1. Auction Details
These Auction Terms & Conditions are in place to govern any bids placed as part of an auction run by Kicking Off Against Cancer (KOAC). By placing a bid and participating in the auction, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1.1 – All proceeds from this auction will go to KOACto be used by the board of trustees to further the charities Charitable Objectives
1.2 – 100% of the winning bids will be received by KOAC. No commissions or deductions are made from any winning bids
1.3 – The auction will run for the dates/times specified on the auction page. Bids placed outside of this time frame will not be accepted.
1.4 – KOAC reserves the right to close the auction early or extend the auction at its discretion
2. Auction Items
2.1 – All items available for the auction are displayed in picture form on our website
2.2 – By placing a bid, you confirm that you understand what the item is and that the description and photograph contains a sufficient level of information to enable you to make an informed decision of the item you are bidding on
2.3 – Should you need more information on any item you can contact KOAC via the website
2.4 – No responsibility will be accepted by KOAC for any item received by the winning bidder in the instance that they have not understood the description of the item
2.5 – Items purchased through the auction are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
3. Who Can Bid
3.1 – No trustee or official member of KOAC may enter a bid into the auction
3.2 – No one under the age of 18 can enter a bid into the auction
3.3 – KOAC, at its discretion, may ask for proof of agebefore sending out any items
4. Bidding Process
4.1 – You may only place a bid online through the relevant section of KOAC’s website
4.2 – By entering a bid on any of the items, you will be entering into a binding agreement by which you are committing to buy the lot you have bid on and pay the price you have bid
4.3 – Items with reserve prices will not be sold unless these reserves are met, unless the Trustees of KOAC decide to do so
4.4 – All bidders will receive an e-mail outlining the details of their bid, the winning bidder will then receive a confirmation email outlining the item they have won and details of the winning bid
4.5 – All bids are in Pounds Stirling4.6 – All winning bidders will receive further information for payment and request for shipping details
4.7 – the winning bid will be the highest bid that complies with these Terms & Conditions
4.8 – Bids may be placed on multiple items, so long as the bidder meets the “Who Can Bid” criteria
4.9 – Bidders name and bid amount will appear on the website under the item page
5. Payment
5.1 – KOAC will provide full payment details to the winning bidder, at which point you will have five (5) working days to make payment of the winning amount in full
5.2 – KOAC reserves the right to offer the item(s) to the next highest bidder in the event there is an issue with payment
5.3 – Payment must be made via bank transfer
5.4 – Unless agreed by the Board of Trustees, no item will be shipped until payment is received
5.5 – Ownership and Risk will pass to you, the winning bidder when we receive full and final payment
6. Event Items
6.1 – If the item is for an Event, KOAC will provideyou with all the details and information, including ay limitations, for the winning bidder to book the event
6.2 – Unless specifically stated, KOAC are not responsible for the booking of any event
6.3 – Events have been donated to the auction on the understanding that they will be attended by the successful bidder and any guest(s) up to the maximum number specified in the information
6.4 – Should the winning bidder wish to give the Event Item as a gift, approval must be obtained by the board of trustees
6.5 – Under no circumstances, should these events be re-sold, in such an instance, the donor or third party are entitled to refuse the event with out refund by them or KOAC
6.6 – When undertaking events, the winning bidder and any guest(s) is bound strictly to the terms & conditions of the venue
6.7 – Unless specifically detailed in the event, associated costs, including but not limited toequipment hire, travel, sustenance and accommodation are the responsibility of the winning bidder
7. Delivery
7.1 – Delivery/Collection of the winning items will be arranged with the item winner once payment has been made
7.2 – While every effort is made, KOAC will not be held responsible for any loss or damage of any item in transit. Should insurance or special delivery be required for an item, KOAC reserve the right to pass on any additional costs to the winning bidder
8. General
8.1 – This Agreement shall not create, nor shall it be construed as creating, any partnership or agency relationship between the parties
8.2 – This Agreement and the rights and obligations of both parties shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales, the parties irrevocably agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales
8.3 – KOAC shall not be liable for any delay or default in the execution of its obligations in the case of any event outside its control including but not limited to natural disasters, bad weather, fires, explosions, floods, failure or delay of third party suppliers, internet connection failures, computer hardware or software failures or errors, national strikes, accidents, riots, acts of terrorism, war or civil uprisings.
8.4 – The Decision of the Board of Trustees shall be final and unchallengeable and in their absolute discretion they may declare any entry void. The board may authorise a representative to undertake any or all the functions under these terms8.5 – KOAC reserves the right to amend these terms & conditions at any point and without prior notice