Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions HorseBidder
Article 1: Applicability
These terms apply to all bids and transactions via our auction website. By participating in the auction, you agree to these terms.
Article 2: Binding Bid
When you place a bid, you confirm that it is binding. The highest bidder is required to pay the bid amount, including VAT and a 5% commission fee (excluding VAT). Payment must be made within 7 days of the auction's conclusion.
Article 3: Knowledge of the Horse
By placing a bid, you declare that you are sufficiently informed about the horse you are bidding on. This means that you have personally tested the horse or choose to purchase it without a test. The organization is not liable for any defects after the purchase.
Article 4: Payment and Transfer of Ownership
Payment must be made within 7 days. Ownership of the horse is transferred only after full payment is received. In case of non-payment within the deadline, the organization reserves the right to take legal action and/or auction the horse again.
Article 5: Liability
The auction organization acts solely as an intermediary and is not responsible for the health, performance, or defects of the auctioned horses. The horses are sold as-is, in the condition they are in at the time of the auction.
Article 6: Cancellation and Non-Compliance
If the highest bidder fails to fulfill their payment obligation within the specified period, the organization reserves the right to:
- Claim compensation for the difference between the highest bid and the next highest bid (minimum €1,000).
- Exclude the bidder from future auctions.
- Auction the horse again or sell it to the next highest bidder.
Article 7: Force Majeure
The organization is not liable for delays or cancellations of the auction due to force majeure, such as technical failures, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Article 8: Applicable Law
These terms are governed by the law of the country where the organization is based. Any disputes will be submitted to the competent court.
Article 9: Privacy and Data Protection
The organization processes personal data in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. For more information, you can refer to our Privacy Statement.
Article 10: Changes to the Terms
The organization reserves the right to modify these terms without prior notice. New terms will apply from the next auction.