PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE CONDITIONS OF SALE BEFORE BIDDING - A copy of this contract will be emailed to you following signup for bidding. Please keep a copy for your records. You will be bound by these Conditions whether or not you have read them. These are General Terms and Conditions that apply to all auctions affiliated with the Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International registry (herafter RHPSI).
AGREEMENT: a) I represent and agree that I am of legal age to form a binding contract. b) I (hereinafter, referred to as Buyer) agree to these terms and conditions, and swear that all the information furnished is true and correct. c) Buyer agrees to be responsible for any purchase made or actions taken by an Agent authorized by me to act on my behalf, d) Buyer agrees that this registration to bid is not assignable without the express written approval of RHPSI. e) Buyer agrees that if they have the winning, final bid the Buyer has entered into a binding agreement to purchase the stallion service. f) Registered bidders who contact the auction house will be put in touch with the stallion owner for additional information or questions.
BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY: By placing a bid in this auction Buyer is indicating they have examined or researched an item to their satisfaction. Prior to Bidding, Buyers may a) ask Seller for additional information, b) make an appointment with Seller to examine the item at Seller's property, c) hire an agent or professional to inspect and evaluate the item.
ABOUT PAYMENT: Listed Stallion Services will sell to the highest bidder. By bidding on a stallion service you are entering an agreement with the RHPSI to purchase the stallion service for that amount. You will be notified by email when you are the high bidder, or if you have been outbid. Payment may be made with Wire Transfer, PayPal, Money Order/Certified Check, or Credit Card. All winning bidders please contact RHPSI for payment instructions. Payment is due within 10 days of close of auction.
TRANSPORTATION FROM SELLER TO BUYER: Buyer is responsible for cost and arrangements for Collection Fees and Shipping Fees of Stallion Semen from Seller to Buyer, as is stipulated in Stallion Owner's breeding contract.
RELEASE OF ITEM TO BUYER: Seller shall not release an item to a Buyer until Buyer has made full payment for the item and funds have been verified. Once bidding concludes, and RHPSI has collected payment from the Buyer, RHPSI will send to Stallion Owner a Mare Owner Confirmation Email, confirming that the mare owner has paid the RHPSI for the donated Stallion Service.
RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN ITEM: Buyer assumes all risk, responsibility and expense for an item at the end of bidding or, if sold pending confirmation by Seller, upon confirmation of selling price by Seller.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES: There is no warranty expressed or implied by the sales company, sponsors, or Seller, as to the merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of any item offered, other than those made specifically by the Seller.
ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS" WITH ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEFECTS, unless stated otherwise in the Terms and Conditions for a specific auction or in the description of an item. ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPRESENTATIONS LIES BETWEEN THE SELLER AND THE BUYER.
BIDDING ERRORS: You should make sure to review all bids before and after submitting. We have provided a test stallion for practice bidding. The high bid of the test horse will not be charged to the winning bidder. If you mistakenly increase your own bid, or make a gross error you must immediately contact the RHPSI. We will try to correct the problem. If you remain the high bidder, the stallion service will then go to the next highest bidder at the close of the auction.
PAYMENT BY BUYER - Once bidding is closed an invoice will be emailed to the Buyer. In no case may any part of the purchase price be paid directly to the Seller by the Buyer, as such payment shall not be valid or entitle the buyer to obtain the item.
DEFAULT ON PURCHASE - The stallion service in question will then be offered to the next highest bidder if the reserve has been met.
INDEMNITY: Buyer releases the RHPSI, Sale Managers, Auctioneers, employees and its representatives, from any and all responsibilities, liabilities, obligations, claims, law suits, or legal proceedings arising from the sale of this entry. If legal action is initiated against RPSI involving this entry, the Seller agrees to fully indemnify RHPSI. from such suit, including legal fees and costs incurred by RHPSI Buyer and Seller agrees that RHPSI may publish sale results including information concerning this sale transaction.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY: RHPSI shall not be liable for lost profits or any incidental, special or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with any sale or transaction. In NO event will the total liability of RHPSI. from all damages, losses, and causes of action resulting from Seller's use of RHPSI's website or service exceed the largest amount of funds held for your benefit.
INTERFERENCE: Buyer and Seller agree not to use any device, software or routine to interfere with or attempt to interfere with the functioning of this online auction.
PRIVACY POLICY - By registering as a bidder for this auction, Buyer agrees to the use of Buyer's information by RHPSI Buyer's information will be used by RHPSI to contact Buyer and for record keeping. RHPSI will not sell or give Buyer's information to any entity, except for sponsor or company that provides special services to Buyer. Buyer grants permission for RHPSI to share contact information with the Seller. In the future we may use email lists to contact Buyers. We may do custom email promotions for customers, advertisers or organizations through our Constant Contact account. If Buyer or Seller wishes to discontinue receiving these emails, contact our office or unsubscribe through Constant Contact.