JPS Chartered Surveyors – Auction collections from WORTH House

Collections are stated on every auction and will be repeated on emails with buyer’s invoices after the sale ends.  You must collect or agree with us any alternative arrangement before the stated collection deadline ends; if you do not, you will be charged storage costs and your account will be suspended.

When attending at our site:

• Please use the 'Ring' doorbell to request attention
• Anyone arriving without an appointment will be made to wait until we have a staff member available to assist.
• CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED, please make payment before you arrive using the links to online payment or directly into our client account.

The suitable delivery types are sometimes avilable, based on weight, volume, suitability and a bit of common sense. Please ask us by querying on each lot. (unless further informaiotn displayed)

Items NOT suitable for shipping are: 

• Glass and/or mirrors
• Liquids
• Items more than 1 metre in length
• Items over 30kg in weight

The collection types are:

1. Collection in person from WORTH House www.ClickAndCollect.auction

STRICTLY COLLECTION BY APPOINTMENT  

The time period for collection is clearly stated on each auction in the further information link.  If you are not able to comply with the timescales, then DO NOT BID.

Collections will commence from the morning following an auction, to allow us time to prepare and minimise the time customers must wait to Click and Collect

a) Visit ClickAndCollect.auction to book a click and collect slot, call us on 0161 767 8001 or reply to the Winning Bidder email with any queries.    Bookings will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

b) When you attend at our warehouse please use the 'Ring' doorbell facility for attention.

c) If you do not have an appointment, your items will not be ready and you will be placed in a queue if other customers are collecting.

d) We will bring lots to the loading bay so you can check and load your items into your vehicle.

e) Please check your lots before you leave, once you have left the car park, we are unable to then discuss or agree any queries that could result in a refund.

2. Palletised

If you need, we will palletise your Lots (where possible).  We will shrink wrap, band or both as needed.  We charge £12 including per pallet and a standard rate of £2.50 per lot, unless specifically stated otherwise on each lot listing.

3. Delivery/Packaging

Where offered on a lot, we can ship for £12.60 including VAT to UK mainland.  There is an additional £2.50 plus VAT per lot charge for packaging.

4. Collection by your courier

We charge a nominal fee of £2.50 per lot for packaging, unless specifically stated otherwise on each lot listing.  If a lot is already boxed and just needs the consignment note printing, then we will not charge.

5. Collection Only

Some lots are available for collection only.  This may be because they require disconnection, are too big or heavy for palletised transport, too fragile or just not appropriate.

We will clearly state on a lot if it is for COLLECTION ONLY.  Whilst we will assist if we can, you must ensure you are able to act with regard to Health & Safety considerations.

6 Specialist Collections

There are some Lots which require specialised transport, e.g. low loaders, flatbeds with hi-ab crane, boats, temperature controlled, etc.

They will be marked as COLLECTION ONLY lots.  You will be required to comply with any H&S requirements.

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Full details available HERE

JPS Surveyors Limited T/a ASSETTrail @ JPS Chartered Surveyors

Online Auctions Conditions of Sale

THE ATTENTION OF ALL USERS IS DRAWN TO THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1.0 INTERPRETATION

1.1.

In these General Conditions the following words and expressions shall have the meanings as described below:

“Auction” - Any auction (whether a Live Auction or an Online Auction and whether conducted independently or simultaneously) conducted pursuant to these General Conditions and the Special Conditions;

“Auctioneer” - means ASSETTrail @ JPS Chartered Surveyors which is a trading name of JPS (Surveyors) Limited with company number 5017249 and whose Registered Offices are currently situate at WORTH House, Unit 32, Stanley Road, Manchester, M45 8QX;

“Bidder” - any person who offers to purchase any Lot whether by bidding at Auction or offering to purchase by private treaty or tender;

“Bid” - an offer to purchase any Lot whether by bidding at Auction or offering to purchase by private treaty or tender, and “Bids” and “Bidding” shall be construed accordingly;

“Buyer” - any person who agrees to purchase any Lot whether at Auction or by private treaty or tender;

"Buyer`s Premium" - a commission payable by the Buyer on the completion of a Sale the amount of which is set out in the Special Conditions; The Auctioneer, when acting as Agent for the Seller, may also receive commission from the Seller.

