Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: 2026, 1st January

Welcome to www.un-number.com (the "Website"). These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of our Website. By accessing this Website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use www.un-number.com if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

1. Purpose of the Website

The Website is designed to provide general information and guidance regarding UN numbers and the shipping requirements for dangerous goods. The information provided is intended for educational and reference purposes only.

2. No Professional Advice & Disclaimer of Accuracy

The transportation of dangerous goods is governed by strict, frequently changing international and national regulations (including, but not limited to, IATA, IMDG, ADR, and DOT/49 CFR).

Not a Substitute for Official Regulations: The information on this Website does not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional logistics advice. You must not rely on the information on this Website as an alternative to consulting official regulatory publications or certified dangerous goods safety advisors.
"As Is" Basis: All content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Website's database.

3. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall www.un-number.com, its owners, creators, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Fines, penalties, or legal action resulting from non-compliance with shipping regulations.
Property damage, personal injury, or environmental harm resulting from the improper packaging, labeling, or transportation of dangerous goods.
Delays in shipping or loss of revenue.

The final responsibility for the correct identification, classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation of dangerous goods rests solely with the shipper.

4. User Responsibilities

By using this Website, you agree that:

You will independently verify all shipping requirements with official, current regulatory manuals (e.g., the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, IMDG Code) and your chosen carrier before offering any hazardous materials for transport.
You will not use the Website for any unlawful purpose.
You will not attempt to scrape, mine, or extract data from our database using automated bots, spiders, or similar extraction tools without prior written consent.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, www.un-number.com and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all original content, layout, and database structures on the Website. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may view and/or print pages from the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to restrictions set in these terms.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, carriers, or regulatory bodies. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. We have no control over the content of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless www.un-number.com, its owners, and affiliates from any and all third-party claims, liability, damages, and/or costs (including, but not limited to, legal fees) arising from your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

8. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. By using this Website, you are expected to review these Terms on a regular basis to ensure you understand all conditions governing the use of this Website.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Switzerland for the resolution of any disputes.