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The Map is interactive, you can bid on a lot individually or 2 or more as a group. Click on the parcel or parcels you are interested in and click request bid to see what you would need to bid in order to take the lead. Please contact our office with any questions 406-239-3529 for Jason or 406-249-1767 for Reed
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PARCEL 2: Agricultural Land (Middle Property)
Bare Land Tract - 77 +/- Acre
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Quality agricultural ground for farming or grazing
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Large open fields perfect for crops or livestock
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Mineral rights included - oil/gas lease in place
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Edge of city limits location
PARCEL 1: Bordering Styren Industrial Park Lots (Northernmost)
Prime Opportunity 30 +/- Acres
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Large lot south of established industrial park
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City utilities available
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Ready for development or continued use.
PARCEL 2: Agricultural Land (Middle Property)
Bare Land Tract - 77 +/- Acre
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Quality agricultural ground for farming or grazing
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Large open fields perfect for crops or livestock
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Mineral rights included - oil/gas lease in place
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Edge of city limits location
PARCEL 3: Complete Horse Property & Family Home (Southernmost)
Home & All Buildings on 10.75 +/- Acres
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Beautiful 1956 brick home - 1,836 sq ft, 3BR/2BA, completely updated 2015 - Finished Basement
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Premium horse facilities: 6-stall brick barn with hay loft, 40' x 100' indoor arena
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Two 24' grain bins (7,500 bushels each) with workshop and storage
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Utilities: City water, natural gas heat, A/C, dual septic systems
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Mineral rights included - With established Oil/Gas Lease
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All the improvements and buildings from the original homestead
These Bidder Terms and Conditions apply to auctions conducted by Rivers West Auction LLC
(“Auctioneer”), and constitute a legal, valid, binding, and enforceable contract between
Auctioneer and YOU. These Bidder Terms and Conditions form the basis for the contract of sale
between YOU and the Seller.
1. Auction Conducted Under and In Accordance with These Bidder Terms and Conditions,
Additional Terms and Conditions Posted by Auctioneer, and Announcements Made at the Time
of the Auction, and Applicable Law; Acceptance of Bidder Terms and Conditions. The Auction is
conducted under and in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions, any and all other
Terms and Conditions posted by Auctioneer (whether at the Auction Site or online), any
announcements or corrections made by Auctioneer at the time of the Auction, and applicable
law. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE HAD A FULL AND FAIR
OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THESE BIDDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THAT YOU HAVE
READ THESE BIDDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THESE
BIDDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND THAT YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND
BY THESE BIDDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOUR participation in the Auction, whether at
the Auction Site, online, telephonically, or through any other means (including Absentee Bid), is
further evidence of YOUR agreement to be bound by, and to abide by, all Bidder Terms and
Conditions.
2. Auction Conducted in the State of Montana. The Auction is conducted in the State of
Montana. The Property is offered for sale in the State of Montana, and will be sold and delivered
in the State of Montana. Notwithstanding YOUR physical location, these Bidder Terms and
Conditions are entered into in the State of Montana, all bids and payments are received in the
State of Montana, and all contracts between Seller and Buyer are formed and entered into in the
State of Montana.
3. Definitions. Definitions. The following definitions apply to these Bidder Terms and Conditions
for each auction conducted by Auctioneer:
“Absentee Bid” means a bid submitted to Auctioneer by an Absentee Bidder for the execution
during the Auction under terms established by Auctioneer.
“Absentee Bidder” means a Bidder that submits an Absentee Bid, whether or not physically
present at the Auction.
“Absolute Auction” or “Absolute” applies only if and when expressly indicated and means that
property is sold to the highest bidder regardless of the amount of the final bid, with no limiting
conditions, restrictions, or reservations. This type of auction is also known as an auction Without
Reserve. Provided that a bid is received within a reasonable time after property is put up at
Absolute Auction, the property will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of the final bid
amount. Property put up at Absolute Auction may be withdrawn by Auctioneer if a bid is not
received within a reasonable time. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY STATED BYAUCTIONEER IN WRITING, NO PROPERTY IS BEING EXPOSED FOR SALE AT ABSOLUTE
AUCTION OR WITHOUT RESERVE.
“Bidder” means any person or entity, and the agents or representatives of any such person or
entity, that registers, and/or bids, and/or buys, and/or otherwise participates in the Auction
(including, without being limited to, inspection), regardless of whether such person or entity
tenders a bid.
“Bidder Account” means the number or other identifier assigned to a Bidder by Auctioneer or by
an Online Auction Platform Provider. (See, also, Bidder Number).
“Bidder Number” means the number or other identifier issued by Auctioneer to a Bidder for the
purposes of identifying bids to such Bidder. (See, also, Bidder Account).
“Bidder Registration” means the information provided by a Bidder, and the process of registering
such Bidder to bid at the Auction, including the Bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Bidder
Terms and Conditions.
“Bidder Terms and Conditions” means Auctioneer’s Bidder Terms and Conditions.
“Buyer” means the Winning Bidder.
“Buyer’s Premium” is a non-refundable administrative fee calculated as a percentage of the
Hammer Price that is payable by the Buyer to Auctioneer for Auctioneer’s own account. If the
sale of the Property is Subject to Seller’s Confirmation, the Buyer’s Premium will be calculated
on the amount of the High Bid Subject to Confirmation or such other amount as may be agreed
to between Seller and Buyer, whichever is greater. The Buyer’s Premium is earned by
Auctioneer, and becomes Auctioneer’s property, at the Fall of the Hammer
“Closing” means the settlement on the sale of the Property at which Seller sells, transfers,
assigns, and conveys Seller’s right, title, and interest in the Property to the Buyer, and the Buyer
pays the balance of the Contract Price.
“Closing Date” means the date on which the Closing occurs.
“Commission” means the amount payable by or on behalf of Seller to Auctioneer for
Auctioneer’s services, calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price.
“Contract Price” means an amount equal to the Hammer Price plus the Buyer’s Premium. Real
estate transfer tax, revenue stamps, grantor’s tax, and any similar such taxes or fees will be
calculated on the Contract Price.
