Terms & conditions
These terms govern the sale and purchase of Products through BidChips and iBuyXS LLC. By using the platform, submitting bids, or completing a transaction, you agree to the terms below.
Terms & Conditions of Sale
Sales
The sale of products and services ("Products") by iBuyXS LLC, BidChips, and their divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates ("iBuyXS") are subject to these Terms and Conditions ("Agreement"), regardless of any conflicting or additional terms contained in any purchase order, document, communication, or other instrument submitted by Customer ("Customer"). Any preprinted or conflicting terms contained in Customer's documents are expressly rejected and shall not become part of this Agreement.
Product Condition and Disclaimer
Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, all Products are sold "AS IS," "WHERE IS," and "WITH ALL FAULTS." Products may originate from original manufacturers, contract manufacturers, authorized distributors, independent distributors, OEM excess inventories, or other secondary-market sources. Any information regarding date code, quantity, packaging, country of origin, traceability, testing status, condition, inventory history, or specifications is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of any Product for its intended application.
Limited Warranty
iBuyXS will pass through to Customer any transferable manufacturer warranty available to iBuyXS. To the extent required by applicable law, iBuyXS warrants that, at the time of delivery, Products shall substantially conform to the manufacturer's published specifications for a period of thirty (30) days from delivery. Customer's sole remedies for breach of warranty shall be, at iBuyXS's option:
- Repair of the Product;
- Replacement of the Product; or
- Refund of the purchase price paid for the Product.
In no event shall iBuyXS be liable for an amount greater than the purchase price paid for the Product. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, IBUYXS DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Product Returns
Products may only be returned with a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") issued by iBuyXS. Customer must notify iBuyXS in writing within three (3) calendar days of receipt of any visible damage, shortage, or discrepancy. Failure to provide notice within such period constitutes acceptance of the Products. Warranty-related return requests must include:
- Written notice detailing the alleged defect;
- Supporting test results from a qualified independent test laboratory;
- Proof of purchase; and
- Compliance with all RMA instructions.
Products returned without authorization may be refused and returned at Customer's expense.
Limitation of Liability
iBuyXS's total liability arising from any Product, service, auction, RFQ, transaction, or related matter shall not exceed the amount paid by Customer for the Product at issue. Under no circumstances shall iBuyXS be liable for:
- Lost profits;
- Lost revenue;
- Loss of business opportunity;
- Rework costs;
- Manufacturing expenses;
- Recall costs;
- Loss of data;
- Loss of goodwill;
- Consequential, incidental, indirect, punitive, or special damages.
Nothing herein limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
Use of Products
Customer shall comply with all manufacturer specifications and applicable laws. Products are not authorized for use in life-support systems, critical safety systems, aerospace, military, nuclear, medical implant, or other applications where failure may result in personal injury, death, or substantial property damage unless expressly approved in writing by the original manufacturer. Any such use is entirely at Customer's risk.
Export / Import
Customer shall comply with all applicable export control laws, sanctions laws, customs regulations, and import requirements. Diversion contrary to United States law is prohibited. All tariffs, duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and governmental charges are solely the responsibility of Customer. Under no circumstances shall iBuyXS be responsible for calculating, collecting, notifying, reimbursing, or paying such charges.
Marketplace and Auction Terms
BidChips may act as principal, broker, marketplace operator, auctioneer, facilitator, marketing agent, or consignment representative depending upon the transaction. Inventory descriptions, quantities, packaging details, date codes, testing information, and other Product data may be supplied by third-party sellers and are not independently verified unless specifically stated.
All bids submitted through BidChips constitute legally binding offers to purchase. Winning bidders are obligated to complete the transaction. BidChips reserves the right to reject bids, suspend accounts, cancel auctions, modify bid increments, extend auction durations, remove listings, or refuse service at its sole discretion to protect marketplace integrity.
Failure to complete a transaction may result in account suspension, permanent removal from the platform, cancellation of bidding privileges, legal action, and recovery of damages.
