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POLICY

Trading terms and conditions.

These Terms and Conditions set out the responsibilities and limitations of using OpenLivestock.com as a trading platform. Our role is to connect buyers and sellers of livestock, not to act as an agent or guarantor. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before participating.

WHERE YOU STAND

The terms and conditions.

Overview

1.1 OpenLivestock.co.uk operates solely as a neutral online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of livestock. We do not:

  • Own, inspect, or guarantee listed cattle.

  • Participate in transactions as a buyer, seller, or agent.

  • Provide veterinary, legal, or financial advice.

  • Openlivestock.com does not validate user identities or cattle information.

 

1.2 By purchasing, you irrevocably confirm:

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  • You inspected the cattle (or waived inspection) and accept all risks.

  • You waive all claims against Openlivestock.com:​

    • Post-sale illness, injury, or death of cattle.

    • Financial losses from misrepresentation.

    • Regulatory penalties

Bidding and auctions

1.3 Technical Interruptions:

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  • The Platform does not guarantee uninterrupted bidding.

  • No recourse for "lost bids" due to:

    • Internet outages, software failures, or cyberattacks.

    • User errors (e.g., incorrect bid amounts).

 

1.4 Auction Resolution

OpenLivestock.co.uk may, at its discretion:

  • Cancel auctions affected by technical failures or other reasons

  • Award cattle to the last verified bidder pre-interruption.

 

Dispute resolution

 

1.5 Exclusive Remedy

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  • Disputes must be resolved directly between Buyer and Seller.

  • OpenLivestock.co.uk will not directly participate.

 

1.6 Indemnification
Users agree to defend and hold harmless OpenLivestock.co.uk from all claims arising from their use of the Platform.

1.7 General Terms

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  • Terms may be updated; continued use equates to acceptance.

  • Disputes governed by laws of United Kingdom

User acknowledgment

By using OpenLivestock.co.uk, I confirm I have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. I accept all risks of trading livestock and waive all claims against OpenLivestock.co.uk

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