TAPP Silent Auction Terms & Conditions: Highest bid shall be declared the winning bid. Bids shall be made in increments as stated on the bid sheet(s). All bids are final and cannot be altered once written. The lowest written bid position # on the bid sheet prevails in the case of duplicate bids by different parties. Written bids must be legibly written. The TAPP President shall have final say as to what is determined as being the bid amount written if there is a challenge. The TAPP President has the exclusive right to accept or reject any non-conforming bids, to award the bid to the next highest conforming bidder, and to place a reserve price on any auction item. The Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing reserves the right to withdraw or add auction items without notice. By placing a bid, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions and shall hold harmless the Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing, its President, Executive Board, Volunteers, Members, and Sponsors. The winning bidder is responsible for payment of any sales & use taxes that may be owed. Item value is based on fair market value unless otherwise noted and items have not been appraised. If winning bid price exceeds the fair market value of the item(s) won it may be tax deductible, consult with a tax advisor. All sales are final. Proof of purchase will be provided upon request to the TAPP Treasurer. Exchanges and refunds are not permitted. No item(s) may be redeemed for cash. An item’s safety and security are the winning bidder's responsibility once claimed. TAPP does not, in any official capacity, endorse any products or services from the in-kind sponsors, nor the potential outcomes of any engagement with or purchases made with these companies. These companies are only being recognized and appreciated for their in-kind support for TAPP's Charity Fundraiser. The companies have shown support through the donation(s) they have provided in order to help enhance the outcome of TAPP's charity fundraising efforts. By utilizing the sponsor website links found throughout tappnews.com, or by using the donated items and services received, the end-user assumes all risk, up to and including death, and assumes all responsibility for any interactions they may have with these companies including their donated products and services. Any announcements made day of auction shall take precedence over all advertised materials.