General conditions of purchase with Rennes Enchères Bretagne Article 1 - Scope of application These General Terms and Conditions of Purchase (hereinafter referred to as the "GTC") apply to all participation in sales organised by the auction house Rennes Enchères Bretagne, referred to in this document as the "Auction House in this document, whether the sale takes place in the auction room, live, online or by any other means. Participation in auctions implies full and complete acceptance of these GTC, the sale sale regulations and, where applicable, the special conditions specific to each sale. Article 2 - Access to auctions and bidder registration The Auction House reserves the right to ask any potential bidder for : - valid proof of identity, - Proof of address, - bank references, - a deposit, - a Kbis for a company, - and any other document required to comply with regulations. The Auction House may refuse registration or participation in a sale without having to justify its decision. reasons for its decision. NB: For online sales, participation in auctions is subject to the prior creation of a personal account on the Auction House's online sales platforms. Article 3 - Description of lots The lots are described in the sale catalogue, on the website or by display in the auction room. These descriptions are drawn up with the greatest care but do not constitute a guarantee. Indications relating to : - Condition - restoration - authenticity - provenance - dating, - the estimate (not including fees or applicable taxes or charges) are given as an indication and reflect the state of knowledge at the time of the sale. The dimensions, weights, illustrations and other information in the report are provided for information purposes only. for information purposes only. Photographs have no contractual value. Article 4 - Prior viewing Purchasers are invited to examine the lots in person at the public exhibitions held before the sale. organised prior to the sale. When lots are not on display or, where applicable, when the buyer is unable to attend, or in the case of online sales only, the buyer acknowledges that he/she cannot physically examine the lots. exclusively online sales, the buyer acknowledges that he/she cannot physically examine the lots lots before the sale. In such cases, the buyer is invited to : - consult the descriptions carefully - request any additional information or condition reports before the sale. No claims will be accepted after the auction concerning the condition of the lots. Article 5 - Auction procedure Bids are conducted in euros: - in the auction room - by telephone - by written purchase order, - online. The Auction House reserves the right : - to refuse any bid, - to withdraw a lot, - combine or separate lots, - change the running order. The auctioneer, director of the sale, is the sole judge of the bids and the adjudication. Article 5bis - Conduct of live and online auctions Bids are placed exclusively by electronic means, in accordance with the procedures specified on the platform(s). Bids may be : - progressive with automatic increments, - limited in time, - automatically extended in the event of last-minute bidding ("anti-sniping"). The buyer acknowledges that he/she has been informed of the technical rules specific to live and online sales and accepts any contingencies linked to Internet connections or computer systems. Article 6 - Auction The highest and last bidder shall be declared the successful bidder. The adjudication implies the immediate formation of the sales contract between the seller and the buyer. In the event of a dispute, double bidding or obvious error, the Auction House reserves the right to put the lot back up for sale. put the lot back up for sale. For live and online sales, in the event of a technical error, system malfunction or serious dispute, the Auction House reserves the right to re-sell the lot. serious dispute, the Auction House reserves the right to cancel the bid or to re-sell the lot. lot back on sale. Article 7 - Purchase price and costs The purchase price comprises : - the hammer price, - plus the buyer's costs indicated in the catalogue or announced prior to the sale, as well as the fees invoiced by the platforms, - and any applicable taxes (VAT, droit de suite, etc.). Buyer's fees are payable by the successful bidder, even in the event of deferred payment. Article 8 - Payment Payment must be made in full immediately after the sale, unless otherwise agreed in writing. prior written agreement. Means of payment accepted : - bank transfer, - bank card (Mastercard or Visa only), - in exceptional cases, cash (within legal limits), As the Maison de vente must comply with legal instructions concerning the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, it reserves the right to ask for the origin of the payment. financing of terrorism, the Auction House reserves the right to ask for the origin of the cash sums The auction house reserves the right to ask for the origin of the cash sums presented and to request a sworn statement to this effect. No lot will be delivered before full payment has been received. Article 9 - Failure to pay In the event of non-payment by the due date : - the sale may be cancelled ipso jure, - the lot may be re-sold, - the defaulting buyer may be entered in the payment incident file accessible to all auction houses available to all auction houses, - penalties and charges may be applied. Article 10 - Collection and delivery of lots Lots are to be collected at the expense and under the sole responsibility of the buyer, within the time limits indicated. The transfer of risks takes place as soon as the lot is sold. Article 11 - Exportation The export of lots is the responsibility of the buyer. Certain works may be subject to customs or administrative formalities (export certificate, CITES, etc.). certificate, CITES, etc.). The Auction House cannot be held responsible for any refusal to export. Article 12 - Liability The liability of the Auction House is limited to the amount of the buyer's fees received for the lot in question. concerned. For live and online sales, the Auction House cannot be held responsible for technical malfunctions beyond its control (service interruptions, bugs, network outages). outages). No liability can be accepted in the event of force majeure. Article 13 - Right of withdrawal In accordance with article L221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to public auctions, including those conducted exclusively online except in cases where the seller is a professional acting within the scope of his or her business. In this case, the cost of returning the goods is borne by the buyer. Article 14 - Personal data The personal data collected is processed in accordance with the regulations in force. The purchaser has a right of access, rectification and deletion. Article 15 - Applicable law and jurisdiction These GTC are subject to French law. - Any dispute relating to their interpretation or performance shall fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts within the jurisdiction of the registered office of the Auction House.