Terms of Sale
This posting is an invitation to attend the auction, not an offer to sell. The offer to sell occurs at the time and location of the auction.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers makes no guarantee or warranties, expressed or implied, of any kind. Every item in the auction will be sold as-is, where-is. Please inspect the equipment before bidding.
Purchasers are responsible for removal and insurance.
You can find the full terms and conditions of bidding on the inside cover of your auction catalog if you are bidding in person. Online bidders can read the full terms and conditions of bidding here.
Registration
You must register for each individual auction in order to place bids. There is no charge for registration, but you may need to place a refundable bid deposit. Check under Deposit & Payment Information for this auction for more information. You must also present satisfactory photo identification (identity card, driver's license, or passport). Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers reserves the right to refuse the issuing of a bidding card.
Notice to Attendees
Persons attending are notified that an auction site is a potentially dangerous place. Flammable, noxious, corrosive and pressurized substances are present, heavy equipment is being operated and electric circuits may be live. Every person at the auction site before, during and after the auction sale shall be deemed to be there at his or her own risk with notice of the condition of the premises, the activities on the premises and the conduct of third parties and any registered bidder shall so advise his agents and employees. No persons shall have any claim against the Auctioneers, their agents, employees or principals for any injuries sustained, nor for damages to or loss of property that may occur from any cause whatsoever.
Unreserved Policy
Ritchie Bros.' policy is to sell each and every item without reserves, minimums or limits. Everything will be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price. The owners of the equipment are prohibited by contract from bidding on their own equipment or from buying it back. Anyone knowing of any owner bidding on his own equipment should advise the auctioneer at once.
Removal
NOTE: Effective immediately, no purchase will be released until payment has been received in full. If payment was made using non-certified funds, the purchase will not be released until those funds clear our bank.
All purchases must be removed from the auction site by the specified removal date or a storage fee may be applied. You can find the removal date for this auction under "Auction Overview" on the auction details page, in the auction brochure, in the sale day listing catalog or by contacting the auction site.
Disclaimer
Where Ritchie Bros. has provided any translation of the English language version of these Terms and Conditions, such translation is provided for your convenience only; to the extent there is any inconsistency between the English language version and any such translation, the English language version shall govern.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority Licence No. 1644
Customs Clearance
Please note that the Dubai auction site is in a Duty Free Zone. The point of sale is Ritchie Bros.' yard and Title in every instance will pass within the Free Zone. All items must be formally cleared. We recommend that you check at the auction site regarding procedures of clearing/moving your purchases. Buyers are responsible for clearing their purchases from the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Customs clearance must be received before any items may leave the yard. Freight forwarders are available on-site to assist in clearing items requiring customs clearance prior to removal.
UAE Vehicle Export Certificates are charged per emirate. Duty is the buyer's responsibility. Ritchie Bros. does not provide nor prepare Safety Certificates, Certificates of Origin, etc.
Notice to Foreign Bidders
Some equipment may require modification to meet foreign import and safety regulations. To avoid potential problems, please contact your customs broker or authorities.
Note Regarding "GCC Duties Not Paid"
The auction is conducted in a Duty Free Zone. Certain items identified in the sale day catalogue, or otherwise announced at the auction, as "GCC DUTIES NOT PAID" have not been imported into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is purchaser's responsibility to satisfy requirements of any kind in respect of the importation of any items into the UAE or any other country. Such responsibility includes compliance with laws and regulations of the country including payment of taxes and duties, obtaining proper approvals and complying with any other requirements. Purchasers must engage their own customs broker. UAE duty will not apply to properly exported goods; however, non-UAE imported goods that are purchased for export will be subjected to a 15% deposit, which is refundable upon proof of export. Nominal documentation charges to the buyers are required for clearing equipment out of the Free Zone. Freight forwarders/customs brokers will be on site to provide this service.
Languages Spoken
The auction will be conducted in English only. Assistance may be provided in Arabic, English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi and Filipino.