“Fall of the Hammer” means the point, after bids have been received, at which Auctioneer
declares the Property “sold” to the Bidder acknowledged by Auctioneer as having made the
Winning Bid. During an online auction, the Fall of the Hammer may occur electronically at the
end of timed (or extended) bidding. If the Property is exposed for sale Subject to Seller’sConfirmation, the Fall of the Hammer will occur on Seller’s confirmation of the sale either at the
High Bid Subject to Confirmation or at such other amount as may be agreed to, in good faith, by
Seller and the Buyer.
“Hammer Price” means the High Bid amount recognized by Auctioneer with the Fall of the
Hammer. If the Property is exposed for sale Subject to Seller’s Confirmation, the Hammer Price
will be (i) the High Bid Subject to Confirmation if confirmed by Seller, or (ii) such other amount
as may be agreed to, in good faith, by Seller and the Buyer, whichever is greater.
"High Bid Subject to Confirmation" means the high bid amount recognized by Auctioneer at the
conclusion of bidding if the Property is exposed for sale Subject to Seller's Confirmation. If (i)
the High Bid Subject to Confirmation is confirmed by Seller, or (ii) Seller and Buyer agree, in
good faith, to some other greater amount, it will be the Hammer Price.
“No Sale” occurs if the Property is put up at the Auction but is not sold, and Auctioneer passes,
withdraws the Property, or declares a No Sale.
“Online Auction Platform” means the hardware and software utilized to conduct an Auctioneer
online and to facilitate online bidding, including any associated, adjunct, and/or complementary
websites, services, premiums and promotions.
“Online Auction Platform Provider” means the provider of the Online Auction Platform and
related services.
“Online Bidding Period” means any established period during which online bids may be
tendered.
“Participating Broker” means a licensed real estate professional who has (i) registered with
Auctioneer prior to the Auction, (ii) served as a buyer’s broker for the Winning Bidder at the
Auction, and (iii) complied with all of Auctioneer’s requirements.
“Participating Broker Fee” means an amount that is payable to a Participating Broker in
accordance with Auctioneer’s policy and these Bidder Terms and Conditions.
“Private Sale” means an event in which the Property is sold (or gifted) other than at the Auction.
“Private Sale Price” means the fair market price paid, or agreed to be paid, at a Private Sale in
an arms-length transaction between Seller and a purchaser. If the Property is sold through a
Private Sale for less than its fair market value, or in a transaction that is not an arms-length
transaction, or is gifted by the Seller, the Private Sale Price will be an amount equal to the fair
market value of the Property in an arms-length transaction.
“Property” means the single or multiple parcels of real estate exposed for sale at Auction by
Auctioneer.“Purchase Agreement” means the contract for the purchase and sale of the Property to be
executed at the close of bidding by the Winning Bidder, or the Bidder making the High Bid
Subject to Confirmation, as the case may be. In an Auction Subject to Seller’s Confirmation,
Seller will execute the Purchase Agreement only on Seller’s confirmation, approval, and
acceptance of the High Bid Subject to Confirmation.
“Purchase Deposit” is the good faith deposit made by the Buyer against the Contract Price.
“Registration Deposit” means a deposit that Auctioneer may require from Bidders in order to
register for the Auction.
“Registration Package” means all materials provided to, or made available to, Bidders in
connection with the Auction, including documents, certificates, descriptions, disclosures,
waivers, disclaimers, registration forms, applications, maps, surveys, reports, deeds, these
Bidder Terms and Conditions, and the Purchase Agreement.
“Reserve” or “With Reserve” means that property exposed for competitive bidding at the Auction
may be withdrawn by Auctioneer and/or bids may be rejected by Auctioneer prior to the Fall of
the Hammer. It is not necessary for there to be a Reserve Price for an Auction to be With
Reserve. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY STATED OTHERWISE BY
AUCTIONEER IN WRITING, ALL PROPERTY IS BEING EXPOSED FOR SALE WITH
RESERVE.
“Reserve Price” means, if applicable, the minimum price that Seller is willing to accept for the
Property. If the Property is subject to a Reserve Price, the Property will not be sold unless the
Reserve Price is met or waived. It is not required for any Reserve Price to be disclosed.
“Seller” means (i) the owner or the Property, or (ii) the person or entity empowered to convey
title to the Property.
“Subject to Seller's Confirmation” means, if announced, posted, or advertised, that after the High
Bid Subject to Seller’s Confirmation has been received and acknowledged by Auctioneer, Seller
may determine, in Seller's sole and absolute discretion, to (i) accept such bid, (ii) reject such
bid, or (iii) negotiate a higher price.
“Winning Bid” means the highest bid received and accepted (and if Subject to Seller’s
Confirmation, confirmed by Seller).
“Winning Bidder” means the Bidder who is recognized by Auctioneer as having made the
Winning Bid.
“Withdrawn,
” “Withdrawal,
” or “Withdraw” refers to the circumstance in which the Property is
removed or withdrawn from the Auction, or in which it is determined that the Property will not be
offered or sold at the Auction.“Without Reserve” means Absolute. UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY STATED BY
AUCTIONEER IN WRITING, NO PROPERTY IS BEING EXPOSED FOR SALE AT ABSOLUTE
AUCTION OR WITHOUT RESERVE.
4. Bidder Registration; Bidder Qualification. YOU are required to register to bid, and YOU must
provide a valid credit card in order to be approved for bidding. Auctioneer may make a nominal
charge or place a temporary hold against YOUR credit card for verification purposes, and may
charge YOUR credit card for YOUR purchases. Auctioneer may establish such other Bidder
Registration requirements and Bidder qualifications as Auctioneer determines to be reasonably
necessary or appropriate. YOU must provide such information (including identifying information
and qualifications) as requested by Auctioneer. Auctioneer may refuse to accept a Bidder
Registration from any potential Bidder, may refuse to grant bidding privileges to any potential
Bidder, and may suspend or revoke the bidding privileges of any Bidder at any time. By
registering to bid, YOU represent to Auctioneer that, if YOU are a natural person, YOU are at
least eighteen (18) years of age and that YOU are otherwise legally able to enter into a contract.
