Online Auction Terms & Conditions
Please Read Carefully Prior to Bidding & Buying Online at https://theartistslefey.com
The Following Policies apply to the purchase of Online Auctions & Items only.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AUCTION.
I HEREBY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
I FURTHER AGREE TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND PAY FOR ALL PURCHASES.
Our top priority with this auction is to raise funds for The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, a renowned not for profit establishment in Wonder Valley, CA which exists for the exhibit and sale of art for which the owner/proprietor receives no fee or profit, said sales benefitting the artists themselves. Items offered in this auction are new and original works of art donated by artists for sales to benefit The Glass Outhouse. Under these circumstances all sales are final and no refunds will be issued for any reason. Items are sold as described and purchase and shipping costs will not be refunded due to differing opinions of other companies, people, industry people, Authenticators and/or Authentication opinions. The Artists LeFey LLC is not responsible if a professional evaluation disagrees with our opinion or with other Authenticators’ opinions in the sale of donated items in this auction.
Bidding on Items
You must be a registered user to bid on items. By bidding, you are stating that you are ready and willing to purchase that item for your bid amount, plus any shipping charges disclosed in the listing. If you are outbid, or your bid does not meet the reserve price, you are under no obligation to buy. But in all other cases, you are entering a contract to buy the item, and to deliver payment within the time period specified (immediatley upon auction closing). If you cannot pay please don’t bid. Your bids are final and non-retractable. We will not accept e-mail bids.
Bidder Registration
All persons who wish to bid in the auction or want to purchase must register by creating an online account. To register, the Bidder must provide all of the registration information requested, and sign the Agreement by checking the ‘I AGREE’ box. By checking this box, you acknowledge that you are binding yourself to this contractual agreement. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license. Community Auctions reserves the right to refuse to register or admit any person at its sole discretion. Invoices and correspondence relating to purchases will be sent in accordance with the information on the bidder’s registration. Your registration will be accepted but your information will be verified and your account may be disabled until the necessary information is provided to verify the account.
Starting Bid
The Artists LeFey LLC will predetermine the number of Item(s) in this auction. The Artists LeFey LLC will set the starting bid on each item. The Starting Bid is designed to encourage bidding. If an item is incorrectly described online, The Artists LeFey LLC reserves the right to rectify such error and email to all active bidders the correct description.
Bidder Rights
All rights granted herein are personal and exclusive to the registered bidder, and may not be assigned or transferred to another person or entity, by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred herein or granted to any Bidder. If you have any questions, please contact The Artists LeFey LLC immediately.
Disputes between Bidders
In case of any dispute between bidders, The Artists LeFey LLC, at its sole and complete discretion, may reopen the bidding pursuant to specific terms determined by The Artists LeFey LLC between the two highest bidders only, until the property is sold. If a dispute arises after the sale of any lot, The Artists LeFey LLC’s records shall be deemed conclusive in all respects.
Internet Bidding
(A) Buyer acknowledges that The Artists LeFey LLC does not have any responsibility or liability for the efficacy of the internet used for online bidding. Seller acknowledges that there are occasional interruptions and delays relating to the use of the Internet and the website. Furthermore, The Artists LeFey LLC shall not be held liable (for lost profits or special damages) or responsible for the function of the website or its inability to function due to technical circumstances beyond the control of The Artists LeFey LLC. Buyer acknowledges that hardware malfunctions, software malfunctions, viruses, and similar issues do occur and are beyond the knowledge, scope, and control ofThe Artists LeFey LLC.
(B) The website is administered by The Artists LeFey LLC from its offices in the United States of America. Individuals must reside within the United States of America to register to bid online. The Artists LeFey LLC will not accept bids from individuals who reside outside of the United States of America and its territories. If you access the website from a location outside of the United States of America and its territories, Buyer consents to exclusive and continuing jurisdiction in the United States of America and agrees to be bound by and comply with all applicable laws.
(C) The Artists LeFey LLC reserves the right to deny any person for any reason permission or access to bid online.
(D) Winning bidders will be charged for purchases and notified via email at the auction close.
The Artists LeFey LLC disclaims any liability for damages, whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental, resulting from bids not spotted, executed, or accepted. Bidders should also be careful to bid on the correct lot and ensure that his/her bid is for the amount intended. The Artists LeFey LLC is not responsible for computer or human error which may result in any customer dissatisfaction. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids or bidders. The Artists LeFey LLC reserves the right to request a deposit at any time for what The Artists LeFey LLC considers excess bidding to continue to bid in a specified auction. The sale is complete when The Artists LeFey LLC so announces.
Time of the Auction
An auction starts and will close on the dates specified on the auction item’s detail page.. The auction has ended when The Artists LeFey’s website indicates the auction is closed.
Stop Payment/Insufficient Funds
Upon making payment for a lot(s), no stop payment of funds will be honored. Any stop payment order shall be deemed by the parties to be prima facie evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud.
Sale by Lots
The Artists LeFey LLC reserves the right to include in the auction any Lot and the right to withdraw any Lot prior to posting for bids at the beginning of the auction. The Artists LeFey LLCmay combine, subdivide, regroup or reorganize any Lots.
Authentication
Each Lot shall disclose what comprises each item bid. The buyer should not bid on a Lot if he or she is uncomfortable with the descriptor.
Payment
Payment in full must be paid by Buyer in the form of a debit card, major credit card, or PayPal prior to the delivery of any item purchased which will be charged immediately upon close of the auction. Buyer shall pay the purchase price, shipping, and handling charges (if any), plus any and all applicable taxes unless such taxes are exempted by law (proof of exemption must be provided). Failure to fulfill Buyer’s payment obligations will affect future bidding privileges.
Acceptance of Terms
A bid placed by any person shall be conclusive proof that he or she acquainted himself or herself with the terms and conditions of sale and agreed to be bound by such terms and conditions prior to placing any bid.
Breach of Contract
If this Agreement, or any terms and conditions announced by The Artists LeFey LLC, are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the seller by law, including without limitation, the right to hold the Buyer liable for the bid pric and shipping where applicable. All incidental damages, expenses, court costs, costs of collection, and/or attorneys’ fees will be charged to and be the responsibility of the non-complying Buyer.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE ARTISTS LEFEY LLC BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AUCTION OR THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH THEREOF. THE ARTISTS LEFEY LLC’S LIABILITY TO A BIDDER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE TOTAL OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, BUYER’S PREMIUM, AND TAXES PAID BY BIDDER TO THE ARTISTS LEFEY LLC, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER BUYER’S CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is declared or determined to be null, void, inoperative, illegal or invalid for any reason, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions will not be affected thereby and they will retain their full force and effect, and said null, void, inoperative, illegal or invalid part, term or provision will not be deemed to be part of this Agreement.
Interpretation
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that it has read, or has had the opportunity to read, the terms provided herein. The parties agree that this Agreement reflects the terms as agreed to by the parties hereto. In the event a term or terms is considered ambiguous, neither party hereto, nor their respective counsel, will be considered the draftsperson of this agreement for the purpose of causing the terms of this Agreement to be construed against a party hereto.
Applicable Law
The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is made and entered into in the State of California, San Bernardino County and will in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the internal laws (and not the conflicts of laws) of the State of Calfornia. In the event that the parties hereto, or anyone of them, litigate any actual or potential breach of this Agreement, the parties hereto stipulate and agree that the exclusive and continuing venue for any such action will be in San Bernardino County, State of California, or the United States District Court, located in the State of California.
RETURN POLICY
All online items in this auction are sold in “as is” condition. Weight, size, estimated value, origin, grade, quality, age, condition, rarity, and importance, are not guaranteed for any item. All sales are final.