Welcome to Manheim, the world's largest provider of vehicle remarketing services. By attending any of Manheim's private auctions or using any of Manheim's services, whether at a Manheim location, or online, through a mobile application, you agree, for yourself, your dealership, your company, your representatives and your associated retailers (collectively, "you"), to abide by the following terms and conditions, as amended from time to time by Manheim:

  1. Manheim: These terms and conditions govern your use of and access to the automobile auctions, websites, mobile sites, mobile applications, online tools, and other service delivery channels made available by Manheim Remarketing, Inc. and its various subsidiaries and affiliates, including the various Manheim auto auctions, Cox Automotive Canada Company, Cox Automotive, Inc., and others (collectively, "Manheim," "we," "our," or "us"). These terms and conditions are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any more specific agreements you may have or make with Manheim (e.g., sales invoices, consignment agreements, online visitor agreements, privacy policies, loan agreements, payment terms etc.). To the extent there is any conflict between these terms and conditions and other more specific agreements you have signed with Manheim, those other more specific agreements will control. Manheim may amend these terms any time by posting an amended version on its website and/or mobile apps, which shall become effective on the date of posting. Time is of the essence with respect to all of your duties hereunder.

 

  1. Accuracy of Information: You certify that all registration and representative information you have provided to us, via AuctionACCESS®® and otherwise, is true, correct, and complete. You agree to promptly update your information via AuctionACCESS® if there is any change to the information you have provided.

 

  1. Fairness and Courtesy: You agree to behave in a fair, ethical, courteous, and civil manner in your interactions with us, our personnel, and our other customers while participating in any Manheim auction, when accessing our online and mobile sites, or when otherwise using any of Manheim's services. Should you have issues or concerns with the behavior of our personnel or other customers while attending any Manheim auction that cannot be resolved quickly and civilly on your own, you will raise those issues discreetly with our management.

 

  1. Dealer Only: With limited and specifically-advertised exceptions, our sales are dealer-only wholesale auctions open only to pre-registered and pre-approved licensed motor vehicle dealers, banks, manufacturers, and other commercial buyers (each a “Buyer”) and sellers (each a “Seller”). For clarity, when you are buying or selling a Vehicle, defined below, through a Manheim auction, you are acting as either the Buyer or Seller, as applicable, as defined above. You agree that Manheim’s Terms and Conditions shall apply to all transactions by which you sell consigned Vehicles as Seller, or in which you purchase consigned Vehicles as Buyer. Curbstoning (i.e. retail sales, wholesale sales, and parking lot deals from our premises) is strictly prohibited. You acknowledge that participating as Buyer or Seller, or to participate in certain sales events, may be limited by applicable law, the scope of your license, or other rules of eligibility, as may be determined in Manheim’s sole discretion. You agree not to bring any actual or prospective retail buyers to Manheim, or to give them access to Manheim's online portals, or to negotiate or consummate any retail transactions on or adjacent to any of our property. You further agree not to appoint any representatives to act on your behalf who are not bona fide agents of your dealership. You also represent to us that your purchases through us are for resale only and you will provide your provincial sales tax registration(s) with respect to any Vehicles purchased in the provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and agree that you are responsible to pay any taxes or tariffs on your related or subsequent transactions.

For GST/HST/GST Registered Sellers: GST/HST/QST registered Sellers will enter into a joint Election Between Auctioneer and Principal (Form GST502E) to have the Seller charge, collect and remit the GST/HST/QST in respect of the sale of the Vehicle(s).
For Non-registered Vendors/non-highway Vehicles: For non-registered Canadian Sellers, Manheim agrees to charge and account for the GST/HST/QST on all taxable (other than zero-rated) sales of Vehicles. The Seller shall indemnify and hold Manheim harmless from any costs, loss or assessments incurred by Manheim relating to its collection and accounting of the GST/HST/QST.

  1. Authorized Representatives/Authorized Users. You authorize the person(s) designated in the Manheim’s Dealer Registration Form and other document as “Authorized Representative(s)”or “Authorized User(s)” to take or perform the following actions with respect to Vehicles: (a) purchase and/or sell Vehicles on your behalf including completing and executing papers conveying title, including endorsement of the certificate of title, odometer statements, bills of sale and other similar documents in connection with the sale of all Vehicles, and/or (b) complete and execute on your behalf cheques and/or drafts in connection with the purchase or sale of Vehicles, and (c) finance purchases using any floorplan lender with whom Dealer has an authorized account and which offers service to Manheim. The authority of the Authorized Representatives shall continue in full force and effect until terminated by Dealer. The addition or removal of Authorized Representatives or placement of any restriction on the authority of any Authorized Representative must be done in writing or electronically, and submitted according to procedures and/or with appropriate forms as may be developed by Manheim or AuctionACCESS® from time to time. Attempted oral revocation, alteration, or naming of additional Authorized Representatives shall be of no effect whatsoever. You guarantee, as principal, all transactions made at Manheim by its Authorized Representatives, irrespective of any dispute regarding the actual authority to do the specific transaction. No Authorized Representative shall be under the age of eighteen (18) years and neither you nor your Authorized Representative(s) shall bring any person under such age onto Manheim’ premises as driver, assistant, observer, or otherwise. Manheim, at its sole discretion, reserves the right not to do business with you /or Authorized Representative.

 

  1. Bidding: Unless announced otherwise during the sale, all units are sold with reserve, and the auctioneer may bid up to the reserve. Seller bidding and use of shills are strictly prohibited. Bidders should remain aware and satisfy themselves as to a unit‘s condition and value before bidding and bring any incidents of improper bidding to management’s attention immediately at the close of bidding on a unit. Otherwise, participants ratify the auction of the unit.

