Shipping Terms & Policy
These terms govern every shipment created through the SelleSend platform.
By generating a label you accept these terms in full. They are layered on
top of, and do not replace, each carrier's published tariff and the SelleSend
Master Service Agreement.
1. Property eligible for coverage
Jewelry, collectibles, precious and semi-precious stones, diamonds (must be
in a setting) and similar related goods. Other categories are eligible only
when expressly listed in a written addendum issued by SelleSend.
2. Packaging
A double-boxing method must be used for every shipment moved through the
SelleSend network. The shipper warrants that the shipment is packaged
adequately to protect the enclosed property under ordinary carrier handling
and that each package is securely sealed (clear tape on both ends).
3. Coverage caps by service
Coin shipments: $10,000 per package via USPS; $25,000 via FedEx and UPS.
Shipments to/from Mexico, Russia and China are not insured.
Overnight letters and/or envelopes are not insured.
Domestic (FedEx)
- $100,000 — FedEx Priority Business-to-Business (all conditions met)
- $75,000 — FedEx Standard
- $50,000 — High-risk ZIPs: 10024, 10025, 10032, 10036, 90013, 90014, 90210, 90212
- $15,000 — FedEx 2-Day and Friday-for-Monday delivery (regardless of priority)
- $5,000 — FedEx Express Saver and FedEx Ground
- $35,000 — Maximum for any residential delivery
Domestic (UPS)
- $100,000 — UPS Next Day Air Business-to-Business (all conditions met)
- $75,000 — UPS Next Day Air Saver
- $50,000 — High-risk ZIPs (same list as above)
- $15,000 — UPS 2nd Day and Friday-for-Monday delivery
- $5,000 — UPS 3-Day Select and UPS Ground
- $35,000 — Maximum for any residential delivery
You may insure up to an additional $50,000 through UPS directly — contact
SelleSend support for instructions.
4. Declared value
- Shipper warrants ownership or authorized-agent status and accepts these
conditions on behalf of all interested parties.
- No values are to be declared on the air bill / label unless explicitly
instructed by a SelleSend representative.
- All parcels must be declared to SelleSend in full. Coverage attaches in
excess of carrier liability (if any). Losses are paid in the same
proportion that the declared value bears to the actual value of the
shipment.
- The declared value is the amount declared by the shipper or the actual
monetary value of the property on the date of loss, whichever is less, up
to a maximum of $75,000 per package unless a higher limit is granted
in writing.
- If the shipper fails to declare a value, coverage is limited to $100.
5. Labeling & identification
- The label must not reference precious commodities (gold, diamonds,
jewelry, etc.). Sender and recipient names/addresses must avoid such
references — use abbreviations or pseudonyms.
- Each package should be stamped with an identifying mark on both sides of
the box.
- Signature Required must be selected on every label. For UPS this means
the "Signature Required" option; for FedEx the equivalent.
- All sender and recipient label information must be complete and legible so
the carrier can secure a delivery signature.
6. Pickup, drop-off and delivery
- Unmanned/unstaffed collection points and drop boxes must not be used.
- Carriers do not deliver to P.O. boxes — use USPS for any P.O. box destination.
- Residential, hotel, trade show, etc. deliveries: a package signed for by
any representative (concierge, doorman, front-desk clerk, etc.) at the
intended address is considered delivered, and insurance ceases at that
moment.
- A signature is required for all residential deliveries.
7. International shipments
- U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and all U.S. territories are covered to
the maximum limits of the policy.
- Countries with risk designation #1 are covered to final destination
up to $30,000 per conveyance.
- Countries with risk designation #2 are covered to final destination
up to $10,000 per conveyance.
- Countries with risk designation #3 are covered up to $10,000 to
the first point of entry into the country only. Beyond that point the
shipper is responsible for conveyance. **Armored carriage is strongly
recommended for #3 destinations.**
- Insurance ceases on delivery to consignee or 15 days after arrival while
awaiting customs clearance, whichever occurs first.
- Code designations may change. Call SelleSend before each international
shipment for the current designation and any case-by-case coverage uplift.
- Signature Required must always be selected on international packages
where the option is available.
8. Claims procedure
- All potential claims must be reported to SelleSend within 48 hours of
the date of shipment.
- No claim for loss or damage shall be valid unless written notification is
received by SelleSend within a maximum of 14 days from the date of
loss or expected time of arrival.
- The shipper must be an authorized employee or agent of the approved
company to receive insurance coverage.
- Accurate data entry into the SelleSend platform is the sole responsibility
of the client. Losses occurring as a result of misinformation, improper
address, or improper labeling are excluded absolutely.
- Short-shipment claims are not recoverable unless the package shows
evidence of tampering or damage AND the consignee notes the condition in
writing on the delivery receipt or refuses acceptance.
9. Exclusions
- Signature releases on file — all losses from signature releases are
excluded absolutely. The client must confirm no signature release exists
at the recipient location.
- Returned shipments are excluded unless the parcel is being returned
because it was undeliverable.
- C.O.D. and similar collections are at the shipper's sole risk —
including non-payment, fraud, forgery and credit-card fraud. SelleSend is
not liable for any such actions or instruments.
- Delay, loss of market, loss of use, consequential loss, inherent vice,
wear, tear, gradual deterioration and depreciation are not recoverable.
- Subject to Insurance Policy Terms which exclude losses caused by War,
Military Action, Nuclear Hazard, Radioactive Contamination, Terrorism and
Governmental Action.
10. Pair-and-set
In the event of loss or damage to any article that is part of a set, the
measure of loss shall be a reasonable and fair proportion of the total
value of the set, considering the importance of said article. In no event
shall such loss be construed to mean total loss of the set.
11. Confirmation numbers
The confirmation number provided by SelleSend is effective only for the
specific order to which it was issued.
12. Fraud notice (required statutory wording)
"Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company
or other person files an Application for Insurance or Statement of Claim
containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose
of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a
fraudulent insurance act which is a crime, and shall also be subject to a
civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 and the stated value of the claim for
each violation."
13. Tampering & shortages
- Any noticeable tampering must be reported to the driver immediately.
- All shortage of goods or missing-contents claims will be investigated by
the authorities.
14. Contract carrier status
SelleSend is a contract carrier, not a common carrier. The insurance
company has the right to decline any claim where any condition of this
policy has not been complied with.
15. Modifications
All of the aforementioned terms, conditions and exceptions remain
unaltered unless modified in writing by SelleSend or its authorized agents.