Terms and Conditions
- Registration Guidelines
- Completion of Registration: Participants must fill out the registration form in its entirety and submit it by clicking the “Register” button.
- Profile Update: It is mandatory for participants to update their profile with their contact number.
- Cost of Registration: There is no fee required to register.
- Auction Participation Rules:
- Bids are acknowledged and processed sequentially as they are received.
- Each item is subject to a minimum bid or reserve price.
- Initial bids must meet or exceed the stipulated minimum bid.
- Participants are permitted to raise their bid at any point prior to the auction’s conclusion.
- The highest bid submitted before the closure of bidding will be deemed the winning bid.
- The official server clock is the authoritative source for determining the closing time of bids.
- The final bid, known as the “hammered price,” is the conclusive high bid.
- Items are awarded to the highest bidder at the corresponding hammered price.
- Sellers retain the right to retract from the sale if the highest bid does not meet their anticipated price.
- Shipping and Handling:
- The responsibility of arranging shipping falls on the buyer.
- Pigeons or items must be dispatched promptly, accompanied by all necessary documentation or pedigrees.
- Auctioneer’s Discretion:
- The auctioneer reserves the right to determine the winning bid and has the authority to cancel the sale or re-offer and resell any item under dispute.
- The auctioneer does not guarantee the gender of any pigeons listed for auction.
- Indemnity Clause
- By participating, buyers agree to indemnify the organizing agents, “Flightlines.co.za,” along with its employees and agents, against any claims for damages or other claims arising from any cause.
- All bids placed are irrevocable and binding.
- Pigeons purchased through Flightlines.co.za are sold “as is” without any guarantees.
- Responsibility and Payment Terms
- Liability for Defects: Flightlines.co.za assumes no liability for any defects present in pigeons sold through the auction.
- Buyer’s Due Diligence: Bidders are responsible for making informed bids as though they have personally inspected the pigeons.
- Auctioneer’s Role: Flightlines.co.za acts solely as an auctioneer on behalf of the seller.
- Payment Obligation: Purchased pigeons must be paid for within 48 hours to facilitate the transfer to the new owner.
- Ownership Responsibilities: The new owner assumes all responsibilities for the pigeon post-sale unless otherwise arranged with Flightlines or their agents.
- Collection and Shipping: Buyers are required to collect or arrange courier services for their purchased pigeons within 72 hours.
- Loss Liability: Flightlines.co.za is not liable for any losses incurred after the stipulated collection period.
- Courier and Air Freight: Pigeons transported via courier or air freight services fall outside Flightlines.co.za’s jurisdiction.
- Bidding Process
- Bid Placement: Submit your bid after selecting the desired pigeon.
- Outbid Notifications: You may receive an email notification if another bidder surpasses your bid. Please always watch your auction and refresh your browser. Also look at your Spam email folder.
- Bid Tracking: Monitor all your bids.
- Cash Deposit Fee
- Handling Charge: A cash handling fee of 2% will be applied to cash deposits made into our bank account.
- Automatic Listing Time Extension
- Final Minutes Bidding: Bids placed in the closing minutes will trigger a five-minute extension of the auction.
- Continuous Extension: This extension will persist until no further bids are placed and the highest offer stands.
- Closing Time Adjustment: If a bid is received within the final five minutes, the auction time for that pigeon will extend accordingly.
- Scheduled Closure: The auction will conclude at the scheduled time unless a bid is placed in the last minute, prompting an extension.
- Internet Speed Consideration: Due to varying internet speeds, bidders should frequently refresh the page to ensure they are aware of the latest bids.
- Error Handling
- Mistake Resolution: Should an error occur, participants are encouraged to contact Flightlines.co.za immediately.
- Bid Retraction: Bids made within the last three hours of the auction are final and cannot be retracted or deleted.
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These rules are established to ensure a fair and professional auction experience for all participants. Compliance with these guidelines is expected and appreciated.