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		The '''Auction Policy''' governs all plot auctions conducted by the Government of ProsperitySMP (the "Department"). By participating in an auction — as either an auctioneer or a bidder — you agree to be bound by this policy. All monetary values are denominated in Prosperity Dollars ($).

		== Auction setup ==

		Every auction listing must include the following, and none of it may be modified once the auction is posted:

		* '''Title''' — the plot name (for example, C001).
		* '''Starting bid''' — the lowest amount an opening bid may be.
		* '''Minimum increase''' — the smallest amount by which a new bid must exceed the current high bid.
		* '''Plot image''' — a photograph of the plot and/or its information sign.
		* '''End time''' — a numerical duration measured from the most recent eligible bid (for example, "24 hours after the last eligible bid").

		A '''buyout price''' is optional. If one is offered, it must be stated in the original listing and may not be added, removed, or changed afterward — including when live bidding approaches it.

		== Bidding ==

		* All bids are denominated in Prosperity Dollars and are '''legally binding'''. A bidder is obligated to honor any bid they place.
		* Bids may not be modified or withdrawn once placed.
		* A bidder may raise their '''own''' leading bid only '''once''' per auction. Any further attempt to raise their own leading bid is invalid.
		* A bidder may not bid more than the funds available in their personal, company, or bank balance.
		* If a bid is funded from anything other than the bidder's personal balance (a company, a bank, or another source), the bidder must '''state the source of funds'''. The Department reserves the right to privately request proof of funds.

		The recommended bid format is:

		: Bid: $0 (source of funds)

		== Winning and payment ==

		* The highest eligible bid at the close of the auction wins.
		* If a winning bidder's balance falls below their bid amount by the time the auction closes, the next-highest eligible bid becomes the default winner.
		* If a winning bidder is removed from, or leaves, ProsperitySMP before the plot is transferred, the next-highest eligible bid becomes the default winner.
		* Payment is due at the close of the auction. A non-payment dispute (by either party) may be resolved by opening a support ticket with evidence — whether a winner fails to pay, or an auctioneer withholds a won plot.

		== Conduct ==

		Neither auctioneers nor bidders may act to divert attention away from a bid. Prohibited conduct includes:

		* Commenting negatively on the starting price.
		* Commenting negatively on the plot's rarity, or lack thereof.
		* Commenting negatively on the plot's utility, or lack thereof.
		* Advertising one's own bid or business in another auction's channel.
		* Holding general conversation within a bidding channel.

		== Government authority ==

		* An auctioneer may rescind an auction '''only''' while it has received no bids.
		* The Department reserves the right to terminate any auction at any time, for any reason.
		* The Department reserves the right to restrict any individual's ability to participate in auctions.
		* These authorities also apply to eviction auctions.

		== Agreement ==

		By participating in any auction, you agree to the terms of, and to be bound by, this Auction Policy.

		[[Category:Government]]
		[[Category:Policy]]

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	The '''Auction Policy''' governs all plot auctions conducted by the Government of ProsperitySMP (the "Department"). By participating in an auction — as either an auctioneer or a bidder — you agree to be bound by this policy. All monetary values are denominated in Prosperity Dollars ($).

	~~== Auction setup ==~~

	~~Every auction listing must include the following, and none of it may be modified once the auction is posted:~~

	* '''Title''' — the plot name (for example, C001).
	* '''Starting bid''' — the lowest amount an opening bid may be.
	* '''Minimum increase''' — the smallest amount by which a new bid must exceed the current high bid.
	* '''Plot image''' — a photograph of the plot and/or its information sign.
	* '''End time''' — a numerical duration measured from the most recent eligible bid (for example, "24 hours after the last eligible bid").

	~~A '''buyout price''' is optional. If one is offered, it must be stated in the original listing and may not be added, removed, or changed afterward — including when live bidding approaches it.~~

	~~== Bidding ==~~

	* All bids are denominated in Prosperity Dollars and are '''legally binding'''. A bidder is obligated to honor any bid they place.
	* Bids may not be modified or withdrawn once placed.
	* A bidder may raise their '''own''' leading bid only '''once''' per auction. Any further attempt to raise their own leading bid is invalid.
	* A bidder may not bid more than the funds available in their personal, company, or bank balance.
	* If a bid is funded from anything other than the bidder's personal balance (a company, a bank, or another source), the bidder must '''state the source of funds'''. The Department reserves the right to privately request proof of funds.