"Contract" - means the contract between the Seller acting by Us (solely as agents for sale) and the Buyer for the sale and purchase of Goods.

“Location” - the premises at which the Lots are located, details of which are set out in the Special Conditions;

“Lot” - any Lot described in the Catalogue, on the Website or on the Company’s invoice;

"Online Auction" - any auction conducted over the internet via the Website pursuant to these General Conditions and the Special Conditions;

"Sale" - the sale of any Lot by Auction, private treaty or tender and as determined in the Special Conditions;

“Seller” - the person upon whose instructions the Auctioneer is conducting the Sale;

“Special Conditions” - any additions to these General Conditions set out or referred to in the Catalogue, announced at Auction or otherwise specified by the Company;

"Website" - the website at: www.bidspotter.co.uk;

"VAT" - value added tax chargeable under English Law for the time being and any similar additional tax.

2. 0 APPLICATION OF THESE TERMS OF BUSINESS

2.1

These Terms of Business apply to all Bidders. Any Bidder who does not wish to be bound by these Terms of Business should not register for the auction.

2.2

These conditions together with any specialised conditions (‘Special Conditions’), are the only terms and conditions to which ASSETTrail @ JPS Chartered Surveyors, trading name of JPS (Surveyors) Limited (‘The Auctioneer’) as defined for the Seller (as defined hereunder), will sell goods to a purchaser (‘The Buyer’).

2.3

Any Bidder who registers for the auction agrees to be bound by these Terms of Business and any Contract resulting therefrom.

Any bid shall be deemed to be an offer by the Buyer to purchase any lot tendered upon these conditions.

3.0 OUR CAPACITY

3.1

We act only as agent for the Seller (except where expressly stated to the contrary) and no Contract either expressly or implied in fact or law is concluded between the Auctioneer and the Buyer. Any Contract for sale will be between the Buyer and the Seller

4.0 CONDUCT OF SALE

4.1

The conduct of the sale shall be at the Auctioneer`s sole discretion and the Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse any bids without giving any reason. If any dispute of whatsoever nature relating to a bid shall arise, such dispute shall be determined by the Auctioneers in their absolute discretion and whose decision shall be final and binding on all parties.

4.2

Each bidder must register prior to submitting any bids in On-line sales.

4.3

The Seller and/or the Auctioneer reserve the right to reject any registration at its sole discretion.

4.4

The Seller and the Auctioneers reserve the right to fix a reserve price.

5.0 DESCRIPTION OF GOODS

5.1

All Goods are offered for sale as seen with all faults and imperfections and errors of description.

5.2

Any images supplied to the Buyer are for general identification only and the Visitor should satisfy himself/herself/itself prior to placing a Bid and making an Offer as to the condition of the Goods.

5.3

Any statement by the Auctioneer as to the Goods is a statement of opinion only and the Buyer should should rely on his own judgement as to all matters affecting the Goods. The Auctioneer does not make any representations of fact or give any warranties in respect of the accuracy or completeness of any statement or representation made which is in any way descriptive of the Goods.

5.4

The Auctioneer does not undertake any obligation to the Buyer to investigate, examine or test any Goods so as to establish the accuracy of any description of any Goods.

5.5

The Buyer may physically inspect the Goods on the specified viewing date, detailed in the Special Conditions.

5.6

The Seller does not make any representations of fact or give any warranties in respect of the accuracy or completeness of any statement or representation made which is in any way descriptive of the Goods.

5.7

The Buyer accepts that a sale by auction is not a consumer sale pursuant to the Sale of Goods Act 1979 Section 55(7) and the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 Section 12(2).

6.0 SELLER`S TITLE TO GOODS

6.1

The Buyer recognises that the Seller can only pass such right title or interest in any Goods which the Seller has at the conclusion of the Contract. No representation or warranty is given by the Auctioneer or the Seller as to title beyond the fact that the Auctioneer offers the Goods for sale on behalf of the Seller in good faith believing at the date of the Sale the Seller has good right title or interest free from any encumbrance.

