These Terms & Conditions form the basis of the Etihad PayloadRewards programme (the “Programme”). They would apply to the relationship between Etihad Airways and the members of Etihad PayloadRewards and are intended to protect both the members and Etihad Airways. It is your responsibility to read and understand them. They contain very important information about your rights and obligations, as well as limitations and exclusions that may apply to them. The definitions are set out at the end of these Terms & Conditions. These Terms & Conditions are effective as at the date of publication and may be changed/modified by Etihad Airways at any time.

2.1. Enrolment

2.1.1. Application to join the Programme acknowledges acceptance of all its Terms & Conditions.

2.1.2. Subject to local laws, application to join the Programme is open to any organisation except where:-

2.1.2.1. The applying Organisation, or any party connected to it, is already member of another EtihadPayloadRewards account, sales incentive, discount or any type of corporate deal.

2.1.3. Membership to the Programme is open only to organisations. It is not open to individuals, clubs, groups, Etihad Airways staff and staff of the organisation joining the Programme.

2.1.4. The Programme’s membership is not transferable.

2.1.5. To apply for membership, an Organisation must complete the registration form by clicking on the PayloadRewards page at http://www.etihadcargo.com/ and provide all mandatory details. 

2.1.6. During registration, an Organisation will be asked to nominate one employee as an Administrator on behalf of the Organisation. The Administrator will be responsible for managing the corporate account and for redeeming Miles from the said account.

2.1.7. Redeeming Miles can be only be done by the Organisation’s Administrator.

2.1.8. Etihad Airways may accept or reject any application by an Organisation at its absolute discretion. 

2.1.9. The start date of the Etihad PayloadRewards membership will be the date the Registration is approved and successfully enrolled.

2.1.10. It is the responsibility of the Organisation to ensure that appropriate care is taken of the Programme’s account to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the account. 

2.1.11. When the Administrator registers an Organisation into the Programme, a password will be generated by the system. This password will be used to authenticate Organisation Administrators wishing to perform transactions via the web. 

2.1.12. Organisation Administrators must not disclose this password to another person. 

2.1.13. The Programme members will be able to accrue Etihad Guest Miles only and not tier miles.

2.1.14. The Etihad Guest Miles credited to an Organisation’s account will be awarded on the Gross Revenue paid.

2.1.15. All communication regarding the Programme membership will be sent to the Administrator.

2.1.16. An Organisation cannot have more than one Etihad PayloadRewards Administrator in the programme.

2.1.17. Etihad Airways reserve the right to monitor and audit membership, registration and accounts of members of the Programme at any time to ensure compliance with these conditions. 

2.1.18 Membership to the Programme has no expiry unless either party terminates the membership in writing.

2.2. Termination of Membership

2.2.1. An Organisation may at any time cancel their registration by providing written notice to the PayloadRewards Officer. Upon receipt of the notice, Etihad Airways will cancel the relevant Etihad PayloadRewards account and all accumulated Miles in the account will immediately expire. 

2.2.2. Etihad Airways retains the right to cancel an Organisation’s membership in the event of any breach of the membership Terms & Conditions. Any Reward booking made by the Administrator either before or after the date of breach will be subject to review, and possible cancellation, by Etihad Airways. 

2.2.3. After a period of twenty four months of inactivity on an account, Etihad Airways reserves the right to terminate an Organisation’s Etihad PayloadRewards membership.

3.1.1. An Organisation must provide Etihad Airways with a correct mailing address and email address for an authorised officer of the Organisation and the Administrator. If there is a change of the relevant mailing /email addresses the Organisation should inform the PayloadRewards Officer in writing.

3.1.2. Change of name and details of the Organisation’s Administrator must be in writing and supported by an Organisation letter headed paper and company stamp signed by a member of the organisation’s senior management team.

3.1.3. From time to time, Etihad Airways may use the data furnished by the Administrator on his Organisation to send to the Organisation relevant and valuable offers from Etihad Partners. If an Organisation has any objection regarding use of the Organisation’s data, the Administrator may request that the data not be used for such purposes.

3.1.4. In the event that more than one Etihad PayloadRewards account number is assigned to an Organisation in error or oversight, the accounts will be combined and the Miles transferred to one single account, less any duplicated bonuses or Miles from the same activity. The other accounts will then be terminated.

3.1.5. This merging of accounts can be requested by the Administrator or can be conducted at Etihad Airways’ discretion.

4.1. Earning Etihad Guest Miles

4.1.1. The Organisation may earn Etihad Guest Miles from the day the Organisation is accepted as a member of the Programme. 

4.1.2. All mileage and subsequent Rewards must be earned according to the Terms & Conditions of the Programme. 

4.1.3. Etihad Airways reserves the right to make Etihad Guest Miles and promotional offers available to selected Organisations based on cargo activity, geographic location and programme participation. 

