San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo, California

Terms and Conditions

All bidders and other participants of this service agree they have read and fully understand these terms and agree to be bound thereby.

Guaranty Waiver.  All assets are offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS.”  San Mateo County Community College District (Seller) makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale.  The Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages – special, direct, indirect or consequential.

Description Warranty. Seller warrants to the Buyer the property offered for sale will conform to its description.  Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property.  If Seller confirms the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid.  The liability of the Seller shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.  Please note upon removal of the property, all sales are final.

Personal and Property Risk.  Persons attending during exhibition, sale, or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release the Seller from liability therefore.

Consideration of Bid. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the assets listed at any time until the Seller has received payment in full for the assets and Buyer has removed the assets from the Seller's premises in their entirety.

Removal.  Please note that the asset is available to be picked up starting May 4, 2026 at the earliest. All assets must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction.  Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified.  Successful buyers are responsible for loading and removal of any and all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website.  The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property.  Under no circumstances will Seller assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping.  See instructions on each auction page for complete removal details. A daily storage fee of $25.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the ten (10) business days.

Default.  Default shall include (1) failure to observe these terms and conditions; (2) failure to make good and timely payment; or (3) failure to remove all assets within the specified time.  Default may result in termination of the contract and suspension from participation in all future sales until the default has been cured.  If the Buyer fails in the performance of their obligations, Seller may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.  Seller reserves the right to reclaim and resell all items not removed by the specified removal date.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions.  By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees they have read, fully understand and accept these Terms and Conditions, and agree to pay for and remove the property, by the dates and times specified. 

Sales to Employees.  Except as set forth below, employees of the Seller may bid on the property listed for auction, so long as they do NOT bid while on duty. 

No San Mateo County Community College District Trustee or anyone acting on his/her behalf shall be eligible to purchase or bid on material or equipment that is declared surplus.

District employees or anyone acting on their behalf who are involved in determining the personal property to be declared as surplus, establishing the property's value, or enhancing the property's value through repairs or alterations, are not eligible to participate in bidding on or purchasing such property.