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waiver of liability

Carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouse operators use a waiver of liability as a contractual tool by which one party expressly gives up its right to pursue damage claims for defined losses or events.

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Carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouse operators use a waiver of liability as a contractual tool by which one party expressly gives up its right to pursue damage claims for defined losses or…

Typical transport examples include a consignee waiving delay-related claims or a shipper releasing the carrier from liability in force majeure situations.

Precise drafting is essential: broad boilerplate clauses may be unenforceable where mandatory statutory protections apply, such as under the CMR Convention or national carriage legislation.

Last updated: 26 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/Haftungsverzicht

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Carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouse operators use a waiver of liability as a contractual tool by which one party expressly gives up its right to pursue damage claims for defined losses or events. Typical transport examples include a consignee waiving delay-related claims or a shipper releasing the carrier from liability in force majeure situations. Precise drafting is essential: broad boilerplate clauses may be unenforceable where mandatory statutory protections apply, such as under the CMR Convention or national carriage legislation. A waiver of liability differs from a liability cap, which limits the quantum of a claim rather than extinguishing the right to claim altogether. In practice, waivers appear as standalone clauses within framework agreements, transport contracts, or booking confirmations.

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