SELWOOD AUCTIONS

Website Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the Selwood Auctions website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree to them, please do not use the website.

These terms relate primarily to the use of the Selwood Auctions website. Purchases, auctions, Buy Now transactions, Private Sales and other transactions may also be subject to our separate Conditions of Sale and any additional terms made available before a transaction takes place.

About Selwood Auctions

This website is operated by [insert full legal company name], trading as Selwood Auctions, of [insert business address] ("Selwood Auctions", "we", "us" or "our").

Selwood Auctions specialises in the sale of works of art and objects across the applied and decorative arts, including property offered on behalf of private owners, collectors and estates.

For enquiries, please contact us at [email address] or [telephone number].

Using This Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes and for your own personal or business use in connection with the services provided by Selwood Auctions.

You must not use the website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent or harmful, or which may damage, disable or interfere with the website or its operation. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, user accounts, systems or information connected with it.

We may change, suspend or withdraw any part of the website where reasonably necessary and cannot guarantee that the website will always be available without interruption.

Information on the Website

Selwood Auctions takes reasonable care to ensure that information published on the website is accurate. However, descriptions, dates, measurements, estimates, photographs and other information are provided in good faith and may occasionally contain errors or omissions.

The identification and description of antiques, works of art and other objects can involve matters of opinion and judgement. Statements concerning an item's maker, artist, authorship, attribution, date, period, origin, provenance, materials, condition or history represent our opinion based on the information reasonably available to us at the time unless expressly stated otherwise.

Where a particular characteristic of an item is important to your decision to buy, you should contact Selwood Auctions for further information before bidding or purchasing.

Items Offered for Sale

Items appearing on the website may be offered by Auction, Buy Now, Private Sale or another method stated on the relevant listing.

Availability is not guaranteed until a transaction has been confirmed. An item may be reserved, withdrawn from sale or sold where permitted by the applicable Conditions of Sale.

The terms applying to a particular transaction will be made available with the relevant item or sale and should be read before you bid, make an offer or commit to a purchase.

Photographs and Descriptions

We aim to photograph and describe items as accurately and clearly as reasonably possible.

Photographs form part of the information provided about an item but may not show every aspect, mark, defect, repair, restoration, alteration or imperfection. Colours and appearance may vary depending on lighting, photography and the device or screen on which images are viewed.

Many items offered through Selwood Auctions are antique, vintage or previously owned and should be expected to show signs of age, use and wear consistent with their nature and history.

Condition

Unless expressly stated otherwise, items are offered in their existing condition.

Condition information and condition reports are provided to assist prospective Buyers and are not intended to be exhaustive. The absence of a reference to a particular defect does not mean that an item is necessarily free from defects.

Prospective Buyers are encouraged to inspect items personally where possible or to request additional photographs or a condition report before bidding or purchasing.

Nothing in these terms excludes or restricts any statutory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Estimates and Prices

Auction estimates represent Selwood Auctions' opinion of the range within which an item might sell at the time the estimate is prepared. They are intended as a guide only and are not guarantees of value or of the eventual sale price.

Buy Now prices will be displayed with the relevant item. Private Sale prices may be displayed or provided on enquiry.

Any Buyer's Premium, VAT, delivery charges or other compulsory charges applicable to a transaction will be disclosed in accordance with the applicable Conditions of Sale and relevant law.

Registration and Accounts

Certain services, including bidding or purchasing, may require you to register or create an account.

You are responsible for providing accurate and current information and for keeping your login details secure and confidential.

You are responsible for activity carried out through your account unless you have notified us promptly that your account or login details have been compromised.

Selwood Auctions may suspend or close an account where we reasonably believe it is being used fraudulently, unlawfully or in breach of these terms or our Conditions of Sale.

Bidding

Where bidding is available through the Selwood Auctions website or a third-party bidding platform, our Conditions of Sale and any additional auction terms will apply.

Prospective Buyers are responsible for ensuring that they understand the bidding process, Buyer's Premium, other applicable charges and collection arrangements before placing a bid.

Online bidding depends upon technology and internet connectivity and may occasionally be affected by interruptions, delays or technical problems. Our Conditions of Sale explain how such circumstances may be dealt with.

Payments

Payment arrangements and accepted payment methods will be specified for the relevant sale or transaction.

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. Selwood Auctions does not necessarily receive or retain complete payment-card information.

Buyers are responsible for ensuring that payment is made using an authorised payment method and within the period specified for the relevant transaction.

We may require cleared funds and satisfactory completion of any appropriate identity or fraud-prevention checks before releasing purchased property.

Collection, Delivery and Shipping

The location of each item and the applicable collection arrangements will be stated on the relevant listing, sale information or invoice.

Some items may remain at the private house or property from which they are being sold until collection. Buyers should therefore pay particular attention to the location, collection dates and access arrangements before bidding or purchasing.

Selwood Auctions can arrange collection, packing, delivery and shipping as an additional service. Where available, Buyers may request a quotation based on the nature and location of the item, its destination and any particular packing, handling or access requirements.

Selwood Auctions may provide these services directly or coordinate them through independent carriers, removers, packers and specialist providers.

Buyers are not required to use the Selwood Auctions delivery service and may make their own arrangements, subject to the collection requirements applying to the relevant item or sale.

House Sales and Property Access

Some sales may involve items remaining within the private house or property from which they originate.

Viewing and collection may therefore be available only on specified dates and by prior arrangement. Buyers and anyone acting on their behalf must follow reasonable instructions concerning access, security and the safe removal of purchased items.

Where a Buyer or their appointed contractor collects an item from a private property, reasonable care must be taken to avoid damage to the property or other items.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website, including the Selwood Auctions name and branding, catalogue descriptions, text, photographs, graphics, design and other material, is owned by or licensed to Selwood Auctions.

You may view and use website content for personal reference and for legitimate purposes connected with buying from or selling through Selwood Auctions.

You must not reproduce, publish, distribute, commercially exploit or substantially copy website content without our prior written permission except where permitted by law.

Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites and services, including payment providers, bidding platforms, carriers, mapping services and social-media platforms.

Selwood Auctions is not responsible for the content, availability or operation of third-party websites or services. Your use of those services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

Privacy and Cookies

Our collection and use of personal information is explained in the Selwood Auctions Privacy Policy.

Our use of cookies and similar technologies is explained in our Cookie Policy.

Liability

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Subject to applicable law, Selwood Auctions will not be responsible for losses that were not reasonably foreseeable, losses arising from circumstances outside our reasonable control or losses resulting from misuse of the website.

If you are using the website as a consumer, nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights.

Changes to These Terms

We may amend these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, business practices or legal obligations.

The current version will be published on this page. The date on which these terms were most recently updated will be shown below.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer, you may also have rights under mandatory laws applicable in the place where you live.

Any dispute relating to these terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts determined by applicable law.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Selwood Auctions
[Full legal company name]
[Business address]
[Email address]
[Telephone number]

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