Bethpage Union Free School District

Bethpage, New York

Online Sales - Terms and Conditions

All bidders and other participants of this service agree they have read and fully understand these terms and agree to be bound thereby.

Guaranty Waiver.  All assets are offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS.”  Bethpage Union Free School District (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. District warrants to the Buyer the property offered for sale will conform to its description.  Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property.  If District confirms the property does not conform to the description, District will keep the property and refund any money paid.  The liability of the District shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.  Please note upon removal of the property, all sales are final.

Personal and property risk.  Persons attending during exhibition, sale or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release the District and GovDeals from liability therefore.

Inspection.  Most assets 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 asset description. See special instructions on each asset page for inspection details.

Consideration of Bid. District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the assets listed.

Buyer’s Certificate.  Successful bidders will receive a Buyer’s Certificate by email from GovDeals.

Buyers Premium. If a Buyers Premium is shown on the auction page bidder box, then that amount (expressed as a percentage of the final selling price) will be added to the final selling price of all items in addition to any taxes imposed.

Payment. Payment in full is due not later than 5 business days from the time and date of the Buyers Certificate.  Payment must be made electronically through the GovDeals Website. Acceptable forms of payment are:

·         PayPal

·         Wire Transfer

·         Visa

·         MasterCard

·         American Express

·         Discover

PayPal and Credit Card purchases are limited to below $5,000.00. If the winning bid plus applicable taxes, if any indicated, and the buyer's premium, equals more than $4,999.99, PayPal and Credit Cards may not be used. If Wire Transfer is chosen, a Wire Transfer Transaction Summary page will provide payment and account information. The Wire Transfer must be completed within 5 days.

Removal.  All assets must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate.  Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified.  Successful bidders are responsible for loading and removal of any and all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Buyer’s Certificate.  The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property.  Under no circumstances will District assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping.  See instructions on each asset page for removal details. A daily storage fee of $10.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the ten (10) business days allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate.

Vehicle Titles. District will issue a title or certificate upon receipt of payment.  Titles may be subject to restrictions as indicated in the asset description on the website.

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 assets 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, District may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.  District reserves the right to reclaim and resell all items not removed by the specified removal date.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions.  By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees they have read, fully understand and accept these Terms and Conditions, and agree to pay for and remove the property, by the dates and times specified. These Terms and Conditions are displayed at the top of each page of each asset listed on GovDeals. Special Instructions appearing on the asset page will override certain sections of the terms and conditions.

State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax.  Buyers may be subject to payment of State and/or local sales and/or use tax. Buyers are responsible for contacting District or the appropriate tax office, completing any forms and paying any taxes that may be imposed.

Prohibited buyers:  Members of the District’s Board of Education or District employees who, individually or as a member of the Board, have the power or duty to negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve contracts formed pursuant to this agreement or who appoint officers or employees who have such power, or who audit bills or claims under such contracts, MAY NOT bid on the District’s property that is listed for auction.