Terms of Use

Last updated: September 30, 2025

1. General Use

Use of and access to this website (“Website”) are subject to the following Terms of Use (“Terms”). Unless expressly agreed in writing, St. John Freight Systems Ltd. (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”) does not recognize any conflicting or deviating terms and conditions of the user.

By accessing or using this Website, you accept these Terms in full. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

2. Website Use and Access

The Website is provided for lawful business purposes related to logistics, freight forwarding, and allied services offered by the Company. You may only use the Website for the purposes for which it has been created and in accordance with these Terms.

You are expressly prohibited from using the Website for any purpose other than those intended (“Prohibited Uses”).

Prohibited Uses include, but are not limited to:

Using the Website in violation of applicable laws or in a manner that infringes upon the rights, including intellectual property rights, of the Company or any third party;
Uploading, transmitting, or disseminating material that may harm or compromise computer systems, data, or network security;
Employing data scraping, screen scraping, or automated extraction tools to obtain voyage details, rate information, or other data;
Deploying bots, crawlers, or other automated means that bypass technical safeguards (including IP blocks, CAPTCHA, or firewalls);
Engaging in conduct that places excessive load or strain on Website infrastructure;
Attempting to access data not intended for you, test system vulnerabilities, or bypass authentication measures without authorization;
Using or disclosing passwords for restricted areas to unauthorized parties;
Decrypting, reverse engineering, or attempting to derive source code from any part of the Website;
Displaying Website content within frames on external websites or replicating it elsewhere;
Collecting or storing personal information of users, clients, or employees of the Company without consent;
Reproducing, copying, reselling, or commercially exploiting Website content or functionality without prior written approval from the Company;
Introducing viruses, trojans, worms, malware, or engaging in denial-of-service attacks, flooding, or spamming that impair Website operation.

The Company reserves the right to block, restrict, or permanently revoke access to the Website in whole or in part if any Prohibited Use is detected.

In addition to other remedies available under law, the Company may:

remove or disable any content associated with Prohibited Use;
initiate legal action to recover losses or damages, including reputational and administrative costs;
notify relevant authorities for prosecution; and
take any other lawful measure deemed appropriate to safeguard the Website.

3. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All copyright, design, trademarks, and intellectual property rights in the content and structure of this Website belong exclusively to St. John Freight Systems Ltd. or its licensors.

You may download or print Website material only for personal or internal business reference. Any commercial reproduction, distribution, modification, or on-selling of Website content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

Where the Company expressly enables downloading of certain forms, documents, or information, such materials may be used only for the stated purpose.

4. Downloadable Software or Applications

If any software, mobile application, or digital tool is made available for download via this Website, such software is licensed, not sold. The Company grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license for personal or internal business use only.

You shall not:

Modify, translate, decompile, reverse-engineer, or distribute the software;
Lease, lend, sublicense, or make the software available to others;
Use it in any manner inconsistent with its intended functionality.

The software is provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind. The Company disclaims all implied warranties, including fitness for purpose and non-infringement. To the extent permitted by Indian law, the Company shall not be liable for any damage arising out of software use, including loss of data or interruption of business.

The user bears sole responsibility for ensuring compatibility, security, and regular data backups.

5. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These are provided solely for convenience. The Company neither endorses nor assumes responsibility for the accuracy, content, or privacy practices of such sites. Use of external links is at your own risk.

6. Contract Formation

If the Website allows for online inquiries, quotations, or bookings, any such submission does not constitute a binding contract. A contract shall arise only upon issuance of a written confirmation by the Company or its authorized representative, subject to applicable Bills of Lading, Service Agreements, or Standard Trading Conditions.

The user is required to verify all data received electronically from the Company. In case of transmission errors, the Company reserves the right to dispute or correct any unintended declarations.

While all reasonable efforts are made to ensure virus-free data transmission, the Company cannot guarantee absolute security. The user shall maintain appropriate antivirus and backup systems and assumes sole risk in storing or processing any data received.

7. No Liability for Errors or Omissions

All information on this Website is provided “as is” and for general informational purposes only.
While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the Company provides no guarantee or representation regarding completeness, correctness, or reliability of any data or content.

The Company disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss resulting from reliance on Website information. Any contrary assurances are valid only if expressly confirmed in writing by the Company.

8. Password-Protected Areas

Access to password-protected or restricted sections of the Website is limited to authorized users only. You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your credentials. Sharing passwords or unauthorized access shall result in suspension or revocation of privileges.

You must immediately notify the Company of any suspected unauthorized access or breach of security.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
If you are a business user or entity, all disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

10. Limitations of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, St. John Freight Systems Ltd. and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or other damages, including but not limited to loss of revenue, profits, business, goodwill, anticipated savings, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with:

The use of or inability to use the Website or any content, software, or tools provided thereon;
Reliance on or use of any information, content, materials, or data displayed on or transmitted through the Website;
Unauthorized access to, alteration, or destruction of user information or data, whether by breach of security, hacking, or otherwise; or
Any errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in the Website, including delays in transmission of data or technical failures.

These limitations shall apply regardless of the legal theory asserted, whether in contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages or loss. In any event, the total aggregate liability of the Company, whether in contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the use of this Website shall not exceed INR 1,000 (Rupees One Thousand only).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless St. John Freight Systems Ltd., its directors, employees, affiliates, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses including legal costs, arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

12. Modifications

The Company reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The version in effect at the time of Website use shall apply. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Terms of Use on our website, please contact us at: info@stjohnsglobal.com