Viking Companions, LLC
Norwegian Elkhound Purchase Contract
(Please Note: this is an example of our contract. You will be required to sign this bill of sale/ dog contract in person when you pick up your puppy.
***When placing a deposit you are agreeing to our Deposit terms and conditions***
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Deposit, Payment of Purchase Price, Fees
Buyer has paid a deposit of $ , with payment of the balance of $ due upon release of the Dog to Buyer. The expected delivery date is , or such other date as the parties may mutually agree. Payment of the balance may be made by cash, cashier’s check, money order, or Cash App, Venmo, Square and PayPal with a 4% processing fee.
Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Buyer will forfeit the deposit and any rights to the Dog if:
(a) Buyer fails to complete the purchase of the Dog for any reason, or
(b) Buyer fails to pay the balance of the Purchase Price within _ days of the agreed delivery date.
In either event, Seller shall be free to sell the Dog to another party.
In the event that the Dog is not available due to sickness, death, or any other circumstance which is due to the fault of Seller, Buyer’s deposit will, at Buyer’s option, be either (i) refunded, or (ii) transferred to the next litter of puppies.
A boarding fee of $50.00 per day will be charged for each day the Dog is boarded by Seller past the agreed delivery date. If the Puppy is not picked up within 2 days of the agreed delivery date, the contract is void and the Seller retains all monies paid up to that point.
2. Seller’s Representations and Warranties
Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that:
(a) Seller is the legal and true owner of the Dog and that Seller has full right and authority to sell the Dog.
(b) The Dog is being sold free and clear of any lien, security interest, charge or other encumbrance.
(c) Seller guarantees that the Dog is a registered AKC purebred Dog, offspring of the registered AKC purebred sire and registered AKC purebred dam set out on page 1 of this Agreement.
(d) The Dog is in good health and free of communicable diseases at the time of this sale. Buyer has 2 days from the delivery date to have the Dog examined by a licensed veterinarian, at Buyer’s sole cost. If the Dog fails the examination, Buyer may return the Dog, with a written statement from the veterinarian, for a full refund. Failure by Buyer to have the Dog examined within the 2-day period will nullify this warranty. If Buyer chooses to keep the Puppy, no replacement will be given and all medical costs and treatment are sole responsibility of the Buyer. This health guarantee will be null and void.
(e) Your Puppy has been given the required vaccination series due at the age of the Dog at time of purchase. It is the Buyers responsibility to finish this vaccination series and keep the Dog completely vaccinated at all times.
(f) This Guarantee does NOT cover, allergies, undescended testicles, and umbilical hernia. Seller will NOT replace a Puppy due to heat stroke, abuse/neglect, or improper socialization. Buyer agrees that they have thoroughly researched the breed being purchased, and understand the many health issues they can possess. Buyer is responsible for all medical costs of their Puppy. (No refunds will be given) This guarantee covers only the original Buyer and is not transferable.
(g) To ensure that Buyer does not euthanize the Dog or take it to an animal shelter, Seller will take the Dog back at any time during the Dog’s lifetime. Seller will not issue a refund or provide another Dog to Buyer unless the Dog’s return was a result of any misrepresentation on the part of Seller with respect to the Dog’s health.
3. Fitness of Purpose
The Seller does not provide any warranty as to the Dog’s fitness for any specific purpose, including obedience trials, ring performance, and/or breeding purposes.
4. Buyer’s Representations
Buyer represents to Seller that:
(a) The Dog will reside with Buyer and Buyer’s family.
(b) Buyer will ensure adequate fencing and space will be provided for the Dog, and will not allow the Dog to roam at will. Buyer will not keep the Dog chained or tethered or permanently house the
Dog in a kennel. 3
(c) Buyer will provide the Dog with nutritious food and necessary veterinary care, including deworming, heartworm prevention and regular vaccinations (including rabies).
(d) Buyer will Neuter/Spay the dog.
(e) Buyer is not acting as an agent for any other person or business in the purchase of the Dog.
(f) Buyer will not sell, give, or release the Dog to a pet shop, retail store, Dog dealer, animal testing facility, research facility, or an agent for any such business or facility.
(g) In the event Buyer sells the Dog to a new owner, Buyer shall ensure that the new owner agrees in writing to comply with the terms of this Agreement.
(h) Buyer understands the dog may only be registered with the AKC with “Limied registration”.
(i) Buyer will not use the dog for breeding.
5. Indemnity and Release
If any action or failure to act on the part of Buyer shall result in any claim, suit, loss, damage, injury, death, or liability, Buyer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Seller harmless and to pay all of Seller’s costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, any amount paid in settlement and any award or judgment with respect thereto. Buyer releases Seller from any and all liability, costs or damages caused by the Dog after placement with Seller, including but not limited to damage to or destruction of property, and injury to any person.
6. Limitation of Action
Any action or claim brought by Buyer against Seller for breach of this Agreement or for loss due to negligence must be brought within one (1) year of the date such claim or loss occurs. If the Buyer or Seller commences any legal action as a result of this contract, Buyer agrees that the Venue for such action shall be in Ashtabula County, Ohio. The Buyer assents to personal jurisdiction within such venue regardless of their
place of residence and agrees that any judgement obtained is enforceable within the jurisdiction that they reside in as if obtained within that jurisdiction.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ohio.
8. Entire Agreement
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. Seller and Buyer have made no other agreements, promises, representations or warranties, express or implied, unless specifically stated in this Agreement.
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