first: sending us – via registered mail or a national overnight courier service – a written description of the facts and laws relative to the issue; and attempting to work towards a resolution with us for no less than 40 days. Any disagreements shall be governed by the Republic of Korea.

Limitation of Liability:

KOLIVERY is not liable for any lost profits or damages in connection to our services, affiliate companies/partners (including carriers), or this Agreement. If you do not purchase shipment insurance, under no circumstances are we, or our vendors, responsible for more than $100 worth of the shipment’s value. Additionally, we are not responsible for packages that are damaged in transit to our warehouse address. We’ll let you know if damaged goods arrive here. Unless we purchased the product(s) via a We Shop We Ship order, you must contact the merchant directly.

All claims for damage or loss of goods that were handled in our facility (and serviced through our shipping methods) must be made within 3 days of the delivery date. After 3 days, we are absolved of any liability.

We are not responsible for any penalties, losses, or damages incurred due to your goods (or relative documents) being impounded by customs or other authorities.

Indemnification:

You agree you are liable (and indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KOLIVERY– and its shareholders, officers, directors, agents, partners, employees, and independent contractors) for any and all claims, actions, damages, awards, liabilities, losses (including consequential losses), judgments, interest, fines, penalties, expenses, attorney charges, court fees, and/or other costs arising from: any omission, neglect, inaccuracy, etc., on your part; our preparation, determination, or execution of documents, including airway bills or any other document necessary for transport, except for claims arising solely from the gross neglect or willful misconduct of KOLIVERY; you providing any false or inaccurate information or documentation; your failure to comply with the terms of any laws applicable to the exportation or importation of shipments.

Disclaimer of Warranties:

We provide a web-based service on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We reserve the right to suspend our services at any time.

Appointment of KOLIVERY as Customer's Agent:

You appoint KOLIVERY as an agent – regarding performance of customs clearance and preparation of shipping documents – with full power of attorney to the extent allowed by law. We may need to prepare (on your behalf) a Certificate of Origin for goods manufactured and originating within South Korea, and/or a Shipper’s Export Declaration (S.E.D.). You are responsible for any fees associated with these forms.

Trademarks:

KOLIVERY, its logos, and its designs are trademarks with registrations granted or pending in several countries. Using our website does not grant you a license to use any of our trademarks. These may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, used, modified, or distributed in any way without our written permission.

Import/Export Compliance - Customs Declarations and Values:

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that a product’s value is correct. It is mutually agreed upon that you are able to alter a product’s customs value; this feature exists so you can accurately display the value (which is not necessarily the retail cost). We are responsible for complying with all applicable Korean export laws, rules, and regulations. As the owner of the shipped goods, you are responsible for following your country’s import laws. You agree to provide all information for any documentation needed to comply with any applicable import/export-related laws, rules, and/or regulations.

Verifying Your Identity:

Upon request, we may need you to verify your information. This helps prevent fraud. To achieve this: we may need you to verify your identity and payment information; we reserve the right to refuse placing orders or to withhold shipments until everything has been verified; we do not accept checks or cash mailed to our facility; and we may investigate your account activity, suspending or banning your usage if necessary.

Fraud:

If you are suspected of fraud – either by us, or an outside party – we reserve the right to protect ourselves from knowingly aiding fraudulent activity. If this happens, we may: hold any items in our warehouse until you can prove you purchased them legally; temporarily or permanently suspend your account; or perform any other action we deem necessary, with or without your permission.

Miscellaneous

Viruses/Malware:

We have precautions in place to ensure no virus, malware, Trojan, etc. will infect our website. However, if a situation like this occurs, we’ll promptly notify you via email and/or social media channels.

Forces Outside of Our Control:

We are not responsible for any loss or damage due to circumstances beyond our control. These include, but aren’t limited to: natural disasters (or “acts of God”) such as fires, hurricanes, floods, storms, fog; “Force Majeure” such as embargo, plane crashes, wars, civil commotions, riots; and electrical or magnetic damage to – or erasure of – electronic or photographic images, data, or recordings.

Retailers Who Don't Ship to Freight Forwarders:

Unfortunately, some retailers choose not to ship to freight forwarders. Although nothing about our operation is illegal, it is their right to refuse sending their products. If you’d like to purchase products from them, please contact us and we’ll try to help.

Reviews and Testimonials:

If you’d like to provide an honest review of our services, feel free to do so. We may feature your review on our website or within promotional materials. We will never include your private information without your consent.

Modification of Services:

We reserve the right to modify, terminate, or adjust these Terms and Conditions as we see fit. Should this occur, we will update our users.

Shipping Carrier Annual Price Increases and Fluctuations:

It is customary in the shipping industry to increase prices annually. We reserve the right to pass these increases onto our customers as they are completely out of our control. Additionally, throughout the year there are fuel surcharge fluctuations that vary from month-to-month and will be passed on accordingly.

User Suggestions:

If you have any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions regarding ways we can improve our service – and your experience – feel free to let us know. Ultimately, we’ll make changes that will benefit all or most of our users.