ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver. All property is offered for sale "as-is, where-is." Charlotte County Public Schools 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. Charlotte County Public Schools 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 Charlotte County Public Schools confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Charlotte County Public Schools will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of Charlotte County Public Schools 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. Charlotte County Public Schools 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, receives all payments for Charlotte County Public Schools. Payment for an awarded item must be received within three (3) business days after the Notice of Award of the successful bid.
Payment may only be made online by credit card, or by wire transfer. NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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 the MyStuff link and then click on the Past Bids link. 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 allowed for an auction. All auctions must be paid in full according to the specified payment process. 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. If you need to do a wire transfer, please email support at buyerssuppor@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.
Bid Deposits. Charlotte County Public Schools may require bid deposits in order to ensure fairness and equity to all buyers as away 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 10% Buyer Premium shall be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction to collect payment.
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. Successful bidders are responsible for loading and removal and any and allproperty 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 Charlotte County Public Schools assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping. Property may be removed between the hours of 8am � 2:00pm, Monday � Friday, excluding School Board holidays.
Auction Contact. For additional information, please contact Amy Jane at amy.jane@yourcharlotteschools.net or 941-575-5400 ext. 1501.
Vehicle Titles. Charlotte County Public Schools 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. Charlotte County Public Schools 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, Charlotte County Public Schools may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
If there is any issue with the Public Surplus website that prohibits a buyer from bidding. The item will be relisted.
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.