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AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS
METRO MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. – BUSINESS LIQUIDATION AUCTION – AUGUST 30, 2026

Welcome to Beloit Auction Service, Inc. All items in this auction are located at 5112 Forest Hills Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111. By registering, bidding, or participating in this auction, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

(1.) Bidder Registration

All bidders must register and be approved prior to bidding. Auctioneer reserves the right to deny, suspend, or revoke bidding privileges at its sole discretion. All bids are irrevocable and binding.

Bids may not be retracted or canceled once submitted. Bidders are responsible for reviewing their bids before submission, including the lot number and bid amount.

(2.) Account Responsibility

Bidders are solely responsible for all activity under their bidding account, including username and password security.

(3.) Auctioneer’s Discretion

Auctioneer reserves the right to reject bids, modify increments, group or divide lots, withdraw lots, reopen bidding, resolve disputes, or cancel any sale. Auctioneer’s records and decisions shall be final.

(4.) Property Condition

All property sells AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS. No warranties or guarantees of any kind are made by Seller or Auctioneer, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition, operation, safety, regulatory compliance, or suitability for any intended use.

Descriptions, photographs, dimensions, counts, references, measurements, model numbers, serial numbers, hours, mileage, quantities, specifications, and other information are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

Buyers are solely responsible for inspecting and independently verifying all property and information prior to bidding. Failure to inspect does not relieve a buyer of any obligation arising from a winning bid.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, Auctioneer does not test or certify the operating condition of any item. Items described as operating, powering on, running, working, or similar are based only on observations made at the time of cataloging and are not guarantees of future operation or condition.

Auctioneer may update or correct lot descriptions, photographs, specifications, or other auction information prior to the closing of a lot. Bidders are responsible for reviewing the current lot information before bidding.

(5.) Preview / Inspection

In-person previews will be held at 5112 Forest Hills Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111 on:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Inspection is strongly encouraged. Failure to inspect does not relieve buyer obligations.

(6.) Buyer’s Fee

A 16% Buyer’s Fee will be added to the final bid price of each lot.

(7.) Payment Terms

Payment is due in full before pickup. No property may be removed until the applicable invoice and all other amounts due have been paid in full with cleared funds.

IMPORTANT: No payments will be accepted at the auction pickup site. All invoices and applicable fees must be paid in full prior to pickup.

Invoices under $600: Payment may be made by credit card, cash, or wire transfer.
Invoices of $600 to less than $10,000: Payment must be made by cash or wire transfer.
Invoices of $10,000 or more: Payment must be made by wire transfer only.
Cash payments may be made at Beloit Auction Service, Inc., 534 W. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI 53511, during regular business hours.
Payment must be completed online through the payment link provided with the invoice, by wire transfer, or in person at our main office, as applicable, before the buyer’s scheduled pickup.
Auctioneer reserves the right to charge the credit card on file for any unpaid invoice, late pickup fee, handling fee, disposal fee, storage fee, towing or transportation charge, labor charge, collection cost, or other amount due under these Terms & Conditions, to the extent permitted by law.
If an invoice or other amount due of $600 or more is charged to the credit card on file, Buyer must still make payment using the required payment method stated above before any property will be released. Once the required payment has been received and cleared, the corresponding amount previously charged to the credit card will be refunded to that card.
Charging the credit card on file does not change or waive the required payment method for invoices or other amounts due of $600 or more and does not authorize pickup or release of property.

Not Accepted:

Checks
Debit Cards
ACH

Wire transfers must be initiated promptly and must fully clear prior to release of property. Buyers are responsible for all wire-transfer fees.

(8.) Sales Tax

Applicable sales tax will be collected as required by law unless valid and acceptable sales tax exemption documentation is submitted to and approved by Auctioneer prior to invoice payment.

Buyers claiming a sales tax exemption are responsible for providing all required exemption certificates, identification numbers, and supporting documentation. No retroactive refunds of sales tax will be made after payment.

(9.) No Chargebacks / Payment Reversal

Any attempted payment reversal, chargeback, payment dispute, fraudulent transaction, or unauthorized recall of funds may constitute buyer default and may subject the buyer to damages, costs, attorney fees, collection expenses, suspension of bidding privileges, and other remedies available to Auctioneer.

