Terms and Conditions
ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
Guarantee
Waiver. All property is offered for sale "as-is, where-is."
Oakland 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. Oakland Schools 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
Oakland Schools confirms that the property does not conform to the
description, Oakland Schools will keep the property and refund any
money paid. The liability of Oakland 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. Oakland
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, collects and handles all payments for Oakland
Schools. 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 directly with cashier's check, money order, or
certified check.
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 Manual Payment.
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. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal and
e-Checks.
Manual Payment:
For
payments over $4,000.00 and any other non-credit card payments follow
the instructions below.
1. Please send payment along with
a copy of "Notice of Award" (emailed from
PublicSurplus.com) to Public Surplus, LLC at the following
address(s).
Mailing Address:
Public Surplus
L.L.C.
P.O. Box 50676
Provo UT
84605
or
Courier Address (FedEx, DHL, or UPS
ONLY):
Public Surplus L.L.C.
1503 S. 40 E.,
Suite 350
Provo UT 84606
NOTE: Check
should be made payable to Public Surplus, LLC marked with the Auction
#. Accepted forms of payment are Certified Check, Cashiers Check or
Money Orders. Payments need to be received by Public Surplus within
five (5) business days of notification of award.
2. If you
need to do a wire transfer please call 801-932-7000 and ask for
buyers support to work out the details for this transaction. Once
payment is received the same instructions apply as with manual
payment.
3. Public Surplus will notify you upon receipt
of payment. You may then contact the responsible party listed for
that item and arrange for a mutually convenient pick up time. You
will need to bring the payment receipt or the auction item(s) will
not be released to you.
Bid Deposits. Oakland
Schools 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 10% Buyer Premium will 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 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 Oakland Schools assume
responsibility for packing, loading or shipping. Property may be
removed between the hours of 8am and 3pm, Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. For additional information, please contact
Auction Contact, (248) 209-2514, angela.reyna@oakland.k12.mi.us
.
Vehicle Titles. Oakland 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. Oakland 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, Oakland Schools 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.
