
Logistics Services Policy
Order pickup, consolidation, and shipping for businesses sourcing inventory.
Table of Contents
Service Overview
Logistics Service Tiers
Tier Adjustments
Vendor Pickup Authorization
Shipping Charges
Inventory Verification
Missing, Incorrect, or Damaged Inventory
Shipment Delays
Storage Policy
Communication Requirements
Cancellation Policy
Refund Policy
International Logistics Policy
Limitation of Liability
Right to Refuse Service
Policy Acceptance
Logistics Services Policy
Effective Date: June 18, 2026
Logistics is a service provided by Fashion Formula Academy that assists clients with vendor order pickup, consolidation, packaging, and shipment of inventory sourced from the Los Angeles Fashion District. By submitting a logistics request, you agree to the following terms.
1. Service Overview
Logistics is designed for businesses that need assistance collecting inventory from Los Angeles Fashion District vendors and having those orders shipped to their location.
Services may include:
- Vendor order pickup
- Order consolidation
- Packaging and shipment preparation
- Shipment coordination
- Live Sourcing order shipment
- Inventory transportation within the Fashion District
Fashion Formula Academy is not a warehouse, fulfillment center, or storage facility.
2. Logistics Service Tiers
Live Sourcing Shipping & Handling
$20 per order
Includes:
- Packaging
- Shipment preparation
- Shipping coordination
Shipping costs, insurance, and signature confirmation are billed separately.
Small Order Logistics
$60
Includes:
- Up to 5 prepacks
- Up to 2 vendor pickups
Standard Order Logistics
$125
Includes:
- 6–20 prepacks
- Up to 5 vendor pickups
Large Order Logistics
$250
Includes:
- 21–50 prepacks
- Up to 10 vendor pickups
Oversized Orders
Custom Quote
Applies to:
- 51+ prepacks
- Freight shipments
- Palletized shipments
- Multiple vehicle loads
- Special handling requirements
3. Tier Adjustments
Clients are responsible for providing accurate order information.
If actual order volume exceeds the selected package, Fashion Formula Academy reserves the right to:
- Upgrade the service tier
- Issue an additional invoice
- Require payment before pickup or shipment
Orders exceeding included vendor pickup limits may require a higher tier or custom quote.
4. Vendor Pickup Authorization
Clients must provide all information necessary to complete vendor pickups, including:
- Vendor name
- Order number
- Invoice number (if available)
- Pickup contact information
- Any authorization required by the vendor
Fashion Formula Academy is not responsible if:
- Vendors refuse pickup
- Vendors require additional authorization
- Vendors release incomplete orders
- Vendors provide incorrect information
5. Shipping Charges
Shipping costs are separate from logistics service fees.
Additional charges may include:
- Shipping postage
- Insurance
- Signature confirmation
- Expedited shipping
- Freight charges
- Carrier surcharges
All shipping charges must be paid before inventory is shipped.
6. Inventory Verification
Fashion Formula Academy does not inspect products for:
- Quality
- Fit
- Construction
- Defects
- Manufacturing issues
Our role is limited to collecting, transporting, packaging, and shipping inventory.
Clients are responsible for reviewing all inventory upon receipt.
7. Missing, Incorrect, or Damaged Inventory
Fashion Formula Academy is not responsible for:
- Vendor shortages
- Incorrect items supplied by vendors
- Damaged merchandise received from vendors
- Backordered items
- Vendor substitutions
Any issues regarding merchandise must be resolved directly with the vendor.
8. Shipment Delays
Fashion Formula Academy is not responsible for delays caused by:
- Vendors
- Carriers
- Weather
- Natural disasters
- Traffic conditions
- Labor strikes
- Government actions
- Carrier service interruptions
Delivery estimates provided by carriers are not guaranteed.
9. Storage Policy
Fashion Formula Academy is not a storage facility.
Clients must remain responsive throughout the logistics process.
Inventory remaining unclaimed or unpaid may incur storage fees.
Storage Fees
- $10 per day beginning 7 calendar days after notification of completed pickup or invoice issuance.
Inventory left unpaid or unclaimed for more than 30 days may be considered abandoned.
10. Communication Requirements
Clients are expected to respond to requests for information, approvals, invoices, and shipment confirmations in a timely manner.