(10.) Auction Closing

Auction begins closing Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:07 PM Central Time using staggered closing with extended bidding (soft close).

(11.) Extended Bidding (Soft Close)

If a bid is placed within the final 90 seconds of a lot closing, that lot will automatically extend by 90 seconds. Additional bids placed during an extension will continue to extend the lot until no further qualifying bids are received during the extension period.

(12.) Pickup Dates / Removal Schedule

All purchases must be removed from 5112 Forest Hills Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111 during the following scheduled pickup times:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

All purchases must be removed during the scheduled pickup dates and times.

Buyers must follow the pickup instructions and scheduling information provided with their invoice. Loading areas may be controlled by Auctioneer staff. Buyers must follow all traffic, parking, loading, and removal instructions.

(13.) Removal Requirements

Buyers are responsible for supplying all labor, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to safely remove their purchases, including, when applicable:

Labor / moving help
Hand tools
Dollies / carts
Packing materials
Pallet jacks
Proper vehicles and trailers
Tie-downs and securement equipment
Qualified towing services

Auction staff are not responsible for dismantling, disconnecting, packaging, moving, loading, towing, or securing purchases unless expressly agreed otherwise. Any assistance provided by Auctioneer or its staff is provided solely as a courtesy, is not guaranteed, and does not relieve Buyer of responsibility for the safe removal, loading, securing, or transportation of purchased property.

Buyers and their representatives are responsible for verifying lot numbers and merchandise before removing property. No person may remove, dismantle, or take possession of property contained in or belonging to another buyer’s lot.

Buyer assumes all risk associated with removal and is responsible for any injury or property damage caused by Buyer or Buyer’s employees, helpers, agents, contractors, carriers, equipment, or vehicles.

(14.) Medical, Emergency & Regulated Equipment

Certain medical, emergency response, life-safety, communications, transportation, or other equipment offered in this auction may be regulated, restricted, expired, recalled, require professional inspection or servicing, or be subject to federal, state, local, manufacturer, licensing, certification, or purchaser requirements.

Auctioneer makes no representation or warranty that any medical or emergency equipment is approved, certified, calibrated, sterile, safe, complete, current, suitable for patient care, or legally permissible for Buyer’s intended use.

Buyer is solely responsible for determining whether Buyer is legally permitted and, where applicable, properly licensed, certified, or otherwise qualified to purchase, possess, transport, resell, place into service, or otherwise use any such property.

Auctioneer reserves the right to restrict, modify, withdraw, disable, destroy, or otherwise determine the method of sale or disposition of regulated, restricted, unsafe, expired, recalled, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable property.

(15.) Hazardous Materials / Biological Contamination

Certain property offered in this auction may have been used in a medical, emergency-response, transportation, or commercial environment and may have been exposed to bodily fluids, medications, chemicals, sharps, biological materials, infectious materials, or other potentially hazardous substances.

Auctioneer makes no representation or warranty that any property has been cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, decontaminated, or otherwise rendered safe.

Buyer assumes responsibility for inspecting, handling, cleaning, decontaminating, transporting, storing, using, and disposing of purchased property in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety requirements.

(16.) Vehicles & Titled Property

Vehicles and other titled property are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, with no warranties regarding mechanical condition, roadworthiness, mileage, emissions compliance, safety, service history, or fitness for use.

Mileage, hours, or odometer readings shown in photographs, descriptions, or other auction materials are provided for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed unless expressly stated otherwise. Any odometer disclosure required by applicable law shall control over information contained in the auction catalog.

Vehicles are sold with only the keys, remotes, manuals, accessories, equipment, and other items physically present with the vehicle or specifically identified as included. No additional keys, remotes, manuals, accessories, or equipment are guaranteed.

Buyer is responsible for all title, registration, licensing, taxes, insurance, transportation, towing, and other requirements associated with the purchase and transfer of titled property.

Any applicable taxes, title fees, registration fees, or other governmental charges relating to titled property shall be collected or paid as required by applicable law.

Titles and ownership documents will be transferred only after full payment and in accordance with applicable law and Auctioneer’s title-processing procedures.

Auctioneer may delay release or transfer of any titled property until satisfactory title and ownership documentation is available and all applicable funds have cleared.

