Last updated: 26 Sep 2025

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Local laws apply. Please read the full terms below.

You must be 18+ and create an account to bid or sell.

Bids are binding. If you win, you must pay the Winning Bid + Buyer’s Premium + Taxes.

All items are sold as-is, with no warranties.

Sellers must provide accurate listings and complete handover if the item sells.

We may suspend accounts or remove listings for safety, fraud prevention, or policy violations.

1) Acceptance of this Agreement

By accessing or using arubacarbids.com (the “Site”), creating an account, listing an item, or placing a bid, you agree to these Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Site. “Aruba Car Bids,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Site operator.

2) Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering a binding contract.
  • We may require identity, ownership, or payment verification at any time.
  • We may refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion.

3) Your Account

  • Keep your credentials secure. You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  • Provide accurate information and keep it current (name, email, phone, address).
  • We may contact you regarding bids, payments, pickup, and account matters via email, WhatsApp/SMS, or phone.

4) Our Role (Marketplace)

Aruba Car Bids is a venue that facilitates auctions between sellers and buyers. Unless expressly stated, we are not the seller, do not own listed items, and do not provide warranties for listings or transactions. We work to promote a safe marketplace but do not guarantee every listing or user.

5) Fees, Taxes & Payments

Buyer

  • If you win, you agree to pay the Winning Bid + Buyer’s Premium + applicable taxes/fees within the stated time.
  • You are responsible for any local duties, registration, transfer, or other government fees.

Seller

  • A listing deposit may apply (current policy: AWG 200). If the item sells, this deposit is reimbursed with your seller payout. If the item does not sell, is withdrawn, or violates our policies, the deposit may be non-refundable.
  • We may charge additional service fees as disclosed during listing or in our fee schedule.

Payments

  • Current accepted method: Local Bank Transfer (instructions provided at checkout and/or by email).
  • Failure to pay on time may result in order cancellation, account suspension, forfeiture of deposit, and other remedies.

6) Bidding Rules

  • Bids are binding. Do not bid unless you intend to pay and complete pickup/transfer.
  • If you place the highest bid (and any reserve is met), you are the winning bidder and must complete payment within the stated deadline.
  • We may offer Auto Bid / Proxy Bid. If you enable it, the system may place incremental bids on your behalf up to your maximum.
  • Price manipulation (e.g., shill bidding) is strictly prohibited and grounds for termination and other remedies.

7) Reserves, Extensions & Cancellations

  • Sellers may set a reserve price. If not met, the item may not sell.
  • We may extend, suspend, or cancel auctions to protect marketplace integrity (e.g., technical errors, suspected fraud, inaccurate listing data).

8) Condition, Inspection & “As-Is”

  • All items are sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties (express or implied).
  • Descriptions, photos, odometer readings, history, and condition reports are provided by sellers to the best of their knowledge; we do not independently verify every detail.

9) Pickup, Title & Transfer

  • The buyer must arrange pickup/transport within the time specified in winner instructions.
  • The seller must provide the vehicle and appropriate ownership documentation in compliance with local law.
  • Risk of loss passes to the buyer upon pickup/delivery as communicated between buyer and seller.

10) Seller Responsibilities

  • You warrant you own the item or are authorized to sell it and that your listing is accurate and not misleading.
  • Provide clear photos and disclose known issues to the best of your knowledge.
  • If a buyer wins and pays, you must complete the handover promptly.

11) Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Commit fraud, misrepresentation, shill bidding, or fee avoidance.
  • Upload malware or content that infringes third-party rights or violates laws.
  • Harass users or disrupt the Site.
  • Circumvent the Site to finalize transactions off-platform to avoid fees.

12) Disputes Between Users

Users should first attempt to resolve issues directly and notify support@arubacarbids.com with relevant evidence (photos, messages, receipts). We may assist at our discretion but are not obligated to mediate or resolve every dispute.

13) Cancellations, Refunds & Chargebacks

  • Bids generally cannot be withdrawn once placed.
  • Deposits and premiums are typically non-refundable once services are provided.
  • Unauthorized chargebacks may result in account suspension and recovery of fees, costs, and chargeback amounts.

14) Content & Intellectual Property

  • You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, and promote your listing content (photos, descriptions, videos) in connection with the Site and its marketing.
  • Only upload content you have the right to use.
  • Our trademarks, logos, and site materials may not be used without permission.

15) Privacy

Your use of the Site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information. By using the Site, you consent to those practices, including essential service messages.

16) Communications

We send service notifications (bid updates, winner instructions, payment details, pickup guidance, status updates) via email and/or WhatsApp/SMS. You may opt out of marketing messages, but not essential service communications.

17) Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts, remove listings, or restrict access at any time for policy violations, suspected fraud, non-payment, or risk to users. Obligations that by nature survive termination (e.g., payment, indemnity) remain in effect.

18) Disclaimer; Limitation of Liability

  • The Site and services are provided “as-is” without warranties of any kind.
  • To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total aggregate liability arising out of or related to the Site or the Services shall not exceed AWG 500.
  • This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot be limited by law, or to fraud or willful misconduct.

19) Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your content, your listings, your transactions, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

20) Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on the Site with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

21) Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of Aruba. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Aruba for disputes that cannot be resolved informally.

22) Contact

Questions or concerns?
Email: support@arubacarbids.com
WhatsApp: +297 564 1099
Website: https://arubacarbids.com