 

  1. Terms of Sale: You agree to the following terms of sale for each vehicle you buy or sell through Manheim ("Vehicle"), as well as the Manheim Arbitration Policies (as defined below) that apply in your jurisdiction:

 

(a) Buyer is the transferee and agrees to purchase the Vehicle; Seller is the transferor and agrees to sell the Vehicle. Manheim is merely the auctioneer or facilitator in the transaction and expressly disclaims any and all express and/or implied warranties or conditions as to merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, or any other matter whatsoever with respect to a Vehicle, and Manheim, not being the seller of the Vehicle, makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to title to the Vehicle, other than the limited title guarantee set forth below. You acknowledge and agree that you are a sophisticated commercial party and agree to satisfy yourself as to the condition and value of a Vehicle and the terms of any bid before bidding or selling. You further agree to look to the counter-party Buyer or Seller (as applicable) in such a transaction, and not Manheim, for any legal claims falling outside your rights under the Manheim Arbitration Policies.

(b) Any adjustments or rejections must be raised the day of sale and resolved prior to settlement. Vehicles must be paid for on the day of purchase, or Manheim may, at its discretion, impose fees as described below in Section 8 and/or consider the sale null and void.

(c) Vehicles shall be removed from Manheim premises no later than the sixth (6th) day following the date of sale, and thereafter, Manheim may charge a reasonable daily storage fee of up to $50 per day should any Vehicle be left on Manheim premises.

(d) Title to a Vehicle does not pass to Buyer until good funds are received. Buyer grants Manheim a security interest in each Vehicle to secure payment of the purchase price and of any other debt owing from Buyer to Manheim (including affiliates). In Quebec, Buyer acknowledges Seller’s reservation of ownership in each Vehicle until payment has been made to Seller in full. You agree that Manheim may resell any Vehicle, if retained or repossessed, at a regular Manheim sale or through any affiliated sale, including Manheim's online sales channels, which are established commercially reasonable markets for the sale of motor vehicles.

(e) Buyer agrees:

(i) to purchase the applicable Vehicle for the purchase price established by the auctioneer, or displayed on any online platform as the purchase price of the Vehicle, and shown on the final bill of sale or other final purchase receipt from us;

(ii) before settling for such Vehicle, to check the serial and/or engine numbers on such Vehicle with those on the certificate of title/proof of ownership and to compare the actual condition of such Vehicle with its description and with the announcements and Seller disclosures, if any;

(iii) not to resell such Vehicle until good funds have been transmitted to Manheim;

(iv) upon making settlement, regardless of payment method, to consider the sale a fully consummated cash transaction for present consideration;

(v) that no request made by Buyer to Manheim for the stop payment of any Buyer cheque will be honored by Manheim;

(vi) that any stop payment order of a cheque/draft, electronic funds transfer, or wire transfer, or giving a cheque/draft which is returned unpaid shall be deemed to be evidence of fraud existing at the time of payment and shall be construed as an intent to defraud in order to obtain the Vehicle and/or its title;

(vii) that Manheim may deposit any cheque or draft immediately upon receiving it, regardless of whether such Vehicle’s certificate of title/proof of ownership has been submitted by Seller or whether Buyer has asked Manheim to hold the instrument;

(viii) to make any claim of defects in such Vehicle with Seller, who shall be solely responsible for those claims, and to immediately notify Manheim of such claims pursuant to its policies;

(ix) that Buyer will comply with Subsection 6(c) above with respect to removal of Vehicles from Manheim's premises and payment of daily storage fees; and

(x) that Buyer is responsible for Buyer’s own transportation of such Vehicle.

(f) You represent and warrant to Manheim that you are solvent, that you are a licensed retail or wholesale dealer of one or more types of Vehicle(s), a corporation or other legal entity and/or duly authorized motor vehicle dealer in good standing or otherwise authorized to sell or buy on a commercial wholesale basis in the relevant jurisdiction(s), and that any Vehicle you purchase is purchased solely for resale.

(g) Seller represents and warrants that Seller is the true and lawful owner of the Vehicle being sold; that the Vehicle is free from all liens and encumbrances; that Seller has good right and full power and authority to sell and transfer title to the Vehicle; and that Seller will warrant and defend the Vehicle against the claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.

(h) You agree that any amounts owing to Manheim may be deducted from any proceeds or other property due to you and that Manheim may stop payment or refuse to authorize payment on any cheque or draft to you and hold any consigned vehicles pursuant to this right of setoff. Manheim may hold any of your property in Manheim's possession for a reasonable period of time pending any odometer fraud, VIN-switch, or similar investigation.

(i) Seller acknowledges responsibility for completion and execution of the required odometer mileage statement pertaining to any Vehicle on the invoice for such Vehicle and/or on the certificate of title/proof of ownership for such Vehicle.

(j) Upon payment to Seller, Manheim shall be subrogated to all of Seller’s and Buyer’s respective rights, and Seller and Buyer agree to promptly take any action or sign any document deemed necessary, in Manheim's sole discretion upon Manheim's request, to secure such rights and do nothing to prejudice them.

(k) Limited Title Guarantee: Upon full payment by Buyer and upon delivery of the proof of ownership and/or certificate of title of Vehicle to Buyer, Manheim will guarantee title to be free and clear of liens and encumbrances as of such delivery as, and only as, follows:

(i) This limited guarantee shall last for a period of four (4) years from the date of sale and applies only to stolen Vehicles and mortgage liens. The amount of Manheim's liability under this limited guarantee of title shall never exceed the auction sale price of the Vehicle and shall be reduced by deducting from said sale price two percent (2%) on the first of each month following the date of sale until the date of payment, with all liability of Manheim expiring and terminating on the first day of the 48th month after that date.

