PURCHASER AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING
1) The buyer agrees to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 to reserve their kitten/cat of choice. Buyer understands that the kitten’s ready date may change at seller’s discretion. If balance is unable to be paid by date listed, seller has the option to cancel the sale without refund of deposit. Deposits must be made by cash or through PayPal or Venmo and must be sent as a friend/family/gift or buyer is responsible to pay an additional 3% fee.
2) If for any reason for the life of the kitten/cat you cannot retain ownership of said animal, the seller shall be given the right of first refusal.
3) If the buyer, having put a deposit on a kitten/cat, should later change their mind about the purchase, the deposit will not be refunded. This holds true even if circumstances beyond the buyer's control prevent them from being able to continue with the adoption. The buyer will have the option of purchasing a kitten/cat at a later time, within a 24-month period, where the deposit will be applied in addition to a new reserving deposit.
4) The degree of hairlessness in Sphynx kittens/cats vary within individual cats and from season to season. No Sphynx is completely hairless. Hormones, food, temperature, neutering/spaying and genetics all play an important role in degrees of hairlessness. It is impossible to guarantee that any Sphynx kitten/cat will not grow any hair at some point in the future. This is not a condition that deserves cause for refund.
5) The seller provides a 72-hour limited warranty guarantee that the above kitten/cat is in good health at the time of purchase. It is the responsibility of the buyer to take the kitten/cat to a veterinarian within this time period for a thorough examination to confirm good health. If kitten/cat is not vet checked within 72 hours of going to its new home, warranty is void. If found to be medically deficient with a life-threatening problem or diagnosed with a genetic or congenital disorder, this must be reported to the seller immediately. A signed statement from a licensed veterinarian as well as copies of any and all supporting diagnosis and/or documents is required to qualify for any exchange. After any adverse conditions are reported, the buyer has the choice to return the animal for a replacement, or they may choose to keep the kitten/cat and thereby accept all future financial responsibilities for the kitten/cat. There are no cash refunds. Upon the animal’s return, it will be replaced with a kitten/cat of equal value. If no replacement kitten is available at the time of return, the seller will have one year to furnish a comparable kitten/cat. Transportation and all veterinary costs are the responsibility of the buyer. The seller retains the right to have a second opinion of a veterinarian of their choice. This health guarantee applies only to medical conditions that are life threatening and will not include any cosmetic conditions or conditions that are considered to be normal to the breed. After the 72 hour health guarantee period the seller will not be held accountable for future diagnosis of FeLV/FIV/FIP, any bacterial or viral infectious disease, parasites or fungus; due to the fact that these can be contracted anywhere in the environment after leaving the cattery and are not a result of genetics or breeding. Buyer accepts all responsibility of protecting kitten/cat from said diseases, illnesses, parasites and fungi,
6) Seller offers a guarantee/protection against hereditary/congenital diseases including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) for the first year of the kitten/cat’s life. Viral diseases (including FIP), parasites, or bacterial infections are not covered by this health guarantee. If your kitten/cat is diagnosed with a congenital disease or HCM, we will not refund you the cost of your kitten/cat but will replace your kitten/cat (less shipping charges) with one of similar type and quality when one such is available. A histopathology/necropsy (at buyer's expense) from a licensed board certified Veterinarian is required for replacement of the kitten. For this guarantee to be valid, buyer must have kitten/cat scanned for HCM before one year of age. This scan must be conducted by a professional, licensed, board-certified animal cardiologist. HCM must be diagnosed via ultrasound/echocardiogram. Photographic and/or microchip proof must be given that the specific kitten/cat is indeed the diagnosed kitten/cat. If buyer decides to keep diagnosed kitten/cat and kitten/cat was purchased for breeding, proof of spay/neuter must be provided prior to sending/receiving replacement kitten/cat. Our breeding adults are scanned yearly for HCM. This, however, is not a guarantee against HCM at some point in the life of the kitten/cat. HCM can show up at any age.
7) Buyer is responsible for ALL VETERINARY EXPENSES incurred after acquiring the kitten/cat.
8) All kittens will have received at least 2 vaccinations for Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia prior to leaving our cattery. As the buyer, you agree to NOT have your kitten re-vaccinated for at least 3 weeks after the date of the prior vaccination as this can make your kitten very sick and can even cause death.
