Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Terms and Conditions
ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee
Waiver. All property is offered for sale (as-is, where-is.) Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center 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. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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
removal of the property. If Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center confirms that the property does not conform to the
description, Agency Name will keep the property and refund any money
paid. The liability of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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, Inc. collects all payments for Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center. Payment for an awarded item must be received within
5 business days of close of 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. Click on (My
Stuff) and then click on (Past Bids0. Click on the description of the
auction and then click on (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, (photo
copies are acceptable), plus a note from the designated (winning
bidder) specifically naming you as their authorized representative,
along with your own ID.
Bid Deposits. Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center 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 may 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 payment to Public
Surplus
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax. Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center may collect sales tax, unless the
buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center 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. All vehicle sales are tax
exempt.
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. If the
Buyer, after making payment for an item, 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 Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center assume responsibility for
packing, loading or shipping. Property may be removed between the
hours of 8am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5pm, Monday through Thursday,
excluding legal holidays. For additional information, please contact
Dave McMurray, (806) 743-2090 , david.mcmurray@ttuhsc.edu .
Vehicle
Titles. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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. Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center 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, Texas
Tech University Health Sciences Center 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.
Privacy: TTUHSC gathers information from bidders so that
it will know who has won an auction item. Personal information is not
sold or rented. Personal information is used for the purpose of
conducting online auctions and not used for any other purpose. Be
advised that transactions of TTUHSC auction are subject to Chapter
552 of the Government Code entitled Public Information, also known as
the Texas Public Information Act.