(ii) Manheim's limited guarantee of title is expressly limited to Buyer of the applicable Vehicle and is not negotiable or transferable. The limited guarantee shall be void if the purchase price for the Vehicle is not paid by Buyer, and it does not protect against defects in the title known to Buyer whether or not listed as exceptions on the face of the invoice for such Vehicle.

(iii) Whenever any claim is made by any person against the title of any Vehicle, whether by suit or otherwise, Buyer must, within five (5) days after becoming aware of said claim, notify Manheim, giving full particulars of the claim, and shall cooperate fully in defending any legal action and in taking any other steps to minimize possible loss. Failure to satisfy these conditions shall void Manheim's liability under this limited guarantee.

(iv) Buyer shall not surrender possession of any Vehicle, except as required by legal process, to any such claimant, nor shall it voluntarily pay or acknowledge the validity of any such claim, in each case without the prior written approval of Manheim.

(v) On payment of any claim under this limited guarantee, Buyer will return the applicable Vehicle to Manheim, if and as requested, and execute all necessary documentation subrogating its right to recover against Seller, or others, to Manheim.

(l) Disclaimers and Indemnification:

(i) You agree that Manheim is neither responsible nor does it represent or warrant (a) the accuracy of odometer mileage, (b) the information contained in the odometer mileage statement, (c) warranties of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, (d) license plates, (e) Vehicle service or maintenance history, (f) information contained in Vehicle history reports, (g) Vehicle condition, (h) year the Vehicle was manufactured, (i) the accuracy of any market information,(j) mileage and other information printed on the windows, (k) the description of the Vehicle, (l) equipment and options for the Vehicle, (m) availability or validity of factory warranty, (n) fitness of Vehicle for export, and (o) any and all representations and warranties made by or on behalf of the Seller. In which Seller, as transferor, is required to complete and deliver, and Buyer, as transferee, is required to acknowledge. You are responsible for reviewing all disclosures, announcements and information relative to a Vehicle’s condition prior to making a purchase.

(ii) You agree that all representations or disclosures concerning any Vehicle are solely the responsibility of Seller, whether made on the block, before the sale, or otherwise, and you acknowledge and agree that Manheim has made no representations or disclosures whatsoever about any Vehicle, including any representation as to the accuracy of data included in vehicle history reports, regardless of whether Manheim has interpreted such information as a courtesy to you or on your behalf.

(iii) You agree, solidarily (jointly and severally) with any Buyer or Seller (as the case may be), to indemnify, defend, and hold Manheim harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, cost, damage, or expense, including attorneys’ and legal fees, as applicable, which are in any way related to or may otherwise arise, either directly or indirectly, from any Vehicle, including, but not limited to, the purchase or sale of any Vehicle, any damage or condition disclosures or lack thereof, and/or any damage caused by transporters or other agents of either Buyer or Seller.

(iv) If Manheim is required to make or defend a claim, related in any way to a Vehicle or Vehicle transaction, from or against either Seller or Buyer or an agent, employee, insurer, or bonding company of either, then Manheim shall recover, in addition to the amount of the claim and the costs incurred in the claim, reasonable lawyers' fees or legal fees in an amount not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the claim, regardless of whether a claim is filed, including appellate and bankruptcy fees and costs. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid balance of any such claim at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, provided that, if applicable law permits a higher rate, such higher rate will apply.

(m) You acknowledge and agree that any Vehicle is purchased for resale in the form of tangible personal property in the regular course of business and is the sort usually purchased by you for resale. As a Buyer, you further certify that you hold a provincial sales tax registration certificate, license, or other permit, issued by the province of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and/or Manitoba, as applicable and shall provide such registration number(s).

(n) If the Vehicle is purchased "for export only" or equivalent, you will transport it out of the country as soon as reasonable and not re-sell or use it domestically and will not further transform or alter the Vehicle in Canada and you shall provide satisfactory evidence of the exportation of the Vehicle.

(o) MANHEIM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VOID, UNWIND, ADJUST, OR CANCEL ANY TRANSACTION IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.

 

 

  1. Vehicle Arbitration Rules: You agree and acknowledge that:

(a) you have received and read a copy of our prevailing National Auto Auction Association Arbitration Policy or Manheim Canada Arbitration Policy, as applicable, including any Manheim addendums, and, if applicable,  Manheim $2,000 & Under Arbitration Policy, each of which are available at https://www.manheim.ca/services/arbitration/ (collectively, the "Manheim Arbitration Policies");

(b) you understand and are bound by the Manheim Arbitration Policies, which may be amended unilaterally by us from time to time, when participating in any transactions at Manheim; and

(c) any dispute arising from the purchase or sale of a Vehicle through Manheim will be resolved in accordance with the Manheim Arbitration Policies, which are incorporated herein by reference and as may be amended from time to time by posting on Manheim's website and/or mobile application, and our decision as arbitrator shall be final and binding upon you with respect to any transaction.

