Midland County Habitat for Humanity ReStore Online Auction Terms & Conditions

By registering and bidding on any item, the bidder/buyer shows acceptance of the following terms and conditions. Do not register or bid unless you agree to all of the terms and conditions:

REGISTRATION: All information provided by bidder/buyer during the registration process must be current, complete, and accurate. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older. Midland County Habitat for Humanity, at its sole discretion, may deny registration to any person or entity.

DISCLAIMER: All lots are sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS", with all faults, imperfections and errors. The seller does not give or make any type of guarantee or warranty regarding the lots to be sold, implied or otherwise. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the condition and suitability of each lot. Due diligence is the responsibility of the bidder/buyer. Printed statements or descriptions by staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. Any bidder's failure to inspect, or to be fully informed on the quality or condition will not constitute grounds for any claim, adjustment, refund, termination of the purchase contract, or refusal to close the sale. If you are unsure about any of the Term and Conditions, pricing, or how to bid; IF YOU ARE IN ANY WAY UNSURE AS TO ANY MATTER HEREIN, we URGE YOU TO NOT BID.

CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION: Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of Midland County Habitat for Humanity and we reserve the right to reject any and all bids for any reason and also reserve the right to cancel this auction, or remove any item or lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding. Sellers or their agents reserve the right to bid on their own behalf to protect their investment(s). 

MAX BID: When you place your maximum bid, the current bid price doesn't automatically jump to your max bid. Your bid will go to the next highest increment and will be increase as other people bid against you. The computer will automatically bid up to your max in the increments specified. By placing any bids you have agreed by legal contract that your bid or max bid is what you are willing to pay for that specific lot(s) and may have to pay full bid or max bid amount of any bids placed. The buyer agrees and is responsible for every bid amount placed. 

AUCTION ENDING: The auction will conclude promptly at the time posted for end of auction. An e-mail of invoice will be sent to the winning bidder/buyer of each auction after auction has completely closed.

PAYMENT: All buyers must pay for their purchases in full within the scheduled removal dates after auction ending: Cash, Cashiers Checks or Credit Card. ALL PURCHASES OVER $1,000.00 MUST BE WITH CASH or CASHIERS CHECK UNLESS PRE APPROVED. Merchandise becomes the full responsibility of the bidder/buyer at time of payment and the bidder/buyer assumes all risk of loss and damage to property at that time. Please check the details before placing your bid.

ITEM PICK UP & REMOVAL: All successful bids must be picked up within scheduled removal dates of that specific auction unless other arrangements have been made. No items can be removed until payment has been received and acknowledged of payment in full. Buyers are responsible for rigging, loading, and removal of all items purchased. We will not assist in loading merchandise. Pick up is at 2300 E Gordonville Rd.

SUSPENSION / PERMANENT BAN: A bidder/buyer will be suspended or permanently banned for providing false or fraudulent information when registering. A bidder/buyer will be permanently banned for failing to honor the "REMOVAL" terms made under that bidder/buyer registration.

TECHNICAL ISSUES: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software, internet or any other online auction-related technologies, Midland County Habitat for Humanity reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. Neither the company providing the software, nor Midland County Habitat for Humanity shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly for any reason.

BEFORE THE AUCTION: You may attend pre-sale viewing for all of our auctions. All property to be auctioned will have a designated preview time and place. You are encouraged to examine lots thoroughly.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your bid is a legally binding contract, no exceptions. Winning bidder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless sellers, auctioneers, auctioneers employees, auction company owners, directors, etc. etc. from all claims, fees, judgments, expenses, disputes, legal fees etc. etc. If you fail to pick up your items on the load out day and don't contact us we will bill your credit card used upon registration for this auction.

 

 

Please contact us for any additional questions.

Midland County Habitat for Humanity

Dan Laabs, ReStore Manager

Call (989) 496-0900, ext 27

Email     laabs@midlandhabitat.org