6.2

No warranty is given by the Auctioneer that the Seller owns or is entitled to pass good and free legal title in the Goods.

6.3

The title to any lot shall remain vested in the Seller until the full sale price (as determined by the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer) for that or any other purchased lot by the Buyer, together with any storage or interest charges have been paid to the Auctioneer by way of cleared funds but the risk of damage or loss of the lot(s) or part of lot(s) by whatsoever cause and in whatsoever circumstances shall be transferred to the Buyer at the end of the auction or where an offer is accepted.

6.4

Notwithstanding (5.3) above, the title to any lot shall remain in the Seller until such lot has been removed from the premises in its entirety.

6.5

Should the Seller and/or Auctioneer receive a claim from a third party to title to or possession of any lot(s) and/or part of lot(s) prior to clearance of those lots the Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the contract for the sale of those lot(s) and/or part of a lot(s) and to deal with the lot(s) and/or part of a lot(s) as they see fit and to refund the Buyer any money paid by the Buyer for those lot(s) and/or part of lot(s). The Buyer shall have no further recourse action against the Seller nor Auctioneer for

loss or damages, consequential or otherwise as a result of the contract for the sale of a lot(s) and/or part of a lot(s) being so rescinded.

7.0 OFFERS

7.1

Any Bid made by a Visitor shall amount to an offer to purchase the Goods at the Bid price plus VAT and the Buyers Premium, as detailed in the Special Conditions and to contract with the Seller to purchase the Goods on the terms set out herein.

7.2

The Seller and/or the Auctioneer reserve the right to withdraw, consolidate or divide all or any of the lots at any time prior to the end of the auction.

7.3

The Seller may refuse at his sole discretion to accept any offer and shall not be obliged to accept any offer nor the highest offer or offers tendered. The Seller reserves the right to accept the whole or such part of any offer or offers as he may think fit.

8.0 TERMS OF PAYMENT

8.1

Payment shall be made by any of the permitted methods referred to in the Special Conditions and payment will not be deemed to have been made until We are in receipt of cash (subject to our satisfaction as to any money laundering procedures) or cleared funds.

9.0 Default by the Buyer

9.1

If the total amount due for the Goods as shown on the invoice is not paid, in full, in accordance with Clause 7.1 above, the Auctioneer shall have the discretion, and without prejudice to any other rights the Auctioneer and/or the Seller may have, be entitled, both on our own behalf and as agent for the Seller, to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:

9.1.1

Commence proceedings against the Buyer on behalf of the Seller for damages for breach of contract.

9.1.2

Rescind the contract.

9.1.3

Apply any monies deposited by the Buyer in part payment of the lot and other lots to the Auctioneer as part of the total purchase price or otherwise towards any costs or Expenses incurred in connection with the sale and/or resale of the Goods.

9.1.4

Apply any payments made by the Buyer to the Auctioneer as part of the total purchase price or otherwise towards any debts owed by the Buyer to Us in respect of any other transaction.

9.1.5

Arrange and carry out a resale of the Goods on a Website or by private treaty in mitigation and reduction of the debt owed by the Buyer to the Auctioneer. The Buyer shall remain liable for any shortfall as between the amount due under the invoice and the resale price. In such case the Buyer

waives any claim it may have to title to the Goods and agrees that any resale price shall be deemed commercially reasonable.

9.1.6

Exercise a lien over any of the Buyer’s property that is in the Auctioneers possession for any reason until payment of all outstanding amounts due to Us by the Buyer have been paid in full. If the amount outstanding then remains unpaid for 14 days following notice being sent to the Buyer’s Email Address by the Auctioneer of the exercise of the Lien, then We shall be entitled to sell such property in accordance with clause 9.1.5 above.

9.1.7

Charge the Buyer the Auctioneers and/or the Seller’s reasonable legal and administrative costs.

9.1.8

Charge the buyer interest at a rate of 5 per centum per annum above the base rate of Barclays Bank Plc on sums from time to time due on the total purchase price under the invoice or any outstanding balance thereof to the extent that it remains unpaid after the date for payment.