  1. Payments: Payments for goods or services must be made by the registered customer purchasing those goods or services or a pre-established direct floor planner acting on that customer‘s behalf. Although we retain the discretion to make appropriate exceptions, other third-party payments generally will not be accepted. Payments must be made in good funds and in a form acceptable to Manheim. Manheim reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the forms and types of payment that are accepted by Manheim. In addition to any other rights Manheim may have, you agree to pay a late fee of two percent (2%) on any unpaid obligations to Manheim, subject to a $5 minimum and $150 maximum on any payment not received by us in full, when due for payment, and otherwise in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. You further agree that, if any electronic debit or cheque or draft we present on your bank account is returned unpaid, you will pay a service charge of up to $100.00. Manheim may waive these fees in its sole discretion.

 

  1. Electronic Payment Authorization: You agree that, if you designate a bank account for payment of amounts you owe us, including, but not limited to, by adding a bank account to your online profile or, in the case of a Canadian bank account, by delivering a PAD agreement, we may use such account information to initiate ACH entries or PAD entries (Canada) to your bank account, including debit entries for amounts you owe us from time to time as such amounts become due, credit entries for amounts we owe you, and debit or credit entries in any amount necessary to correct an error. In the event, payment is not received within three (3) days following the date of purchase (the “Maturity Date”),  you consent and allow Manheim to initiate a Required Payment via direct withdrawal from the Designated Account on or after the first Business Day following the Maturity Date for any amounts owed to Manheim, in each case such amounts owed are due and payable  on the date that such Required Payment is initiated by Manheim. Such Required Payment includes any applicable fees and other amounts incurred by Buyer or accrued on such amounts owed after the Maturity Date. You understand that other than account information we routinely make available to you online, we will not provide any notice to you prior to initiating entries and that you are responsible for ensuring that your account balance is sufficient to cover debits for amounts you owe us. You agree that any authorizations we initiate to your bank account must comply with applicable law and NACHA Operating Rules or Payments Canada Rules, as applicable. This authorization is in addition to, and does not terminate or alter, any other authorization for electronic payments (including ACH or PAD) that we have on file or that you provide us in the future.

 

  1. Electronic Signatures: You acknowledge and agree that you and we may, from time to time, find it expedient to utilize electronic signature(s), acknowledgement(s), consent(s), "click-through(s)," or other approval(s), direct or indirect, for access to auctions, bills of sale, receipts, titles, and other documents or disclosures necessary or incidental to the transaction of business at Manheim, whether online, in emails, at the check-in kiosk, on the auction block, at security, or otherwise, which makes your business with us easier, faster, and more efficient. You will permit Manheim to capture or otherwise acquire your or your Authorized Representative’s signature in digital or electronic form, and specifically authorize Manheim to apply your or your Authorized Representative’s digital or electronic signature to Manheim’s sale documents. To that end, you agree that any such forms of approval from you shall be effective and binding upon you, in the same manner as a handwritten signature, where circumstances indicate your intent to be bound and/or we choose to rely on such approval(s). Regardless of whether your consent or approval was given, or in what form, you agree that you will be deemed to have ratified any transaction with or through us that you do not dispute in writing within 24 hours of confirmation by Manheim.

 

  1. Transportation of Vehicles: We may, from time to time in our discretion, transport or arrange via third parties to transport vehicles belonging to you at your request and/or as deemed necessary or desirable by us. In such cases, we are not liable for theft, conversion, loss, injuries, damage, claims, expenses (including legal fees), suits, or demands related to such vehicles (collectively, "Transportation Claims"), howsoever caused and to whomever caused. Such vehicles are being transported for you and at your request, and you assume all risks associated with the transportation of your vehicles. You further acknowledge and agree that your only claim or remedy for Transportation Claims, if any, shall be to and against the third-party carrier, its insurer, your own insurer, or the third-party that caused the alleged damage, and not to, against, or involving us.

 

  1. Off-Site Sales: If we agree to provide any auctioneering or other services to you at a facility other than a Manheim facility (whether owned by you or an independent third party), we will not be liable for theft, conversion, loss, injuries, damage, claims, expenses (including legal fees), suits, demands, or alleged regulatory or zoning violations related to such facilities or the vehicles stored on, or sales events conducted at, such facility, and these terms and conditions will otherwise apply in all respects to such services. Unless agreed otherwise by us in writing, those services will be provided to you at the rates then applicable at our nearest permanent facility, which rates are subject to change at any time. You also agree to reimburse Manheim for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses we actually incur in connection with services provided to you at such off-site locations. For any vehicles physically located away from a Manheim facility when auctioned (whether at an off-site sales event hosted by you or through Manheim’s online platform), the Seller shall have three (3) business days, inclusive of the sale date, to make the vehicle available to the Buyer. The risk of loss or damage to the vehicle shall shift from the Seller to the Buyer upon the earlier of (i) actual pick-up by the Buyer or its agent; or (ii) two (2) business days after Seller truthfully notifies the Buyer the vehicle is available for pick-up at the location stated in the sale listing.

 

  1. Storage of Vehicles: Unless expressly agreed to the contrary in a writing signed by us, we are not a bailee or depositor of your property, consigned or otherwise. If you leave your vehicles or other property unattended on our premises, regardless of the reason, you are solely responsible for any and all damage, theft, or loss relating to such property, including any damage caused by weather conditions, regardless of our knowledge or involvement, and we may charge you storage fees as provided above in Section 6. We may also treat any such vehicle or other property as abandoned if left on our property more than thirty (30) days and proceed to transfer or sell it to satisfy any obligations to us or as otherwise provided by applicable law.