Each entity (i.e., corporation, limited liability company, or other organization) registering to bid
represents that it has the power and authority to register, to bid, and to complete the purchase
transaction if it is the Winning Bidder. If bids are made by or on behalf of an entity, the entity and
any individual making the bid will be jointly and severally liable on account of the bid. YOU
acknowledge and agree that YOU have read, understand, and agree to be bound by, these
Bidder Terms and Conditions, any and all other terms and conditions posted at the Auction Site
or on the Auctioneer website(s), and the terms and conditions posted on the websites of any
Online Auction Platform Provider(s) used by Auctioneer. Auctioneer may, in Auctioneer’s sole
and absolute discretion, receive bids from a person or entity that has not registered to bid and/or
has not satisfied all requirements for Bidder Registration, and, by bidding, such person or entity
will be bound by these Bidder Terms and Conditions, any and all other terms and conditions
published by auctioneer (including those posted at the Auction Site or on Auctioneer’s
website(s), or otherwise), and the terms and conditions posted on the websites of any Online
Auction Platform Provider(s) used by Auctioneer. BIDDER QUALIFICATION PROVISIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AUCTIONEER AND SELLER, AND CREATE NO RIGHTS
OR INTERESTS IN ANY OTHER PERSONS, INCLUDING COMPETING BIDDERS.
AUCTIONEER AND/OR SELLER MAY (BUT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO) WAIVE ANY
BIDDER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, EITHER GLOBALLY OR ON A CASE-BY-CASE
BASIS.
5. Access to Auction Site and/or Online Auction Platform; Assumption of Risk; Limitation of
Liability. YOU assume all risks in connection with YOUR participation, or attempted participation,
in the Auction, including, without being limited to, risks arising from or associated with: (i) YOUR
presence at the Auction Site; (ii) YOUR use of any Online Auction Platform utilized by
Auctioneer; and/or (iii) any harm, injury, or damage to YOU or YOUR property resulting from
acts other than those caused exclusively by Auctioneer’s gross negligence or intentional
misconduct. YOU enter the Auction Site at YOUR own risk, YOU assume such risk with respect
to YOURSELF and anyone, including any minor children, accompanying YOU or visiting the
Auction Site on YOUR behalf. YOUR representatives, employees, independent contractors, or
agents also assume such risks. No person will have any claim against Auctioneer and/or Seller,or their respective agents or employees, for any injuries sustained or for damages to or loss of
property that may occur at the Auction Site. Neither Auctioneer nor Seller will be liable for any
damages of any type or nature sustained or claimed by YOU or by any other person or entity in
connection with, or in any way related to, the Auction. YOU waive any and all claims and/or
causes of against Auctioneer arising in connection with, or in any way related to (i) YOUR
presence at the Auction Site; (ii) YOUR use of any Online Auction Platform utilized by
Auctioneer; and/or (iii) any harm, injury, or damage to YOU or YOUR property resulting from
acts other than those caused exclusively by Auctioneer’s gross negligence or intentional
misconduct.
6. Nature of the Auction. Unless otherwise stated in writing, the Auction will be With Reserve
AND Subject to Seller’s Confirmation. Auctioneer may Withdraw the Property, or any parcel of
Property, prior to the Fall of the Hammer, even if bids have been tendered and/or recognized. In
addition to being With Reserve, the Property may be sold Subject to Seller’s Confirmation, and
Seller may, in Seller’s sole and absolute discretion, accept or reject the final bid on the Property.
If Seller has not accepted the High Bid Subject to Confirmation within forty-eight hours after the
close of bidding at the Auction, then Seller will be deemed to have rejected the High Bid Subject
to Confirmation.
7. Bid Increments. Bid increments are established and controlled by Auctioneer, and may be
adjusted or modified in Auctioneer’s sole and absolute discretion.
8. Absentee Bids; Remote Bidding. In Auctioneer’s discretion, Auctioneer may receive Absentee
Bids and/or bids tendered by remote Bidders (whether telephonically or otherwise). Absentee
Bids may be initiated and advanced in accordance with Auctioneer’s policies and procedures.
Auctioneer will make reasonable efforts to execute Absentee Bids, but Auctioneer will have no
liability to any Absentee Bidder for the failure to execute any Absentee Bids for any reason
whatsoever. Each Absentee Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the Property may be sold to
another Bidder for the maximum amount of the Absentee Bid based on a bidding sequence that
causes another Bidder to reach the amount first. If the execution of an Absentee Bid at its
maximum amount would require Auctioneer to accept a bid that is less than a full bidding
increment, Auctioneer has the sole and absolute discretion to acknowledge or reject such bid.
An Absentee Bidder may authorize Auctioneer to advance the bid by one or more bidding
increments after the maximum amount of the Absentee Bid is, or would be, reached. Auctioneer
acts as the agent of the Seller only, and the receipt and/or execution of Absentee Bids will not
create an agency relationship between Auctioneer and any Absentee Bidder.
9. Buyer's Premium. The Property is subject to a Buyer's Premium that will be calculated as a
percentage of the Hammer Price and paid by the Winning Bidder in addition to the Hammer
Price. The Buyer’s Premium is Six percent (6%) of the Hammer Price, and will be added to the
Hammer Price to determine the Contract Price for the Property. If YOU are the Winning Bidder
and YOU default on YOUR obligations as set forth in these Bidder Terms and Conditions, or
otherwise, there will be no set-off or reduction in the Buyer's Premium even if the Property is
resold. Because the Buyer's Premium is earned with the Fall of the Hammer, Auctioneer has noobligation to mitigate damages with respect to the Buyer's Premium, and YOU acknowledge and
agree that mitigation of damages is not possible.
10. Online Auction. In addition to all other terms and conditions set forth in these Bidder Terms
and Conditions, the following terms and conditions apply if the Auction is conducted, in whole or
in part, online:
10.1. Posted Times. Unless stated otherwise, all posted or listed times are intended to reference
the local time zone at the Auction Site. Posted closing times and time displays are approximate.
Auctioneer reserves the right, in Auctioneer's sole and absolute discretion, to close early,
extend, reset, or reopen the Auction.
