POLICIES & PROCEDURES

2022 ONLINE AUCTION - Policies and Procedures

AUCTION ITEMS:

All items are sold on an “As Is” basis. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be made. Bidders must be 21 years of age or older to bid on items containing alcohol. DSCBA has not investigated the provider of the goods or services auctioned. DSCBA is not liable for injury to persons or property which may result from the goods or services. Many of our auction items and services are donated with special restrictions and/or conditions. It is each bidder’s responsibility to read the special restrictions for each item noted on each online package and certificates received, as applicable. All details should be arranged between the winning bidder and donor when indicated. No exchanges will be made for cash or for other merchandise.]
The certificates and merchandise purchased at this auction are the responsibility of the purchaser. DSCBA cannot extend expiration dates, change restrictions or alter dates of validity. Gift certificates that are lost or stolen cannot be replaced. Gratuity is not included in gift card values.
Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA) retains the right to change or withdraw any item at any time before or during the online auction. DSCBA also retains the right to extend closing times on any auction item(s).

PAYMENT:

Auction winners will be charged a 4% service fee on all packages, donations and Fund-a-Need to cover payment processing. This will enable your full payment to go towards our much-needed programs.
Credit cards of winning bidders will be charged the following week after auction closes (May 3 - 7). An email receipt will be issued at that time.

ONLINE BIDDING:

Registration is free, but your valid credit card number must be entered on the site prior to placing any bids.
You will use the URL sent to your email to log on and place bids on auction items. Use of this bidding software constitutes a contract to purchase that item if your bid is the final recognized bid.
To enter an auction bid, select the dollar amount you wish to bid on the package page and click “Place Bid”. If you are outbid, you can opt to have notifications sent to you via email or text.
Please carefully read the description and restrictions on each of the auction item pages as this is the final item description. Some packages contain items with specific event dates or dates of expiration. Please understand that due to the current situation, your auction “purchase” may become a “donation” if the event is cancelled or a business is closed.
Minimum bids are posted for each item, and required increments are in place. All bids are considered final and legally binding agreements to purchase the package at the amount bid.
The highest bid at the auction closing time (9:00pm PDT on Saturday April 23rd, 2022) will constitute the winning bid, unless the “buy it now” purchase option has been exercised by a bidder in advance of the auction closing time.

TAX LAWS:

Please check with your Tax Advisor regarding IRS laws related to the deduction of all charity donations you have generously given.

PICKING UP YOUR ITEMS

Unless stated otherwise, all items must be picked up at the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area Office (101-J Town and Country Drive, Danville, CA 94526) Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th, 10am - 1pm or May 2nd -6th 10am-2pm. All pick-ups require photo identification that matches bidder name unless prior arrangements have been made. Packages with alcohol require valid ID with proof of age over 21 years.
If you are unable to pick-up the item(s) in-person, you must cover any shipping costs for the item(s) to your location and contact us to make special arrangements at events@dscba.org Should you choose for us to mail your items without a tracking number, you assume the risk if your item(s) get lost or stolen. No replacements will be issued.
ALL ITEMS MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER May 31st. If items are not picked up by May 31st, and we have not been contacted by you to arrange your shipping payment, they will be considered a donation to the DSCBA.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Any questions can be directed to events@dscba.org