 

  1. Safety and Assumption of Risk: Like all auto auctions, our various facilities are busy places with many vehicles, customers, and personnel moving around the premises at all times, particularly during sales events. You understand and acknowledge that the movement of vehicles, equipment, and individuals at our facilities constitutes an open and obvious condition and that Manheim is not obligated to warn you of such conditions. You agree to obey posted signs and follow any warnings you receive from our personnel, particularly as they relate to safety and security issues. You also agree to use extreme care while on our premises to avoid injury to yourself and others, both in moving vehicles on and off the premises and in traversing any sale lanes, parking lots, and offices on foot and otherwise. By entering our private premises, you assume the risk of injury.

 

  1. Bound by Representatives: You are responsible for all activities that occur on your account(s) with us. You are bound by the actions of, and transactions entered into by, your actual and appointed representatives, including (i) all persons who, from time to time, submit a completed Individual Authorization Letter to Manheim or to AuctionACCESS® signed by or for you; and (ii) any other person authorized by you in writing, verbally, or otherwise to represent you at or with Manheim. You are responsible for monitoring your appointed representatives and protecting the privacy of your username, login information, and AuctionACCESS® number and/or card and agree to inform us immediately, in writing, of any unauthorized use of same. If you are checking in or logging in as a representative for a dealership other than your own, you agree that you are a duly appointed and authorized representative for that dealership and have authority to bind that dealership to any actions or transactions you conduct.

 

  1. No Right to Do Business: You have no obligation to do business with us. Likewise, you agree and acknowledge that we have no obligation to do business with you. We are affiliated private businesses; we reserve the right to cease doing business with you or anyone else, at any time, for any reason or no reason, in our sole discretion, collectively or separately among our affiliates; and you shall have no right, remedy, or cause of action for same. You acknowledge and agree that there are numerous sources, other than Manheim, for you to acquire and sell used motor vehicles.

 

  1. Conducting Business:: Manheim: (i) may rely and act upon any purported signature whether oral, written, or electronic and other communication in connection with Manheim purportedly sent by you and/or any Authorized User or person purporting to be your agent or your employee, and (ii) has no obligation to scrutinize, inquire, or confirm any signature or communication with you, any Authorized User or other person purporting to be your agent or your employee. Manheim may conduct business with you through the (nonexclusive) use of electronic, computer, digital, or other paperless means, including the good faith reliance on electronic mail, facsimile transmittal, telephonic or other usual and regular forms of communication without confirmation or authentication of the communication by receipt of an original signature, document, paper or otherwise.

 

  1. Electronic Dealing Approval:: You hereby acknowledge and agree that your use of the Manheim site or mobile application requires you and us to transact business with each other electronically. You further acknowledge and agree that you are consenting to these Manheim Terms and Conditions both in your individual capacity and in your capacity as an Authorized Representative for your dealership and that your consent to this document shall be deemed to satisfy all requirements imposed on electronic or digital signatures or consents under applicable federal, provincial, and state law, including, as applicable the Ontario Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 SO c. 17, or substantially similar provincial / territorial electronic transactions or commerce laws, and any other similar laws relating to the validity or enforceability of electronic or digital signatures or consents.

 

  1. Information Sharing: Subject to applicable law, your business authorizes us to pull, gather, obtain, receive, share, disseminate, and disclose financial, credit, and transactional information about your business in our discretion, including, without limitation, consumer reports, credit histories and limits, buy and sell histories, cheque information, collateral location and status, and eligibility status (for purposes of this paragraph, "Your Information"), from and with credit bureaus, financial institutions, trade creditors, affiliates and third parties, including without limitation AuctionACCESS®, Auction Insurance Agency, other auction companies, marketing partners, and other customers, for any reason we deem necessary, including, without limitation, assessing your creditworthiness, collecting any outstanding debt you may owe now or in the future, and obtaining intercreditor, subordination, or similar agreements related to you; and you hereby ratify any such prior acts. The information sharing authorized herein is in addition to any information sharing authorized in any Manheim privacy policy. You may opt out of allowing your consumer report (if any) to be shared among our affiliates or disseminated or disclosed for marketing purposes (only) by writing to Manheim, ATTN: General Manager, 8277 Lawson Road, Milton, Ontario, L9T 5C7, Canada.

 

  1. Contributions to Manheim: You agree and acknowledge that by submitting ideas, suggestions, concepts, documents, and/or proposals ("Suggestions") to Manheim, that:

(a) you have all necessary rights to share such Suggestions with Manheim and that the Suggestions are not subject to restrictions by third parties;

(b) Manheim is free to use and/or share such Suggestions as it sees fit;

(c) Manheim may have already conceived, contemplated, or developed something similar to the Suggestions;

(d) Manheim may incorporate the Suggestions into its products and services, now or in the future, and Manheim does and will own such products and services; and

(e) Manheim is not obligated to you in any way for such Suggestions.

  1. Prohibited Uses:: You may use Manheim’s websites or mobile application for only lawful purposes and in accordance with these Manheim Terms and Conditions. You agree not to (a) use  Manheim’s websites or mobile application in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair Manheim’s websites or mobile application, or interfere with any other party’s use of Manheim’s websites or mobile application, including their ability to engage in real time activities through Manheim’s websites; (b) use any automated means or process (including any robot, spider or other automatic device) to monitor, copy, collect or index any information contained on Manheim’s websites and/or to interact with Manheim’s websites’ functionality for any purpose, including, but not limited to, bidding, buying, or setting up accounts; (c) use any device, software or routine that interferes with the proper working of Manheims’ websites or mobile application; (d) use  Manheims’ websites or mobile application to gather email addresses for purposes of spamming; (e) introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful; (f) attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage or disrupt any parts of Manheims’ websites or mobile application, the server on which Manheims’ websites or mobile application is stored, or any server, computer or database connected to Manheims’ websites or mobile application; (g) attack Manheims’ websites via a denial-of-service attack or a distributed denial-of-service attack; or (h) otherwise attempt to interfere with the proper working of Manheims’ websites or mobile application. We reserve the right to deny access to  Manheims’ websites or mobile application, or any service or feature provided thereunder to anyone who violates these Manheim’s Terms and Conditions or who, in our judgment, interferes with the ability of others to enjoy the Manheim site, or infringes the rights of others, or otherwise.