9.1.9

Insure and/or remove and/or store the Goods either at the Auctioneer premises or elsewhere at the sole risk and expense of the Buyer.

10.0 Conduct of Removals

10.1

The Buyer shall collect the lot(s) from the premises between the dates and times as detailed in the Special Conditions.

10.2

The Auctioneer reserves the right to retain any Lot until cleared payment has been received.

10.3

The Buyer is responsible for the complete removal of all lots purchased at the sale at their risk and must provide their own labour and necessary equipment to carry out those removals in a safe and lawful manner within the timeframe set out in the Special Conditions. Flame cutting, the use of explosives or any other potential hazardous or inflammatory processes shall not be permissible at the site without written consent of the Seller and/or the Auctioneer who may impose whatever conditions they see as appropriate.

10.4

All equipment (Including but not limited to craneage, fork lifts and all lifting equipment) used by the Buyer, his agent or contractors for lifting and transporting lots which have been purchased at the Auction shall be covered by valid insurance, registration documents, driving and test certificates. The Auctioneer reserves the right to inspect such documents and refuse the Buyer access to the site in the event that in the opinion of the Auctioneer, the documentation supplied is insufficient.

10.5

Should the Auctioneer consider any damage is likely to occur, it may require the Buyer to deposit in cleared funds such sum money with the Auctioneer by way of security for the costs of making good the damaged caused by the removal of a lot, as the Auctioneer may reasonably require. Should the Buyer refuse to deposit such monies, the Auctioneer may in its absolute discretion refuse the Buyer access to the premises for the purpose of collecting all or any of the lots purchased, or recind the sale of such lot pursuant to Clause 9.

11.0 AUCTIONEER / SELLER`S LIABILITY

11.1

Neither the Auctioneer nor the Seller nor any of Auctioneers employees and/or agents are responsible or liable for any error, misdescription or omission in any Listing, in writing or given orally.

11.2

Neither the Auctioneer nor the Seller nor any of Auctioneers employees and/or agents are responsible or liable for any loss of profits, revenue or income, damage to reputation or wasted management time, nor for consequential or indirect loss of any kind howsoever said to arise.

11.3

To the extent that Auctioneer or the Seller may be held liable to the Buyer, the quantum of the Auctioneers and the Seller`s combined liability shall not exceed the amount of the purchase price.

11.4

Nothing in these Terms of Business shall be construed as excluding liability for (i) fraud; (ii) death or personal injury as a result of our negligence; (iii) any other liability not permitted by law to be excluded.

11.5

No representations or warranties are made by either Auctioneer or the Seller as to whether any Goods are subject to copyright nor as to whether the Buyer acquires any copyright in any Goods sold.

11.6

Any implied conditions and/or warranties including those that would normally be implied by statute are excluded to the extent permitted by law.

12 .0 BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

12.1

The Buyer of any motor vehicle is responsible for complying with all legal requirements as to the construction and use of that vehicle and for obtaining all certificates, permits or other authorisations necessary for that vehicle can be used on any road.

12.2

As regards to any Contract for the sale of plant and/or machinery and/or equipment, neither Auctioneer nor the Seller warrants that such Goods comply, and indeed such Goods may not comply, with the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 or any other enactments or regulations governing the use of that plant and/or machinery and/or equipment in a working environment. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to ensure that such Goods are sufficiently repaired and/or modified and/or used so as to be legally compliant.

12.3

Certain types of plant and/or machinery and/or equipment and/or main service installation could contain blue and/or white asbestos and/or dangerous chemicals etc which if not handled correctly during their removal could be in breach of the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974 or any other enactments or regulations governing such substances in a working environment. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to ensure that such Goods are removed and/or dealt with in a manner that is legally compliant.

13.0 GENERAL

13.1

In the event that any provisions of these Terms of Business are held unenforceable for any reason, the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect.

13.2

If there is any contradiction in anything stated in the Listing and these Terms of Business, then these terms shall prevail.

13.3

These Terms of Business shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. English law shall also govern all transactions to which these Terms of Business apply and all connected matters.

13.4

Any dispute arising out of and/or any legal proceedings in connection with these Terms of Business or any Contract shall be litigated in the courts of England and Wales.

