ONLINE SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver.
All property is offered for sale as-is, where-is. Victoria
Independent School 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. Victoria Independent
School 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 Victoria
Independent School District confirms that the property does not
conform to the description, Victoria Independent School District will
keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of
Victoria Independent School 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. Victoria Independent
School 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
Payment. PayMac Inc, a third-party
payment processing company, receives all payments for Victoria
Independent School District. 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 Drivers 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 Òwinning bidderÓ
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 e-mail
address used for the auction stating that you are authorized to
pick-up the item.
Bid Deposits. Victoria Independent
School District 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.
Victoria Independent School District may collect sales tax, unless
the Buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Victoria
Independent School District 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 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 Victoria Independent School District assume
responsibility for packing, loading or transporting. For additional
information, please contact Betty Adamson, (361) 788-9321,
betty.adamson@visd.net.
Vehicle Titles. Victoria
Independent School 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. Victoria Independent School 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 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, Victoria Independent School 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 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.