 

  1. Manheim's Proprietary Rights: You agree and acknowledge that Manheim's products and services, and any software used in connection with Manheim's products and services, and the materials on the various Manheim websites or mobile application(s), contain proprietary and confidential information that is protected by intellectual property and other laws. Further, you agree and acknowledge that in the performance of its services, Manheim may generate materials, including, but not limited to, photographs, reports, visuals, narratives, transactional records, and other data and documents derived from the foregoing, and that Manheim shall own the rights to such materials. Except as explicitly provided in these terms and conditions, you may not take, appropriate, convert, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any of the Manheim generated materials. Manheim owns many trademarks, tradenames, and service marks, including, but not limited to, the marks Manheim.com, Manheim, and Manheim Canada. You may not use any Manheim trademark or service mark without Manheim's prior written consent.

 

  1. Limited Power of Attorney: For value received, you hereby irrevocably appoint Manheim to be your agent and lawyer-in-fact with full and complete authority to, on your behalf, take all steps, do all things, and authenticate, sign, e-sign, or otherwise acknowledge any and all documents, including but not limited to odometer disclosure statements, title documents (including applications for duplicates), proof of ownership, sales invoices, and transportation instructions/orders, in each case as deemed necessary, incidental, desirable, or expedient by us, in our sole judgment, for any purchase or sale of a Vehicle made under these Terms and Conditions, for the provision of any goods and/or services provided by us to you under these Terms and Conditions, and/or to assist us with our efforts to collect payment for such goods and/or services. You acknowledge that you will be required to execute such valid power of attorney document(s) covering the foregoing activities and authority as Manheim may request from time to time in its sole discretion. For greater certainty, where any applicable jurisdiction requires a valid power of attorney to be affected in writing, in the presence of a witness, and/or any other requirements, you hereby covenant to do such acts as required to appoint Manheim as your power of attorney.

 

  1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN A MORE SPECIFIC AGREEMENT YOU MAY HAVE OR MAKE WITH MANHEIM, ALL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY MANHEIM ARE ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS. MANHEIM CANNOT AND DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, DURABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU BY MANHEIM, AND CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ANY SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU WILL BE ERROR FREE, OR CONTINUOUSLY AVAILABLE, OR THAT SUCH SERVICES WILL BE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

 

  1. INDEMNIFICATION: YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS MANHEIM, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, MEMBERS, REPRESENTATIVES, BORROWED SERVANTS, VOLUNTEERS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS (EACH, A "MANHEIM PARTY" AND COLLECTIVELY, THE "MANHEIM PARTIES"), FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DEBTS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING LAWYERS’ FEES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

(a) ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT YOU MAY CAUSE, EITHER SOLELY BY YOUR OWN ACTIONS OR JOINTLY WITH OTHERS (INCLUDING THE MANHEIM PARTIES), TO MANHEIM, ANY PERSONNEL OR CUSTOMERS OF MANHEIM, OR ANY THIRD PARTIES, OR THE PROPERTY OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING;

(b) THE BREACH OR ALLEGED BREACH OF ANY AGREEMENT OR OBLIGATION HEREUNDER OR UNDER ANY OTHER AGREEMENT THAT YOU MAY HAVE WITH MANHEIM;

(c) ANY TRANSPORTATION CLAIMS;

(d) ANY ACTIONS THAT A MANHEIM PARTY VALIDLY TAKES AS YOUR AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE, OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 HEREOF OR OTHERWISE;

(e) YOUR USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OF MANHEIM; AND

(f) ANY LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION, INCLUDING ANY CAUSED IN PART BY A MANHEIM PARTY, THAT MAY OTHERWISE ARISE FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN ANY SALE OR AUCTION CONDUCTED BY A MANHEIM PARTY, YOUR PRESENCE AT ANY PREMISES OWNED OR OPERATED BY MANHEIM, OR THE PROVISION OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO YOU BY MANHEIM.

  1. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION THAT YOU MAY HAVE, EITHER NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, AGAINST ANY MANHEIM PARTY, AND HEREBY RELEASE THE MANHEIM PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY UNDER SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION, IN EACH CASE TO THE EXTENT SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES FROM OR RELATES TO:

(a) YOUR ENTITLEMENT TO THE PROTECTION OF ANY CONSUMER PROTECTION STATUTE;

(b) ANY BIDDING OR DISCLOSURE ISSUES THAT MAY OCCUR AT A SALE OR AUCTION CONDUCTED BY US, SUBJECT TO YOUR LIMITED RIGHTS UNDER THE MANHEIM ARBITRATION POLICIES;

(c) ANY TRANSPORTATION CLAIM;

(d) ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLES OR OTHER PROPERTY LEFT OR STORED ON ANY PREMISES OWNED OR OPERATED BY MANHEIM, REGARDLESS OF COMPENSATION PAID TO US FOR SUCH STORAGE;

(e) ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE SUFFERED WHILE ON OR AROUND ANY PREMISES OWNED OR OPERATED BY MANHEIM; AND

(f) ANY ACTIONS VALIDLY TAKEN BY A MANHEIM PARTY AS YOUR AGENT, REPRESENTATIVE, OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 HEREOF OR AS MAY OTHERWISE BE AUTHORIZED.

