Facebook Livestream Auction – Terms & Conditions

LAM Communications Ltd

1. The Seller

These auctions are conducted by LAM Communications Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”). By participating in our Facebook livestream auctions, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

2. Eligibility

• Participants must be 18 years or older.
• By bidding, you confirm you are legally capable of entering into a binding contract under the laws of England and Wales.

3. Auction Format & Bidding

• Auctions take place via Facebook livestream, with bids submitted in the comments section.
• The auctioneer will verbally confirm the winning bidder.
• The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer at the close of bidding is the winning bid.
• We reserve the right to:
  • Refuse or ignore bids
  • Withdraw items at any time
  • Restart or cancel an auction due to errors, disputes, or technical issues

4. Formation of Contract

• A legally binding contract is formed when the auctioneer confirms the winning bidder during the livestream.
• By placing a bid, you are making a binding offer to purchase the item at that price.

5. Payment Terms

• Winning bidders must:
  • Telephone the shop to make payment by card, or
  • Attend in person and pay on collection
• Payment must be made within 24 hours of the auction ending, unless otherwise agreed.
• Failure to complete payment may result in:
  • Cancellation of the sale
  • The item being offered to another bidder
  • Being barred from future auctions

6. Pricing

• All bids are in GBP (£).
• Prices are final at the hammer (verbal confirmation).

7. Delivery & Collection

• Free shipping applies to orders within Great Britain only.
• Orders to:
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Islands (including but not limited to Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Scottish Islands, Channel Islands)
    will be charged at standard delivery rates.
• Items may also be collected in-store by prior arrangement.
• Dispatch will occur after cleared payment.

8. Condition of Items (IMPORTANT)

• All auction items are sold STRICTLY SOLD AS SEEN.
• Items are typically:
  • Used, surplus, or untested radio equipment
• We do not guarantee that any item is working unless explicitly stated during the livestream.
• Items may be:
  • Faulty
  • Incomplete
  • In need of repair
• By bidding, you acknowledge and accept that:
  • You are purchasing the item in its current condition
  • No testing or verification may have been carried out

9. No Warranty

• No warranty is provided on any auction item.
• This includes (but is not limited to):
  • Electrical faults
  • Component failure
  • Missing parts
• This does not affect your statutory rights where applicable under UK law.

10. Returns & Consumer Rights

• Due to the auction-style format and “sold as seen” nature:
  • No returns are accepted for change of mind or condition-related issues disclosed or reasonably apparent
• However, under the Consumer Rights Act 2015:
  • Items must not be misdescribed
• If an item is proven to be significantly not as described, you may be entitled to a remedy.

11. Non-Payment / Default

• If a winning bidder fails to complete the transaction:
  • The sale may be cancelled
  • The item may be resold
  • The bidder may be banned from future auctions

12. Technical Issues

• We are not responsible for:
  • Internet delays
  • Facebook comment lag
  • Missed or unseen bids
• The auctioneer’s decision is final in all cases.

13. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law:
  • All items are sold without guarantees as to performance or suitability
• Nothing in these terms excludes liability for:
  • Death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

14. Data Protection

• Customer information (e.g. phone details for payment) will be handled in accordance with UK data protection laws.
• Payment details provided over the phone are used solely for transaction processing.

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15. Governing Law

• These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
• Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts.

16. Acceptance

By placing a bid during a livestream auction, you confirm that you:

• Have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
• Accept the sold as seen, no warranty nature of all items
• Agree to complete payment if you are the winning bidder