	~~The recommended bid format is:~~

	~~: Bid: $0 (source of funds)~~

	~~== Winning and payment ==~~

	* The highest eligible bid at the close of the auction wins.
	* If a winning bidder's balance falls below their bid amount by the time the auction closes, the next-highest eligible bid becomes the default winner.
	* If a winning bidder is removed from, or leaves, ProsperitySMP before the plot is transferred, the next-highest eligible bid becomes the default winner.
	* Payment is due at the close of the auction. A non-payment dispute (by either party) may be resolved by opening a support ticket with evidence — whether a winner fails to pay, or an auctioneer withholds a won plot.

	~~== Conduct ==~~

	~~Neither auctioneers nor bidders may act to divert attention away from a bid. Prohibited conduct includes:~~

	* Commenting negatively on the starting price.
	* Commenting negatively on the plot's rarity, or lack thereof.
	* Commenting negatively on the plot's utility, or lack thereof.
	* Advertising one's own bid or business in another auction's channel.
	* Holding general conversation within a bidding channel.

	~~== Government authority ==~~

	* An auctioneer may rescind an auction '''only''' while it has received no bids.
	* The Department reserves the right to terminate any auction at any time, for any reason.
	* The Department reserves the right to restrict any individual's ability to participate in auctions.
	* These authorities also apply to eviction auctions.

	~~== Agreement ==~~

	~~By participating in any auction, you agree to the terms of, and to be bound by, this Auction Policy.~~

	~~[[Category:Government]]~~
	~~[[Category:Policy]]~~

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The '''Auction Policy''' governs all plot auctions conducted by the Government of ProsperitySMP (the "Department"). By participating in an auction — as either an auctioneer or a bidder — you agree to be bound by this policy. All monetary values are denominated in Prosperity Dollars ($).

== Auction setup ==

Every auction listing must include the following, and none of it may be modified once the auction is posted:

* '''Title''' — the plot name (for example, C001).
* '''Starting bid''' — the lowest amount an opening bid may be.
* '''Minimum increase''' — the smallest amount by which a new bid must exceed the current high bid.
* '''Plot image''' — a photograph of the plot and/or its information sign.
* '''End time''' — a numerical duration measured from the most recent eligible bid (for example, "24 hours after the last eligible bid").

A '''buyout price''' is optional. If one is offered, it must be stated in the original listing and may not be added, removed, or changed afterward — including when live bidding approaches it.

== Bidding ==

* All bids are denominated in Prosperity Dollars and are '''legally binding'''. A bidder is obligated to honor any bid they place.
* Bids may not be modified or withdrawn once placed.
* A bidder may raise their '''own''' leading bid only '''once''' per auction. Any further attempt to raise their own leading bid is invalid.
* A bidder may not bid more than the funds available in their personal, company, or bank balance.
* If a bid is funded from anything other than the bidder's personal balance (a company, a bank, or another source), the bidder must '''state the source of funds'''. The Department reserves the right to privately request proof of funds.

The recommended bid format is:

: Bid: $0 (source of funds)

== Winning and payment ==

* The highest eligible bid at the close of the auction wins.
* If a winning bidder's balance falls below their bid amount by the time the auction closes, the next-highest eligible bid becomes the default winner.
* If a winning bidder is removed from, or leaves, ProsperitySMP before the plot is transferred, the next-highest eligible bid becomes the default winner.
* Payment is due at the close of the auction. A non-payment dispute (by either party) may be resolved by opening a support ticket with evidence — whether a winner fails to pay, or an auctioneer withholds a won plot.

== Conduct ==

Neither auctioneers nor bidders may act to divert attention away from a bid. Prohibited conduct includes:

* Commenting negatively on the starting price.
* Commenting negatively on the plot's rarity, or lack thereof.
* Commenting negatively on the plot's utility, or lack thereof.
* Advertising one's own bid or business in another auction's channel.
* Holding general conversation within a bidding channel.

== Government authority ==

* An auctioneer may rescind an auction '''only''' while it has received no bids.
* The Department reserves the right to terminate any auction at any time, for any reason.
* The Department reserves the right to restrict any individual's ability to participate in auctions.
* These authorities also apply to eviction auctions.

== Agreement ==

By participating in any auction, you agree to the terms of, and to be bound by, this Auction Policy.

[[Category:Government]]
[[Category:Policy]]