Fine Natural Gemstone Jewelry Auction

Nicole Sherwood Decor Estate Sales
Terms & Conditions of Sale

Business Name: Nicole Sherwood Decor Estate Sales
Phone: (307) 228-0171
Email: sheriluxi@gmail.com

These Terms and Conditions govern all auctions conducted by Nicole Sherwood Decor Estate Sales ('Auction House'). By registering, bidding, purchasing, or otherwise participating in an auction, each bidder agrees to these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Registration or bidding constitutes acceptance of these Terms. The Auction House may revise these Terms by announcement before or during an auction. Participation after any revision constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

2. Eligibility

Bidders must be legally capable of entering contracts. The Auction House may suspend or refuse any account, bid, or purchase at its sole discretion.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

3. Property Sold As-Is

All property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS. All sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or returns unless required by law.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

4. Inspection

Buyers are solely responsible for examining lots and requesting additional photographs or condition information before bidding.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

5. Descriptions

Descriptions, estimates, measurements, photographs, artist attributions, gemstone identifications and opinions are provided as a convenience only and are not warranties.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

6. Authenticity

Unless expressly stated in writing, no guarantee of authenticity, age, provenance, value or suitability is made.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

7. Bidding

All bids are binding. Mistaken bids, forgotten bids, or bids placed by another person using a bidder's account remain the bidder's responsibility.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

8. Buyer's Premium

A buyer's premium applies to every purchase. The rate varies by auction and is displayed on the auction platform. Unless otherwise stated, it is generally 25%.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

9. Payment

Invoices are payable immediately. LivePayments is the primary payment method. If payment arrangements are not made within 3 days after the invoice is issued, the payment method on file may be charged through AutoPay.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

10. Taxes

Applicable sales and use taxes will be collected unless a valid exemption is provided before invoicing.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

11. Shipping

This is a SHIPPING ONLY auction unless specifically stated otherwise. Orders are generally shipped within 3 business days after cleared payment. We combine shipping whenever practical and use the most economical carrier.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

12. Shipping Address

Items are shipped only to the verified shipping address associated with the invoice or payment record. Address changes may require additional verification.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

13. Shipping Insurance

Shipping insurance is optional and is purchased only upon the buyer's request and at the buyer's expense.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

14. Risk of Loss

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, risk of loss, theft, delay, or damage transfers to the buyer once the carrier accepts the shipment. Carrier performance is outside the Auction House's control.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

15. Claims

Incorrect item, shortage, or delivery concerns must be reported within 5 calendar days of delivery. Any formal claim must be submitted within 7 business days of delivery with supporting documentation. Late claims may be denied.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

16. Storage & Abandonment

Unclaimed property may incur storage charges of $3 per lot per day. Property not claimed or shipping not arranged within 14 days may be deemed abandoned and may be resold or otherwise disposed of after reasonable notice where required by law.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

17. Chargebacks

Buyers agree to contact the Auction House before initiating any payment dispute. Improper chargebacks are subject to a $50 administrative fee plus actual collection costs, bank fees, and reasonable attorney's fees where permitted by law.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

18. Buyer Default

If a buyer fails to pay, the Auction House may cancel the sale, resell the property, retain deposits where lawful, pursue collection, report the debt, or prohibit future bidding.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

19. Limitation of Liability

The Auction House's maximum liability shall not exceed the purchase price actually paid for the affected lot. The Auction House shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

20. Force Majeure

The Auction House is not liable for delays or failure to perform due to weather, fire, labor disputes, internet outages, carrier delays, governmental actions, natural disasters, or other events beyond its reasonable control.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

21. Intellectual Property

Catalog text and photographs remain the property of the Auction House and may not be reproduced without permission.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

22. Export & Restricted Materials

Buyers are responsible for compliance with all customs, export, import, CITES, wildlife, and other applicable laws.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

23. Privacy

Personal information is used to administer auctions, process payments, and comply with legal obligations.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

24. Arbitration

Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration in California. The prevailing party may recover costs and attorney's fees to the extent permitted by law. Class actions are waived where legally enforceable.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

25. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by California law without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

26. Miscellaneous

If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. These Terms constitute the entire agreement.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

This provision shall be interpreted to provide the maximum protection permitted by applicable law while remaining enforceable. Buyers acknowledge that participation in online auctions involves inherent risks, including reliance on photographs, descriptions, carrier services, and electronic bidding systems, and agree that these risks are assumed by the buyer except where non-waivable rights apply.

Contact Information

Nicole Sherwood Decor Estate Sales
Phone: (307) 228-0171
Email: sheriluxi@gmail.com