10.2. Online Bidding; Maximum Bids. Online bids may be submitted as a single advancing bid or
as a maximum bid, and bidding will advance competitively to the next available increment. If
YOU submit a single advancing bid and YOUR bid is equal to or less than the maximum bid
previously submitted by another Bidder, YOU will be outbid. If YOU submit a maximum bid and
a maximum bid has previously been submitted by another Bidder, bidding will advance to the
next highest bid increment after which either YOUR maximum bid or the previously submitted
maximum bid has been exhausted, whichever occurs first, and the then-current bid will be
shown at that amount. If YOUR bid is shown as the current high bid and another Bidder submits
a bid (either as a single bid or as a maximum bid), bidding will advance to the next highest bid
increment after which either YOUR maximum bid or the maximum bid of the competing Bidder
has been exhausted, whichever occurs first, and the then-current bid will be shown at that
amount.
10.3. Technology Disruptions. YOU acknowledge and agree that the Auction is conducted
electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning.
Auctioneer will not be responsible for, and will suffer no liability for, technology disruptions,
errors, or failures (including disruptions to bidding or the failure to execute, recognize, or record
online bids), whether caused by (i) loss of connectivity, breakdown, disruption, or failure of the
Online Auction Platform(s), (ii) breakdown, disruption, or failure of a Bidder's internet
connection, computer, or system, or (iii) otherwise. Auctioneer may, but will not be required to,
continue, suspend, delay, extend, reschedule, or close the Auction because of disruptions
caused by technology failures, even after bidding has commenced.
10.4. Failures by Online Auction Platform Provider and Its Affiliates or Contractors. Under no
circumstances will Auctioneer be liable for any failure of the Online Auction Platform Provider(s)
to perform, or for the failure of any affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, or contractors
of the Online Auction Platform Provider(s) to perform regardless of whether such obligations are
owing, directly or indirectly, to Auctioneer, to YOU, to Seller, or otherwise.
10.5. Automatic Extension Feature and Rolling Close of the Bidding. Any Online Bidding Period
may include an automatic extension feature. This means that if a bid is entered within a set time
period approaching the end of the established Online Bidding Period, the Online Bidding Period
will be automatically extended for an additional period of time in increments established byAuctioneer, and such extensions will continue until there is a set period of time that lapses
during which no advancing online bid is received, after which bidding will close.
10.6. Disclaimer. THE ONLINE AUCTION PLATFORM(S) AND AUCTIONEER’S WEBSITE
ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. AUCTIONEER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR
GUARANTEES, AND DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR
GUARANTEES, (i) THAT THE ONLINE AUCTION PLATFORM(S) OR ANY RELATED
WEBSITE OR TECHNOLOGY WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR FREE OR VIRUS FREE,
(ii) AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY USING THE ONLINE AUCTION
PLATFORM OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE OR TECHNOLOGY, OR (iii) AS TO THE
ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, SECURITY, OR CURRENT NATURE OF THE
ONLINE AUCTION PLATFORM OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE TECHNOLOGY. IF YOU ARE
DISSATISFIED WITH THE AUCTION, OR THE NATURE, CHARACTER, OR FUNCTIONALITY
OF TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUCTION, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
RECOURSE IS TO IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE AUCTION.
AUCTIONEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE YOUR BIDDER REGISTRATION, TO
SUSPEND OR TERMINATE YOUR ACCESS TO THE AUCTION, TO IMPOSE LIMITS ON
CERTAIN FEATURES OF THE ONLINE AUCTION PLATFORM, AND/OR LIMIT, RESTRICT,
OR TERMINATE YOUR ACCESS TO THE AUCTIONEER’S WEBSITE OR TO THE AUCTION
WITHOUT NOTICE.
10.7. Restrictions on Use. YOU agree that YOU will not use any robot, spider, other automatic
device, or manual process to monitor or copy the Online Auction Platform(s), Auctioneer’s
website, any technology associated with the Auction, and/or any content associated with the
Auction. YOU agree that YOU will not use any device, software or routine to interfere with, or to
attempt to interfere with, the proper functioning of the Online Auction Platform(s), Auctioneer’s
website, any technology associated with the Auction, or any activity being conducted in
connection with the Auction. YOU agree that YOU will not take any action that imposes an
unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the Online Auction Platform(s) and/or
Auctioneer’s website and/or online infrastructure. YOU agree that YOU will not copy, reproduce,
alter, modify, create derivative works, or publicly display any content from the Online Auction
Platform(s) and/or Auctioneer’s website. Access and use of any Online Auction Platform is
subject to any and all terms and conditions of the Online Auction Platform Provider(s).
10.8. Security of Bidder Account. YOU are responsible for monitoring and maintaining the
security of YOUR Bidder Account information. If, at any time, YOU know or suspect that YOUR
Bidder Account has been hacked, cloned, compromised, or improperly accessed, YOU must
notify Auctioneer, in writing, immediately, and YOU will not be responsible for bids tendered
through YOUR Bidder Account after such notice is received by Auctioneer.
11. No Bid Retraction; Irrevocable Offer. Without Auctioneer's consent (which consent may be
granted or withheld in Auctioneer's sole and absolute discretion), YOU may not retract or revokea bid that has been acknowledged by Auctioneer or that YOU have submitted online. YOU
acknowledge and agree that Auctioneer is acting in reliance on tendered bids in the conduct of
the Auction, and that bid retraction: (i) is disruptive and interferes with the Auction; (ii) may call
into question the integrity of the Auction; (iii) may reduce Bidder confidence in the Auction
process; and (iv) may have a negative effect on the Hammer Price, thereby harming the Seller.
As an inducement for Auctioneer to accept YOUR Bidder Registration and to grant YOU the
privilege of bidding at the Auction, and in consideration of the ability to bid at the Auction, YOU
agree that, without Auctioneer's prior consent, YOU will not withdraw or to attempt to withdraw
any bid tendered by YOU or on your behalf. YOU, further, acknowledge and agree that YOUR
bid constitutes an irrevocable offer that will not be terminated by Auctioneer's solicitation and/or
acknowledgment of advancing bids, neither of which constitutes a rejection of YOUR bid. YOU
recognize that if the bidding is reopened for any reason after the Fall of the Hammer, or if
Auctioneer permits the withdrawal of a subsequent advancing bid, YOUR bid may be accepted
and YOU may be declared the Winning Bidder. If YOUR online bid is not accepted prior to or at
the close of bidding, the offer will terminate seventy-two (72) hours after (i) the close of bidding
or (ii) the expiration of the period for Seller to accept of reject a High Bid Subject to
Confirmation, whichever is later.
