Town of Chino Valley Terms and Conditions
ONLINE SALES -
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver. All property is offered
for sale "as-is, where-is." Town of Chino Valley 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. Town of Chino
Valley 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 Town of Chino Valley
confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Town
of Chino Valley will keep the property and refund any money paid. The
liability of Town of Chino Valley 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. Town of Chino Valley 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 Town of Chino Valley Payment for an awarded item must be
received within five (5) 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 "My
Stuff" and then click on "Past Bids". 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 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 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.
You will be notified upon receipt of payment. You may then contact
the responsible party listed for the auction item and arrange for a
mutually convenient pick-up time. You must bring to the pick-up
location (1) the "Notice of Award," (2) the "Paid
Receipt" and (3) personal identification (such as a Driver's
License). You must present all three identification items at the
scheduled pick-up, or the auction item(s) will not be released to
you.
2. If you are picking up an item for someone else,
you will need to bring the Notice of Award and the Paid Receipt
(photo copies are acceptable), plus a note from the designated
"winning bidder" specifically naming you as authorized
representative, along with your own personal identification. In
addition, you must arrange for the winning bidder to send an e-mail
from the winning bidder's e-mail address used for the auction stating
that you are authorized to pick-up the item.
Bid Deposits.
Town of Chino Valley may require bid deposits in order to ensure
fairness to all bidders. The deposit will be reversed if no default
occurs or the bidder does not win the auction. The deposit will be
retained if the winning bidder defaults.
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 required.
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax.
Town of Chino Valley may collect sales tax, unless the Buyer has
provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Town of Chino Valley prior
to payment. If applicable, the sales tax will be visible during the
bidding process and will be included in the payment
specified.
Removal. Buyer must remove auction item(s) from
the agency's premises within ten (10) business days after 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 all
payments; and (2) to dispose of the item through another auction or
otherwise. Successful bidders are responsible for packing, loading,
removing and transporting of 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 must make all arrangements and
perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and
transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will Town of
Chino Valley assume responsibility for packing, loading or
transporting. For additional information, please contact Spencer
Guest, (928) 636-2646, sguest@chinoaz.net
Vehicle Titles. Town
of Chino Valley 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.
Town of Chino Valley 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 bid 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, Town of
Chino Valley may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as
are provided by law.
Vehicle Paint: Per Arizona Revised
Statute Section 28-902, any yellow vehicle must be repainted. The
Town is not responsible for any costs or expenses associated with
repainting the vehicle.
Acceptance of Terms and
Conditions. By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that the bidder
has read, fully understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions of
Online Sales, and agrees` to pay for and remove the property, if the
bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified.