13.5

The Seller and the Agent are not selling any computer software or data and shall be entitled to have access to any Lot sold which constitutes or incorporates computer software whether before or after removal by the Buyer to his own premises for the purposes of removing the software and deleting all or any data of whatever form or type which may be contained or stored within such software and neither the Seller nor the Agent shall have any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage to the Lot sold caused by such deletion.

Special Conditions of Sale

Seller:         JPS (Surveyors) Limited t/a JPS Chartered Surveyors are Auctioneers acting on the instructions of a retained client.

Location:   The lots are located at Morris Feinmann Care Home, 178 Palatine Road, Manchester M20 2YW.

Online Auction Sale on Bidspotter.co.uk  Platform: Online Bidding Closes from: 10:00 Thursday 6^th June 2013 (Subject to a 10 minute bidding extension)

Viewing:

• The lots may be viewed as follows: Wednesday 5^th June  2013, 11:00-14:00
• Prospective bidders should view and mark their catalogue as no lots will be accessible at the point of sale and are purchased as seen.
• Access to the Location is allowed on the understanding that viewers attend the Location entirely at their own risk and are responsible for and will indemnify the Seller and the Company against any losses damage or claims occasioned by their presence at the Location.
• Children under the age of 16 will also not be allowed access

Buyers Premium:       The purchaser will pay a buyers premium of 15% Plus VAT which will be charged on all lots in addition to the final bid price. The premium is not negotiable and is payable by all buyers.

Payment Terms:The highest bidder must ensure payment is received in full, with cleared funds, prior to collection and in any event, no later than 17:00 FRIDAY 7^th JUNE 2013.

• Lots purchased may only be removed upon receipt by the Auctioneer of CLEARED FUNDS by the method detailed below.
• Credit cards are NOT accepted,
• Direct Bank Transfer: CHAPS only. Please mark your payment with your company name for reference purposes.
• Cash: JPS Chartered Surveyors operates within the guidelines in respect of Money Laundering Regulation as set out in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.  Transactions which qualify for MLR will require an extra process, please request further information where cash payment is intended.

Any queries regarding payment should be directed to our Sales Manager martin.r@jpssurveyors.co.uk

Collection:

• Lots must be removed without fail between 09:00-16:00 13 June 2013 for lots where identified in the description.
• Some lots, as identified in the descriptions, will have a longer collection period of between the 10^th June – 28^th June 2013 by mutual appointment only. If you have any queries regarding the collection period please contact us on 0161 767 8001.

Registration:              All potential bidders will be required to initially register on www.Bidspotter.co.uk and then on each sale. The ASSETtrail General Conditions and the Special Conditions apply to the Sale. It must be stressed that all Bidders must read and understand Bidderspotter’s terms and conditions of registration at www.bidspotter.co.uk.  Bidders are deemed to have read and understood these all of these conditions prior to bidding.

Initial Registration:   In order to bid on www.Bidspotter.com prospective bidders must register. This can be achieved by clicking on “Login” at the top of the home page, complete any personal or company details and submit the form. Once the information is received bidders are able to register to bid on the auction sales.

Auction Registration:                To bid in an individual auction, bidders should click on the auction they wish to register for. On the right hand side under the heading “my Bid Spotter.co.uk” there are a number of options where bidders can sign up for the auction, read the auctioneers terms and conditions or contact Bidspotter’s live auction support team. If signing up for an auction, bidders will be asked to input their credit card details, billing information and confirm that they have read and accept the auctioneer's terms and conditions. The Auctioneer and its agents will verify the details provided by prospective bidders. The auctioneers reserve the right to refuse any person from bidding on the auction.

Bidding:     Access for bidding can be obtained through our website www.jpssurveyors.co.uk, follow the link for Current Sales or directly on www.bidspotter.co.uk.

In the event of a bid being received within 10 minutes of the schedule closing time, the bidding period on that specific lot will automatically extend by a further 10 minutes and a further 10 minutes for any bid received thereafter.

Please Note: Staggered end times may sometimes apply, please check times on Bidspotter for clarification.

