forwarder or third parties due to the absence of weight specifications on freight with a minimum gross weight of 1,000 kg. (b) The forwarder is obliged to weigh the goods only upon special written request to do so. (c) A receipt issued by the forwarder will, in case of doubt, not include a guarantee as to the type, content, value, weight or packaging of the goods. (d) The goods receipt will not include confirmation of quantity, if this is not usual in the forwarding industry (such as bulk goods, lorry-loads, and the like). Section 8 Should manufacturers or dealers of specific products release a consignment without statement of contents to the forwarder for dispatch, it will be assumed in case of doubt that the consignment contains the products of the dispatcher. The terms and conditions set out in Section 7 remain unaffected. Section 9 The principal will notify the forwarder without delay of his address and any change of address. Otherwise, the last address known to the forwarder will apply. Section 10 (a) Unless specifically requested in writing, the forwarder is not obliged to send notifications by registered mail, or to insure documents of any type whatsoever prior to dispatch. (b) The forwarder is not obliged to verify the authenticity of either the signatures on any communication or other documents concerning the goods, or the authority of the signing officer, unless otherwise agreed upon with the principal in writing, or unless the lack of authenticity or authorization is obvious. (c) The forwarder is entitled, but not obliged, to consider a notification (advice) sent by him to be sufficient evidence of dispatch. He is entitled, but not obliged, to verify the authorization of any party presenting documents to him. Section 11 (a) Any instructions made with respect to the goods will be decisive for the forwarder pending the principals revocation of it. (b) An instruction to hold goods at the disposal of third parties cannot be revoked once the forwarder has received these instructions. Section 12
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