Terms of Service

1. Services Description

Summit Freight and Logistics LLC provides maritime brokerage services for oil product commodities and bulk carrier transportation. Our services include cargo brokerage, vessel chartering, market intelligence, and logistics coordination. We act as an intermediary connecting cargo owners, traders, and vessel operators. All services are subject to availability and acceptance.

2. User Obligations

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information in all communications and transactions
• Comply with all applicable international maritime regulations and laws
• Not use our services for any unlawful or fraudulent purposes
• Maintain the confidentiality of any sensitive business information shared during transactions
• Pay all agreed-upon fees and charges in a timely manner

3. Brokerage Services

Our role is that of an independent broker and intermediary. We facilitate connections between parties but are not party to the actual transportation contracts or commodity transactions. Final agreements are between the cargo owner/trader and the vessel operator. We make reasonable efforts to verify information but do not guarantee the accuracy of all third-party data, vessel specifications, or cargo details provided by clients.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Summit Freight and Logistics LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our express written permission. Market intelligence reports and proprietary data remain our exclusive property.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Summit Freight and Logistics LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to cargo damage, delays, vessel performance issues, or market fluctuations. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the brokerage fees paid to us for the specific transaction in question.

6. Disclaimers

Our services and website are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components. Market intelligence and freight rate information are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Past performance and market trends do not guarantee future results.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Summit Freight and Logistics LLC, its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of our services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of third parties.

8. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason in our sole discretion.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@summitfandl.com