Who we are

Welcome to ExoticZip, LLC. We offer a safe place for Buyers to find exotic animals for sale. As a Buyer or Seller, you understand and accept by registering with ExoticZip, LLC that you are legally bound to all of the terms and conditions. We ask that you read the terms and conditions before registering. All Buyers and Sellers are bound by these terms and conditions by registering whether they choose to read them or not. These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically. In order to participate in any ExoticZip, LLC auction you must first be registered. Registration to ExoticZip, LLC is free. ExoticZip, LLC is a commissioned online agent providing a place for Buyers and Sellers to meet.

Registration

Each Buyer must be pre-registered prior to bidding on any auction. All Buyers must be a minimum of 18 years old. ExoticZip, LLC reserves the right to reject any Buyer request to register or bid. Each Buyer at the time of registration must provide name, current mailing address (no PO Boxes), phone number, and email address. ExoticZip, LLC reserves the right to validate this information by phone, text, or email. ExoticZip, LLC reserves the right to cancel any Buyer’s account at any time. By checking the box in the registration process, the Buyer is accepting and agreeing with all Terms and Conditions.

Payment

All payments must be paid directly to the Seller of the animal in which the Buyer has won the auction. Winning the auction means that the Buyer is the final bidder and Reserve has been met. All auction sales are to be paid in United States currency. Most Sellers prefer to be paid by Bank Wire so be prepared to make that arrangement. Buyers may have the option to pay in cash if picking up the animal in person on Friday following the auction. Arrangements must be made with the Seller. All animals must be paid for in full on Friday following the Thursday night auction. The only exception being Friday is a legal holiday then the payment must be made the next banking business day. The seller is responsible for the commission due to ExoticZip, LLC by Monday following the auction. The buyer and Seller will receive an invoice from ExoticZip, LLC at the end of the auction.

Bidding

All registered Buyers have the option to bid on one or more animals at the same time. All auctions listed will have a specific time stated that the auction will end. ExoticZip, LLC reserves the right to bid on behalf of the Seller if a “Reserve” is in place. An animal that the Buyer is bidding on may have a “Reserve” which will be noted on the auction. The “Reserve” is the least that the Seller is willing to take for the animal. The “Reserve” will remain confidential until it has been met. Once that reserve is met the animal will be marked as selling. A Buyer may place a single bid or choose to bid their maximum bid. Each bid shall be in $250 increments excluding maximum bids which may be the highest amount that the Buyer would like to bid on the animal in that particular auction over and above the $250 increment rule. Each auction has a date and time that it will end. Should any bidder place a bid at 1:59 or less the clock will add 2 minutes. These 2 minutes will be added each time a new bid is placed up until the clock reaches 1 second which at this time the software program will not accept any additional bids. At this time the auction will end and the Invoice will be emailed to the Buyer if the reserve has been met on the animal in this particular auction. If the “Reserve” is met Seller will pay ExoticZip, LLC the commissioned agent in the auction 10% commission once the auction has ended and Buyer has paid for the animal. Should the “Reserve” not be met the Seller is not obligated to sell the animal. Should the “Reserve” not be met the last Bidder will have the option to purchase the animal at the “Reserve” price. Buyer agrees and understands that if they have the final winning bid and the “Reserve” has been met that they are bound by these Terms and Conditions to purchase the animal.

Fraudulent Bidding

Bidding on any animal without the intent of paying or having Buyer’s remorse is considered a fraudulent bid. This type of bidding is not allowed and is a violation of ExoticZip, LLC Terms and Conditions and will be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Any Buyer that violates the ExoticZip, LLC Terms and Conditions by not paying for a animal that they were the winning bidder in an auction agrees and understands that the Seller will re-sell the animal and the Bidder will be responsible for any amount less than the sale price that Bidder agreed to pay as the final Bidder. Buyer is responsible for all legal fees incurred by Seller or ExoticZip, LLC in collecting the amount owed for the animal purchased in the auction.

Exotic Animal Representation

ExoticZip, LLC is an Online Exotic Animal Auction offering Sellers the opportunity to promote their animals to thousands of potential Buyers. Seller shall provide ExoticZip, LLC with a copy of Registration Papers if registered, numerous pictures, and 3-5 minutes of video. Sellers keep in mind the more video that you have of your animal the better a potential buyer will feel about bidding. Sellers represent your animal the same way that you would want to buy it. Seller is responsible for online as well as verbal information for their animal. Buyer agrees to hold harmless ExoticZip, LLC for any claims or misrepresentation of any animal purchased at an online auction. The seller understands and agrees that ExoticZip, LLC will be using the videos and pictures provided and they will be watermarked. The seller has the right to extend the date of the auction should the reserve not be met.

