Terms and Conditions

This web-site is intended to be a friendly, enjoyable and useful experience, but as with anything concerning any kind of transactions there are risks involved and we strongly advise you to understand all of these terms before joining. If you spot a listing that you feel is violating the general terms and conditions of this web-site as stated below please let us know by contacting us.

Rights To Suspend or Terminate.
You agree that this web-site, in its own discretion, may terminate any auction or use of the service immediately and without notice if (a) We believe that you are not abiding by the general rules of this web-site (b) You have repeatedly broken a certain term (c) You have listed a suspicious item (d) We believe you to be a non paying bidder. In most cases when we suspect foul play we will suspend your account/listing whilst we investigate further. If our investigation is conclusive then your account with us will be terminated.

Your Conduct.
You are solely responsible for the contents of your actions through this web-site. You must ensure that your participation in the selling or buying of items does not violate any applicable laws or regulations. By this we mean that you must check that you entitled to sell or buy the relevant item and that you are not prohibited from doing so by any law or regulation.
You must not transmit through the service any unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene or otherwise objectionable material. You must also not transmit any material that encourages conduct that could constitute a criminal offence, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable law or regulation.

Membership.
Membership to this web-site is only available to those you can form a legally binding contract. This web-site does not permit minors (under 18) to register. If any member fails to signup with their correct age the account will be terminated immediately.

General Terms.
This site acts as the window for sellers to conduct auctions and for bidders to bid on sellers' auctions. We are not involved in the actual transaction between buyers and sellers. As a result, we have no control over the quality, safety or legality of the items listed the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to buy items. We cannot and do not control whether or not sellers will complete the sale of items they offer or buyers will complete the purchases of items they have bid on. In addition, note that there are risks of dealing with foreign nationals, underage persons or people acting under false pretence.
This Web-site shall not be responsible for any items sold by Auction, for any damage to items during transit or during the inspection period, nor for misrepresentations and/or breaches of contract by either buyer and/or seller. This web-site shall not be responsible for the cost of procurement of substitute goods or any losses resulting form any goods purchased or obtained.
This web-site assumes no liability for the content of the listings. However if you fall victim of a fraudulent transaction we will assist you as much as we can.

Bird listings.
Sometimes there will be listed pigeons and as such and we do not guarantee the sex of each listing.  However we will do our best to list each pigeon as the correct sex. 

Auction Seller Fees.
When entrusting us with your birds, it's important to understand how our fees are structured to ensure transparency and fairness. Our flat 20% fee covers all essential aspects of caring for and selling your birds, providing you with a seamless and worry-free experience. This all-inclusive fee encompasses the housing and feeding of your birds during their stay with us, ensuring they are well cared for in a safe environment.

Additionally, it covers transport to and from the airport, as well as the coordination of shipping to their new owners, relieving you of logistical concerns. To further promote fairness and encourage successful sales, we have implemented a conditional photo fee. If your birds do not sell at auction, a $20 photo fee per bird will be applied. This fee helps offset the costs associated with photographing and marketing the birds.

However, for any birds that do sell, this photo fee is waived entirely, reflecting our commitment to rewarding successful transactions and minimizing your expenses. Our fee structure is thoughtfully designed to balance cost distribution while motivating positive outcomes for sellers. By covering a broad range of services within a single flat fee and adjusting photo fees based on sales success, we provide clarity, fairness, and incentive, all aimed at supporting you and your birds throughout the selling process. 

Shipping.
The buyer agrees to pay all transport and crate costs to the seller for any auctions conducted on this website. All shipping and local pickups are arranged by our agent. If the owner or seller of the birds does not wish or can not send their birds to us, this will be clearly stated on their banner add showing the location of the birds before the auction starts. In such cases, buyers should contact the seller directly for any further information regarding their purchase and shipping.

Laws.
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of Australia and any disputes will be decided only by the Courts in Victoria Australia.