12. Responsibility for Bids Placed on Bidder Number or Bidder Account. YOU are responsible
for all bids made using YOUR Bidder Number or YOUR Bidder Account, and if YOU tender a bid
that is determined by Auctioneer to be the Winning Bid, or if a Winning Bid is submitted from
YOUR computer, or YOUR device, or from YOUR Bidder Account, YOU will be the Buyer. If
YOUR Bidder Number is lost, stolen, or misappropriated, or if YOUR Bidder Account has been
hacked or compromised YOU should notify Auctioneer immediately. YOU will be liable for all
bids tendered using YOUR Bidder Number or Bidder Account prior to giving Auctioneer notice
that YOUR Bidder Number was lost, stolen, or misappropriated or that YOUR Bidder Account
was hacked or compromised.
13. Conduct of the Auction. Auctioneer will regulate all matters relating to the conduct of the
Auction and Auctioneer’s decisions will be final and binding. Auctioneer will have control over
bidding, and Auctioneer will resolve any and all disputes. Auctioneer may, in Auctioneer’s sole
and absolute discretion, reopen the bidding if (i) a bid is made while the hammer is falling in
acceptance of a prior bid or while bidding is otherwise being terminated, or (ii) after the Fall of
the Hammer or other termination of the bidding Auctioneer is made aware of a bid that was
unnoticed prior to the Fall of the Hammer or other termination of the bidding, or (iii) after the Fall
of the Hammer or other termination of the bidding Auctioneer is made aware that Auctioneer
and a bid assistant or ringman, or multiple bid assistants or ringmen, have acknowledged bids in
the same amount bid from different Bidders, or (iv) an online bid, or other bid by a remote
Bidder, tendered or attempted to be tendered prior to the Fall of the Hammer goes
unrecognized, or (v) some other bid dispute arises. Any contract formed with the Fall of the
Hammer will be subject to the conditions set forth in this Section. If bidding is reopened
pursuant to this Section, the bid recognized by Auctioneer prior to the reopening of the bidding
will be held, and may not be retracted, and, if no further bids are received, such bid will be the
Winning Bid. The determination of whether to reopen the bidding is within Auctioneer’s sole and
absolute discretion, and Auctioneer is not required to reopen the bidding. Auctioneer will sufferno liability on account of Auctioneer’s determination to reopen the bidding or not. Auctioneer
reserves the right, for any reason, in Auctioneer’s sole discretion, to terminate, change or
suspend the sale of the Property or any aspect of any Auction sale. Advertised times are
estimates provided for convenience only, and Auctioneer will have no liability with respect to any
Property sold before or after an advertised time.
14. Winning Bidders Subject to Certification by Auctioneer. The final determination of the
Winning Bidder will be made by Auctioneer. Any notification to an online Bidder by email or
electronic message (whether generated manually or automatically) is subject to certification by
Auctioneer. Any dispute regarding the identity of the Winning Bidder will be resolved by
Auctioneer, and Auctioneer may reopen the Bidding. Auctioneer’s determination of the Winning
Bidder will be final and conclusive.
15. Bidding by or on Behalf of Seller. Seller reserves the right to bid at the Auction. Seller, or
those acting on Seller's behalf, may bid unless the Auction is expressly identified, in writing, as
being an Absolute Auction that is not a forced sale. At a Reserve Auction (including an Auction
that is also Subject to Seller’s Confirmation), Auctioneer may execute bids on Seller’s behalf,
and there is no requirement that any specific bid executed on Seller’s behalf be identified as
such or that such bids will be tendered under any single Bidder Number or Bidder Account.
16. Withdrawal of Property by Auctioneer. Unless specific Property is in express written terms
exposed for sale at Absolute Auction, Auctioneer has the right to withdraw any Property from
the Auction prior to the Fall of the Hammer.
17. All Property Sold “AS IS,
” “WHERE IS,
” and “WITH ALL FAULTS.
” THE PROPERTY IS
BEING OFFERED AND SOLD IN ITS AS IS/WHERE IS CONDITION AT THE TIME OF THE
AUCTION, WITH ALL FAULTS, INCLUDING ANY HIDDEN DEFECTS OF ANY NATURE.
UNLESS EXPRESSLY STATED OTHERWISE, PROPERTY THAT IS EXPOSED FOR SALE IN
ITS “AS IS" CONDITION HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, ALTERED, INSPECTED, OR TESTED
BY AUCTIONEER. NEITHER AUCTIONEER NOR SELLER MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, REGARDING THE PROPERTY OR ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY CONVEYING
WITH THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT BEING LIMITED TO, REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES, OR GUARANTEES AS TO THE NATURE, VALUE, SOURCE, AUTHENTICITY,
FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, AND/OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OR CHARACTERISTICS OF
THE PROPERTY OR ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY CONVEYING WITH THE PROPERTY. NO
STATEMENT ANYWHERE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING VERBAL
STATEMENTS MADE BY AUCTIONEER, WILL BE DEEMED TO BE A REPRESENTATION,
WARRANTY, OR GUARANTY BY AUCTIONEER OR SELLER. WITHOUT LIMITING THE
GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT, AUTHENTICITY, ORIGIN, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY CONVEYING
WITH THE PROPERTY, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. YOU
ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU CANNOT RELY, AND HAVE NOT RELIED, ON
ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTY MADE BY THE SELLER ORANYONE ACTING AS AGENT OF THE SELLER, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, ABOUT THE
PROPERTY. IF THE PROPERTY IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-AUCTION INSPECTION, YOU
ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU HAVE HAD A FULL AND FAIR OPPORTUNITY TO
INSPECT THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO BIDDING, AND YOU ARE RELYING SOLELY ON, OR
YOU HAVE WAIVED, YOUR INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION (i) IN DETERMINING
WHETHER TO BID, (ii) IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF A BID, AND (iii) IN BIDDING. IF
THE PROPERTY IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PRE-AUCTION INSPECTION, YOU
ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT (i) YOU ARE KNOWINGLY AND WILLING BIDDING ON
THE PROPERTY WITHOUT A PRE-AUCTION INSPECTION, (ii) YOU ARE NOT RELYING ON
ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES BY AUCTIONEER OR SELLER, AND (iii) YOU
ARE ASSUMING ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF THE
PROPERTY WITHOUT A PRE-AUCTION INSPECTION.