• Maximum Bids: If more than one maximum bid is placed of the same amount, the maximum bid placed first will be considered the highest and a further bid will need to be placed to take the lead. Bidders are notified by an automated message which appears on their screen.
• Bidders are reminded to make they ‘REFRESH’ their screens to ensure they are aware of current bids.
• At the close of the timed Online Auction Sale final Bid figures will be submitted to the Seller for its approval and any Bid shall be subject to approval and acceptance by the Company and/or the Seller. No Bid may be withdrawn and the Company/Seller does not bind himself to accept the highest Bid or any other Bid placed in the course of the Online Auction Sale.
• The Seller may refuse at his sole discretion to accept any offer and shall not be obliged to accept any offer nor the highest offer or offers tendered. The Seller reserves the right to accept the whole or such part of any offer or offers as he may think fit..

For technical questions relating to online bidding sign in to BidSpotter and then under “My Bid Spotter” click on “Support.

For information regarding individual lots, please contact JPS Chartered Surveyors on 0161 767 8001 or email ASSETtrail@JPSsurveyors.co.uk.

Value Added Tax:      Purchasers will be charged Value Added Tax on all lots where applicable, at the current rates.

Value Added Tax will be exclusive of the final winning bid and will be added after the auction close.

All overseas buyers (EU and non EU) will be charged VAT at the current rate on each Lot purchased. This will be refunded to the overseas Buyer as soon as the Seller receives a copy of the bill lading as proof of export, providing this documentation is received within 3 months of the sale date and notification of the intended export is received within 10 days of the sale.

Descriptions:              The information as to quality, description, etc, of the goods is provided in good faith but represents the Auctioneer’s opinion without obligation, and prospective purchasers must rely on their own inspection of the goods. Where lot descriptions and photographs do not match, preference is given to the description and therefore buyers are only entitled to goods as per the description.

Any potential buyer should rely solely and exclusively upon his own inspection of any lot and should not treat statements made in sale particulars or before or during the Auction by the Auctioneer either as representations or to be relied upon. The Auctioneer has no authority to make representations.

Risk & Title:              The bidder/buyer is at risk once the buyer is notified of his successful purchases and is strongly advised to effect insurance at once, irrespective of whether title has passed. Title does not pass to the purchaser until payment has been received in full.

Collection:

• Lots must be removed without fail between 09:00-16:00 13 June 2013 for lots where identified in the description.
• Some lots, as identified in the descriptions, will have a longer collection period of between the 10^th June – 28^th June 2013 by mutual appointment only. If you have any queries regarding the collection period please contact us on 0161 767 8001.
• The Auctioneer will notify all persons on site 15 minutes prior to closure of closing time. The buyer must use this time to ensure that it and its contractors are prepared to vacate the site by the closing time.
• No further access may be available after this time. Therefore Buyers are reminded that time is of the essence to meet the clearance deadline and any lot remaining on site after this deadline will be forfeited by the buyer although the buyer will remain liable for any costs incurred by the auctioneer due to the failure by the buyer to collect the lots by the said deadline, including remedies as detailed in the Terms and Conditions of sale.
• JPS Chartered Surveyors do not undertake delivery or shipment of goods and the bidder must make his own arrangements to comply with the clearance terms.
• During busy periods, access to the site may be restricted on the grounds of health and safety and the security of the lots. Please ensure that you make appropriate arrangements through the auctioneers to ensure that you are able to comply with the clearance deadline for removal of lots from the site.
• Please be aware it is the Buyer’s responsibility to assess and provide the necessary equipment, manpower and specialist services, where required, to remove and load each lot purchased. The Auctioneer shall have no obligation to assist in such removal or loading. The Buyer agrees that neither the Auctioneer, Seller, nor its agents, will be liable for any claims and/or costs arising for the hire and /or use of any equipment, demurrage or contractors required by the Buyer to remove the lots.

