ONLINE PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION TERMS



Bidding Errors: All bids are binding and final once a lot has sold. Bids cannot be deleted or removed after a lot has closed. The Buyer is advised to review all bids on the review page prior to submission. Outbid notifications are provided as a courtesy only; the Auction Company, Seller, licensees, agents, and employees bear no responsibility for errors, omissions, or timing of outbid notices. The Auction Company reserves the right to refuse off-increment bids.



Online Bidding Disclaimer: The Auction Company utilizes third-party bidding platforms to facilitate the collection and recording of online bids. By agreeing to these terms, the Buyer agrees to hold harmless the Auction Company and all bidding platform providers for technical errors and mistakes arising from connectivity issues on the part of the Auction Company or the Buyer.



Closing Lots: Lots will begin closing at the published time on the date specified. Not all lots close at the same time. Any bid placed within the last 60 seconds of a lot's closing will extend that lot's bidding period. A lot will only close after 60 consecutive seconds of no bidding activity. Closing speed and intervals are determined on a case-by-case basis, typically 1 to 3 lots every 1 to 3 minutes, and are calibrated to complete all lots within approximately 2 to 3 hours.



Buyer's Premium: A 15% Buyer's Premium applies to all online personal property purchases.



As-Is, Where-Is: All items are sold on an As-Is, Where-Is, With All Faults basis without exception. No warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is offered as to the fitness or merchantability of any item for any purpose. Items offered may be new or used. Used items exhibit some level of wear, damage, or defect by virtue of prior use. Items represented as new may have been subject to storage, handling, display, or other conditions prior to the auction and are not guaranteed to be free of defect. The Auction Company and Seller expressly disclaim any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No sale shall be invalidated by reason of any defect, inaccuracy, misdescription, or cataloging error. All marketing materials and descriptions are provided as a guide only and are not guaranteed to be complete or accurate. The Buyer holds the sole obligation and duty to inspect all items during the inspection period prior to bidding. By bidding, the Buyer accepts all items regardless of any defects or conditions, known or unknown, visible or not, and forever releases the Seller, the Auction Company, licensees, employees, and agents from any and all claims. No bids may be withdrawn during or after the auction for any reason. These terms may only be amended by written agreement signed by the Auction Company. No oral, written, or electronic representation by any party shall modify these terms.



Inspection: All items are available for inspection prior to the auction closing, either in person or virtually through provided photographs and descriptions. By bidding, the Buyer acknowledges having had a full and fair opportunity to inspect the item and agrees to rely solely on the Buyer's own inspection, whether in person, through a proxy, or based on provided photographs, in determining whether and how much to bid.



Removal of Items: Local pickup is available on the designated date and time only. Scheduled removal windows are firm and no exceptions or accommodations will be made for any reason.



Depending on the auction, the Buyer may be required to schedule a specific pickup appointment from available times within the published window. Other auctions will not require an appointment. The Buyer is asked to arrive promptly at the scheduled or designated pickup time, not early and not late, to avoid congestion at the pickup site.



The Buyer must bring adequate help to load items and all necessary packing supplies, including boxes, packing materials, and any other materials needed to properly secure items for transport. Auction Company staff will assist with packing and loading when possible; the Buyer should plan and arrive assuming no staff assistance will be available. The Auction Company does not offer shipping, delivery, or storage services and cannot transport items to any other location. If the Buyer cannot retrieve items during the scheduled pickup window, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to arrange for an authorized third party to do so. Any third-party shipping or pack-and-ship arrangements are contracted and paid directly by the Buyer without the Auction Company's involvement. Items not retrieved during the scheduled pickup window will be considered forfeited.



Forfeiture: Forfeiture is defined as the Buyer's relinquishment of all ownership and claim to items to the Auction Company with no expectation of reimbursement. The Buyer who forfeits items remains fully responsible for the invoice total. No refunds will be issued in the event of forfeiture. Any items not retrieved by the removal deadline are considered forfeited. The Buyer who wishes to formally forfeit items must contact the Auction Company on or before the removal deadline.



Payment: The credit card on file will be charged automatically at the conclusion of the auction. If the card is declined, the Buyer will be contacted within 24 hours to arrange alternate payment. The invoice must be paid in full before the Buyer takes possession of any items. Where a card on file has been declined, payment at pickup may be made by cashier's check or money order. Business or personal checks are accepted only with valid photo identification and Auction Company approval. Business or personal checks of $10,000.00 or more must be accompanied by a Bank Letter of Credit. Cash payments at pickup are discouraged.



Gold Coins: The Auction Company does not accept credit card payment for gold coin purchases. If the Buyer's invoice includes gold coins, payment must be tendered by cash, money order, certified check, or wire transfer.



Titles: Vehicle titles will be delivered to the Buyer within 10 to 15 business days following receipt of payment. Bank-held titles may require up to 30 business days to process.



Choice of Venue / Jurisdiction: By registering to bid and accepting these terms, the Buyer agrees and consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Circuit Court of Harrison County, West Virginia for all disputes arising out of or related to the auction process and sale. The Buyer waives all jurisdictional and venue defenses and affirmatively submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of that Court.