Terms of service

Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Gem Dragon Auctions! Before participating in our auctions, please carefully review the following terms and conditions. By using our auction platform, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please refrain from using our services.

1. Registration:
To place bids on our auction platform, you are required to register an account. Please click on the following link to register: [https://gemdragonauctions.com/account/register]. By registering, you acknowledge that all the information provided is accurate and complete.

2. Bid Placement:
Once a bid is placed, it cannot be edited or modified. Therefore, please exercise caution when entering your bid. In case of an error, please contact us directly at gemdragonauctions@gmail.com, and we will assist you in canceling the bid. Please note that as we are US-based, there may be a delay in our response due to time zone differences. We reserve the right to accept or reject any cancellation request at our discretion

3. Bid Format:
Bids must be entered in whole dollars. Decimal points are not necessary when placing a bid. For example, if you wish to bid $32.00, simply enter $32.

4. Proxy Bidding:
Gem Dragon Auctions offers a convenient and secure proxy bidding feature. Proxy bidding allows you to participate in auctions without being present in real-time. By placing a maximum bid on an item, our proxy bidding system will automatically increase your bid incrementally, up to your specified maximum. If another bidder outbids you, the system will continue to place bids on your behalf until your maximum bid is reached.

5. Notifications and Invoices:
You will receive an email notification for every successful bid placed. Additionally, if you are outbid, you will receive an email notification informing you of the status change. Upon the conclusion of each auction, the winning bidder will receive an invoice via email. Payment for the winning bid is due within 7 days of the auction closing. We reserve the right to cancel the sale and relist the item if payment is not received within 7 days. Repeated failure to pay may result in permanent account suspension. Failure to make payment within 7 days of auction close may result in the suspension of your account. 

6. Shipping Charges:
Please note that winning bids do not include shipping charges. Detailed information about shipping charges can be found under the 'Shipping' section located at the bottom of the home page.

7. Inspection Period and Returns (Domestic United States Sales):

At Gem Dragon Auctions, we want you to be completely satisfied with your auction purchases. Please review our return policy below:

A). Return Period

You have 7 days from the date of receipt to initiate a return.

B). Return Authorization

- Before making a return, customers must email us at Gemdragonauctions@gmail.com to request a Return Authorization.

- Please include a description of the item, including the weight, reason for return, and any relevant details in your email.

C). Eligibility for Returns

- Items must be in their original condition. Items in boxes sealed with security tape must not have been opened. Removing of security tape automatically voids return privileges.

- Any original packaging or accompanying documentation must be included.

- All returns are subject to a strict 20% restocking fee.

- Gem Dragon Auctions does not refund shipping fees.

D). Return Process

- Once your Return Authorization is approved, you will receive instructions on how to return the item.

- Please ensure that the item is securely packaged to prevent damage during transit.

-Once shipped, email us the tracking number so that we can keep an eye on the parcel

E). Refunds

- Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase, minus the 20% restocking fee.

- Please allow 5  business days for the refund to be processed after the returned item is received.

F). Exclusions

- Certain items may not be eligible for returns, including items listed as "final sale" or "as-is."

  • Any exceptions to our return policy will be clearly stated in the auction listing.

G). Contact us

- If you have any questions or concerns regarding our return policy, please contact Gem Dragon Auctions Customer Support at Gemdragonauctions@gmail.com.


8. Tamper-Proof Seal and Returns:
Items may come with a tamper-proof seal. If the seal is tampered with, the item will become non-refundable. All returned items must be in their original packaging with the label intact.

9. Account Creation, Bans, and User Conduct

  9.1. Account Creation and Identity Verification

    A). Users must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account on Gem Dragon Auctions. Creating an account under false pretenses, using false identities, or impersonating another person is strictly prohibited. b. Each user may maintain only one account. Users are prohibited from creating multiple accounts for any reason, including to evade a ban or suspension. c. Gem Dragon Auctions reserves the right to request additional information for identity verification purposes at any time. Failure to comply with such requests may result in account suspension or termination.

  9.2. Banned or Suspended Users

    A). If your account has been banned or suspended from participating in Gem Dragon Auctions, you are prohibited from creating a new account or using another person's account to access our services. Any attempt to circumvent a ban or suspension by creating a new account under a different name or identity will result in the immediate termination of the new account and further action as deemed appropriate by Gem Dragon Auctions. b. Bids placed by any banned or suspended user, even under a new account, will not be honored. We reserve the right to nullify any winning bids placed by banned or suspended users.

  9.3. Misconduct and Disruptive Behavior

    A). Any attempt to disrupt the integrity, fairness, or operation of Gem Dragon Auctions, including but not limited to malicious bidding, posting defamatory content, or harassing other users, is prohibited and will result in account suspension or permanent banning. b. Users found to be engaging in defamatory behavior, including posting false or misleading information about Gem Dragon Auctions or its users, may face legal consequences, including but not limited to the removal of their account and pursuit of legal remedies.

  9.4. Violation of Terms and Consequences

    A). Gem Dragon Auctions reserves the right to take action against any user found in violation of these terms, including but not limited to: - Temporary or permanent account suspension - Removal of bids placed by the user - Legal action where appropriate, including seeking damages for any harm caused b. Gem Dragon Auctions reserves the right to deny access to its services to any user at its sole discretion, including users who have violated these terms in the past or who present a risk of violating these terms in the future.

  9.5. Changes to Terms and Service

    A). We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Users will be notified of any significant changes, and continued use of our services after such changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

 

10. Account Responsibility:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Gem Dragon Auctions account. Any activity conducted under your account will be your sole responsibility. Please ensure that you safeguard your login credentials and promptly notify us of any unauthorized use or suspected breach of security.

11. Auction Modifications and Cancellations:
Gem Dragon Auctions reserves the right to modify, cancel, or remove any auction listings at its discretion. In such cases, any bids placed on affected listings will be voided, and users will be notified accordingly.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
All auctions conducted by Gem Dragon Auctions are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. By participating in our auctions, all bidders agree that any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to any transaction with Gem Dragon Auctions shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Multnomah County, Oregon. These courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue over all such disputes. Bidders expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction and exclusive venue of these courts.

13. Bidding Conduct and Integrity:
Gem Dragon Auctions maintains a strict policy to ensure fair and competitive bidding. Effective immediately, neither Gem Dragon Auctions nor any employee, contractor, or affiliate of the company will place bids on items listed in our auctions. This includes inventory owned by the auction house or its staff.

All bidding must originate from legitimate, independent bidders. Any attempts to manipulate auction outcomes, including undisclosed bidding or artificial price inflation, are strictly prohibited.

We are committed to transparency and trust. If a reserve price exists, it will be clearly noted. Otherwise, all items are offered with genuine intent to sell to the highest bidder.

14. Bulk Lot Photography:
For certain gem types, cabochons, or rough parcels where we have multiple stones of the same type, weight, and quality, we may use a single representative photograph. Buyers will receive an item that matches the description and is materially equivalent in appearance and value.


 

 

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