Damage to Premises or Other Goods: The Buyer will be responsible for all damages occasioned to the premises or goods in the premises including damage caused by its carriers, agents or servants in removing purchased lots. At the discretion of the Auctioneer a deposit may be required prior to or during the removal of lot(s). Should a buyer, by himself, his servants or agents cause damage in any way to the site of the sale or damage to or loss of any lot, the Auctioneer shall be entitled to exercise a lien in respect of any and all lots purchased by the buyer until such damage or loss has been paid for in full, such loss and damage to be assessed by the Auctioneer whose decision shall be final and unchallengeable. The Auctioneer assessed sum shall be paid for by the buyer upon receipt of the invoice therefore and payment made forthwith, time being of the essence.

Site Procedure: The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse admission or ask any person to leave site whose behaviours is abusive or deemed by the Auctioneer to be unacceptable. Any person found to be acting in a manner which may put others at risk will be asked to leave site immediately.

• In case of a fire all visitors and contractors are to exit the premises promptly as directed by the Auctioneer and its staff.
• All visitors and contractors and their vehicles may be subject to search whilst on site.

Health & Safety:

1. Purchasers should be aware of Health & Safety Legislation and Construction, Design and Management Regulations 1994 and comply as appropriate. It is also imperative that all purchasers/contractors comply with site rules, site procedures and current Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
2. All visitors/contractors are reminded that they are responsible for their own safety on site and enter at their own risk and should take the precaution of wearing protective clothing as appropriate.
3. Prior to the removal of any equipment or machinery, purchasers/contractors will be provided with a Health & Safety manual which they will need to sign and complete along with a risk assessment form and a method statement, where applicable.
4. The buyer hereby undertakes to ensure that any lot he purchases will be used, moved or displayed whether at the site of the auction or elsewhere only when he has ensured that such use and/or movement and/or display is lawful and safe.
5. At the time of sale any item of plant, machinery or equipment contained in any lot(s) may not necessarily comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Road Traffic Act 1988 and/or the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 or any other Acts or Regulations enacted there-under.

(Buyers are required to ensure that the use of any lot as or at a place of work within the United Kingdom does not contravene the said Acts or Regulations.)

1. Although vehicles may be offered for sale with current MOT and/or road fund license, this does not imply that the vehicle, in its present state, may be roadworthy. As a potential purchaser you are invited to inspect or indeed have a specialist inspect the vehicle prior to placing any bid or offer for said vehicle.
2. Where a vehicle is purchased which does not comply with the Road Traffic Act and/or the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations or any similar or subsequent enactment the buyer shall not remove it from the site under its own power. All vehicles are sold on the condition that they will not be used on any road in the United Kingdom until such actions necessary to make them comply with such enactments have been taken by the buyer. As the buyer you shall take full responsibility for the vehicles safe use and removal from site, including if necessary arranging suitable and sufficient transportation for said vehicle(s). You are reminded that the use of any vehicle that does not comply with the Road Traffic Act on a public road is unlawful.
3. The buyer of any vehicle purchased to be “sold on” must ensure that their prospective purchaser is aware that any use of any non-compliant (to the aforementioned Acts and Regulations) is unlawful.
4. Neither the Auctioneer nor the Seller shall be responsible for any personal injuries (howsoever incurred) which may occur prior to (i.e. during viewing days) or during the progress of the sale or at any time during the removal of the lots which must be entirely at the buyers risk.
5. ALL LOTS ARE SOLD "AS IS", WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND SUBJECT TO ALL FAULTS AND IMPERFECTIONS AND ALL ERRORS OF DESCRIPTION.
6. PURCHASERS BUY LOTS AT THEIR OWN RISK HAVE NO RIGHT TO RETURN THE LOTS OR TO CLAIM DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER REMEDY WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOTS.
7. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the quality and condition of the Lots, including when making purchases at a distance, whether by means of an agent, or by telephone, internet of otherwise.
8. Any reference to the age of a vehicle in the particulars relating to it is intended to be a reference to the year of first registration of the vehicle in the United Kingdom.
9. The purchaser of any vehicle is responsible for complying with all legal requirements as to the construction and use of that vehicle and for obtaining all certificates, permits and other authorisations necessary before that vehicle can be used on any public highway.
10. From the fall of the hammer or other sale of the Lot howsoever arising, the purchaser shall be liable for any road traffic offences, fines or other breach of any legislation relating to use of the vehicle.