Ⅰ . When you register to bid, you must fill in a Bidder Registration Form, provide the relevant identity document, and pay a deposit in order to carry out the registration formalities.
Ⅱ . Documents that must be provided at the time of bidding registration:
(1) Individuals: identity document with photo issued by the government (such as a resident identity card or passport) and proof of current address (if the current address is not shown on the identity document), e.g. utility bill or bank statement.
(2) Corporate clients: a certificate of incorporation and proof of shareholding.
(3) Agent: identity document of the agent, identity document of the Bidder represented by the agent, and the original of the letter of authorization issued by the Bidder. Please note that China Guardian (Hong Kong) Auctions Co., Ltd. does not accept payment from third parties, and this also applies to agents. If you bid on the behalf of another, China Guardian (Hong Kong) Auctions Co., Ltd. will only accept payment from the principal.
(4) New clients and clients who have yet to successfully bid on an Auction Property under the auspices of the China Guardian Auctions Co., Ltd. group must provide a proof of creditworthiness issued by a bank. We would recommend that new clients who are to bid for the first time register at least 24 hours before the auction so as to allow sufficient time for processing of the registration materials.
Ⅲ . The deposit for this auction is HKD500,000. If this is the first time you will be bidding, and you have not been recommended by a registered client, the deposit is HKD1,000,000. (China Guardian Auctions Co., Ltd. implemented the “Guardian Registered Client Programme” on May 1st, 2012. This programme will similarly apply to the Auction of China Guardian (Hong Kong) Auctions Co., Ltd. We would respectfully ask that you take note of the relevant contents thereof).
Ⅳ . All deposits must be paid in HK dollars by electronic transfer or credit card/UnionPay Card (you must yourself use the credit card/ UnionPay Card issued in your name).
If you fail to successfully bid on any Auction Property, China Guardian (Hong Kong) Auctions Co., Ltd. will arrange to refund your deposit (without interest) within 14 working days after conclusion of the auction. China Guardian (Hong Kong) Auctions Co., Ltd. may use the deposit to offset any amounts that you may have outstanding with the China Guardian Auctions Co., Ltd. group. Any losses or charges relating to conversion of the refund will be borne by you.
Ⅴ . The Company has the right to require the Bidder to provide proof of his or her financial standing, security, proof of bank deposit and/ or other collateral that the Company may, at its absolute discretion, require the Bidder to provide for the Auction Property that he or she intends to bid for. The Company reserves the right to check the source of the Bidder’s funds.