18. Pre-Auction Inspection; Due Diligence. By bidding, YOU acknowledge and agree that (i) if
the Property is available for pre-Auction inspection, (A) YOU have had a full and fair opportunity
to inspect the Property prior to bidding, and (B) YOU are relying solely on, or YOU have waived,
YOUR inspection and investigation. If the Property is not available for pre-Auction Inspection,
You acknowledge and agree that (i) YOU are knowingly and willingly bidding on the Property
without a pre-Auction inspection, and (ii) YOU are assuming any and all risks associated with
YOUR purchase of the Property without a pre-Auction inspection. In either case, YOU
acknowledge and agree that YOU are not relying on any representations or warranties by
Auctioneer or Seller. YOU, further, acknowledge and agree that any photographs or other
images of the Property are adequate for YOUR purposes. YOU, further, acknowledge and agree
that YOU have had a full and fair opportunity to ask questions and to conduct any and all due
diligence that YOU deem to be necessary or appropriate, and that the responses YOU have
received, if any, are adequate for YOUR purposes. YOU have made all necessary inquiries and
investigations regarding the Property, and YOU are prepared to purchase the Property in its AS
IS, WHERE IS condition, with all faults and with no contingencies. It is YOUR responsibility to
obtain and read the Registration Package and any other materials related to the Property that
may be made available by Auctioneer. It is YOUR responsibility to inspect the Property; review
any and all documents and materials related to the Property; assess the accuracy and
completeness of the information made available to YOU; and independently verify and confirm
any estimates, projections, or assumptions relating thereto, none of which may be considered to
be representations, warranties, or guarantees. YOU may select and consult with any and all
professional advisors of YOUR choosing in determining whether to bid at the Auction. YOU
acknowledge and agree that YOU have relied exclusively on YOUR own investigation and
determinations and the advice of YOUR own professional advisors, and that YOU have not
relied on any information provided by the Seller or the Auctioneer.
19. Description of Property. Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, any description of
Property is based solely on visual impression, or on public records that are believed to be
accurate but are not guaranteed. Any and all such descriptions are given solely for identification
purposes, and do not create any warranty, expressed or implied, or representation by
Auctioneer. Auctioneer does not warrant any of Seller’s statements made on any disclosure
statement(s).20. Announcements. All terms and conditions and other announcements made by Auctioneer on
the day of the Auction are binding and take precedence over any advertisements or listings.
21. Registration Deposit. YOU may be required to make a Registration Deposit in order to bid
on the Property. If YOU are the Winning Bidder, the Registration Deposit will be applied against
the Contract Price for the Property. Auctioneer may verify YOUR identity and credit by placing a
hold in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) against a credit card issued in YOUR
name.
22. Separately Deeded Parcels. If the Property consists of two or more separately deeded
parcels, Auctioneer may, in Auctioneer’s discretion, put the parcels up for bid individually, as an
entire group, and by various combinations, and the bids received by each method will be held
until it is determined which method yields the highest aggregate amount. Bidding may be
conducted in multiple rounds, and methods or combinations may be eliminated until the final
method or grouping yielding the highest aggregate amount is determined.
23. Purchase Agreement; Contract Price. If YOU are the Winning Bidder or the Bidder making
the High Bid Subject to Confirmation, YOU will execute the Purchase Agreement promptly on
the close of the Auction. In auctions Subject to Seller’s Confirmation, Seller will execute the
Purchase Agreement if Seller accepts and confirms the High Bid Subject to Confirmation. The
Purchase Agreement is available for review prior to opening of the bidding, and is incorporated
in and made a part of these Bidder terms and Conditions. The Contract Price in the Purchase
Agreement will be the High Bid Amount, or Hammer Price, plus the Buyer’s Premium.
24. Purchase Deposit. If YOU are the Winning Bidder, or the Bidder making the High Bid
Subject to Confirmation, as the case may be, YOU will be required to make a Purchase Deposit
on execution of the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Deposit (which will include any
Registration Deposit made by YOU) will be in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the
Contract Price (i.e., ten percent (10%) or the total amount of the Hammer Price plus the Buyer’s
Premium). The Purchase Deposit may be paid in cash or its equivalent, by certified funds, by
credit card (if that service made available by Auctioneer), or by approved personal or company
check as approved by Auctioneer. The Purchase Deposit will be held in a non-interest bearing
account. If the Purchase Deposit is forfeited by YOU, it will be applied to the payment of
amounts due and owing to Auctioneer before any distribution to Seller or otherwise.
25. No Buyer Contingencies. There will be no Buyer conditions or contingencies to the sale of
the Property, except that Seller will be required to deliver of good and marketable title.
26. Closing; Deed. The Closing will occur at a mutually agreed time and place within Forty-Five
(45) days after the Auction date, unless extended with the written consent of Seller and
Auctioneer. At the Closing, (i) the Buyer will pay the balance of the Contract Price and any and
all fees, expenses, and other amounts due and owing to the Seller, to the Auctioneer, or
otherwise, along with all other amounts required to close on the purchase of the Property in
immediately available funds, and (ii) Seller will deliver a Bargain and Sale Deed.27. Broker Participation. If a Participating Broker who has registered with Auctioneer prior to the
Auction produces the Buyer (whose Bidder Registration indicates that such Buyer is
represented by the Participating Broker), the Participating Broker may be paid a Broker
Participation Fee, in an amount and manner established by Auctioneer.
28. Taxes. Real estate excise tax will be calculated based on the Contract Price and will be paid
by the Seller. Any and all other taxes or surcharges will be calculated based on the Contract
Price and will be paid by the Buyer.
30. Title Insurance; Closing Fees and Expenses.
30.1. Title Insurance. Seller will pay the cost of a standard owner's policy of title insurance. Any
extended coverage or special endorsements to be paid by Buyer. The Property will be insured
as free and clear of all monetary liens and encumbrances.
30.2 Closing Fees and Expenses. Unless otherwise provided in writing, Buyer and Seller will
equally pay any and all Closing fees and expenses.
