University of Idaho Terms and Conditions
ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
Guarantee
Waiver. All property is offered for sale (as-is, where-is.) The
University of Idaho 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. The University of Idaho warrants
to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its
description. Any claim for mis-description must be made prior to the removal
of the property. If the University of Idaho confirms
that the property does not conform to the description, the University
of Idaho will keep the property and refund any money paid.
The liability of the University of Idaho shall not
exceed the actual purchase price of the property. Please note that upon
removal of the property, all sales are final.
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 or contact the person listed to schedule an inspection.
Consideration
of Bid. The University of Idaho reserves
the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw
from sale any of the items listed.
Notice of
Award. Successful bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from
PublicSurplus.com
Payment. PayMac, a third-party payment processing company,
collects all payments for the University of Idaho. Payment
for an awarded item must be received within 5 business days of the close of an auction.
Payment shall be made online by credit card or wire transfer. If you
choose to pay with a credit card, please follow the instructions below. The credit
card limit per transaction is $4,000.00. For payments larger than this amount,
follow the instructions listed under Wire Transfers.
Payment
by Credit Card
Login to the Public
Surplus site and click on (My Stuff) and then click on (Past Bids).
Click on the description of the auction and then click on the (Pay Online)
link located on the right-hand side of the screen. Follow the steps to complete
the transaction. A receipt will be emailed to you once the payment has cleared.
Partial
Payment
There will be NO partial
payments of an auction allowed. All auctions must be paid in full per payment
process used per auction. For Example, You WILL NOT be able to pay partially
for an auction by Credit Card and pay the remainder by another payment method
such as a wire transfer.
Wire
Transfers:
For payments over
$4,000.00 a Wire Transfer is required. NO CASH,
CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you
need to do a wire transfer, please email support at buyersupport@publicsurplus.com asking
for wire instructions or request the instructions via live chat. These
instructions will be emailed to you. Please follow them exactly to allow for
prompt payment.
Pick Up
Procedures
1. Public Surplus
will notify the Buyer upon receipt of payment. The Buyer may then contact
the responsible party listed for that item and arrange for a mutually
convenient pick-up time. The Buyer must bring the (Notice of Award) with the
(Paid Receipt) and personal identification such as a Drivers
License or DMV ID to the pick-up location. The person releasing the item will
require the Buyer to show all three documents. The Buyer must present
these forms of identification at the scheduled pick up, or the auction item(s)
will not be released.
2. If you are
picking up an item for someone else, you will need to bring the receipt
(photocopies are acceptable), plus a note from the designated (winning bidder),
specifically naming you as their authorized representative, along with your
own ID.
Bid
Deposits. The University of Idaho may require bid
deposits in order to ensure fairness and equity to all buyers as a way to decrease default bidding. The deposit will be
reversed if no default occurs, or the bidder does not win the auction. Public
Surplus will collect and retain the deposit if there is a default by the
winning bidder.
Buyers Premium: A Buyers
Premium will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum
charge per auction to collect payment. If added, the premium will be visible
during the bidding process and will be included in the payment to Public
Surplus.
State/Local
Sales and/or Use Tax. The University of Idaho may
collect sales tax unless the Buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate
to the University of Idaho prior to payment. If
applicable, the sales tax will be visible during the bidding process and will
be included in your payment to Public Surplus.
Removal. Buyer
must remove auction item(s) from said agencies premises within 5
business days of notification by Public Surplus of receipt of payment and
within 10 business days from the time and date of
issuance of the Notice of Award. After making payment for an item, if the Buyer
fails to remove the item within the specified time, the agency reserves the
right (1) to retain any and all payments; and (2) to dispose of the item as
deemed desirable by the agency. 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 Notice of Award. The Buyer will make all arrangements
and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading, and transportation
of the property. Under no circumstances will the University of
Idaho assume responsibility for packing, loading, or
shipping. Property may be removed between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:30
pm, Tuesday through Thursday, excluding
legal holidays. For additional information, please contact Jeremy
Mutart or Rainbow Allen at (208) 885-2091, surplus@uidaho.edu.
Vehicle
Titles. The University of Idaho 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. The University of
Idaho 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 their obligations, The
University of Idaho may exercise such rights and may pursue such
remedies as are provided by law.
Acceptance
of Terms and Conditions. By submitting a bid, the
bidder agrees that they have 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.