Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

JP King Auction Company, Inc. provides real estate auction services, including but not limited to:

• Luxury residential real estate auctions
• Land and agricultural property auctions
• Commercial real estate auctions
• Estate sales and liquidations
• Property evaluation and consultation services
• Auction marketing and promotion

Our website provides information about our services, property listings, and enables users to contact us for consultations.

3. User Obligations

3.1 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when using our website or services. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your information.

3.2 Lawful Use

You agree to use our website and services only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Engage in any fraudulent activity
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Impersonate any person or entity

3.3 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using our website, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. Auction Services Terms

4.1 No Guarantee of Results

While we strive to achieve the best possible results for our clients, we do not guarantee specific auction outcomes, sale prices, or timelines. Auction results depend on numerous factors including market conditions, property characteristics, and buyer interest.

4.2 Professional Fees

Our auction services involve professional fees, which will be clearly disclosed during the consultation process. Fees are typically based on a percentage of the final sale price and are outlined in our service agreements.

4.3 Service Agreements

Specific terms and conditions for auction services will be detailed in separate service agreements between JP King Auction Company and property sellers. Those agreements will govern the specific auction engagement.

4.4 Buyer Responsibilities

Auction participants and buyers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence on properties, including inspections, title searches, and financial arrangements. We provide information to facilitate sales but do not guarantee the condition or suitability of properties.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of JP King Auction Company, Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

5.2 Trademarks

"JP King Auction Company" and related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of JP King Auction Company, Inc. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written consent.

5.3 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

6.1 Website Provided "As Is"

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

6.2 No Liability for Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, JP King Auction Company, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our website or services, including but not limited to:

• Lost profits or revenue
• Loss of data or information
• Business interruption
• Property damage

6.3 Limitation of Total Liability

Our total liability for any claims arising from use of our website shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for use of our website in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless JP King Auction Company, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of our website or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your provision of inaccurate or misleading information

8. Dispute Resolution

8.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our services shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Alabama. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.

8.3 Arbitration

For disputes not exceeding $10,000, parties may elect to resolve disputes through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

10. Privacy

Your use of our website and services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website and services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason in our sole discretion.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any separate service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and JP King Auction Company, Inc. regarding use of our website and services.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

15. Acknowledgment

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.