Terms and Conditions

1. Applicability and Definitions

For the purpose of these Terms and Conditions, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

"IATA": International Air Transport Association (Netherlands) B.V., a Dutch corporation, acting for and on behalf of the International Air Transport Association, an association incorporated by a Special Act of the Parliament of Canada.

"TACT Online": is a web application accessible via tact.iata.org allowing to instantly and securely retrieve the most up-to-date content published by TACT (The Air Cargo Tariff and Rules).

"TACT Rules": are rules published by IATA as part of TACT and also include any and all items which are made available by IATA as part of the service delivered via TACT Online and constituting integral part thereof.

"TACT Rates": are rates published by IATA as part of TACT and also include any and all items which are made available by IATA as part of the service delivered via TACT Online and constituting integral part thereof. The words “TACT Rates” explicitly exclude any rates which are not published by IATA, such as net rates (i.e. rates agreed between the carrier and third parties) or any equivalent thereof.

"Subscriber": any legal entity or natural person who is acting for purposes which are inside his or her trade, business or profession, with a valid subscription to TACT Online.

"User(s)": the natural person(s) who is (are) designated by the Subscriber authorized by IATA to access the TACT Online.

"Terms and Conditions": these Terms and Conditions governing the relationship between the Subscriber and IATA in relation to the TACT Online and that cancel and supersede all prior conditions applicable to any currently active subscription(s).

2. Scope of Subscription

IATA grants the Subscriber to TACT Online the non-exclusive and non-transferable single-user license (or such other number of users specified in the Subscriber’s agreement with IATA) to access the TACT Online during the relevant subscription period.

3. Subscription Period and Cancellation

3.1. The subscription period for Subscribers starts on January 1 and ends on December 31 the same year.

3.2. The subscription to TACT Online will automatically be renewed for another term of one (1) year, unless Subscriber notification to the contrary is received by IATA by November 1, prior to the Subscription expiry date.

3.3. Cancellation of subscriptions will only be honored as from the next subscription year. Cancellations of subscriptions during the subscription year will not be credited.

3.4. Cancellation and/or infringement of Terms and Conditions shall result in direct termination of access of the Subscriber/User to TACT Online.

3.5. IATA reserves the right to refuse a Subscriber and/or User(s) access to the TACT Online without giving any reason and IATA reserves the right to take technical measures to enforce such refusal.

3.6. Any default by the Subscriber under these Terms and Conditions, unless remedied within fourteen (14) days after a written notice of such default has been received by IATA, shall entitle IATA to terminate this agreement with immediate effect without prejudice to IATA’s right to recover all due subscription fees, damages as well as the interest that may have been accumulated pursuant to Article 4.4.

4. Subscription Fees and Payment

4.1. The subscription fee shall be paid annually by Subscriber to IATA and will be invoiced by IATA before the expiration of each contractual year.

4.2. The total invoice amount is to be paid in the currency stated on the invoice (Euros or United States Dollars as it may be) by bank transfer, credit card at www.iata.org/pay-online or IATA Clearing House within the thirty (30) days counting from the date stated on the invoice issued by IATA.

4.3. Any payments must be made without any set-off or counterclaim and free of deduction or withholding (except as required by law) of any taxes, governmental charges or other fees. If any deduction or withholding is required by law, the Subscriber must pay the required amount to the relevant governmental authority, provide IATA with an official receipt or certified copy or other documentation acceptable to IATA evidencing the payment, and pay to IATA, in addition to the payment to which IATA is otherwise entitled, such additional amount as is necessary to ensure that the net amount actually received by IATA free and clear of all taxes equals the full amount IATA would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required.

4.4 Should any taxes (including but not limited to any goods and services tax or other value-added tax), levies, fees, charges or duties be imposed, levied or become payable in respect of the services, the Subscriber will pay any and all such taxes, levies, fees, charges and duties, in addition to any other payments due. In the event IATA pays any such tax or assessment, the Subscriber will immediately reimburse IATA upon demand.

4.5. In the event of the Subscriber not paying for whatever reason the subscription fees by the due date, IATA may levy an interest at a rate of one percent (1%) per (part of a) month from the due date, until the date IATA receives the Subscription fee in full.

5. Integrity of TACT Online Content and Warranties

5.1 The TACT Online content and information, including personal information, (collectively “Data”), contained on TACT Online is provided for information purposes only and IATA makes such Data available on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

5.2 IATA uses all reasonable skill and care in the creation and supply of TACT Online and whilst IATA uses reasonable good faith efforts to (i) review all content and to provide accurate Data, IATA will not be liable or responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the Data, and makes no representations about (and is not liable for) the accuracy, genuineness, completeness, reliability, suitability or availability of any Data; and (ii) to review, update and maintain the Data provided on TACT Online, IATA has no obligation or responsibility for updating information previously furnished or for assuring that the most up-to-date Data is furnished.

5.3 IATA reserves the right to remove, add or change any Data at any time. Links to third party websites or information directories are offered as a courtesy. IATA expresses no opinion on the content of the websites of third parties and does not accept any responsibility for third-party information.