(17.) Fixtures / Shelving / Mounted Equipment Removal

Any buyer removing shelving, counters, fixtures, displays, mounted equipment, communications equipment, or other property attached to or located within the premises must remove it safely and without damage to walls, floors, doors, ceilings, utilities, adjacent property, loading areas, parking areas, or the building.

Buyer is responsible for all damage caused during removal and for any repair costs resulting from Buyer’s removal activities.

(18.) Data & Electronic Equipment

Computers, servers, storage devices, communications equipment, mobile devices, printers, copiers, and other electronic equipment may contain stored data or require software, licenses, passwords, subscriptions, or other credentials that are not included with the property.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in the lot description, Auctioneer makes no representation that software, licenses, passwords, subscriptions, data, connectivity, or manufacturer support will transfer with any purchased property.

Buyer is responsible for the lawful handling, removal, deletion, destruction, or protection of any data encountered after taking possession of purchased equipment.

(19.) Abandonment / Forfeiture

Any property not removed by the applicable pickup deadline or other removal deadline established by Auctioneer may be deemed abandoned and forfeited without refund.

Buyer shall be responsible for a $50 per lot late removal, disposal, and/or handling fee for property not removed as required, in addition to any actual labor, storage, towing, disposal, rigging, transportation, or other costs incurred by Auctioneer.

Titled vehicles and other property requiring towing, specialized transportation, storage, or other removal services may be subject to all actual towing, transportation, storage, labor, and related charges in addition to the $50 per-lot fee.

Failure to appear during the scheduled pickup period does not entitle Buyer to a refund.

Auctioneer may resell, dispose of, relocate, store, tow, or otherwise handle abandoned property at Buyer’s expense.

(20.) Default

If Buyer fails to pay, fails to timely remove purchased property, or otherwise breaches these Terms & Conditions, Auctioneer may, to the extent permitted by law:

Cancel the sale
Retain deposits or payments
Charge the credit card on file for unpaid invoices, fees, charges, costs, and other amounts due under these Terms & Conditions, subject to the payment and refund procedures stated in the Payment Terms above
Resell or dispose of property
Suspend or revoke bidding privileges
Pursue damages
Recover storage, labor, towing, transportation, disposal, resale losses, collection expenses, attorney fees, and other costs resulting from Buyer’s default

These remedies are cumulative and the exercise of one remedy does not prevent Auctioneer from pursuing other available remedies.

(21.) No Returns / No Refunds

All sales are final. No returns, exchanges, credits, or refunds will be permitted except where Auctioneer determines otherwise in its sole discretion or where required by applicable law.

(22.) No Shipping / Third-Party Pickup

Beloit Auction Service, Inc. does not provide shipping for this auction. Buyers are responsible for pickup and transportation of their purchases and may arrange for a third-party carrier, freight company, moving company, towing company, or other pickup service to pick up their purchases on their behalf.

Buyers using a third-party pickup service must:

Contact Beloit Auction Service, Inc. at 608.364.1965 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup.
Email a completed Bill of Lading (BOL) to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to pickup.
The BOL must identify the purchaser, invoice number, lot number(s), and authorized pickup company.

Merchandise will not be released to a third-party pickup service without prior authorization and receipt of the required Bill of Lading.

Authorization of a third-party pickup service does not relieve Buyer of any obligation under these Terms & Conditions. Buyer remains responsible for the acts and omissions of any carrier, towing company, contractor, moving company, or other person picking up property on Buyer’s behalf.

Buyer and/or the third-party pickup service is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, packaging, loading, securing, towing, and transportation necessary for the safe removal and transport of purchased property.

(23.) Communications

By registering, bidder agrees Auctioneer may contact bidder by email, phone, or text regarding invoices, payment, pickup, title processing, auction matters, or account issues.

Marketing communications may be unsubscribed from; transactional and account-related communications may still be sent.

(24.) Theft & Tampering

Anyone caught tampering with merchandise, tags, labels, equipment, vehicles, or removing property that has not been paid for or that was purchased by another bidder may be removed from the premises and may be reported to law enforcement.

(25.) Legal Contract

At the closing of each lot, a legally binding contract of sale is created between Buyer and Seller, subject to these Terms & Conditions.

