Terms and Conditions
1. Payments
* Customers must complete payment within 15 days after the auction concludes.
* Dealers must complete payment within 30 days after the auction concludes.
* Late payments may result in order cancellation, forfeiture of winnings, or suspension of bidding privileges.
2. Koi Guarantees
* Gender is not Guaranteed. All koi are Female as of End of May.
* Nishikigoi Alliance offers future-use credit guarantees for the following cases:
* Death – Covered if the koi dies while in care in Japan, until December 2025.
* Severe Deformation – Covered if it happens during the Azukari Period (until Judging Day).
* Significant Color Change – Covered for major color loss during the Azukari Period (until Judging Day).
Disclaimer:
* We do not cover Death on Arrival (DOA).
* All claims will be reviewed and decided by our quality control team.
3. Shipping Deadline
* All koi must be shipped no later than December 31, 2025, unless otherwise agreed.
* Shipping arrangements must be made in advance with sufficient notice to avoid delays.
* Nishikigoi Alliance's reserves the right to charge holding or care fees for koi not shipped by the deadline.
4. Dealer Commission & Shipping Fees
* Dealers will charge a commission fee for each koi won by their registered customers.
* Shipping costs will be charged upon shipment by the dealers and are determined based on destination, size, and number of koi.
* Dealers must coordinate payments and shipping arrangements on behalf of their customers, unless otherwise agreed with Nishikigoi Alliance.
5. Ownership & Risk Transfer
* Ownership of the koi transfers to the buyer only after full payment has been received.
* All risk (e.g., illness, injury) remains with Nishikigoi Alliance until the judging day.
6. Health & Quarantine
* All koi are sold in healthy condition and have undergone standard quarantine procedures.
* Nishikigoi Alliance is not responsible for health issues arising after shipment or due to improper acclimation by the buyer.
7. Auction Integrity
* Bidders and dealers agree not to engage in bid manipulation, collusion, or any unfair bidding practices.
* Nishikigoi Alliance reserves the right to cancel any suspicious bids or accounts.
8. Changes & Amendments
* Nishikigoi Alliance reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.
* Updated terms will be communicated via email or published on the official auction platform.