Sunflower Hill Gala Auction Rules
Thank you for participating in the games, auctions, and paddle raises supporting Sunflower Hill! Please take a moment to review the bidder rules. All bidders must be registered with Paybee and will be issued a paddle number with which to bid. In events where participants use paddles to make bids, please hold paddles in a visible way to the auctioneer. Only those bidders holding paddles will be allowed to place bids during the program’s live auction and paddle raise portion.
- All Items Sold “As Is”
All items are generally sold “as is,” without guarantee made to their value, function, or genuineness. For this reason, items are often offered up for inspection for a period before bidding.
- The Auctioneer Determines Bidding
The auctioneer is the only party allowed to determine that a bid has been placed. If the auctioneer misses a bid, the missed party has no right to have the bid reinstated.
- Item Values Are Estimates
Most items offered at auction are given an estimated value by the auction donor. This valuation is only an estimate and is not a guarantee of the object’s resale value or its worth. The Organization Holds No Liability Once an object has been legally transferred over to the winning bidder, Sunflower Hill ceases holding any liability over the object. Any damages incurred due to its use or misuse are not Sunflower Hill’s responsibility.
- Items May Be Removed From Bidding
Although items may be listed in a catalog as being available for bidding, Sunflower Hill generally reserves the right to remove items from bidding at any time, for any reason.
- Items Must Be Taken Away After Purchase
All items successfully purchased by the bidder must be removed by the winning bidder within a time set out beforehand by the organization. The expenses incurred in moving the items are the winning bidders alone.
- Bids May Be Disqualified or Rejected
Sunflower Hill reserves the right to disqualify or reject any bids made during or after the auction, for any reason.
- You Must Pay Immediately
Sunflower Hill requires that winning bidders pay all or part of the winning bid immediately after the auction. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of the item.
- The Auctioneer Has Final Say
All disputes over matters related to bidding are referred to by the auctioneer, who has the final say.
- Bidder Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age and able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law unless purchasing alcohol. All bids made on items that contain alcohol or involve the taste of alcohol must be made by individuals 21 years of age or older.
- Auction Close
Auction Close refers to the end of bidding during the silent/live event auction
- Your Bid or Purchase is a Contract
When you place a bid on an online auction item, you enter a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller if you are the winning bidder. If your bid is the highest bid at Auction Close and the seller accepts your bid, you are the winning bidder. When you purchase a fixed-price item, you enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller.
- Payment Terms
If you are a winning bidder or purchase a fixed-price item, you agree to pay the seller the full amount of your winning bid (for biddable items) or the sale price (for fixed-price items) plus any applicable sales or use tax on your purchase, as well as any applicable shipping or delivery charges. You agree to honor the seller’s requirements regarding, the method and time of payment.
- All Bids are Final
Once you have placed and confirmed a bid, your bid cannot be retracted (except in the case that the completion of the transaction would violate the law.
- All Purchases are Final
Once you have confirmed a purchase, your purchase is final and cannot be canceled (except in the case that the completion of the transaction would violate the law.
- Tied Bids
In the case of two bidders placing the same maximum bid, the auctioneer will determine the leading bid. Government Regulations and Taxes You are solely responsible for compliance with any federal, state, or local tax laws governing your purchase. It is your responsibility to report and pay any applicable taxes. We suggest you consult a professional tax adviser.
- Check Out Information
Checkout is simple. All winners are required to make a payment at the end of the event. You have the choice of checking yourself out if you have registered in Paybee. The registered guests will receive an automated email with their balance. Upon checkout, you will receive a receipt, which you can take to one of our tables at the entrance to claim your items. If you need assistance with checkout, or if you prefer to pay by check or be invoiced, please proceed to the check-out table, and one of our staff members or volunteers will be happy to assist you.
