SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION Classic Cars herein referred to as Special Terms SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION Classic Cars herein referred to as SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is merely performing an auction service and is responsible only for the warranties and guarantees set forth herein. BIDDER RULES 1. Purchaser agrees to accept ownership of merchandise/property at the fall of the gavel and he/she willingly assumes all responsibility and liability for said merchandise/property at the time and without exception. 2. Purchaser’s Agreement: Purchaser agrees to purchase Said Lot for purchase price of last bid plus applicable buyer’s premium for this auction; that upon making settlement that NO stop payment of funds will be honored; and any stop payment order of check or giving a check which is returned marked “insufficient funds”; 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 an intent to defraud in order to consummate the transaction. 3. All transactions are to abide by the Laws and Rules of Uniform Code of Florida. 4. All bids are to be per lot unless otherwise mentioned by the Auctioneer. 5. The highest bidder is to be the buyer. In all cases of disputed bids, the lot shall be resold, but the auctioneer will use his judgment as to the good faith of all claims and his decision is final. 6. All items are offered for sale by Lot Number. The auctioneer will accept bids from the bidders present in the room, internet bidders, or telephone bidders. The auctioneer has the right to place a bid for consignor up to the reserve amount. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place a bid on behalf of the consignor at or above the reserve. Further the consignor has the right to “lift” the reserve price whereupon it will be sold to the highest bidder at the hammer. When the reserve has been lifted, the auctioneer will duly announce it. 7. The purchaser will afford every opportunity to view all lots prior to sale. However, the purchaser must understand that he/she is buying property entirely upon his own or his agent’s personal examination, inspection and opinion. All lots are sold “AS IS WHERE IS”, with all faults and defects. Any guarantees written or implied as to the authenticity, originality, or condition of any lot are not the guarantee of SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION and should be determined by the purchaser’s own inspection and discretion. Bidder understands and agrees any representations as to the history or condition of any vehicle are solely those of the seller and are not made by the Auction. The vehicle and information presented at the time of auction are final and supersedes any previous representations. The information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 8. Should any dispute arise after the sale; the auctioneer’s records shall be conclusive in all respects. 9. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged properties. Lots must be removed from the auction site by the Monday after the auction’s end. If not claimed, SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION has the right to remedy, move and store at owner’s expense. 10. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is not liable for any third-party liabilities. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is not responsible for any and all liabilities. 12. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is entitled to any and all fees or commissions on any lot sold, due to or presented at an auction event up to 21 days after said event. 13. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION shall be entitled to any attorney’s fees incurred in the enforcement of this rules contract or the enforcement of Sell/Buy Agreement. 14. Payment methods for vehicle purchases include wire transfer. NO CREDIT CARDS will be accepted for the payment of a vehicle. All purchases made by sellers will be deducted from the seller proceeds unless arrangements have been made with SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION staff. 15. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION does not guarantee miles or mileage on these vehicles or any documents related to these vehicles. 16. Upon being awarded high bid, purchaser is responsible to pay end hammer price plus auction fee. Non-payment will deem purchaser liable for any losses incurred in the resale of said lots to include, but not inclusive of freight, storage, difference in received value or auction fees. 17. Purchaser authorizes, without further notice, SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION to recover any deficiencies due to seller and/or SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION and to charge purchaser’s credit card for said amount(s). 18. If the buyer fails to comply with any of the Terms & Conditions, SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION may, in addition to asserting all remedies available by law including the right to hold such defaulting buyer liable for the purchase price (i) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payment made by the buyer, (ii) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately on seven day notice to the buyer or (iii) take such action that we deem necessary or appropriate. If SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION resells the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses, including warehousing, the expense of both sales, responsible attorney’s fees, commission, incidental damage and all charges due hereunder. In the event that such buyer pays a portion of the purchase price for any of all lots purchased, SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION, in our sole discretion, deems appropriate. Any buyer who fails to comply with these Terms & Conditions will be deemed to have granted SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION a security interest in, and SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION may retain as collateral security for such buyer’s obligation to SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION any property in SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION possession owned by such a buyer. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION shall have benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code adopted in the state where the auction is held. This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the state of North Carolina. By agreeing to the Terms & Conditions, both parties understand that any action that must be taken to enforce the terms of this agreement shall be brought in the Circuit Court of Greensboro, North Carolina. 19. Any litigation brought forward by bidder/purchaser will be against seller. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is merely performing an auction service, and does not own the property. Upon litigation, bidder/purchaser will not be entitled to recovery fees earned by SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION duly performing its service. 20. ALL BIDS ARE FINAL AT AUCTION. There is no “Cooling Off Period”. If you are awarded the final bid, ownership changes hands at the drop of the hammer. You own the merchandise and are responsible for payment in full. 21. Buyers are subject to premiums added automatically to the final hammer price. 22. Transactions may be subject to local and state sales tax. 23. Titles on purchased lot will be processed and mailed within 14 business days after auction contingent upon confirmed payment. 24. Payment is required within one hour of the purchase, unless other terms are pre-arranged with SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION. If making multiple purchases please consult with the auction bidder registration staff on how to make a single payment versus multiple payments. 25. Under no circumstances is any vehicle to be sold on the auction property without authorization from the auction. The parking lot is not a sale lot. Failure to comply may result in revoked buying and selling privileges. ONLINE/PHONE BIDDER RULES 1. All bidder rules listed above apply to online/phone bidders with the addition of the rules that follow. 2. All sales whether live, online or over the phone are “AS IS WHERE IS” with all defaults and defects and the purchaser is responsible for any inspection or lack thereof. All sales are final. 3. Online/Phone bidders agree to hold SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION and its employees harmless for any matters arising from the nature of the absentee bidder process. 4. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to secure proper transportation for any purchased vehicles. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION can suggest appropriate transport companies but it is ultimately the purchaser’s responsibility to remove vehicles by 5pm Monday after the auction. 5. No bids will be taken from unregistered bidders. 6. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION will attempt to reach a phone bidder at all numbers provided by the bidder on the registration form. If SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is unable to reach the bidder, no bid will be placed. The bidder forfeits his/her opportunity to bid. 7. SunCoast Auto Auction makes and provides no guarantee or assurance Suncoast Auto Auction internet or phone bidding services will operate without interruption or that all services, products, features, functions, content or operations will be available or perform as described or at any particular time or times. SUNCOAST AUTO AUCTION is not responsible or liable for 1) Malicious code, delays, inaccuracies, errors, omissions or mistakes arising out of bidder’s use of Suncoast Auto Auction internet or phone bidding services 2) Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website or to or from our telephone representative 3) Any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses or the like which may be transmitted to or through our site by any third party, or 4) The defamatory, offensive, infringing, breaching, fraudulent or illegal conduct of other users or third parties. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that bidder is assuming the entire risk of using Suncoast Auto Auction internet and phone bidding services and the features and functions associated with Suncoast Auto Auction internet and phone bidding services. is merely performing an auction service, and is responsible only for the warranties and guarantees set forth herein.