Auction Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Beloit Auction! All items in this auction are located at 615 E. Cranston Road, Beloit, WI. The following terms and conditions apply to this auction:

(1.) Bidder Registration

• YOU must register to bid. Auctioneer may establish registration requirements and qualification criteria, as determined in Auctioneer’s discretion.
• You must provide identifying and financial information as requested. Auctioneer may refuse to register any bidder, revoke bidding privileges, or allow unregistered bidders to participate.
• By registering and bidding, all bidders acknowledge and agree to these Terms & Conditions, which form part of the Offer to Purchase.
• Each bidder is assigned a unique bidder number. All bids are irrevocable and binding.

(2.) Account Responsibility

• Bidders are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their username and password.
• You are liable for ANY and ALL activity conducted under your account.

(3.) Auctioneer’s Discretion

• Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid, regulate bidding increments, resolve bidding disputes, and re-offer any lot at its discretion.
• Auctioneer’s record of bids, transactions, and communications shall be deemed final and conclusive in all disputes.
• Auctioneer’s decision shall be final in all cases.

(4.) Property Condition

• All property is sold “AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS.”
• Neither Auctioneer nor Seller makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding authenticity, condition, merchantability, fitness for a purpose, or non-infringement.
• Photographs and descriptions are provided as a convenience only. It is your responsibility to inspect lots in person or rely on images provided.
• All sales are final. No refunds or returns.

(5.) Payment Terms

• Pickup/Payment Hours:
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    
• Vehicles and trailers must be paid for by cash or wire transfer only. A wire transfer must be received and cleared before the pickup is allowed.
• Buyer’s Fee: 16% added to the final bid price + applicable sales tax. 
• Buyer’s Fee: The Buyer’s Fee is earned by the Auctioneer as compensation and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Card Payments: Credit/debit card payments are subject to an additional 3.5% convenience fee. The maximum amount that may be charged to a credit or debit card is $800.
• Cash/Wire Requirement:
  • All invoices over $800 must be paid by cash or wire transfer.
  • Invoices totaling $10,000 or more must be paid by wire transfer.
  • Auctioneer reserves the right to require cash or wire transfer on any invoice, regardless of amount, to prevent fraud.
• Accepted Forms of Payment: Cash, Wire Transfer, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit.
• No Checks Accepted.
• Invoices may not be divided into multiple credit/debit card transactions for the purpose of exceeding the $800 maximum card payment.

(6.) No Chargebacks

• Buyer agrees not to initiate credit card chargebacks or payment disputes.
• In the event of a chargeback, Buyer remains liable for the full purchase price plus attorney’s fees, collection costs, and any fees imposed on Auctioneer.

(7.) Default & Remedies

• If Buyer fails to pay in full or fails to pick up purchases, Auctioneer may, at its discretion, resell the property, pursue collection, or take legal action.
• Buyer will be responsible for all deficiencies, storage, handling, resale fees, interest (1.5% per month), attorney’s fees, and costs of collection.

(8.) Pickup & Removal

• Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• A $75 disposal/handling fee (plus tax) will be charged automatically to the buyer’s card on file for any items not picked up by 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026, including unpaid or unclaimed items. Items not removed by 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026 will be deemed abandoned. All ownership rights will be forfeited, and the items may be disposed of or resold at Auctioneer’s discretion.
• Failed card payments will result in account suspension, a $50 service charge (minimum), and possible permanent ban or legal action.
• Bring your own help and packing materials. Auction staff do not load or pack purchases.

(9.) Shipping

There is NO shipping on this auction.

(10.) Communications & Consent

• By registering, you agree that Beloit Auction may contact you by email, text message, or telephone regarding your account, bids, purchases, invoices, payments, pickup, shipping, customer service, and other transactional or auction-related matters.
• Where you have provided the required consent, Beloit Auction may also contact you by email or SMS/text message regarding future auctions, promotional updates, customer feedback, reviews, and reputation-related communications.
• Consent to receive promotional, marketing, review, or reputation-related communications is optional and is not required to register, bid, purchase items, or otherwise do business with Beloit Auction.
• Message and data rates may apply to SMS/text messages.
• You may opt out of promotional text messages at any time by replying STOP or following the opt-out instructions provided. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link contained in the email or by contacting our office.
• Transactional communications concerning your account, bids, purchases, invoices, payments, pickup, or shipping may still be sent when reasonably necessary to administer your transactions.
• Beloit Auction may maintain records documenting communication preferences and any consent provided, including the date, time, and method by which consent was obtained.

(11.) Security, Surveillance & Tampering

• Tampering with merchandise, tags, lot numbers, security equipment, or other property is strictly prohibited.
• Theft, shoplifting, attempted theft, tampering, or other unlawful activity may result in removal from the premises, suspension or permanent termination of bidding privileges, and referral to law enforcement.

(12.) Descriptions

• Auctioneer will not be responsible for description inconsistencies. Buyers must inspect and verify before bidding.

(13.) Legal Contract (UCC §2-328)

• At closing of each lot, a legally binding contract of sale is created.
• Buyers are responsible for safeguarding purchases at pickup.

(14.) Buyer Responsibility

• Buyers must provide their own packing, boxes, vehicles, and loading help.

(15.) Auctioneer Bidding

• Beloit Auction staff may bid on and purchase merchandise.

(16.) Sales Tax & Exemptions

• Valid exemption certificate must be submitted before bidding. No retroactive tax refunds.
• Sales tax will be collected as required by law based on the jurisdiction where the sale is deemed to occur. Buyers are responsible for reporting and paying any use tax owed in their state.

(17.) Right to Withdraw Lots

• Auctioneer/Seller may add, delete, or withdraw lots at any time before or during the auction.

(18.) Indemnification

• Bidders agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beloit Auction & Realty, Inc., its owners, staff, and Seller against all claims or damages arising from participation in the auction or use of purchased property.

(19.) Force Majeure

• Beloit Auction is not liable for delays caused by events beyond control (natural disasters, internet failures, strikes, fire, governmental action, etc.).

(20.) Age Requirement

• Bidders must be at least 18 years old to register; 21 for alcohol and other restricted items.

(21.) Premises Liability Waiver

• All persons enter auction premises or pickup locations at their own risk. Beloit Auction is not liable for accidents, injuries, or property damage.

(22.) Media & Marketing Use

• By participating in this auction, Buyer consents to the use of photographs, video, or audio recordings from preview, bidding, or pickup for Auctioneer’s marketing or promotional purposes.

(23.) Staggered Closing

• Online auctions use staggered closing. Selected lots close every minute as scheduled.

(24.) Soft Close

• If a bid is placed within 90 seconds of closing, the lot is extended 90 seconds until no further bids are placed.

(25.) Technology Disclaimer

• Auctioneer is not responsible for interruptions, errors, or software failures.
• Auctioneer may void or resell lots affected by technical malfunctions.
• Auctioneer’s decision is final.

(26.) Severability

• If any provision is found invalid, remaining provisions remain in full force.

(27.) Governing Law & Venue

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
• Venue for all disputes shall be exclusively in Rock County, Wisconsin.
• Buyer agrees Auctioneer is entitled to recover time, costs, and attorney’s fees as damages in any legal action.

(28.) Limitation of Liability

• Auctioneer’s liability to any bidder shall be limited to a refund of amounts actually paid for the item in dispute and shall not exceed the purchase price of such item.
• In no event shall Auctioneer be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages.