Incorporation by Reference of User Agreement. These Terms and Conditions are specific to this auction and supplement our standard User Agreement applicable to all bidders on our marketplace. You hereby acknowledge and agree to the most recent User Agreement which are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms and Conditions specific to this auction. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions specific to this auction and our standard User Agreement, these Terms and Conditions shall control. A link to our most current version of User Agreement can be found on the Site Map which can be accessed at the bottom of each page on our marketplace website.
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The University of Virginia

The University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

Online Sales – Terms and Conditions

 All bidders and other participants of this auction agree that they have read and fully understand these terms and agree to be bound thereby.         

 

Guaranty Waiver.  All property is offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS.”  University of Virginia (Seller) makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale.  The Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages – special, direct, indirect, or consequential.

 

Description Warranty. Seller warrants to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description.  Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property.  If Seller confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid.  The liability of University of Virginia shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.  Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales are final.

 

Personal and property risk.  Persons attending during exhibition, sale or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release the seller and GovDeals from liability therefore.

 

Inspection.  Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable.  Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding.  Bidders must adhere to the inspection dates and times indicated in the item description. See special instructions on each auction page for inspection details.

 

Consideration of Bid. University of Virginia reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed at any time.

 

Buyer’s Certificate.  Successful bidders will receive a Buyer’s Certificate by email from GovDeals.

 

Buyers Premium. If a Buyers Premium is shown on the auction page bidder box, then that amount (expressed as a percentage of the final selling price) will be added to the final selling price of all items in addition to any taxes imposed.

 

Payment. Payment in full is due not later than 5 business days from the time and date of the Buyers Certificate.  Payment must be made electronically through the GovDeals Website. Acceptable forms of payment are:

·         PayPal

·         Wire Transfer

·         Visa

·         MasterCard

·         American Express

·         Discover

PayPal and Credit Card purchases are limited to below $5,000.00. If the winning bid plus applicable taxes, if any indicated, and the buyer's premium, equals more than $4,999.99, PayPal and Credit Cards may not be used. If Wire Transfer is chosen, a Wire Transfer Transaction Summary page will provide payment and account information. The Wire Transfer must be completed within 5 days.

 

Removal.  All items must be removed from the University of Virginia within 10 business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate. Seller reserves the right to reclaim and resell all items not removed within the 10 day period.  Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified.  Successful bidders are responsible for loading and removal and any and all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Buyer’s Certificate.  The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property.  Under no circumstances will University of Virginia assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping.  See special instructions on each auction page for removal details.

 

Vehicle Titles. The University of Virginia will issue a title or certificate upon receipt of payment.  Titles may be subject to any restrictions as indicated in the item description on the website.  Open titles cannot be issued. University of Virginia will not issue replacement titles.

 

Default.  Default shall include (1) failure to observe these terms and conditions; (2) failure to make good and timely payment; or (3) failure to remove all items within the specified time.  Default may result in termination of the contract and suspension from participation in all future sales until the default has been cured.  If the Buyer fails in the performance of its obligations, Seller reserves the right to reclaim and resell all items not removed by Buyer by the specified removal date. 

 

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions.  By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that it has read, fully understand and accept these Terms and Conditions of Online Sales, and agree to pay for and remove the property, if the bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified. These Terms and Conditions are displayed at the top of each page of each item listed on GovDeals. Special Instructions appearing on the asset page will override certain sections of the terms and conditions.

 

State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax.   All sales other than vehicles or title-bearing equipment will be subject to a 5% sales tax. If buyer cannot supply the certificate of exemption registration number on the day of the sale, if needed, the sales tax will be added to the buyer’s bid offer.

 

Sales to Employees.  Employees of the University of Virginia may bid on the property listed for auction.