Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: September 2026

Welcome to Parlor City Auctions ("Parlor City Auctions," "Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, auction platform, services, mobile applications, communications, and related offerings (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing our website, registering for an account, placing bids, consigning items, purchasing items, selling items, submitting information, or otherwise using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally capable of entering into binding agreements to use our Services.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years old.

  • Information you provide is accurate and complete.

  • You have authority to enter into legally binding agreements.

  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

We reserve the right to deny access, suspend accounts, or terminate participation at our sole discretion.

2. Account Registration

Certain features require registration.

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate information.

  • Maintain current account details.

  • Protect your login credentials.

  • Notify us of unauthorized account activity.

You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account.

Parlor City Auctions is not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized access caused by your failure to safeguard credentials.

3. Auction Participation

Registration does not guarantee bidding privileges.

We may:

  • Approve or deny bidder registration.

  • Require identity verification.

  • Request payment verification.

  • Require deposits.

  • Suspend or revoke bidding privileges.

Participation in any auction constitutes acceptance of the auction-specific terms published for that event.

4. Bidding Agreement

By placing a bid, you enter into a legally binding commitment to purchase the item if your bid becomes the winning bid.

You agree that:

  • All bids are intentional and final.

  • Bids generally cannot be withdrawn.

  • You have reviewed all descriptions and images.

  • You understand all applicable fees.

Winning bidders are obligated to complete payment according to auction requirements.

5. Buyer's Premium

A buyer's premium may be added to the hammer price.

Applicable premiums, taxes, and fees are disclosed in auction listings or event terms.

Buyers are responsible for all amounts due.

6. Payment Terms

Payments must be completed within the timeframe specified by the auction.

Accepted payment methods may include:

  • Cash

  • Credit cards

  • Debit cards

  • Certified funds

  • Wire transfers

  • Other approved methods

Failure to make timely payment may result in:

  • Cancellation of purchases

  • Loss of bidding privileges

  • Collection actions

  • Legal proceedings

  • Recovery of damages and costs

7. Sales Tax

Applicable sales taxes will be collected as required by law unless proper exemption documentation is provided.

Buyers are responsible for determining and complying with tax obligations.

8. Item Descriptions and Condition

All items are sold "AS IS," "WHERE IS," and "WITH ALL FAULTS."

Descriptions, photographs, estimates, opinions, and condition reports are provided for informational purposes only.

We do not guarantee:

  • Authenticity

  • Condition

  • Age

  • Provenance

  • Value

  • Completeness

  • Merchantability

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

Buyers are encouraged to inspect items prior to bidding whenever possible.

9. Shipping and Pickup

Buyers are responsible for arranging pickup or shipment unless otherwise stated.

Risk of loss transfers to the buyer according to applicable auction terms.

Storage fees may apply to items not collected within designated timeframes.

Unclaimed property may be considered abandoned as permitted by law.

10. Consignments

Consignors agree that:

  • They possess lawful ownership rights.

  • Items are free of undisclosed claims or liens.

  • Information provided is accurate.

Parlor City Auctions may refuse any consignment at its discretion.

Commission structures, settlement schedules, and special arrangements will be governed by separate consignment agreements where applicable.

11. Prohibited Conduct

Users may not:

  • Submit false information.

  • Engage in fraudulent activity.

  • Interfere with auctions.

  • Manipulate bidding.

  • Use automated systems without authorization.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems.

  • Upload malicious software.

  • Violate applicable laws.

  • Infringe intellectual property rights.

  • Harass employees, bidders, consignors, or users.

Violations may result in account termination and legal action.

12. Website Use

You may use our website solely for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Copy substantial portions of content.

  • Scrape data.

  • Reverse engineer software.

  • Circumvent security measures.

  • Disrupt website operations.

We reserve all rights not expressly granted.

13. Intellectual Property

All website content, including:

  • Logos

  • Branding

  • Text

  • Images

  • Graphics

  • Databases

  • Software

  • Catalogs

is owned by or licensed to Parlor City Auctions and protected by intellectual property laws.

No content may be reproduced without prior written permission.

14. User Content

Users may submit:

  • Reviews

  • Messages

  • Images

  • Documents

  • Auction-related information

You grant Parlor City Auctions a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, modify, and distribute submitted content for business purposes.

You represent that you possess necessary rights to submitted content.

15. Data Collection and Use

We may collect information including:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Government-issued identification where required

  • Payment-related information

Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser information

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Usage patterns

  • Website interactions

Transaction Information

  • Bidding history

  • Purchase records

  • Consignment records

  • Payment history

  • Communication history

Information may be collected directly, automatically, or through authorized third-party providers.

16. Use of Collected Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate Services

  • Process transactions

  • Verify identities

  • Detect fraud

  • Improve website performance

  • Provide customer support

  • Send notifications

  • Conduct analytics

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect legal rights

17. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use:

  • Cookies

  • Pixels

  • Session identifiers

  • Analytics tools

  • Similar technologies

These technologies help improve user experience, security, performance, and marketing effectiveness.

Users may adjust browser settings to manage cookies, though certain features may not function properly.

18. Third-Party Services

Our Services may interact with third-party providers including:

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping providers

  • Authentication providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Marketing services

  • Hosting providers

We are not responsible for third-party websites, policies, or services.

Use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms.

19. Communications Consent

By providing contact information, you consent to receive communications regarding:

  • Auctions

  • Transactions

  • Account activity

  • Customer service matters

  • Promotional information where permitted

Communications may occur through:

  • Email

  • Telephone

  • SMS

  • Automated notifications

  • Postal mail

Users may opt out of marketing communications where applicable.

20. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

We cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

Users assume risk associated with internet communications.

21. Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Operate Services

  • Maintain records

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

  • Comply with legal obligations

Retention periods may vary based on applicable laws and business requirements.

22. Fraud Prevention and Investigations

We may investigate suspected misconduct, fraud, abuse, illegal activity, or security incidents.

We may cooperate with:

  • Law enforcement agencies

  • Government authorities

  • Regulatory agencies

  • Courts

where legally required or reasonably necessary.

23. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Parlor City Auctions and its owners, officers, employees, agents, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages

  • Consequential damages

  • Incidental damages

  • Special damages

  • Lost profits

  • Lost opportunities

  • Data loss

  • Business interruption

arising from use of the Services.

24. Maximum Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our total liability arising from any claim shall not exceed the greater of:

  • The amount paid to us in connection with the applicable transaction; or

  • One hundred dollars ($100).

25. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Parlor City Auctions from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, expenses, and attorneys' fees arising from:

  • Your use of Services

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of law

  • Your infringement of third-party rights

26. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from events beyond reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters

  • Power outages

  • Internet failures

  • Cyberattacks

  • Labor disputes

  • Government actions

  • Public emergencies

27. Modification of Services

We may modify, suspend, discontinue, or restrict Services at any time without prior notice.

We are not liable for resulting impacts.

28. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access immediately for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

Termination does not relieve obligations incurred before termination.

29. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

30. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through the appropriate state or federal courts located within New York unless otherwise required by law.

Users consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

31. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

32. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any auction-specific terms, privacy policies, and consignment agreements, constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

33. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically.

Updated versions become effective upon publication.

Continued use of Services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

34. Contact Information

Parlor City Auctions

Address: 53 McKinley Ave. Endicott NY 13760

Phone: (607) 205-1276

Email: contact@parlorcityauctions.com

Website: parlorcityauctions.com

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to the contact information above.