Disabled Children's Charity in Kent

 HeInspired Expressions Online Art Auction – Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions is for the online art auction, organised to raise funds for We Are Beams. By participating in this auction, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined below.

1. Organiser:

• The online art auction, Inspired Expressions is organised to raise vital funds for We Are Beams, a registered charity.

2. Auction Period:

• The auction will commence on Tuesday 25th February and will close on Sunday 9th March 2025. The exact closing time will be published on the auction platform.

3. Bidding:

• All bids must be submitted through our auction platform.
• Bidders must register and provide accurate contact information.
• Bids are binding and cannot be retracted.
• The highest bidder at the close of the auction will be deemed the winning bidder.
• We Are Beams reserves the right to reject any bid.

4. Artwork Descriptions:

• We Are Beams will make every effort to provide accurate descriptions and images of the artwork offered in the auction.
• Artwork is sold “as is.”

5. Winning Bids and Payment:

• The winning bidder will be notified via email or phone within 1 day of the auction’s closing (Sunday 9th March)
• Payment must be made in full within 3 days of the auction closing.
• Accepted payment methods will be clearly stated on the auction platform.
• Failure to make payment within the 3 day period will result in the winning bid being forfeited and the artwork being offered to the next highest bidder.

6. Artwork Collection:

• All winning bidders are required to collect their artwork from We Are Beams, at our site in Hextable.
• Collection must be arranged within 2 weeks of payment being received.
• We Are Beams, Allsworth Court, 38-40 St David’s Road, Hextable, Kent BR8 7RJ
• If you wish to arrange your own courier to collect from our Hextable site, we are happy to accommodate this. The winning bidder is responsible for all courier costs and arrangements. Please contact fundraising@wearebeams.org.uk to arrange.
• We Are Beams will not be held liable for any damage or loss incurred during courier transportation arranged by the winning bidder.

7. Charity Donation:

• All proceeds from the auction will go to We Are Beams.

8. Liability:

• We Are Beams shall not be liable for any errors or omissions in the auction process.
• We Are Beams shall not be liable for any damage or loss to artwork after it has been collected by the winning bidder or their designated courier.
• We Are Beams will not be liable for any technical issue that may occur during the online auction.

10. Amendments:

• We Are Beams reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on the auction platform.

11. Contact Information:

• For any questions or concerns regarding the auction, please contact We Are Beams at fundraising@wearebeams.org.uk.

12. Data Protection:

• We Are Beams will process your personal data in accordance with its privacy policy, which can be found on their website.

By participating in the Inspired Expressions online art auction, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.