TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WaterAid Ball

These terms and conditions (the 'Terms and Conditions') govern any participation in these auctions (the "Auctions"). By bidding in the Auctions, you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. General

1. Profits from these Auctions will be donated to WaterAid who is the Organiser of the WaterAid Ball event and of the Auctions.

2. The successful bidder will be asked to make immediate payment by credit or debit card accordance with Clause 4.b. Full details will be supplied to the winning bidder when the Auctions are over.

3. Bidders must be at least 18 years of age.

4. Each placement of a bid will constitute a legal offer which will form an agreement which will be binding on the bidder.

2. Bidding process

1. Persons wishing to enter the Silent Auction must register with SilentBid including their name and contact details.

2. The winning bid in the Silent auction will be the highest bid at the time of closing the auction. If there is a problem with payment by the successful bidder of the amount of the winning bid, the Organiser reserves the right to offer the Items to the next highest bidder.

3. The Organiser reserves the right to refuse or remove bids in its absolute discretion.

4. If there is a dispute between bidders, the Organiser is under no obligation to become involved in such a dispute. The Organiser, its officers, employees and agents are hereby released from any claims, demands or damages arising out of or in connection with any such disputes.

3. Items

1. Items bought through the Auctions are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

2. Bidders acknowledge that all information that is provided in any Auction Brochure, display screen or the SilentBid App, as a description of the Items is produced in good faith. As such, the Organiser cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or misleading descriptions.

3. To the extent permissible in law the Organiser does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment whatsoever, howsoever incurred or suffered by you as a result of your participation in the Auctions or use of the prizes.

4. Payment

1. Payment for the Auction Items must be received within 24 hours of the close of the Auctions.

2. Unless otherwise agreed by the Organiser items will not be released until payment has been received.

3. The Auctions will be conducted in pounds Sterling and the amount of the Winning Bid shall is inclusive of any applicable VAT.

5. Data Protection

1. The Organiser complies with the provisions of the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 in processing personal information. As such, your personal information will be held confidentially by the Organiser and will only be used or disclosed to a third party if such use or disclosure is required for the purposes of payment and/ or delivering the Items to the winning bidder or as otherwise instructed by you.

2. By registering you agree that your personal data will be used to facilitate and process payments if you are the winning bidder. The Organiser and SilentBid will not use details provided for any other purpose than to communicate regarding the Auctions.

6. Severability

1. If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be prohibited by or adjudged by a Court to be unlawful void or unenforceable the remaining terms and conditions shall remain in full force and effect.

7. Third Party Rights

1. This Agreement does not create or confer any right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 which are enforceable by any person who is not a party to this Agreement.

8. Limitation

1. All bidders agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or in relation to an Auction or these terms and conditions must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arises or be forever barred.

9. Jurisdiction

1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales whose courts shall be courts of competent jurisdiction. Access to and participation by you in the Auction is confirmation that you have understood and accepted the above Terms and Conditions.