5.4 The Data is only provided as a service to the industry, however subscriber, user and any other third parties shall not without the prior written permission of IATA: re-sell or otherwise commercialize, make mass, automated or systematic extractions from, or otherwise transfer to any other person or organization, any part of Tact Online including any Data; store any part of TACT Online, or any Data, in such a manner that enables such stored Data to be retrieved, manually, mechanically, electronically or systematically by any subscriber, user or third party; or include it within, or merge it with, or permit such inclusion in or merge with, another archival or searchable system.

5.5 TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IATA DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY (I) AS TO THE CONDITION, QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, SECURITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF TACT ONLINE OR ANY DATA; OR (II) THAT THE ACCESS TO OR USE OF TACT ONLINE (INCLUDING ANY AUTOMATED FEEDS OR OTHER DELIVERY MODES) OR ANY DATA SUPPLIED VIA TACT ONLINE BY OTHER THIRD PARTIES, WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ACCURATE, THE MOST UP TO DATE, COMPLETE OR ERROR-FREE. IATA EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY (TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW) FOR ANY COSTS, LOSSES, CLAIMS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES OR PROCEEDINGS OF WHATEVER NATURE INCURRED OR SUFFERED BY ANY USER OF TACT ONLINE ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF TACT ONLINE OR ANY DATA CONTAINED OR ACCESSED THEREFROM, OR DUE TO ANY UNAVAILABILITY OR MALFUNCTION OF TACT ONLINE (IN WHOLE OR PART) OR ANY HYPERLINKED THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE OR INFORMATION DIRECTORY.

5.6 To the maximum extent permitted by law, IATA excludes all liability to the Subscriber or any User for consequential loss arising out of any claim, including but not limited to consequential losses, indirect losses and losses of revenue, profit or anticipated profits, or destruction of data, whether or not due in whole or in part to the negligence or breach of duty, statutory or otherwise, of IATA.

5.7 If the Subscriber or User becomes aware of any apparent inaccuracies or incomplete information delivered by or via TACT Online, they should immediately bring this to the attention of IATA.

6. Ownership, Intellectual Property Rights and Confidentiality

All intellectual property rights in the TACT Online content shall be and remain with IATA and/or its licensors, or suppliers, as the case may be. Subscriber will make no use of the TACT Online content following the termination of this Agreement. Subscriber shall ensure that the provisions of this Article shall likewise apply to any of its User(s), directors, officers or employees. The User(s), directors, officers and employees obligations shall also extend beyond the period of their employment with or by the Subscriber. The obligations set forth in this Article shall survive the termination of the Subscription.

7. Audit

The Subscriber permits IATA or a third party of IATA’s choice, as an insurance of mutual protection, to carry out audits at the Subscriber’s premises, and at all other relevant sites from where the TACT Online is accessible and/or distributed in order to verify compliance by the Subscriber with its undertaking under these Terms and Conditions and/or in order to check processes with respect to proper discharge of its obligations under these Terms and Conditions against any unforeseen circumstances such as bankruptcies, theft, fire, strike, etc. The Subscriber and its officers and employees will give all reasonable assistance to carry out this task. Such audit shall be carried out on reasonable notice and during regular business hours.

8. Subscriber Status

Throughout the Subscription period, the Subscriber’s status will be that of an independent contractor and no joint venture or partnership will arise or is intended to be created during Subscription period or under these Terms and Conditions. The Subscriber shall have no authority to contract on behalf of IATA, or otherwise engage the responsibility or liability of IATA and the Subscriber shall not employ the IATA Name and/or Logo in any way without the prior express written permission of IATA. Subscriber shall not establish any link, connection or gateway between TACT Online and/or any other (Internet) website or computer network whatsoever. IATA strongly recommends that the Subscriber protects itself by arranging appropriate insurance coverage.

9. Inquiries

IATA may, at its discretion, refer any inquiries it receives from the Users (or customers) of the Subscriber, and the Subscriber shall be responsible to respond to such inquiries. The Subscriber shall provide IATA with the contact information necessary for IATA to refer any inquiries.

10. Severability

If any part, term, or provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be held illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with any law of a government having jurisdiction over these Terms and Conditions, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions of the Terms and Conditions shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in force.

11. Amendments

11.1. IATA reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions unilaterally and without prior notice. IATA shall however notify the Subscriber of any amendment to these Terms and Conditions within thirty (30) days after such amendment has been put into effect.

11.2. IATA reserves the right to adjust the subscription fee at any time by providing a written notice.

11.3. If after receiving a notice from IATA, Subscriber does not agree with an amendment as per Article 11.1 or 11.2, such Subscriber shall have the right to terminate the subscription within thirty (30) days after having received a notice from IATA. Subscriber shall be entitled to a pro-rata refund of the subscription fee from IATA.

12. Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted and construed according to, and governed by, the laws of England. In the event any dispute or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, the parties agree to exercise their best efforts to resolve the dispute as soon as possible. Where the dispute remains unresolved, such dispute shall be exclusively and finally settled by the courts of England.

13. IATA Privacy Policy

By subscribing to tact.iata.org site, by submitting any information through the use of the site, or by otherwise accessing or using the site, you agree to the terms of the IATA Privacy Policy (www.iata.org/Pages/privacy.aspx) and consent to the policies and practices for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information described therein.