Welcome to the website of Baylight Shipping (“Baylight Shipping,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.

Please read these terms carefully before using our website or submitting an enquiry, quotation request, or other information through our online services.

 

1. About These Terms

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the Baylight Shipping website and its publicly available content.

The website provides general information about our company, shipping, import, export, logistics, trading, marine, consultancy, and related services.

These website terms do not by themselves constitute a contract for transportation, freight forwarding, chartering, agency, trading, recruitment, or any other commercial service.

Specific services may be subject to separate agreements, quotations, booking confirmations, contracts, shipping documents, or other applicable terms.

 

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

• Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
• Introduce viruses, malicious code, or harmful software
• Interfere with the operation or security of the website
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute website content without permission
• Use information obtained from the website to misrepresent Baylight Shipping
• Submit false, misleading, or unauthorized information through our forms

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where we reasonably believe these terms have been violated.

 

3. Website Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate and up to date.

However, information on the website is provided for general informational purposes and may change without notice.

We do not guarantee that:

• All information is complete or error-free
• Information will always be current
• The website will always be available
• The website will operate without interruptions or technical errors

For specific service requirements, pricing, availability, schedules, routes, cargo arrangements, or commercial terms, please contact Baylight Shipping directly.

 

4. Services and Quotations

Information about our services on this website does not constitute a binding offer unless expressly stated otherwise.

Any quotation, proposal, booking, or service arrangement may be subject to:

• Cargo requirements
• Availability
• Route and destination
• Carrier or vessel availability
• Applicable laws and regulations
• Customs requirements
• Port requirements
• Documentation
• Commercial terms
• Applicable service agreements

A quotation becomes binding only when formally accepted and confirmed according to the applicable commercial agreement or service terms.

 

5. Shipping and Transportation

Shipping and transportation services may involve third-party carriers, vessel operators, ports, terminals, customs authorities, agents, suppliers, and other service providers.

Actual transportation arrangements may depend on availability, operational conditions, weather, port conditions, carrier schedules, regulatory requirements, and other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

Specific shipping services may be governed by separate contracts, bills of lading, charter-party agreements, agency agreements, or other applicable transportation terms.

 

6. Import and Export Services

Customers are responsible for providing accurate and complete information and documentation required for import or export activities.

Customers may be required to provide information relating to:

• Cargo or products
• Quantity and specifications
• Origin and destination
• Commercial invoices
• Packing information
• Certificates and permits
• Customs documentation
• Consignee and shipper information
• Other documents required by applicable authorities

Customers are responsible for ensuring that their goods comply with applicable laws, regulations, customs requirements, trade restrictions, and import/export controls.

 

7. Customs and Regulatory Compliance

Where we provide customs or documentation assistance, such services are performed based on information and documents provided by the customer and applicable service arrangements.

Customers remain responsible for ensuring that the information supplied to us is accurate, complete, and lawful.

Additional duties, taxes, customs charges, penalties, storage fees, demurrage, detention, port charges, or other costs may apply depending on the circumstances and applicable regulations.

 

8. Customer Responsibilities

Customers and website users are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information
• Providing required documentation on time
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensuring that cargo information is accurate
• Informing us of relevant cargo characteristics or restrictions
• Making required payments according to agreed terms
• Following applicable shipping, customs, and safety requirements

Failure to provide accurate information may result in delays, additional costs, or other consequences.

 

9. Prohibited or Restricted Cargo

Customers must not offer or arrange transportation of prohibited, illegal, dangerous, restricted, or controlled goods without appropriate disclosure, authorization, documentation, packaging, and approvals.

Where applicable, dangerous or restricted goods must be declared in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, carrier requirements, port requirements, and international standards.

Baylight Shipping reserves the right to refuse or discontinue arrangements involving cargo that cannot lawfully or safely be handled.

 

10. Third-Party Services

Our services may involve third-party organizations, including:

• Shipping lines
• Vessel owners and operators
• Freight carriers
• Port operators
• Customs authorities
• Warehouses
• Suppliers
• Manufacturers
• Local and international agents
• Professional service providers

Third-party services may be governed by their own terms and conditions.

Where applicable, customers may be required to comply with the terms, policies, and requirements of such third parties.

 

11. Prices and Charges

Prices and charges provided through the website or during an enquiry are not necessarily final unless confirmed through a formal quotation or agreement.

Shipping and logistics costs may change due to factors including:

• Freight rates
• Fuel costs
• Exchange rates
• Port charges
• Customs duties and taxes
• Carrier charges
• Storage
• Demurrage or detention
• Changes in routing or schedules
• Regulatory requirements

The final applicable charges will be determined according to the relevant quotation, agreement, or service terms.

 

12. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website, including:

• Text
• Logos
• Graphics
• Images
• Icons
• Designs
• Layouts
• Videos
• Software
• Other materials

is owned by or licensed to Baylight Shipping and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view and use website content for personal or legitimate business information purposes.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, sell, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission.

 

13. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties.

These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes.

Baylight Shipping does not necessarily endorse or control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

You access third-party websites at your own risk.

 

14. Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Baylight Shipping makes no warranties that the website or its content will always be:

• Accurate
• Complete
• Current
• Available
• Secure
• Free from errors or harmful components

Information on this website should not be treated as professional, legal, financial, customs, or regulatory advice.

Customers should obtain appropriate professional advice where necessary.

 

15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Baylight Shipping shall not be liable for losses arising solely from reliance on general information published on this website.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

Specific liability relating to shipping, transportation, cargo, chartering, agency, logistics, or other commercial services will be governed by the applicable contract, quotation, service terms, or transportation documentation.

 

16. Force Majeure

Baylight Shipping shall not be responsible for delays or failure to perform obligations caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including where applicable:

• Natural disasters
• Severe weather
• Fire
• Flood
• War
• Civil unrest
• Strikes
• Government restrictions
• Port closures
• Epidemics or pandemics
• Carrier disruptions
• Vessel delays
• Customs restrictions
• Changes in law or regulation
• Other events beyond reasonable control

Where such circumstances occur, we will take reasonable steps to minimize disruption where practicable.

 

17. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information are governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Privacy Policy.

 

18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices, or applicable requirements.

Updated terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

 

19. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the applicable laws of Bangladesh, unless a separate written commercial agreement specifies otherwise.

Any disputes relating specifically to commercial services may be subject to the dispute-resolution and jurisdiction provisions contained in the applicable service agreement or contract.

 

20. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Baylight Shipping

Email: [Insert Official Email]

Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

Address: [Insert Registered/Office Address]

Website: [Insert Website URL]