DOUGLAS COUNTY 4H/FFA LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALE TERMS

PAYMENT TERMS: Buyers and contributors are asked to submit payment no later than August 20^th, 2020 either by check to Douglas County Fair at 2110 Harper Street, Lawrence Kansas 66046 or electronically via www.paypal.me/dgksfair

COVID-19 DISCLAIMER: Douglas County Fair encourages all to practice the state and local guidelines.

PREMIUM AUCTION DEFINITION: Registered bidders understand that a premium auction acts as a fundraiser for the student exhibitor. THE HIGH BIDDER DOES NOT PURCHASE THE RIGHTS OF LEASE OR OWNERSHIP TO THE PROJECT BEING OFFERED. The student exhibitor may keep the project or sell it to a market buyer through negotiated sale or separate auction. Premium sale buyers desire to financially assist student exhibitors ONLY. No transfer of lease or ownership is implied when a lot is designated as a “Premium Auction” Item. Premium sale prices are to be strictly considered a gift to the student exhibitor.

ADD ONS: Those desiring to assist individual exhibitors through financial donations may place “Add ons” on specific lots. These add on monies will be credited to the student exhibitor less applicable sale expenses. There is no transfer of lease or ownership implied to any lot by placing “add ons” on a lot. Add ons are to be strictly considered a gift to the student exhibitor.

SANCTIONED PREMIUM SALE: This is a sanctioned premium sale and is an event that is offered by a non-profit organization and utilizes the hosting and sale management of StockShowAuctions.com. All monies paid by buyers will be invoiced by StockShowAuctions.com but paid directly to the non-profit organization. Buyers may receive federal income tax deductions for the amount paid to a non-profit organization through a sanctioned premium sale.

CONDITIONS: Any person placing bids on items in this auction agrees to these terms and conditions and understands that, by placing bids, they are entering into a binding contract between themselves and the consignor(s) and that they will be held financially responsible for their actions. Auctioneer serves only as an agent between for the seller but may not be held responsible for any livestock or merchandise. It is to be clearly understood that Auctioneer; StockShowAuctions.com and representatives act only as a means between buyer and seller, and may not be held liable, financially or otherwise, for any failure on the part of the same to fulfill any obligations set forth in this sale or for the truth of any warranties expressed or implied. This catalog of offering has been prepared by the auctioneer from information provided by the seller(s) and is assumed accurate as presented to us. Auctioneer in no way guarantees age, pedigree, or reproductive status of the animals selling. All agreements and adjustments made are between buyer and seller and should be done in writing.

CHECK OFF FEES: Seller and seller alone is responsible to remit any check-off type fees required by law. Seller assumes this responsibility and releases and will indemnify and defend Auctioneer and buyer(s) from seller’s failure to remit such payment to the appropriate agencies.

BIDDER SECURITY: As a Bidder, you are responsible for any bids placed by you or a designated representative under your bidding number and password. The security of your Bidder information is your sole responsibility and the Bidder will be responsible for any and all bids placed under the assigned number. If, at any time, you feel that your Bidder number and password have been compromised, due to lack of security on your part, you must notify Auctioneer immediately.

BID RETRACTIONS: There are no bid retractions. ALL BIDS ARE NON-CANCELLABLE ONCE SUBMITTED. Once a bid is made and confirmed, it cannot be retracted. When a bid is made you manifest your intent and ability to buy the lot at the bid price. A false or fraudulent bid may result in legal action. Any winning Bidder who refuses to purchase the lot may be banned from all future online auctions.

LOT REMOVAL: Despite efforts to avoid the withdrawal of lots from the online auction sale after they are listed, it may sometimes be necessary to do so; therefore, the consignor reserves the right to withdraw a lot at any time before or during the online auction sale ends without recourse from such from bidders.

AT YOUR OWN RISK: Auctioneer is not responsible for injury or accidents. All animals become property of the buyer at the conclusion of the auction. Consignors cannot be held responsible for the health or condition of animals after the conclusion of the auction.

EXTENDED BIDDING STYLE CLOSING FORMAT FOR THIS SALE! WHEN TIME EXPIRES, ALL LOTS ARE DECLARED SOLD!

ORIGINAL ENDING TIME: 7:00 PM CDT WITH EXTENDED BIDDING BY LOT TO FOLLOW! EXTENDED BIDDING WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THERE IS NO BIDDING FOR DETERMINED TIME DURING THIS PERIOD!

Extended Bidding means that the auction lot is not declared closed until there have been five minutes of inactivity on the lot. If there is any bidding during the inactivity period, the auction lot is extended until there is no bidding for five minutes during the inactivity period. You can always check the time remaining information that appears under each lot! REMEMBER TO CLICK ON REFRESH FOR UP-TO-DATE TIME REMAINING! For this sale, the extended bidding period is 5 minutes.

****Example 1: Auction closes at 7:00 PM. There is no bidding from 6:55 PM to 7:00 PM. All lots are declared closed and the sale ends at 7 PM.

****Example 2: Auction closes at 7:00 PM. There is a bid placed at 6:57 PM. Auction is extended by 5 minutes. No more bidding occurs. All lots are declared closed and the sale ends at 7:02 PM.

****Example 3: Auction closes at 7:00 PM. There is a bid placed at 6:57 PM. Auction is extended by 5 minutes until 7:02 PM. Another bid is placed at 7:01 PM. Another bid is placed at 7:05 PM. Another bid is placed at 7:08 PM. No more bids are placed. The lot is declared closed and the sale ends at 7:13 PM.

Maximum Bidding is a feature you may use during the duration of the auction. This feature allows you to place a private maximum bid that only you will know and allow the computer to bid on your behalf when another bidder places a bid on the same lot you are seeking.

Douglas County 4H/FFA Livestock Auction - KS