# waiver of reimbursement

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> A waiver of reimbursement is a contractual clause by which a party explicitly surrenders a right to reimbursement or compensation that would otherwise be available to it.

A waiver of reimbursement is a contractual clause by which a party explicitly surrenders a right to reimbursement or compensation that would otherwise be available to it. In transport and logistics practice, such clauses appear most commonly in freight forwarding terms and conditions or carrier contracts—for example, when the shipper or consignee agrees to forgo specific claims for delivery delays, cargo damage, or failed customs clearance against the service provider. The key distinction from a liability exemption is this: an exemption prevents liability from arising at all, whereas a waiver presupposes an existing claim that is then relinquished. The waiver takes effect once both parties have confirmed it in writing and is binding within the agreed scope. In several legal systems, blanket waivers covering claims arising from gross negligence or mandatory statutory provisions are unenforceable.

**Source:** [https://www.dict.cc/?s=Rueckerstattungsverzicht](https://www.dict.cc/?s=Rueckerstattungsverzicht)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | waiver of reimbursement |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 135 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.dict.cc/?s=Rueckerstattungsverzicht |

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