31. Apportionment. Taxes and all other periodic realty costs, if any, will be apportioned pro rata
as of the date of the Closing. Seller will pay for all days up to and including the date of the
Closing, and Purchaser will pay for all days following the date of the Closing.
32. Zoning; Land Use; Occupancy Permit. Neither Auctioneer nor Seller makes any
representations or warranties as to the zoning of the Property or any other land use restrictions
affecting the Property, and there are no representations, warranties, or guarantees as to the
issuance of any necessary occupancy permit(s). It is YOUR responsibility to make such
inquiries and investigations as may be necessary to confirm the applicable zoning and land use
restrictions affecting the Property, as well as the availability and/or requirements for the
issuance of any necessary occupancy permit(s). The purchase of the Property will not be
contingent in any way on zoning or land use restrictions, or on whether YOU may put the
Property to any desired use, or on whether any necessary occupancy permit(s) may issue. YOU
acknowledge and agree that YOU are not relying on any representations by Seller or Auctioneer
concerning zoning or other land use restrictions affecting the Property, or concerning the
issuance or any necessary occupancy permit(s).
33. Seller’s Residential Real Estate Disclosure Statement. If the Property is residential real
estate with respect to which Seller is required to furnish a Residential Property Disclosure
Statement, the same has been made available for review prior to the opening of bidding at the
Auction, and YOU acknowledge receipt thereof.
34. Lead-based Paint Disclosure. If the Property includes residential improvements constructed
prior to 1978, a Lead-based Paint Disclosure Statement has been furnished by Seller and made
available for review prior to the opening of the bidding, and YOU acknowledge receipt thereof.
35. Breach.35.1. Seller’s Breach. If Seller breaches any of Seller’s obligations with respect to the purchase
and sale of the Property, Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy will be return of the Purchase
Deposit and any other monies actually paid by the Buyer; provided, however, that the Buyer’s
Premium is non-refundable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Seller breaches Seller’s
obligations under these Bidder Terms and Conditions or under the Purchase Agreement, the
Buyer may seek to recover an amount equal to the Buyer’s Premium from Seller (not from
Auctioneer). Under no circumstances will Auctioneer or Seller be liable for incidental or
consequential damages, including, without being limited to lost profits or reduced productivity.
Specific performance is not available as a remedy to Buyer.
35.2. Buyer’s Breach. If Buyer breaches any of Buyer’s obligations, Buyer will forfeit the
Purchase Deposit and any other monies actually paid to Seller or Auctioneer, and will pay all of
Seller’s and Auctioneers costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of
litigation). If the Property is subsequently offered for sale (at auction or otherwise), Buyer will be
responsible for any and all costs and expenses incurred with respect thereto, including, without
being limited to, advertising and labor. Buyer will also be responsible for any shortfall between
the Contract Price established at the Auction and any subsequent lower amount for which the
Property may be sold. In addition to, and not in lieu of, the foregoing, if YOU are the Winning
Bidder or the Winning Bidder Subject to Confirmation, and fail to execute the Purchase
Agreement and/or fail to tender the Purchase Deposit or the Buyer’s Premium, you will forfeit
the Registration Deposit, if any, and Auctioneer may charge YOUR credit card on file in the
amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) which amount will be treated as a non-compliance
fee but will not relieve YOU of any other damages, or otherwise limit the remedies available to
Auctioneer or Seller. Auctioneer and Seller reserve the right to immediately offer the Property for
sale again on the Winning Bidder’s default.
36. Risk of Loss. The risk of loss or damage to the Property is assumed by the Seller until
Closing, except for in the event of loss or damage to the Property exceeding ten percent (10%)
of the Hammer Price, then Seller may elect to either repair the damages, provide credit at
Closing, or terminate the Purchase Agreement.
37. Time is Of the Essence. Time is of the Essence with respect to the purchase and sale of the
Property.
38. Bidding by or on Behalf of Seller. Seller, or someone acting on Seller’s behalf, may bid at the
Auction if the Auction is conducted With Reserve or Subject to Seller’s Confirmation, and, if the
Property is subject to a Reserve Price, Auctioneer may bid up to the Reserve Price on Seller’s
behalf. If the Auction is an Absolute Auction, then Seller may not bid unless it is a forced sale
(i.e., pursuant to a court order), under which circumstances Seller reserves the right to bid either
directly or indirectly.
39. Conduct of the Auction. Auctioneer will regulate all matters relating to the conduct of the
Auction and Auctioneer’s decisions will be final and binding. Auctioneer will have control over
bidding, and Auctioneer will resolve any and all disputes. If, after the Fall of the Hammer or
other termination of the bidding, (i) Auctioneer is made aware of a bid that was tendered prior tothe Fall of the Hammer or other termination of the bidding, but not recognized for any reason, or
(ii) some other bid dispute arises, Auctioneer may, in Auctioneer’s sole and absolute discretion,
reopen the bidding (but will not be required to). Any contract formed with the Fall of the Hammer
will be subject to the conditions set forth in this Section. If bidding is reopened pursuant to this
Section, the bid recognized by Auctioneer prior to the reopening of the bidding will be held, and
may not be retracted, and, if no further bids are received, such bid will be the Winning Bid.
40. Auctioneer’s Records Conclusive. Absent clerical errors, Auctioneer’s records will be final
and conclusive.
41. Returned Checks. Any checks that are returned unpaid will be subject to a returned check
fee in the amount of $50. In addition to the foregoing, Auctioneer will be entitled to recover, from
the issuer of a returned check, all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, for the
collection of payment made in the form of a check that has been returned unpaid.