  1. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE MANHEIM PARTIES BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS), EVEN IF ONE OR MORE OF THE MANHEIM PARTIES ARE ADVISED BEFOREHAND OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU AGREE THAT THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE MANHEIM PARTIES, COLLECTIVELY, TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION THAT YOU MAY ASSERT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID BY YOU TO MANHEIM FOR THE PRODUCT(S) OR SERVICE(S) AT ISSUE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE LAST EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BEING ASSERTED. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SOME OF THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

 

  1. Choice of Law and Consent to Jurisdiction: These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of Ontario. In the event that any claim or dispute between Manheim and you is not arbitrated under Section 26 hereof, you agree that non-exclusive jurisdiction and venue for such claims and disputes shall exist at a provincial court located in Ontario, Canada. You further agree and acknowledge that you may not sue Manheim in any jurisdiction or venue except in Ontario, Canada.


Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Canadian Transactions and Claims (only): These terms and conditions shall be governed by the internal laws of the Province of Ontario, where Manheim maintains its Canadian headquarters, and without regard to any principles of conflicts of laws. In the event that any claim or dispute between Manheim and you is not arbitrated under Section 26 hereof, you agree that non-exclusive jurisdiction and venue for such claims and disputes shall exist in the provincial courts of Ontario. You further agree and acknowledge that you may not sue Manheim in any jurisdiction or venue except the Province of Ontario. Also, where applicable, “ownership” shall be substituted for the word “title” throughout these terms.

  1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER

(a) ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: YOU AGREE TO ARBITRATE ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM THAT YOU MAY HAVE WITH MANHEIM THAT ARISES OUT OF OR RELATES IN ANY WAY TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS; ANY PURCHASE, SALE, OR OTHER AUCTION OR CREDIT TRANSACTION WITH MANHEIM; YOUR USE OF ANY MANHEIM WEBSITE, ONLINE PORTAL OR MOBILE APPLICATION ANY MANHEIM PRODUCT OR SERVICE; OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND MANHEIM. ARBITRATION CONDUCTED HEREUNDER SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING. THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION MEANS THAT YOUR CLAIMS AGAINST MANHEIM WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH ARBITRATION RATHER THAN LITIGATION IN COURT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MANHEIM MAY (BUT SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO) SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM THAT IT MAY HAVE AGAINST YOU, WITH ANY SUCH ARBITRATION BEING GOVERNED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 26.

(b) ABILITY TO OPT OUT: YOU MAY OPT OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT (SECTION 26 ONLY) FOR ANY FUTURE BUSINESS WITH MANHEIM AND DOING SO WILL NOT IN ANY WAY PREJUDICE OR AFFECT YOUR DEALINGS WITH MANHEIM. TO EXERCISE THIS OPT OUT RIGHT, YOU MUST SEND MANHEIM WRITTEN NOTICE OF YOUR ELECTION TO OPT OUT TO MANHEIM AT MANAGER, LICENSING AND ADMINISTRATION, 8277 LAWSON ROAD, MILTON, ONTARIO L9T 5C7, CANADA NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER YOUR INITIAL ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH HEREOF. THE PROCEDURE SPELLED OUT HEREIN IS THE ONLY WAY TO OPT OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, AND ANY ATTEMPTS TO OPT OUT AFTER THE DEADLINE SET FORTH HEREIN WILL BE INEFFECTIVE. CANADA CUSTOMERS (ONLY) MAY USE THIS ADDRESS FOR OPT-OUT NOTICES: TO MANHEIM AT MANAGER, MARKETING, 8277 LAWSON ROAD, MILTON, ONTARIO L9T 5C7 (CANADA).

(c) CLASS ACTION WAIVER: ANY ARBITRATION PROCEEDING UNDER THIS SECTION 26 WILL TAKE PLACE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. CLASS ARBITRATIONS AND CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT PERMITTED AND YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE YOUR ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING AGAINST MANHEIM. TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE SET FORTH IN SECTION 26(b) ABOVE, OR IF THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IS FOUND INAPPLICABLE TO YOUR DISPUTE WITH MANHEIM, THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER WILL CONTINUE TO APPLY IN LITIGATION. YOU AGREE THAT THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF OUR AGREEMENT AND THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND THAT IT MAY NOT BE SEVERED. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS DEEMED INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THEN THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE IN THIS SECTION 26 WILL BE NULL AND VOID.

(d) Arbitration Procedures/Arbitrator Authority: Any dispute or claim subject to arbitration pursuant to this Section 26 shall be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service ("JAMS") pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures as in effect at the time of the submission of such dispute or claim (the "JAMS Streamlined Rules"). The disputes and claims subject to arbitration pursuant to this Section 26 will be resolved by a single arbitrator selected pursuant to the JAMS Streamlined Rules. The arbitrator shall be bound by and shall strictly enforce these terms and conditions and any other applicable agreement between you and Manheim, and may not limit, expand, or otherwise modify any of these terms and conditions or the provisions of any other applicable agreement between you and Manheim. The arbitrator may award any relief that a court of law could, applying the limitations of liability contained in these terms and conditions. The arbitrator may award injunctive relief if permitted by law – but the injunctive relief awarded by the arbitrator may not extend beyond our dealings with each other. The laws of the Province of Ontario will apply to any claims or disputes between us. Any arbitration will be held in the Province of Ontario, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing. Each party will bear its own expenses in the arbitration and will share equally the costs of the arbitration; provided, however, that the arbitrator shall award Manheim any costs and fees to which Manheim may be entitled under Section 22 in connection with any indemnification claim, and may also, in his or her discretion, award costs and fees to Manheim if it is determined that you submitted or filed any arbitration in bad faith or that your claims against Manheim have no reasonable legal basis.