9) The seller guarantees that this kitten/cat is free of the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) at the time of purchase. Seller does not advise any kitten/cat be vaccinated against FIP, FelV, FIV, Ringworm or Giardia as these vaccinations can be very dangerous and may cause death. Contract will be void if kitten shall receive any of the stated vaccines.
10) The seller does not warranty the kitten/cat from any adverse reactions against future vaccinations or any other procedures/surgery performed on the kitten/cat including spay/neuter.
11) As the seller, we have the right to refuse and/or cancel the sale at any given time for any reason as we see fit. In this event, the deposit will be retained by the seller to make up for costs of additional advertising and/or potential adoption fee losses that may be incurred by the seller in order to re-adopt the kitten/cat.
12) The buyer understands that if the seller finds this kitten/cat to be neglected, mistreated, or in any breach of this contract, then all warranties become void and the seller retains the right to repossess the kitten/cat at any time with no compensation, refund, or restitution to the buyer. This includes, but is not limited to: being left alone without human companionship for periods in excess of 72 hours, lack of proper sanitary facilities, being caged, lack of proper food or water, lack of medical care, and physical abuse. Buyer will be responsible for any veterinary bills directly incurred as a result of any neglect or mistreatment. Buyer agrees in such circumstance that they will surrender said kitten/cat to seller immediately. It is the responsibility of the buyer to disprove any claim of breach of contract made by the seller in regards to any and all terms outlined in this contract.
13) The buyer understands that this breed shall be kept as an indoor cat ONLY.
14) Under NO circumstance shall the kitten/cat be declawed. Buyer understands that declawing is considered an act of cruelty and mistreatment as it pertains to this contract. Doing so is an automatic breach of contract and will require immediate surrender to breeder.
15) Seller reserves the right to repossess said kitten/cat in the event of failure or refusal of the buyer to comply with the terms of this agreement with all repossessing fees being paid by buyer. Buyer will be liable for any court costs and related charges, including attorney fees, associated with seller enforcing the terms of this contract. This legally binding contract is the exclusive agreement between the buyer and seller, and supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements, negotiations or other dealings between them concerning the purchase and sale of the kitten/cat.
16) Buyer acknowledges that they have received explicit instructions from the seller to be prepared for the arrival of their new kitten/cat. Buyer will accept personal responsibility to properly educate themselves for this kitten/cat by thoroughly reviewing the provided information and contacting the seller for any further information needed.
17) In the event that the kitten will be shipped to the buyer by plane, buyer understands that you are responsible for all shipping costs. The seller is not liable for the kitten once it has been turned over to the courier. Once kitten/cat is handed over to the airline carrier or to a flight nanny, the buyer takes all responsibility to deal with the airline or nanny directly if the kitten/cat is lost, stolen, or damaged resulting in the death or loss of the kitten/cat.
18) There will be a $100 dollar per week charge for any kitten/cat not picked up after you have been notified that your kitten/cat is ready to go home.
19) In the event that a dispute arises relating to or stemming from this agreement, both parties agree to refrain from using any social media outlets, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn to discuss the dispute and/or Cattery or individuals in any manner. Mediation or legal remedies will be the appropriate avenue to discuss and remedy any disputes that should arise. Both parties hereby acknowledge that a breach of this paragraph would cause Cattery to suffer a loss which could not be adequately compensated for by damages. Both parties consent that in addition to any other remedy or relief available to it, Lil’ Wrinkles Sphynxes may enforce the performance of this subsection by injunction or specific performance upon application to a court of competent jurisdiction without proof of actual damages to seller and notwithstanding that damages may be readily quantifiable and buyer covenants that it will not plead sufficiency of damages as a defense to any proceeding for such injunctive relief brought on by Lil’ Wrinkles Sphynxes.
Buyer’s signature indicates full agreement and understanding of all the terms and conditions of this purchase contract. This document is a legal and binding contract. This contract is non-transferable to other parties. In the event that the buyer breaks any part of this contract, the buyer must pay all fees associated with enforcing this contract or repossessing the kitten/cat. There are no other implied, written, or verbal agreements other than those outlined in this contract. Should any dispute arise regarding this contract or sale, the laws of the state in which the seller holds residence shall be controlling and any legal proceedings must take place in the county of the seller’s residence at the buyer’s expense.