42. No Stop Payment Orders or Credit Card Chargebacks. YOU agree that YOU will not, under
any circumstances, (i) issue a stop payment order with respect to any checks issued at or in
connection with the Auction, or (ii) initiate a credit card chargeback with respect to any
purchases at the Auction. YOU further agree that if, in violation of these Terms and Conditions,
a stop payment order is issued or a credit card chargeback is initiated, these Bidder Terms and
Conditions will be conclusive evidence of YOUR (i) waiver of any rights to issue a stop payment
order or to initiate a credit card chargeback, and (ii) agreement not to issue a stop payment
order or to initiate a credit card chargeback; and YOU acknowledge and agree that on
Auctioneer’s presentation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions to the bank, credit card
company, or other financial institution against which a check was drawn or that issued the credit
card on which charges were made, such bank, credit card company, or other financial institution
will reverse any stop-payment order and/or reverse or deny any credit card chargeback, and will
re-credit all amounts to or for the account of Auctioneer. If, in violation of these Bidder Terms
and Conditions, YOU issue a stop payment order or initiates a credit card chargeback, YOU,
even if successful, will remain liable for all purchases made at the Auction, and will be
responsible for all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by or on behalf of
Auctioneer and/or Seller in challenging the stop payment order or credit card chargeback and in
collecting payment. YOU acknowledge and agree that the covenant not to issue a stop payment
order or to initiate a credit card chargeback is a condition to the issuance of a Bidder Number or
Bidder Account, and is being made as an inducement for Auctioneer to accept YOUR Bidder
Registration, to issue a Bidder Number or Bidder Account, and to permit YOU to Bid at the
Auction. YOU acknowledge and agree that Auctioneer is relying on the covenant not to issue a
stop payment order or to initiate a credit card chargeback in accepting YOUR Bidder
Registration, in issuing a Bidder Number of Bidder Account, and in permitting YOU to bid at the
Auction.
43. Incidental or Consequential Damages: Specific Performance. YOU will not be entitled to
incidental or consequential damages, including, without being limited to lost profits or reduced
productivity for any reason. YOU will not be entitled to specific performance or other equitable
relief for any reason.44. Indemnification. YOU agree to indemnify and hold Auctioneer and Seller harmless from any
current or future claim regarding the Auction or the Property, including, without being limited to,
fitness, use, damage, safety, or injuries to persons or property.
45. Private Sale. If YOU and Seller enter into an agreement for a Private Sale of the Property
prior, during, or within three hundred sixty-five (365) days after the Auction, Auctioneer will be
entitled to receive an amount equal to Auctioneer’s Commission, Buyer’s Premium, and
reimbursable expenses, and YOU will be jointly and severally liable, along with Seller and any
broker(s) or agents(s) participating in the transaction, to pay such amount to Auctioneer.
Nothing in this Section is intended to limit, and nothing in this Section will be construed as
limiting, Auctioneer’s recourse to any other remedies, including damages, whether for tortious
interference with a contractual relationship, or otherwise.
46. Agency Disclosure; Relationship of the Parties. AUCTIONEER IS THE AGENT OF THE
SELLER ONLY. Auctioneer is not YOUR agent or the agent or any other Bidder. Auctioneer
does not represent YOU or any other Bidder. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Auctioneer is
not the Seller and is not a partner or co-venturer of the Seller.
47. Severability. If any provision set forth in these Bidder Terms and Conditions is determined to
be unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement will
continue to be valid and enforceable the fullest extent legally permissible, and, to the extent
practicable, the offensive provision may be reformed by the court so as to render it legal, valid,
and enforceable, or to, otherwise, accomplish the intent of the deleted provision as permitted by
law.
48. Attorneys’ Fees. If YOU breach YOUR obligations under these Bidder Terms and
Conditions, Auctioneer and/or Seller will be entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including
attorneys’ fees incurred in enforcing their respective rights hereunder
49. Acceptance of Bidder Terms and Conditions. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU have
had a full and fair opportunity to review these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and that you have
read these Bidder Terms and Conditions, you understand these Bidder Terms and Conditions,
and you accept and agree to be bound by these Bidder Terms and Conditions.
50. Mailing List. Auctioneer may use Bidder Registration information to notify previously
registered Bidders (by email or otherwise) about future Auctions and events. YOU may opt out
of receiving such notifications by providing written notice to Auctioneer.
51. Audio and Video Recording; Photographs. The Auction Site may be subject to security
surveillance, including video, audio, and photographic recording. Video, audio, and photographic
recording may also be taken by Auctioneer and used on Auctioneer’s website, or, otherwise, in
advertising and/or for other commercial purposes. As a condition to, and in consideration of,
YOUR presence at the Auction Site, YOU acknowledge and agree that such video, audio, and
photographic recordings may be made, and that YOU may be included on such video, audio,
and photographic recordings, and YOU consent to the same. YOU further agree that Auctioneermay use any such images or recordings in advertising and/or for other commercial purposes on
a royalty-free basis with no further consideration or remuneration to YOU.
52. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue: Waiver of Jury Trial. These Bidder Terms and
Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Montana, including its statutes of limitations, but without regard to its rules governing conflict of
laws. All claims, disputes, and other matters between the parties will be brought in the Superior
Court of Lake County, Montana, which court will have exclusive jurisdiction, and will be the
exclusive venue, for any and all such claims, disputes, and other matters between the parties.
YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
53. Attorneys’ Fees. In the event any action, proceeding, or hearing is required to enforce these
Bidder Terms and Conditions. any of the terms of this Agreement, the substantially prevailing
party is entitled to recover all costs and expenses incurred therein, including reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs through appeal.
54. Acceptance of Bidder Terms and Conditions. YOU acknowledge and agree that YOU have
had a full and fair opportunity to review these Bidder Terms and Conditions, and that YOU have
read these Bidder Terms and Conditions, YOU understand these Bidder Terms and Conditions,
and YOU accept and agree to be bound by these Bidder Terms and Conditions.
55. Waiver. CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THESE BIDDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE
FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF AUCTIONEER AND/OR SELLER(S). SUCH
PROVISIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT BEING LIMITED TO, BIDDER REGISTRATION AND
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, PAYMENT TERMS, REMOVAL AND DELIVERY TERMS,
AND INSPECTION TERMS, DO NOT CREATE, AND WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO CREATE,
ANY BENEFITS OR RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF ANY OTHER PERSONS, INCLUDING
COMPETING BIDDERS, AND MAY NOT BE ENFORCED BY ANY OTHER PERSONS.
EITHER GLOBALLY OR ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS AUCTIONEER AND/OR SELLER MAY
(BUT WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO) WAIVE ANY PROVISIONS OF THESE BIDDER TERMS
AND CONDITIONS THAT ARE INTENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AUCTIONEER AND/OR
SELLER.
Cut Bank, Montana 59427
United States
