Golden Empire Transit District
Terms and Conditions
ONLINE SALES – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver. All property is offered for sale as-is, where-is. Golden Empire Transit District 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. Golden Empire Transit District 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 Golden
Empire Transit District confirms that the property does not conform to the
description, Golden Empire Transit District will keep the property and refund
any money paid. The liability of Golden Empire Transit District 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. Golden Empire Transit District 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
Buyers
Premium. A
Buyers Premium of 7% will be added to the final sale price which will be
visible during the bidding process, and will be included in the payment to Golden
Empire Transit District.
Payment. Payment in full is due no later than five (5)
business days from the time and date
of the Notice of Award. Payment shall be in the form of:
Cash
Cashiers Check
Certified Check
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Checks shall be made
payable to: Golden Empire Transit District. Payments shall be made at the
location listed in the Notice of Award.
Removal. Buyer must remove auction item(s) within
five (5) business days of
notification by Public Surplus of receipt of payment, and within ten (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 Golden Empire Transit District assume responsibility for
packing, loading or shipping. Property may be removed between the hours of 8:00
am and 5:00 pm, Monday
through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. For additional information, please contact Chris James, (661) 324-9874, cjames@getbus.org
Vehicle Titles.
Golden Empire Transit District 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. Golden
Empire Transit District 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, Golden Empire Transit District 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.
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax. Golden Empire Transit District will collect 7.25%
sales tax, unless the buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Golden
Empire Transit District prior to payment. If applicable the sales tax will be
visible during the bidding process and will be included in your payment to Golden
Empire Transit District.