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The terms of this Sale are cash or check payable immediately upon conclusion of the sale.             All llamas and alpacas must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary

A Buyer and Seller may agree to different or additional terms, but they must do so                        Inspection stating that the animal is healthy and free from infections or contagious disease.                                                                                                             

in writing signed by both parties and provide a copy of the signed written terms to

the Sale Management prior to the conclusion of the sale.  Similarly, Sellers may reserve                

the right to require cash, wire transfer, or certified funds from Buyers, but Sellers must                Announcements:

notify the Sale Management of such election in writing prior to the start of the sale.                       All announcements from the auction box will take precedence over the printed matter in

Buyers may not take possession of purchased animals unless and until payment is made              this catalog and all other announcements.

in accordance with the terms of this paragraph.

A.      Sales and purchases will be handled in two separate transactions.

B.       Sellers agree to pay commission to the Sale Management immediately upon con-                    Liabilities:

clusion of the sale for any animal entered in the sale whether the animal sells or does             All persons who attend this event do so at their own risk and the Sale Management                                                                                                               

not sell.  The Sales Management’s commission shall be 10% of the last bid price or                assumes no liabilities for any accidents that may occur.  The Auctioneer, Sponsors, and

the Sale Entry Fee, whichever is greater.  In the event that the commission is 10% of             Sale Management assume no liability for loss or injury to animals due to theft,

the last bid price, the commission due from Seller shall be reduced by the amount of             mysterious disappearance, sickness, improper handling or act of God.

the animal’s Sale Entry Fee.                                       

C.      Buyers and Sellers are responsible for compliance with all local, state and federal                   Contract:

taxes and regulations.                                                                                                                       This sale is governed by the laws of the State of Nebraska.  By participating in the Sale,

                                                                                                                                                            Buyer and Sellers acknowledge and agree that the Sale Management and Auctioneer

Removal:                                                                                                                                               act only as an agent of the Seller to accept bids on Seller’s behalf in accordance with

No animals or displays will be removed until all sale and show activities are completed.                 these Terms and Conditions.  All representations, warranties, guarantees and obligations                                                                                                 

No llamas or alpacas will be taken from the sale site without a release form.                                    concerning any animals, offer or purchase are solely between the Seller and the Buyer,

                                                                                                                                                                    who each agree to release and hold the Sale Management and Auctioneer harmless for

                                                                                                                                                                    any breach.                                       

Insurance of Purchases and Risk:

All animals are at the Seller’s risk prior to their sale and become property of the Buyer as            If a female is sold as pregnant, the Buyer bears all risks of absorption or abortion.

soon as declared sold by the Auctioneer.  Arrangements will be made to have insurance                Unless specifically stated otherwise at the time a female is offered for sale, the Seller

available when making settlement.                                                                                                         guarantees the breeding soundness of any female sold.  If, after purchase, a female does

                                                                                                                                                                    not appear capable of being bred, the Seller shall be given an opportunity to breed the

                                                                                                                                                                    animal and obtain a viable pregnancy.  If Seller is unable to obtain a viable pregnancy,

Bidding:                                                                                                                                                  Seller shall either provide Buyer with a comparable animal or refund the purchase price,

Unless Seller notifies the Sale Management in writing prior to the start of the sale, all                    at Buyer’s option, and Buyer agrees to accept one of these remedies as his or her sole                                                                                                                       

animals are sold without reserve to the highest bidder.  In the event an animal is offered               recourse.

for sale with a reserve and does not sell, a commission will still be charged as described in

the Terms.  Any dispute or challenges regarding bids will be settled by the Auctioneer

and his decision will be final.  By participating in the sale, Buyers and Sellers agree to

release and hold the Sale Management and Auctioneer harmless for any disputes or

challenges regarding bids and the acceptance or rejection of bids.