(e) Application of FAA/Survival: You agree that your transactions with Manheim evidence transactions in interstate commerce, and thus the Arbitration Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 17 governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Section 26 (notwithstanding the application of Ontario law to any underlying claims as provided for in clause (d) above). You also agree that this Section 26 survives any termination of these terms and conditions or any other agreement between us.

(f) Canadian Transactions and Claims (only): Notwithstanding anything else herein, the laws of the Province of Ontario will apply to any claims or disputes arising in Canada or related to any transactions conducted with us in Canada. Any such arbitration will be held with JAMS in Toronto, Ontario as otherwise outlined above and unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing.

  1. Individual Guaranty: By entering our private facilities and/or using our services, you personally guarantee full payment and performance of all the obligations you participate in incurring to Manheim, whether personally or as a representative of another entity, despite the fact that you may be participating in a representative capacity. The principal debtor is (i) any Vehicle Buyer or Seller for whom you (a) are a registered owner with AuctionACCESS® or (b) consent to a Manheim bill(s) of sale, and (ii) any customer for whom you order a product or service from us. Liability under this general guaranty is in addition to your dealership‘s liability and is joint and several with the dealership's liability. This is a general guaranty of payment and performance and not merely a guaranty of collection.

 

  1. Communications: Except where prohibited by law, you hereby expressly authorize us to communicate with you via facsimile transmissions, email, telephonic transmissions, both to a residential telephone line and/or cell phone, including text messaging, using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice message, and/or any other forms of communication, for any purpose, including general business matters, account information, marketing materials, collection, and/or any other communication needs. Such express permission shall extend to any and all of the contact information that you have provided to us herein or otherwise, including physical and email addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, etc., and to such other addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, online chat, social media platforms, etc. that you may provide to us, or that we may obtain from any third party at a later date. You are not required to consent to receive marketing calls and texts to your cell phone and/or residential line using an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice message from us as a condition of your access to Manheim, and you may opt out of receiving such communications by adjusting your account settings at www.manheim.com, www.manheim.ca, or https://www.mymanheim.com/marketplace/ as applicable.

 

  1. No Commitment to Lend: Neither these terms and conditions nor any other request by you to us shall constitute a commitment by us to lend funds to you or to take any other action. We may approve any request for floor plan or other financing in our sole discretion, with or without notice to you.

 

  1. Manheim Policies: You also agree to abide by any applicable Manheim Marketplace Policies or other location-specific policies of Manheim, as amended from time to time, including without limitation Manheim's privacy policy, website and/or mobile application, visitor agreements, post-sale inspection policy, and sale day check policy. The current list and terms of Manheim's national policies can be found at: https://www.manheim.ca/terms-and-conditions/.

 

  1. Understanding of Terms and Conditions: You acknowledge and agree that you understand these terms and conditions written in English and that you have sought the help of a lawyer and/or translator as you deem necessary to understand it. The Parties hereto agree that this agreement, and all correspondence and all documentation relating to this agreement, be written in the English language. (Les parties aux présentes ont exigé que la présente entente, de même que toute la correspondance et la documentation relative à cette entente, soient rédigées en langue anglaise.) Any translated version of any of these terms and conditions offered by Manheim is provided as a courtesy only, with the English version being the binding version unless the customer is using Manheim’s services in the Province of Quebec whereby both English and French versions are binding.

 

  1. Severability: In the event that any provision in this agreement is determined to be legally unenforceable, the parties agree that the unenforceable provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions shall remain in full force and effect.

Electronic Approval: You hereby acknowledge and agree that these terms and conditions are being executed both in your individual capacity and in your capacity as an authorized representative for Dealer and that the approval of this document, if by e-signature, shall be deemed to satisfy all requirements imposed on electronic or digital signatures under applicable federal, provincial, and state law, including, as applicable, the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (the "E-Sign Act"), 15 U.S.C. §7001(a) et seq., the Ontario Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 SO c. 17, state or provincial electronic transactions or commerce laws, and any other similar laws relating to the validity or enforceability of electronic or digital signatures. You further acknowledge and agree that these terms and conditions may be approved by affixing to this agreement an electronic or digital signature or selecting the agreement option below which shall for all purposes be deemed effective to constitute the valid signature of the party affixing such electronic or digital signature or selecting the agreement option below.

ACCEPTANCE

By accessing or using Manheim site or mobile application, you agree to abide by all the terms and conditions set forth in these Manheim Terms and Conditions, including those available by hyperlink to other Manheim’s web pages. By clicking approval below, you also hereby certify that you have a valid AuctionACCESS® ID, and are a duly authorized dealer and/or retailer permitted to transact in the purchase and sale of vehicles. These provisions include, among other things, payment deadlines, deadlines for delivery of title, listing requirements and purchase dispute guidelines. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before clicking “I Accept”, as applicable. By clicking on “I Accept,” you agree that these Terms of Conditions, and submitted by you or your duly Authorized Representative shall have the same force and effect as though personally signed by you and/or your Authorized Representative may be enforced as originals, even if they were accepted online, by email, via "click-through" agreement, login to this site or in other digital, pdf, or facsimile format.