4.1.4. Etihad Guest Miles will be issued only for cargo actually flown and paid for by the Organisation and will be based on the Gross Revenue paid and will not reflect any adjustments or refunds. 

4.1.5. Only cargo flown with Etihad Airways flight numbers will qualify for mileage credit. Exemptions from mileage earning includes, but is not limited to, post office mails, and Free of Charge Cargo.

4.1.6 Payments made for applicable taxes, fees and charges imposed by government or other authorities, or by the operator of an airport, shall not contribute to any Miles accrual.

4.1.7. Etihad Guest Miles cannot be exchanged for cash/hold no cash value.

4.1.8. Etihad Guest Miles are valid for a two year period from the date of the activity for which they were earned. Unused Etihad Guest Miles will expire at the end of the validity period.

4.1.9. Only the Administrator may authorize the deduction of Miles or issue of Rewards from the Etihad PayloadRewards account. 

4.2. Crediting Etihad Guest Miles

4.2.1. While Etihad Airways makes every attempt to provide accurate credit of mileage, it is the Administrator’s responsibility to retain and provide the necessary documents, such as the airway bill or other Etihad cargo accountable documents, in the event that a retroactive credit is claimed. 

4.2.2. Etihad Guest Miles are not transferable and cannot be combined with miles of any other Etihad Guest Account.

4.2.3 Etihad Airways reserves the right to adjust any invoice thus resulting in the potential refund of Miles or the addition of Miles to the Organisation’s account.

4.2.4 Etihad Airways reserves the right to adjust the Miles if a dispute occurs and results in a full refund to the Organisation. 

4.3. Mileage Statements

4.3.1. Mileage statements will be issued to the Administrator periodically at the discretion of Etihad Airways. The Administrator can also view the Organisations account information online. 

4.3.2. Details of any Etihad Airways mileage earned should appear on the account within 45 days of final payment. 

4.4. Retroactive Mileage Claims

4.4.1. If Miles do not appear on the Organisation’s statement, the Administrator should individually apply for a retroactive credit by sending the airway bill as evidence to the PayloadRewards Officer at payloadrewards@etihad.ae. All claims for retroactive credit must be made within six months of the date that the cargo shipment has been paid for .

4.4.2. Credit is not given for any cargo activity undertaken before membership is granted unless otherwise specified by Etihad Airways.

4.4.3. The Administrator should verify any missing Miles on the Organisation’s account within six months of the date that the cargo shipment has been paid for. 

5.1. General Redemption rules

5.1.1. All Rewards available in the Programme are as specified on the Etihad Guest website. The Rewards are subject to the terms & conditions of each Reward provider, which can be Etihad Airways, Etihad Holidays, a partner airline or a third party merchant.

5.1.2. All Rewards are subject to availability and the Reward providers’ restrictions as specified in the Etihad Guest Reward Shop rules. The number of Etihad Guest Miles required for a Reward is subject to change. Etihad Guest may withdraw, replace or substitute Rewards at any time without notice.

5.1.3. Administrators may claim Rewards from the Reward Shop in accordance with the Etihad Guest Reward Shop Rules either when an Organisation has sufficient Miles accumulated in their Etihad PayloadRewards account or may contribute cash as part payment for Rewards.

5.1.4. To the extent permitted by law, Etihad Airways accepts no liability whatsoever in respect of any damage, death, delay, injury or loss arising out of or in connection with the services or Rewards supplied by Etihad Airways or an Etihad Guest Partner, or in connection with a refusal to supply a Reward by Etihad Airways or an Etihad Guest Partner. The Rewards supplied to a Member will be subject exclusively to the terms & conditions of the party supplying that Reward. Etihad Airways strongly recommends that you check the terms  & conditions of Etihad Airways as appearing in the website.

5.1.5. All Terms & Conditions applicable to the Reward Shop as defined in the Etihad Guest programme are deemed applicable to the Administrator when redeeming Miles through an Organisation’s Etihad PayloadRewards account.

5.2. Personal Information

5.2.1. The data collection through the Programme is governed by Etihad Airways Privacy Policy, which policy shall be deemed to be incorporated into these Terms & Conditions. The Administrator must agree that by providing such information the Organisation agrees to Etihad Airways sharing certain information with third party providers solely as necessary to process and complete the required transaction. Etihad Airways will maintain the confidentiality of all your communications that contain personal/corporate information and are transmitted directly to Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways shall not be liable for any wrong personal/corporate information received or obtained by the Administrator.

5.2.2. The Organisation further acknowledges and agrees that by providing any personal or proprietary information, directly or indirectly, the Organisation consents to the transmission of such personal/corporate information over international borders as necessary for processing the relevant transactions in accordance with Etihad Airways standard business practices.

5.3. Limitation of Liability 

5.3.1. The information regarding Rewards and other services provided under Etihad PayloadRewards on the Site or a linked Site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors, and Etihad Airways specifically disclaim any liability for such inaccuracies and errors. Other than as required under applicable laws, under no circumstance will Etihad Airways be liable for any loss or damage caused by the reliance by any Administrator or Organisation on information obtained through the Programme.