If a client becomes unresponsive for more than 14 calendar days:
- The project may be closed
- Additional fees may apply to reopen the request
- Storage fees may begin if inventory is being held
11. Cancellation Policy
Before Pickup
A logistics request may be canceled before pickup begins.
If work has not started:
- Logistics fees may be refunded.
If pickup scheduling or coordination has already begun:
- Administrative fees may be retained.
After Pickup
Once inventory has been collected from vendors:
- Logistics fees become non-refundable.
The service has been performed regardless of whether the client chooses to proceed with shipping.
12. Refund Policy
Logistics fees are generally non-refundable after work has begun.
Refunds will not be issued for:
- Change of mind
- Vendor issues
- Shipping delays
- Product quality concerns
- Incorrect purchasing decisions
- Inventory shortages caused by vendors
Refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis only if Fashion Formula Academy fails to perform the agreed upon logistics service.
13. International Logistics Policy
Fashion Formula Academy offers international shipping for eligible logistics clients. International shipments are subject to additional requirements, fees, and carrier restrictions.
International Shipping Availability
International shipping may be available to select countries and destinations based on carrier availability, import regulations, shipment size, and order value.
Fashion Formula Academy reserves the right to decline international shipments that cannot be serviced safely, legally, or economically.
Client Responsibility
Clients are responsible for:
- Providing accurate shipping information
- Understanding import requirements in their country
- Paying all applicable shipping charges
- Paying customs duties and taxes
- Paying brokerage fees
- Paying import fees or government assessments
These charges are separate from Fashion Formula Academy’s logistics fees and are not included unless specifically stated.
Customs Duties and Taxes
International shipments may be subject to:
- Import duties
- Customs fees
- Value-added taxes (VAT)
- Goods and services taxes (GST)
- Brokerage fees
- Other government-imposed charges
These fees are determined by the destination country and are the sole responsibility of the client.
Fashion Formula Academy does not collect, estimate, or guarantee customs-related charges.
Customs Delays
International shipments may experience delays due to:
- Customs inspections
- Import reviews
- Government processing
- Carrier delays
- Local regulations
Fashion Formula Academy is not responsible for customs processing times or delays beyond our control.
Refused Shipments
If a shipment is refused, abandoned, returned, or destroyed due to:
- Unpaid duties or taxes
- Import restrictions
- Incorrect shipping information
- Failure to claim the shipment
- Customs-related issues
the client remains responsible for any resulting carrier fees, return shipping costs, storage fees, or disposal fees.
No refunds will be issued for logistics services already performed.
Restricted Items
Certain countries restrict or prohibit the importation of specific products.
Clients are responsible for verifying whether products can legally be imported into their destination country before requesting shipment.
Fashion Formula Academy is not responsible for:
- Seized shipments
- Confiscated merchandise
- Customs holds
- Import restrictions
- Government actions
Freight, Pallet, and Consolidated Shipping
For larger international orders, alternative shipping methods may be available, including:
- Freight forwarding
- Palletized shipments
- Consolidated freight
- Barrel shipping (where available)
These shipments may require custom quotes and additional documentation.
Insurance
Insurance is strongly recommended for international shipments.
If a client declines insurance, Fashion Formula Academy is not responsible for lost, damaged, delayed, or stolen shipments after they have been released to the carrier.
Limitation of Liability
Fashion Formula Academy’s responsibility ends once a shipment has been transferred to the selected carrier.
Fashion Formula Academy is not liable for:
- Customs delays
- Customs fees
- Lost international shipments
- Damaged international shipments
- Import restrictions
- Government actions
- Carrier errors
- Delivery delays outside our control
International Shipping Approval
Fashion Formula Academy reserves the right to review all international logistics requests and determine whether the shipment is appropriate for international transport.
Certain destinations, shipment sizes, or order types may require a custom quote before service can be approved.
14. Limitation of Liability
Fashion Formula Academy’s maximum liability is limited to the amount paid for the logistics service itself.
Fashion Formula Academy is not liable for:
- Lost profits
- Business interruption
- Product defects
- Vendor disputes
- Inventory valuation
- Consequential damages
15. Right to Refuse Service
Fashion Formula Academy reserves the right to refuse, pause, or terminate service if:
- False information is provided
- Required documentation is missing
- Payment remains unpaid
- Client behavior is abusive or inappropriate
- Requests exceed service capabilities
16. Policy Acceptance
By submitting a Logistics Services request, clients acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this policy in full.