Terms and Conditions for Cardinal Auction Services, LLC.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cardinal Auction Services, LLC. By accessing our website, mobile application, or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before using our services.

2. Eligibility

To register and participate in our auctions, you must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction and be able to form legally binding contracts.

3. Account Registration

• 3.1 You must register an account providing accurate, current, and complete information.
• 3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer.
• 3.3 You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password.

4. Auction Process

• 4.1 Each auction will be governed by specific rules posted in relation to that auction. All auction items are “as is” and no refunds will be issued for failure to thoroughly inspect items for use and condition. Please contact us for any clarifications or with any questions, and attend preview if you are able.
• 4.2 The winning bidder is obligated to complete the transaction. Failure to do so may result in penalties such as account suspension or legal action.

5. Fees and Payments

• 5.1 We have no hidden fees of any kind. We charge a 15% buyer's premium and applicable sales tax. By bidding, you agree to pay these fees. Please provide tax exemption status documentation within your bidder profile.
• 5.2 Payments must be made by the methods approved and listed on our platform.

6. Prohibited Activities

You are prohibited from:

• 6.1 Using any device, software, or routine to interfere with the proper working of the site.
• 6.2 Undertaking any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure.

7. Intellectual Property

All content included on this site, such as text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Cardinal Auction Services, LLC. or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright laws.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

• 8.1 Our services are provided "as is" and without any warranty or condition, express, implied, or statutory.
• 8.2 Cardinal Auction Services, LLC. is not liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold Cardinal Auction Services, LLC. and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these Terms and Conditions or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Henrico County, Virginia without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions, or the services provided by Cardinal Auction Services, LLC. shall be handled through arbitration under the rules of American Arbitration Association in Henrico County, Virginia.

12. Modifications to Terms and Conditions

Cardinal Auction Services, LLC. reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of our services after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Terms and Conditions and agreement to abide and be bound by them.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at 804-361-4155 or info@cardinalauctionservices.com

 Terms and Conditions (Gates Estates)

• All jewelry, coins, currency, stones, and precious metals will be stored offsite until preview and pickup.

• Special arrangements are available for the removal of larger or complex-to-remove items.

• Please preview all collections and items for exact contents, condition, and completeness.

• Should something be listed as a "lot", comprised of many items, please be aware that the winning bidder is responsible for the removal of all components of that lot. Items left will incur a cost for removal to be billed accordingly.

• Measurements are rounded to the nearest whole inch, in general offered in Imperial inches, WIDTH by DEPTH by HEIGHT, where appropriate.

• Whenever possible, we will attempt to plug in/turn on appliances and electronics; however, please preview for working condition.

• All items, lots, or components of such are sold AS IS/WHERE IS, with you, the buyer solely responsible for its removal.

We do everything we can to illuminate any defects, however we may not always notice them ourselves. If you find a disparity or discrepancy in our photographs or our descriptions, please let us know and we shall make every effort to correct the error. We make every effort to be as accurate as possible in our identification and our description of the items, oftentimes using information from trusted professionals, family members, or other sources. You, the potential buyer, are responsible for inspecting items prior to placing your irreversible bids. We cannot be liable for any errors or omissions, on our part, in either labeling, cataloging, photographing, or describing these items. If you have a question, please ask.

By continuing to bid you've hereby acknowledged that you agree to be bound by these terms, thank you.