Auction Rules for
American Hero Adventures’
8th Annual A Night of Honor
Saturday, 18Nov2023
The Graduate Hotel in Eugene, OR
Agreement – Binding Effect
By participating in the American Hero Adventures (AHA) 8th Annual A Night of Honor’s gala auction and raffles, each participant agrees to be bound by the following rules, and all other rules, terms and conditions that may be applicable to a specific auction or raffle item. These rules may be revised, amended, or corrected at any time in the sole discretion of American Hero Adventures (AHA), without prior or further notice.
The virtual silent auction will begin at 0700hrs PT on Monday, 13Nov2023 and conclude at 2300hrs PT on Saturday, 18Nov2023. The in-person silent auction will begin at 1600hrs on Saturday, 18Nov2023 and conclude at 2200hrs that same day.
All travel arrangements necessary for participation in any adventure or trip with AHA shall be made through AHA, or its travel agent, only. There are no exceptions to this. There are several documents, including one or more waivers and releases, that all Participants are REQUIRED to sign as a condition to participation and attendance in any adventure or trip with AHA. Failure to timely and properly sign and deliver all documents requested of a participant shall be deemed a complete waiver of such participants right to attend or participate in any adventure or trip with AHA. No refunds, substitutions or exchanges shall be granted for any reason.
Payment
Payment for purchases can be made by credit/debit card (American Express, Discover, Master Card or VISA) online or by check, only. No cash allowed. A $50 fee will be assessed if a payment method is declined or rejected for any reason. The subsequent attempt of payment will be accepted with a cashier’s check, only.
Retrieving & Shipping of Items
Auction items that are not shipped directly to the Winner from the donor/supplier can be picked up from AHA by appointment, only. All items to be picked up from AHA must be retrieved no later than 30 calendar days after the Winner has been informed of their item(s) being ready for pick up. To schedule a time to pick up their item(s), Winners must call (541) 246-8476 not less than 24 hours in advance to schedule a time between 1600hrs PT and 1900hrs PT Monday-Friday to pick up their item(s). Any item(s) that need to be shipped can be shipped at the sole expense of the Winner, which must be paid in full prior to shipping. Any item(s) not picked up by the deadline will be deemed forfeited by the Winner. There will be no exceptions to this forfeiture. If you have any questions, or need to make special arrangements, please contact AHA before the deadline. See below for contact information.
To retrieve their item(s), the Winner must bring their receipt with them when they pick up their item(s). AHA is not responsible for the storage and safe keeping of any item(s), or for any damage to, or loss thereof, after the deadline.
Good, Services, Experiences, & Vacation Stays
Unless specifically stated otherwise, all goods, services, experiences, and vacation stays are valid for one calendar year from the date of the gala and must be booked no later than 1900hrs PT on Friday, 31May2024.
Firearms & Suppressors
Unless otherwise stated, firearms that do not need to be special ordered can be picked up from AHA or one if its affiliate FFL dealers beginning at 1300hrs on Tuesday, 08Nov2023. Firearms and suppressors must be picked up from AHA or its affiliate FFL dealer no later than 14 calendar days after the Winner has been informed of their items being ready for pick up. All state and federal laws must be complied with so the purchaser may take lawful possession of the firearm or firearm accessories and ammunition. Firearms can be shipped to an FFL of the Winner’s choice at the sole expense of the Winner, which must be paid in full prior to shipping.
Winners of any suppressor must follow the provided protocol to obtain their suppressor. This information will be provided to those Winners within seven calendar days of the Winner’s auction payment clearing. All Winners of suppressors are responsible for paying the $200 NFA tax stamp.
Any item(s) not retrieved by the deadline will be deemed forfeited by the Winner. There will be no exceptions to this forfeiture. If you have any questions, or need to make special arrangements, please contact AHA before the deadline. See below for contact information.
All Sales Final
All sales are final! There will be no exchanges, refunds, or substitutions of any kind for any reason. No warranties, express or implied are made for the value or quality of merchandise or services or adventures auctioned, except those that may be offered by the manufacturer of an auctioned item. AHA has endeavored to catalog and describe the items correctly. However, all items are sold as is and how is based upon the Winner’s sole inspection.
Trip Insurance
It is highly advised for those who purchase a trip of any kind to purchase trip insurance from a qualified provider. There will be no exchanges, refunds, or substitutions of any kind for any reason.
No Warranties
Neither American Hero Adventures, nor the auctioneer, their respective agents, representatives, employees, staff, volunteers warrant or guaranty the accuracy and completeness of any description, authorship, provenance, authenticity, or condition of any item. No statement in any written, digital, or oral statement, announcement, advertisement, or publication made at the auction or elsewhere at any time shall be deemed to create any express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. Participant(s) and purchaser(s) assume all risks associated in any way with their purchases.
American Hero Adventures
(541) 246-8476