Auction Terms and Conditions

Welcome to YTT Estate Sales. By using our online auction platform at yttauction.com, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before participating in any auction.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, placing bids, or using any part of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By registering, you represent that you are of legal age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.

3. Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Bidding

All bids are binding. By placing a bid, you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase the item if you are the winning bidder.

Bidding Rules

  • All bids are final and binding
  • Bids cannot be retracted except under limited circumstances and with admin approval
  • Bid cancellation requests must be made within the specified time window
  • We reserve the right to deny cancellation requests
  • Proxy bidding: If you set a maximum bid, our system will automatically bid on your behalf up to that amount
  • Bid increments vary based on the current price

Reserve Prices

Some items may have a reserve price. If bidding does not meet the reserve, the item will not be sold. Reserve prices are not disclosed.

5. Winning and Payment

Notification

Winning bidders will be notified via email and/or SMS (if phone number provided) when an auction ends.

Payment Terms

  • Payment is due within 12 hours of auction close
  • Payment methods: PayPal (credit card, debit card, PayPal balance, and other PayPal-supported methods accepted)
  • Total due includes: winning bid + applicable taxes
  • Failure to pay may result in account suspension and loss of bidding privileges

Buyer’s Premium

There is currently no buyer’s premium. If a buyer’s premium is introduced in the future, it will be clearly displayed on each auction prior to bidding.

6. Pickup

  • All items must be picked up at the designated location during specified hours
  • Pickup information is provided after payment is confirmed
  • Items not picked up within the specified timeframe may be forfeited
  • Bring valid ID and order confirmation for pickup
  • You are responsible for loading and transporting your items

7. Item Condition

All sales are final. All items are sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.”
  • We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding item condition
  • Item descriptions and photos are provided for general reference
  • It is your responsibility to inspect items during preview (if available)
  • No returns, refunds, or exchanges
  • We are not responsible for condition, authenticity, or accuracy of descriptions

8. SMS/Text Communications

Program name: YTT Estate Sales Auction Notifications

By providing your phone number during account registration, you consent to receive SMS/text messages from YTT Estate Sales regarding:

  • Winning bid notifications
  • Payment due reminders
  • Pickup schedule information
  • Bid cancellation updates
  • Outbid alerts

Message frequency varies based on auction activity (typically 1–5 messages per auction won).

Message and data rates may apply.

To opt out at any time, reply STOP to any message. You will receive one confirmation message and no further messages will be sent.

For help, reply HELP or contact us at admin@yttestatesales.com.

YTT Estate Sales will not share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Place bids you do not intend to honor
  • Create multiple accounts to manipulate bidding
  • Collude with other bidders
  • Interfere with the operation of the platform
  • Use automated systems to place bids
  • Harass other users or staff

10. Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for:

  • Non-payment
  • Failure to pick up items
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent activity
  • Any conduct we deem harmful to our business or other users

11. Limitation of Liability

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific item in question
  • We are not responsible for technical failures, outages, or errors

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YTT Estate Sales, its owners, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with California law. You waive your right to participate in class action lawsuits.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify users of significant changes.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16. Contact

Last updated: April 2026

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