Please Review this document (“Terms and Conditions”) carefully. In order to qualify and be eligible to bid on the Vessel, a Bidder must accept the terms and conditions their Acknowledgment and Acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

1. AUCTION DATE / PLACE / TIME:

The Auction (“Auction”) shall be held as stated on Auction Page. The Auction will commence by the starting of the clock and will be performed by William Webb P.A. Company (Auctioneer”) in Partnership with Zwaans International Yachting Division (Yacht Brokerage).

2. MANDATORY BIDDER PRE-REGISTRATION:

Pre-registration is required to become a qualified and eligible bidder (“Bidder”) at the Auction. To pre-register, a prospective Bidder must:

• Complete the Bidder Registration Form providing Bidder’s full name, company name, if any, residence/business addresses with telephone numbers, cellular telephone number, email address, the name(s) and/or entity in which the Bidder will take title to the Property, and other qualifying information listed on the form
• Submit an electronic acknowledgment that the Bidder has read and agrees to be bound by these General Terms and Conditions

3. SUCCESSFUL BID, TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE (BUYER’S PREMIUM), ESCROW DEPOSITS:

• If the Seller, by and through the Yacht Broker/Auctioneer, accepts a bid (“Successful Bid”) for the Vessel, then the successful Bidder will be required to purchase the vessel at the Hammer Price.
• An Escrow Deposit in the amount 10% of the Total Purchase Price is to be paid to the auction company escrow account, via wire transfer. Said wire transfer to be initiated no later than 24 hours after the Hammer.
• The amount of (i) the Successful Bid AND (ii) 5% of the Successful Bid (“Buyer’s Premium”), added together, will be the Total Purchase Price (“Total Purchase Price”) for the Vessel to be purchased by the Buyer under the

4. CLOSING AND PAYMENT OF TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE:

• The Closing (“Closing”) will be on or before the date in auction advertisement. The Closing will be coordinated through the offices of the participating Yacht Brokerage or our partners Zwaans International.
• The Total Purchase Price will be due and payable by Buyer at Closing by Wire Transfer of immediately available funds, pursuant to written instructions from the Escrow Agent/Settlement Agent. Buyer shall receive credit for the Initial Escrow Deposit, upon clearance, which shall be released from escrow and applied by the Escrow Agent/Settlement Agent towards the Total Purchase Price.
• Time shall be of the essence as to Buyer’s obligations in these General Terms and Conditions

1. The vessel to be auctioned is described as stated on Auction Page.

6. Survey and Sea Trials

Seller will furnish a Survey by a well known and competent Marine Surveyor to assist the Bidder in making an educated Bid in the Auction Process. William Webb P.A. makes no warranties or guarantees to the condition of the vessel. Bidder is encouraged to perform their own due diligence in the form of Surveys and Sea Trials at their expense. All vessel are sold AS IS, WHERE IS.

7. BUYER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

• The sale of the Vessel is an “All Cash” transaction and shall not be subject to any financing, other contingencies, or post due
• The Seller, William Webb P.A and their representatives, attorneys, agents, and sub-agents, assume no liability for errors or omissions in this or any other vessel listing or advertising or promotional/publicity statements and materials. The Seller, William Webb P.A. and their representatives, attorneys, agents and sub-agents, make no representation or guarantee as to the accuracy of the information herein contained or in any other property listing or advertising or promotional/publicity statements and materials. Neither William Webb P.A., nor the Seller has any obligation to update this information. William Webb P.A., nor the Seller, their Agents and Sub-Agents, attorneys, Escrow Agent/Settlement Agent, representatives, members, managers or affiliates has any liability whatsoever for any oral or written representations, warranties, or agreements relating to the Vessel except as is expressly set forth in these terms and Conditions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

• The Vessel is sold in its “AS IS AND WHERE IS” condition and with all faults and defects, with no representations or warranties, express or implied. All Bidders are encouraged to inspect the vessel prior to placing any bid at the Auction and the Successful Bidder, as Buyer, acknowledges that it has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect and examine all aspects of the vessel and make inquiries of applicable governmental authorities pertaining to such matters in connection with the Property as Buyer has deemed necessary or desirable prior to the Auction.
• Competitive bidding is an essential element of an Auction sale, and such a sale should be conducted fairly and openly with full and free opportunity for competition among bidders. Any conduct, artifice, agreement, or combination the purpose and effect of which is to stifle fair competition and chill the bidding, is against public policy and will cause the sale to be set aside. Collusion / Bid Rigging is a Federal Felony punishable by imprisonment and William Webb P.A. will report all illegal conduct to the F.B.I. and cooperate with any prosecution.
• The Property may be withdrawn from the Auction at any time without notice and is subject to prior offers
• Seller, in its absolute sole discretion, reserves the right to amend, negotiate, modify, or add any terms and conditions to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, the Contract and to announce such amendments, modifications, or additional terms and conditions at any time, including from the Auction
• The highest bid shall be the Successful Bid only if same is acceptable to and accepted by Seller, by and through the Yacht Broker/Auctioneer at the Auction, and as evidenced by Seller and the Successful Bidder, as Buyer, each executing the
• Back-up bids will be recorded and received by Seller in Seller’s absolute discretion. Should the Property not close with the Buyer or should the Buyer not comply with any term or condition of any document executed by Buyer in connection with the Property, the Seller will have the option, but not the obligation, to pursue back-up
• If you are unsure about the condition of the vessel, do not place a bid or participate in the Auction. Review of the survey and conducting your own survey and sea trial is recommended all of the terms and conditions as well as a review of the vessel before making any bids is strongly recommended and you will be deemed to have done so on execution of these General Terms and Conditions of
• The fall of the hammer and/or the term “Sold” as stated by the Broker/Auctioneer upon the acceptance of the Purchaser’s bid at the close of the Auction is an acknowledgment that such bid is the highest bid, at which time it became a binding agreement to purchase the Vessel. Whether such bid is accepted is subject to this Agreement, including any announcements made by the Broker/Auctioneer. Thereafter, you may not withdraw your bid and you are obligated to execute the Purchase.