Buyers Be Satisfied Before You Bid

It is the Buyer’s responsibility to do their research before they bid. Once a Buyer places a bid they are agreeing that they have done their research and they are comfortable with their purchase. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to contact the Seller with any questions that they may have. The Buyer has the option to go and inspect the animal in person or send a representative to do so for them. A visit to see the animal must be at a convenient time for the Seller. Sellers may require Buyer to sign a waiver if they intend to take a test ride. A Buyer, at their expense, has the option to have a pre-purchase vet exam done prior to bidding if time is permitting. Potential Buyer must receive Seller’s permission prior to arranging vet check.

Guarantee & Warranty Policy

ExoticZip, LLC makes no guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied including but not limited to the merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Seller does not guarantee rideability. The animal has been represented to the best of the ability of the seller and their knowledge and experience of the animal being purchased. Buyer understands and agrees that ALL ANIMALS SOLD ON ExoticZip, LLC ARE SOLD “AS IS” with all conditions and defects. ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. ExoticZip, LLC does not assume any responsibility to the Buyer for accident or sickness following the date of sale. Buyer DOES NOT have the option for a Pre-Purchase Vet Exam AFTER purchasing. Any Pre-Purchase Vet Exam must be done prior to bidding or winning the auction. Any verbal guarantees are between Seller and Buyer. The seller has full authority to sell the animal to the Buyer and there are no liens or encumbrances outstanding on said animal.

Registration Papers, Health Papers, or Coggins Test

The seller must provide the Buyer with Registration Papers and Transfer (If applicable) at the time of receiving payment. Registration Papers and transfers will not be released until the animal is paid for in full. There are no exceptions. Seller shall also provide Buyer with current negative Coggins test as well as Health Certificate if the animal will be leaving the state sold in.

Transfer Of Possession

Seller shall tender possession of animal to Buyer or Transporter assigned by Buyer upon receipt of the purchase price from the Buyer paid by approved funds. The sold animal must be removed from the Seller’s property in a timely manner. The seller has the option to charge reasonable board fees for any animal left over 7 days. Buyer understands and agrees that Seller is not responsible for the accident or sickness of the animal after the date of sale. The buyer assumes the risk of loss or sickness of the animal once the auction has been completed. Buyer is responsible for arranging transportation for any animal won on the auction and any expense included in that transport. ExoticZip, LLC will assist Buyer with finding a transporter if needed.

Privacy

All information collected by ExoticZip, LLC is private and will not be disseminated or sold to a third party. The buyer’s information collected will be used as ExoticZip, LLC customer profile only.

Information Errors

ExoticZip, LLC will list all information regarding the animal for auction provided by the Seller. It is the Seller’s responsibility to check this information for accuracy. Should the Seller notice any inaccuracy they should notify ExoticZip, LLC so that information may be corrected immediately. ExoticZip, LLC shall not be liable regardless of the cause for any inaccuracies posted on this website.

General

ExoticZip, LLC is an online auction commissioned agent and has no interest or ownership in any animal being offered at auction on this website. In no event will ExoticZip, LLC be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use ExoticZip, LLC website. Buyers and Sellers release ExoticZip, LLC from any liabilities, damages, or legal expenses arising from the winning of any bid or purchase of any animal listed at auction on this website. All preliminary and contemporaneous agreements and understandings are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions. All Buyers and Sellers registered with ExoticZip, LLC understand and agree that they are bound by these Terms and Conditions. ExoticZip, LLC is providing internet bidding as a service to Buyers and Sellers. Buyers and Sellers acknowledge and understand that under no circumstances shall ExoticZip, LLC be responsible for any error of function due to software or internet failures. ExoticZip, LLC, or any other party shall not be responsible if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the online auction. ExoticZip, LLC shall not be responsible for any missed bids from any internet source. Buyers who desire to make certain that their bid is acknowledged, should use the maximum bid feature and have their maximum bid placed at least 1 hour prior to the close of the auction. ExoticZip, LLC will have the final decision on the close of every auction with all bids determined by the time stamp.

Need help?

Contact us at exoticzipllc@gmail.com for questions related to refunds and returns.