Vendor Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

These Vendor Terms & Conditions govern your use of the SireSeeker platform (Platform) as a seller of livestock genetics.

By listing products on the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Appointment & Nature of Relationship

You appoint SireSeeker to:

i. market and promote your products; and
ii. facilitate transactions between you and buyers

SireSeeker acts solely as:

i. a marketing platform, and

ii. a payment collection agent

SireSeeker is not a purchaser or reseller of your products. All contracts for sale are between you and the buyer.

2. Vendor Obligations (General)

You agree to:

i. act honestly and in good faith

ii. comply with all applicable laws and regulations

iii. ensure all listings are accurate, current and complete

iv. promptly notify SireSeeker of any changes to:

  • availability
  • pricing
  • storage location
  • ownership or authority

You acknowledge that the integrity of the Platform depends on the accuracy of vendor-supplied information.

3. Ownership & Authority to Sell

You warrant that:

i. you are the legal owner of the genetics listed, or
ii. you have full authority from the legal owner to market and sell those genetics

You must not:

i. misrepresent your ownership

ii. misrepresent your interest in any animal or genetics

iii. list any product without proper authority

You indemnify SireSeeker against any claim arising from a breach of this clause.

4. Listings & Accuracy of Information

You are solely responsible for all content provided, including:

i. photographs

ii. pedigrees

iii. EBVs/EPDs and any other genomic or performance related data

iv. fertility information

v. certifications and documentation

You warrant that all information is:

i. accurate

ii. not misleading or deceptive

iii. compliant with applicable laws

You must not:

i. use misleading images

ii. omit material information

iii. make unsubstantiated claims

SireSeeker reserves the right to edit, remove or refuse listings at its discretion.

5. Exclusivity of Listings

All products listed on SireSeeker must be exclusively listed on the Platform.

You must not: i. offer the same inventory for sale on other marketplaces or platforms

This does not prevent:

i. inclusion in feature auctions

ii. charity auctions

6. Pricing, GST & Tax Treatment

6.1 GST Registration

You warrant that you are registered for GST where required under Australian law.

6.2 GST Treatment of Sales 

i. All prices listed on the Platform must be inclusive of GST

ii. All sales facilitated via the Platform are treated as taxable supplies for GST purposes, unless otherwise agreed

6.3 Recipient Created Tax Invoices (RCTI)

You agree that:

i. SireSeeker may issue Recipient Created Tax Invoices (RCTIs) in respect of all sales made on your behalf

ii. you will not issue tax invoices for those same transactions

iii. you will notify SireSeeker immediately if your GST registration status changes

This clause is intended to comply with requirements of the Australian Taxation Office for RCTI arrangements.

7. Fees & Charges

7.1 Service Fee

You agree to pay SireSeeker a service fee on all transactions facilitated through the Platform.

The service fee will be:

i. agreed between the parties; and

ii. inclusive of merchant fees and payment processing costs

7.2 Additional Services

SireSeeker may provide additional services, including (but not limited to):

i. marketing campaigns

ii. copywriting

iii. photography or creative development

Additional fees may be charged where agreed in writing between both parties.

8. Payment, Settlement & Remittance

8.1 Collection of Funds

SireSeeker will collect payment from buyers on your behalf.

8.2 Settlement Timing

Transactions will be aggregated weekly and settled within 14 days from the Friday following the sale.

8.3 Remittance Summary

At settlement, SireSeeker will provide:

i. a remittance summary, and

ii. an accompanying RCTI

9. Storage, Release & Fulfilment Process

9.1 Authority to Release

You agree to:

i. complete and execute an Authority to Release document (in a form provided by SireSeeker)

ii. authorise SireSeeker to lodge that document with the relevant storage facility

9.2 Release Process

You acknowledge and agree that:

i. you will sign the appropriate document to advise your storage facility that SireSeeker has the authority to instruct them to release goods into the buyer's name or account on completion of the transaction

ii. SireSeeker will coordinate the release of goods from the storage facility

iii. upon completion of a sale, SireSeeker will issue instructions to the storage facility to:

  • transfer the goods into the buyer's name or account; and
  • prepare the goods for collection or dispatch

9.3 Storage Facility Responsibility

The storage facility is responsible for: (incomplete in original — please add obligations here)

10. Shipping & Logistics

Shipping may be:

i. arranged by SireSeeker; or

ii. arranged by the buyer

You acknowledge that:

i. all transport is carried out by independent third-party carriers

ii. neither you nor SireSeeker control the actions of those carriers

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

i. you are not liable for loss caused by third-party logistics providers

ii. SireSeeker is not liable for any loss, delay or damage during shipping

11. Risk & Title (Acknowledgement)

You acknowledge and agree that title to goods transfers to the buyer upon completion of the transaction via the Platform.

From that point:

i. all risk in the goods passes to the buyer

This applies regardless of:

i. whether goods remain in storage

ii. whether goods have been dispatched

12. Buyer Disputes

In the event of a dispute with a buyer:

i. you are responsible for resolving the matter directly with the buyer

ii. SireSeeker may assist in facilitating communication where appropriate

However:

i. SireSeeker is not responsible for dispute outcomes

ii. except where an error or omission by SireSeeker requires correction

13. Indemnity

You indemnify SireSeeker against any claim, loss or liability arising from:

i. inaccurate or misleading listings

ii. breach of these Terms

iii. misrepresentation

iv. lack of authority to sell

v. any claim made by a buyer or third party

14. Suspension or Removal

SireSeeker may:

i. suspend or remove listings; or

ii. terminate your access to the Platform

Where you:

i. breach these Terms

ii. provide misleading information

iii. damage the reputation of the Platform

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Australia, Australia.