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

All announcements from the Auction Block at the Auction shall supersede and take precedence over all previously written or printed material and any other oral statements made; provided however that the Broker/Auctioneer shall not be authorized to make any representation or warranty (express or implied) with respect to the Property. The Broker/Auctioneer has the sole and absolute discretion to make any announcements at the Auction, including but not limited to any announcements that may amend or alter the auction terms, conditions, or procedures that were previously set forth in written materials. In the event of a dispute over the bidding process, the Broker/Auctioneer shall make the sole and final decision and will have the right either to accept or reject the final bid or re-open the bidding. Bidding increments shall be at the sole discretion of the Broker/Auctioneer.

9. ONLINE BIDDING:

Real Time Online Bidding will be accepted, subject to all terms and conditions of the Auction.

10. DEFAULT: If the Bidder doesn’t buy the vessel for whatever reason after winning the auction they shall pay 10% of the hammer price to Auctioneer. If this amount is not received within one week of auction close Buyer will be in Default. In the event of litigation to enforce this agreement buyer agrees to Treble damages based off 10% of the Hammer Price.
11. REPRESENTATIONS:

All information was derived from sources believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information, judgment, and inspection of the vessel survey and sea trials and records. Neither the Seller, nor William Webb P.A. nor, it’s Agents and Sub-Agents makes any representation or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided.

12. BROKER PARTICIPATION:

Five Percent (5%) of the Difference Between the Hammer Price and Auction Fees will be paid to a qualified Licensed Yacht Broker who brings a seller to auction their vessel. Five Percent (5%) of the Difference Between the Hammer Price and Auction Fees will be paid to a qualified Licensed Yacht Broker (“Broker”) whose registered Buyer’s offer is accepted by the Seller and closes on the Vessel, provided the Broker is not prohibited by law from being paid such commission. To qualify for a commission, the Broker must first register their prospect on the MANDATORY YACHT BUYER BROKER PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION form. The form must be received by the office of William Webb P.A. no later than 48 hours before auction close. This registration MUST be sent to William Webb P.A, 2234 North Federal Hwy #2006 Boca Raton Fl,33431 Brokers may email to william@williamwebbyachts.com NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Commissions will be paid only after closing and after William Webb P.A. have been paid in full. Brokers are not required to attend the Closing. If a Broker has not met all of these requirements, no commission will be paid to the Broker, even if the Broker’s prospect purchases the Vessel. No oral registrations will be accepted. Under no circumstances whatsoever will any commission be paid if the sale does not close for any reason.

13. FINAL BID PRICE:

The final bid price for the Vessel shall be determined by competitive bidding at the Auction. The Property is being sold to the Highest and Successful Bidder.

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE:

The Undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of a copy of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, and having read and understood the provisions set forth therein, accepts same and agrees to be bound thereby. The opt-in and from submission will be treated and considered as an original signature.

15. INDEMNIFICATION: Buyer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Seller, William Webb P.A., its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys and expert witness fees and expenses) (collectively, “Claims”), and by whomever brought, to the extent arising out of or in any way related to (i) the sale of the Property, (ii) the performance of the parties’ obligations under this Agreement; (iii) the physical condition and quality (and express or implied representations regarding such condition and quality) of the Property or any portion thereof, (iv) any breach of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, Governing Documents, or the Contract; (v) any claim arising from the sale of the Property; (vi) any claim arising from Buyer’s participation in the Auction; or (vii) any other act, omission or representation by Buyer.
16. GOVERNING LAW /JURISDICTION/VENUE:

This Agreement shall be construed, enforced and governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to choice of law and similar doctrines. The parties consent to jurisdiction in the State of Ohio and venue, for any litigation arising out of this Agreement, shall lie exclusively in the courts of Franklin County, Ohio.

17. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL:

EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT CONTEMPLATED AND EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, OR ANY COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF CONDUCT, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANYPARTY HERETO.

18. ATTORNEY’S FEES:

If any action at law or in equity, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret any provision or provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, whether at the trial court and appellate level, in addition to all other costs associated with the action whether or not the action advances to judgment, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties relative to the subject matter, and there are no oral or written agreements between the parties, or any representations made by either party relative to the subject matter, which are not expressly set forth herein. To the extent that any of the terms or provisions contained herein differs or conflicts with those contained within the Contract, the Contract shall control.

THE BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE BIDDER HAS READ ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND EACH OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND AGREES TO BE BOUND TO SAME BY BIDDER’S OPT IN AND FORM SUBMISSION

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