Terms and Conditions of Use
The following are the terms and conditions (the “Terms”) under which you (“you”, “your” or a “User”) may use the website of Treadwell Auctions, LLC. (the “Company”) at www.treadwellauctions.com and/or any other associated addresses (collectively, the “Website”). Please read this page carefully. By accessing and using the Website, you agree to be bound without modification, limitation, or qualification by these Terms. The Company reserves the right to modify or revise the Terms at any time by updating this page. You are bound by any such changes and should visit this page periodically to review the current Terms.
Additional rules or terms may apply to specific transactions or sections of the Website, such as Conditions of Sale, and other rules or policies for designated services or features. You agree to be bound by all such applicable rules.
WARNING: Content Not Intended for Minors
The Website may contain uncensored materials, including but not limited to artworks and antiquities that may feature nudity or other content deemed unsuitable for minors, as well as items such as firearms or knives. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for supervising minors' access to this Website. If you consider such content offensive or inappropriate, you should not use the Website.
YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ANY OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE.
1. Statement of Ownership
This Website is solely owned and operated by Treadwell Auctions, LLC., including all rights, titles, interests, trademarks (registered or unregistered), copyrights, database rights, and other intellectual and proprietary rights. All materials on the Website—including text, graphics, images, data, logos, scripts, software, and video/audio content (“Materials”)—are protected under U.S. and international copyright laws and are owned or licensed by the Company. Use of the Website does not grant you ownership of any Material.
2. License for Limited Use
The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive license to view and download a single copy of the Materials solely for your personal, non-commercial use, or, if you are a dealer, to display to clients for the purpose of conducting business with the Company. All other uses require prior written authorization.
3. Prohibited Uses
You may not:
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Republish, distribute, or commercially exploit the Website’s content;
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Use automated tools (e.g., bots, spiders, scrapers) to collect data or content;
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems or databases;
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Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Website;
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Copy, modify, or create derivative works from the Website’s content or software;
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Use the Website for any unlawful or malicious activity;
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Interfere with the Website’s functionality or overburden its infrastructure;
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Remove watermarks or source-identifying marks from images.
Unauthorized use may result in civil and/or criminal liability.
4. User Information
You may be required to submit personal or business information when using certain areas of the Website. You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of the data you provide. Users must not impersonate others or misrepresent their affiliations. The auction and commerce functions of this Website are strictly for individuals with legal capacity (i.e., over 18 years of age).
5. Trademarks
All Trademarks displayed on the Website are the property of their respective owners. Use of any Trademark without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. Trademark holders will enforce their rights under applicable law.
6. Copyright Complaints
If you believe your copyrighted work appears on the Website without authorization, contact:
Copyright Agent
Treadwell Auctions, LLC
PO Box 71 Franklin, NY 13775
Phone: 917-405-3977
Email: info@treadwellauctions.com
Include all information required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(2), including your contact details, a description of the work, the URL of the infringing content, and a good faith statement under penalty of perjury.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Website may contain links to external websites for your convenience. These links do not imply endorsement by the Company. Treadwell Auctions is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or policies of third-party sites. Access to such sites is at your own risk.
8. Disclaimers
The Website and Materials may contain inaccuracies. Except as otherwise specified, all use is at your own risk.
The Company makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Website or its Materials and disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
The Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation or that the Website will be free from viruses or other harmful components.
If discrepancies arise between Website content and physical sale room catalogues or announcements, the latter shall govern.
9. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any damages, including indirect, consequential, special, incidental, or punitive damages, arising out of or related to use of the Website.
Your exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website or any of its content is to stop using it.
The total liability of the Company, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid by you to the Company for Website use.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website or breach of these Terms.
11. General Terms
This Website is based in New York State, USA. All disputes will be governed by the laws of New York without regard to conflict of laws principles. Jurisdiction and venue shall lie exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware County or Albany County, New York.
Any claim related to use of the Website must be filed within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim.
If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force. The Company’s failure to enforce any part of the Terms shall not be deemed a waiver.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Treadwell Auctions regarding your use of the Website. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.