(26.) Auctioneer & Staff Bidding

Auctioneer personnel may bid on and purchase merchandise unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

(27.) Force Majeure

Auctioneer is not liable for delays, cancellation, interruption, or inability to perform caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including weather, fire, flood, strikes, labor disruption, acts of God, governmental action, electronic failures, communication failures, internet outages, or other circumstances beyond Auctioneer’s reasonable control.

(28.) Age Requirement

Bidders must be at least 18 years old to register unless a higher minimum age is required by law for a particular item.

(29.) Media Use

Auctioneer may photograph, video record, or otherwise capture images or audio of the auction premises, merchandise, previews, pickups, and attendees for advertising, promotional, documentation, security, or other business purposes.

By entering the premises or participating in the auction, bidder consents to the capture and use of such images, video, and audio by Beloit Auction Service, Inc. and its affiliated companies for such purposes without compensation.

(30.) Commercial Premises Safety

This is an active commercial/business environment. Floors, parking areas, loading areas, offices, storage areas, and other portions of the premises may contain equipment, vehicles, cords, furniture, shelving, machinery, debris, uneven surfaces, or other hazards.

Buyers and their guests enter the premises at their own risk and must exercise appropriate caution.

Children should not accompany buyers during removal.

(31.) Premises Liability / Assumption of Risk

Buyer assumes the risks associated with entering the premises and participating in inspection, pickup, loading, towing, rigging, dismantling, and removal activities.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Buyer releases Seller, property owner, Auctioneer, and their respective employees and agents from claims arising from injury, loss, theft, accident, or property damage associated with such activities, except to the extent liability cannot lawfully be waived.

(32.) Technology Disclaimer

Auctioneer is not responsible for internet outages, connection failures, delayed bids, software errors, hardware failures, bidding-platform malfunctions, or other technical problems.

Auctioneer may, in its sole discretion, pause bidding, extend bidding, reopen, resell, or void any lot affected by a technical malfunction.

(33.) Lot Withdrawal / Modification

Auctioneer may add, delete, combine, divide, modify, or withdraw lots at any time before or during the auction.

(34.) Title / Ownership Transfer

Ownership of purchased property transfers only after full payment has been received and accepted by Auctioneer and any other applicable conditions for release have been satisfied.

Possession or removal of property may be withheld until funds have cleared.

For titled vehicles or other titled assets, legal title transfers in accordance with applicable title laws and documentation requirements.

(35.) Buyer Responsibility

Buyer is solely responsible for determining the condition, suitability, dimensions, compatibility, completeness, functionality, legality, regulatory requirements, transportation requirements, and intended use of all purchased property.

(36.) Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Buyer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Beloit Auction Service, Inc., Seller, property owner, and their respective officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from Buyer’s participation in the auction or Buyer’s removal, transportation, possession, resale, ownership, or use of purchased property.

(37.) Governing Law & Venue

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, exclusive venue for any court proceeding arising from the auction or these Terms & Conditions shall be Rock County, Wisconsin.

(38.) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, if Auctioneer is found liable for any claim relating to a purchased lot, Auctioneer’s liability shall not exceed the amount actually paid by Buyer for the disputed lot.

Auctioneer shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, lost profits, lost business, loss of use, or similar damages.

(39.) Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

(40.) Entire Agreement / No Oral Representations

These Terms & Conditions, together with the applicable lot description and any written announcements or modifications made by Auctioneer, constitute the terms governing the sale.

Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has not relied upon any oral statement, representation, warranty, or promise by Auctioneer, Seller, or their employees or agents that is not expressly stated in writing.

(41.) Acceptance of Terms

By registering, bidding, purchasing, paying for, entering the auction premises for, or removing property from this auction, bidder acknowledges that bidder has read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions in full.

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY

Beloit Auction Service, Inc.
534 W. Grand Avenue
Beloit, WI 53511
608.364.1965

AUCTION PICKUP

5112 Forest Hills Ct., Loves Park, IL 61111

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

All purchases must be removed during the scheduled pickup dates and times.

Buyers are responsible for all labor, tools, equipment, loading, securing, towing, and transportation necessary to remove their purchases.