Effective Date: March 23rd, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the Astoria Livestock platform, applications, and related services (collectively, the “Service”), operated by Astoria LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Service, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Service.
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Agreement and any additional policies referenced herein. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of all updated or modified terms. This Agreement, together with any policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Service and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, and communications, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any promises, representations, or statements other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
The Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Service solely for the lawful purpose of conducting legitimate livestock auctions, listings, and purchases. No license or right is granted to use the Service for any other purpose, and you may not sublicense, assign, or otherwise transfer this license.
Use of the Service is restricted to individuals and entities that are at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally capable of entering into binding contracts.
You agree to:
You acknowledge that domesticated pets and non-livestock animals are strictly prohibited from being listed or purchased on the platform.
Each buyer and seller is solely responsible for their own conduct and for the accuracy and legality of any listings, bids, messages, and transactions conducted through the Service. By listing livestock for sale, the seller represents and warrants that: (a) the seller has full right, power, and authority to sell the animals; (b) the animals are owned by the seller and will be delivered free and clear of all liens and encumbrances; and (c) all descriptions and information provided about the animals are accurate and not misleading in any material respect.
By placing a bid or agreeing to purchase livestock, the buyer represents and warrants that: (i) the buyer has the financial ability to complete the purchase; (ii) any bids or offers placed through the buyer’s account are binding if accepted; and (iii) the buyer will comply with all applicable payment, transport, and animal‑welfare obligations associated with the transaction.
You agree not to use the Service to violate any law, infringe any third‑party rights, or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or misleading conduct in connection with any transaction.
You agree not to engage in any activity that violates this Agreement or applicable law, including but not limited to the following:
For purposes of this Agreement, a party is considered “first identified through the Service” if your awareness of that specific individual or operation as a potential transaction counterparty arose from any interaction on the Service, including but not limited to: viewing their listing, placing a bid on their animals, receiving a bid from them, viewing their buyer profile or wanted listing, or receiving any communication through the Service’s messaging features. It is your burden to demonstrate that awareness of a counterparty existed independently of and prior to any such interaction on the Service.
The Company reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any violation, including suspension or termination of access and pursuit of any Commission owed under applicable agreement.
All applicable fees, including transaction and service fees, will be disclosed prior to posting or completing a sale.
If a User arranges or completes a livestock transaction with any party they first identified through the Service outside of the Service and without compensating the Company through its standard transaction fee, the User agrees to pay the Company a fee equal to five percent (5%) of the gross sale price of that transaction. This fee represents liquidated damages and not a penalty, reflecting the parties’ reasonable estimate of the harm caused by circumventing the Service. This obligation survives termination or expiration of this Agreement.
All rights, title, and interest in the Service—including software, user interface design, text, graphics, trademarks, and other content—are owned exclusively by the Company or its licensors.
You are granted no rights or ownership to any intellectual property by virtue of your use of the Service.
By submitting any content (including photos, descriptions, or other materials) to the Service, you grant the Company a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable license to reproduce, modify, display, distribute, and otherwise use such content in connection with operating and promoting the Service. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not infringe any third‑party rights.
The Company does not own, inspect, transport, or guarantee any animals listed on the platform. All descriptions, representations, warranties, and statements about any animal, including but not limited to its health, condition, genetics, program qualifications, or suitability for a particular purpose, are made solely by the seller and not by the Company. Buyers are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence and verifying any seller claims before bidding or completing a transaction, and the Company will not be liable for any misdescription, omission, or inaccuracy in a listing or related communications between buyers and sellers.
After the auction is completed:
The Company will review submissions and may, at its sole discretion refer the dispute to third-party arbitration.
Buyers and sellers are solely responsible for arranging transportation, inspection, and completion of transactions. The Company disclaims all liability for non-delivery, animal condition, or any breach of contract between parties.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any lost profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from or in connection with your use of the Service or any transactions between buyers and sellers.
The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account, or restrict access to the Service, at its discretion and without prior notice, for violation of this Agreement, suspected fraudulent activity, or conduct detrimental to other users or the Company.
The Service is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Company makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the Service, and disclaims all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. You assume full responsibility for any risks associated with your use of the Service.
The Company does not provide legal, veterinary, or regulatory advice and does not guarantee that any transaction conducted through the Service complies with applicable laws; you are solely responsible for consulting with your own advisors and regulators as needed.
The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to keep the Service available and functioning properly, but the Service may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or events beyond the Company’s reasonable control. The Company does not guarantee any particular level of uptime or availability and does not promise that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from delays or data loss. Scheduled maintenance may be performed with or without notice, and the Company will make reasonable efforts to schedule maintenance during off-peak hours where practical. Your sole remedy for any Service unavailability or defects is to stop using the Service; the Company will not be liable for any lost bids, lost profits, or other damages arising from downtime, connectivity issues, or other technical problems.
Neither party will be liable for any delay or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, earthquakes, accidents, strikes, shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor or materials, or any other events making performance impossible or impracticable.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its members, managers, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your listings, bids, or transactions involving livestock; (c) your breach of this Agreement; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or third‑party right. This indemnity does not apply to claims resulting from the Company’s willful misconduct or fraud.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from or related to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wyoming.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim, dispute, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or your use of the Service must be brought solely on an individual basis and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, or representative action. Class, collective, consolidated, or representative actions are not permitted, and you expressly waive any right to participate in such proceedings.
You and the Company agree that the state and federal courts located in the State of Wyoming, as specified in Section 13 (Governing Law), shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any such claim, dispute, or controversy, except that either party may bring an individual claim in small‑claims court with jurisdiction over the claim if that court’s monetary limits and other requirements are satisfied.
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to this Agreement or your use of the Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose; otherwise, that claim or cause of action is permanently barred.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company’s total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Service or this Agreement will not exceed the total fees paid by you to the Company for use of the Service during the six (6) months prior to the event giving rise to the claim.
The Company may update or revise this Agreement from time to time. Changes will be posted on the Service with the updated effective date. Continued use of the Service after such posting constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