5.3.2. The Organisation agrees that Etihad Airways, its affiliates and any of their respective officers, directors, employers, employees or agents will not be liable, whether in contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise, for any indirect, punitive, special, consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including without limitation lost profits, cost of procuring substitute service or lost opportunity) arising out of or in connection with the use of the Programme. This limitation on liability includes, but is not limited to, the transmission of any virus which may infect your equipment, failure of mechanical or electronic equipment or communication lines, telephone or other interconnect problems, unauthorized access, theft, operator errors, strike or other labour problems or any force majeure. Etihad Airways cannot and do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to the Etihad Business Connect Site. 

5.3.3. Etihad Airways reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for any misuse of the Etihad PayloadRewards Site or the Reward Shop and/or violations of these rules, including the right to block access from a particular internet address to the Site and to exclude you from accessing the Site.

5.4. Copy Rights/Trade Marks

5.4.1. The trademarks, logos and service marks (collectively referred to as "Marks") displayed on the Site are the property of Etihad Airways. Usage of any Marks for any purpose is prohibited including, but not limited to, the use as metatags on other pages or sites on the world wide web without the written permission of Etihad Airways, or such other party which may own the Marks. It is prohibited to modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, publish, sell, license, create derivative works or using any content available on or through the Site for commercial or public purposes. 

5.5. Access to Password Protected/Secure Areas

5.5.1. Access to and use of password protected and/or secure areas of the Programme is restricted to the Organisation’s Administrator only. Unauthorized individuals attempting to access these areas may be subject to prosecution. The Administrator is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the Organisation’s information, including the account and password, and for restricting access to its computers to prevent unauthorized access to the Site. The Organisation agrees to accept responsibility for all redemption and other activities that occur under the Organisation’s account or password. The Administrator should take all necessary steps to ensure that the password is kept confidential and secure and should inform Etihad Airways immediately if they have any reason to believe that their password has become known to anyone else, or if the password is being, or is likely to be, used in an unauthorized manner.

6.1.1. Etihad Airways reserves the right to audit any and all Etihad PayloadRewards at any time and without notice to the member to ensure compliance with the Programme’s rules and applicable conditions of carriage and/or tariffs.

6.1.2. In the event that an audit reveals discrepancies, violations or fraudulent activities, the processing of Rewards or statement of account may be delayed until the discrepancies are resolved to the satisfaction of Etihad Airways.

8.1.1. These Terms & Conditions and the relationship between Etihad Airways, the Organisation, and the Administrator are governed by the federal laws of the United Arab Emirates. In joining the Programme, the Organisation and the Administrator are agreeing to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

8.1.2. If in any jurisdiction, the Programme, the issue of Miles or the redemption of any Reward is unlawful, then to the extent that the laws of that jurisdiction are applicable, the issue or redemption of Miles or Rewards and any related documents are void.

In the above Terms & Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires,

a) "Etihad Airways" means the national airline of the United Arab Emirates established by an Emiri Decree in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and having its principal place of business at New Airport Road, P.O.Box 35566, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

b) “Etihad Guest” means the programme developed and offered by Etihad Airways to reward its members who frequently travel on Etihad Airways or with airlines that are Etihad Guest Partners and to reward members using qualifying services/products of non-airline Etihad Guest Partners.

c) “Etihad PayloadRewards ” or “the Programme” means the programme developed and offered by Etihad Airways to reward organisations who frequently use Etihad Cargo. 

d) “Organisation” means a legal corporate entity that seeks to participate in the Programme. The organisation will also own the Etihad Guest Miles accrued as part of the Programme.

e) “Administrator” means the duly appointed officer by the Organisation to manage, maintain enrol, terminate the Programme.

f) "Etihad Guest Partners" or “Etihad Partners” means an airline or a non-airline entity participating in the Etihad Guest programme whose qualifying services/products would earn Etihad Guest Miles, when purchased. 

g) "Reward" means the benefit a member acquires through the Etihad Guest programme by redeeming Etihad Guest Miles in accordance and as specified in the most recent Etihad Guest communications issued. 

h) "Etihad Guest Miles" or “Miles” means all miles earned by using Etihad cargo for qualifying shipments and in time qualifying cargo shipments on Etihad Partners. 

i) "PayloadRewards Officer" means an Etihad Airways individual identified as fully authorized and equipped to provide the requisite range of services offered under the Programme. 

j) “Reward Shop” means an online platform through which Etihad Airways makes available certain Rewards which Etihad Guest Members may redeem against Etihad Guest Miles in accordance with the following four redemption types: Buying, Donating, Raffle and Bidding as per Etihad Guest Reward Shop rules. 

k) “Site” means the Etihad PayloadRewards website that holds the registration and details on the Programme.