Non-Circumvention
Any buyer, seller, or other party introduced through BidChips or iBuyXS agrees not to circumvent iBuyXS or BidChips for a period of twenty-four (24) months following introduction. Any transaction completed in violation of this provision shall entitle iBuyXS to recover damages equal to the greater of: (a) the fees or commissions that would have been earned by iBuyXS; or (b) twenty percent (20%) of the total transaction value.
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state courts of Pinellas County, Florida, or the federal courts having jurisdiction therein.
Electronic Acceptance
Use of the BidChips platform, submission of bids, participation in RFQs, electronic signatures, electronic communications, or completion of transactions electronically shall constitute acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Terms & Conditions of Purchase
General
The purchase of products and services ("Products") by iBuyXS LLC ("iBuyXS") is subject exclusively to these Terms and Conditions. Any additional or conflicting terms proposed by Seller are expressly rejected.
1. REVOCATION AND EFFECT OF ORDER. This Purchase Order may be revoked at any time prior to written acceptance by Seller. Shipment of Products or performance of Services constitutes acceptance of all terms contained herein.
2. DELIVERY. Time is of the essence. Seller shall immediately notify iBuyXS of any anticipated delay. iBuyXS reserves the right to reject late deliveries and cancel any undelivered balance.
3. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. Seller shall properly package all Products to prevent damage during transit. All shipments must clearly reference the applicable Purchase Order number.
4. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. Unless otherwise specified, Products shall be delivered DDP destination pursuant to Incoterms® 2020. Title and risk of loss transfer only upon receipt and acceptance by iBuyXS.
5. PRICE AND PAYMENT. Pricing shall be as stated on the Purchase Order. Unless otherwise agreed, payment terms are Net 90 days following receipt, inspection, and acceptance of Products.
6. INSPECTION. iBuyXS shall have thirty (30) days from receipt to inspect, authenticate, verify, and test Products. Acceptance shall not waive latent defects, counterfeit findings, authenticity issues, or concealed nonconformities.
7. SELLER WARRANTIES. Seller warrants that all Products:
- Are genuine and authentic;
- Are free of liens and encumbrances;
- Conform to Seller's descriptions and representations;
- Have not been knowingly remarked, altered, relabeled, recycled, cloned, harvested, refurbished, or otherwise modified unless disclosed in writing;
- May be lawfully sold and transferred.
Seller further warrants that it possesses all necessary authority to sell the Products.
8. THIRD-PARTY TESTING. iBuyXS may submit Products to independent laboratories for inspection, authentication, electrical testing, x-ray analysis, decapsulation, solderability testing, chemical analysis, or any other commercially reasonable verification procedure. Testing may be conducted by White Horse Laboratories or any other qualified third-party laboratory selected by iBuyXS.
9. FAILED INSPECTION OR TESTING. If Products fail inspection, authentication, testing, verification, or are found to be counterfeit, misrepresented, damaged, nonconforming, or otherwise unsuitable for resale, Seller shall:
- Refund all purchase amounts;
- Reimburse testing costs;
- Reimburse shipping costs;
- Reimburse insurance costs;
- Reimburse handling costs; and
- Accept return of the Products at Seller's expense.
10. INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless iBuyXS and its customers from all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:
- Intellectual property infringement;
- Product defects;
- Personal injury or property damage;
- Counterfeit or nonconforming Products;
- Breach of Seller warranties;
- Seller negligence or misconduct.
11. CHANGES. iBuyXS may revise delivery schedules, shipment methods, specifications, and destinations through written notice. Seller shall promptly notify iBuyXS of any resulting cost impact.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. These Terms and Conditions, together with the applicable Purchase Order, constitute the entire agreement between the parties unless superseded by a separately executed written agreement.
13. GOVERNING LAW. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. All disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Pinellas County, Florida.
14. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. Electronic communications, electronic signatures, electronic Purchase Orders, and electronic acceptances shall be deemed valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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