Deposit & Sales Agreements

I. Deposit Terms

Amount

A 10% non-refundable deposit is required per kitten.

Purpose

This deposit confirms the Buyer’s intent to purchase and ensures the kitten is held exclusively for the Buyer and removed from the market.

Application

The full deposit amount shall be applied toward the final purchase price.

Non-Refundable

Should the Buyer decide not to proceed with the purchase for any reason, the deposit is forfeited. It is not transferable to other individuals or, except as noted below, to future litters.

II. Purchase Price & Payment

Balance Due

The remaining balance is due and payable before or at the time the kitten leaves the Seller’s possession.

Accepted Payment Methods

Zelle (preferred), Venmo, or cash.

Important: If using Venmo, payment must be sent as Friends & Family. Business / Goods & Services payments incur a fee that BestView will not absorb — payments sent as G&S will be returned and must be resent correctly.

III. Seller’s Right of Refusal & Refunds

BestView reserves the right to cancel the sale at any time prior to the kitten leaving our possession under the following circumstances:

Placement Concerns

If the Seller determines, in their sole discretion, that the Buyer or the home environment is not a satisfactory match for the kitten’s well-being, the Seller will notify the Buyer in writing. The deposit will be refunded in full and all agreements will become null and void.

Breeder Retention

If the Seller decides to keep the kitten for breeding purposes, the Buyer may choose to apply the deposit to a different available kitten or a future litter, or the deposit will be refunded in full, at which time all agreements will become null and void.

IV. Acceptance

Payment of the deposit constitutes the Buyer’s full acceptance of the terms and conditions within this Deposit Agreement. This agreement takes effect on the date the deposit payment is received.

I. Buyer Obligations

The Buyer agrees to each of the following terms. The full agreement requires initials on each item.

• Non-Refundable Sale All sales are final. Buyer understands that BestView does not offer cash refunds. Any remedy for health issues is limited to the replacement terms outlined in this agreement.
• Medical Maintenance Buyer agrees to provide routine medical care at their own expense. All vaccinations must be kept up to date to maintain the health of the cat.
• Medical Expense Liability BestView is not responsible for any veterinary or medical expenses incurred by the Buyer. To the best of our knowledge, the cat or kitten is healthy and free of zoonotic diseases at the time of transfer.
• Quarantine It is best practice to isolate the new cat from all other household pets for a minimum of 14 days. This protects both the new cat and your existing pets during the stress of transition.
• Transition & Communication Transitioning is stressful for new cats or kittens. Buyer must notify BestView immediately if the cat shows signs of poor adjustment, behavioral changes, or health concerns.
• Indoor Lifestyle & Safety This cat is sold for indoor life only. If taken outdoors, the cat must be harness-trained/leashed or kept in a secure outdoor enclosure (catio) under direct supervision.
• No-Declaw Policy This cat shall never be declawed. Declawing is a major surgical mutilation that voids all health guarantees and often leads to lifelong behavioral and physical issues.
• Right of First Refusal If the Buyer can no longer care for the cat at any point in its life, the Buyer must contact BestView. BestView will either take the cat back or assist in finding a suitable new home.
• No Re-homing to Facilities Under no circumstances shall this cat be sold, leased, or surrendered to a shelter, research facility, pet store, or rescue.

II. BestView Guarantees

• Vaccination Status Cats are transferred with age-appropriate core vaccinations. If the kitten is under 16 weeks old, it has had two FVRCP shots and will require a third — and most important — FVRCP shot after 16 weeks of age. Vaccination records will be provided.
• Registration This kitten is eligible for registration through TICA. Seller will provide the TICA breeder slip upon completion of the sale.
• Initial Health Warranty BestView warrants the kitten is in good health at the time of departure. The kitten has received a comprehensive veterinary exam including auscultation (heart/lungs), and eye, ear, and skin checks.
• Genetic Guarantee — PRA-b, PK-Def, CMS, & PKD All BestView breeding cats are genetically tested through Wisdom Panel / Optimal Selection and are confirmed not to have or carry Bengal Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-b), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK-Def), Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), or Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). This cat is guaranteed to never develop these specific genetic conditions. If any of these conditions are diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian, BestView will replace the cat at no charge.
• HCM & Congenital Health — 5-Year Pro-Rated Guarantee We offer a pro-rated replacement credit against fatal congenital defects, including HCM, for the first 5 years of the cat’s life. These percentages represent a credit toward a new kitten:

  Period	Credit Toward Replacement
  0–12 months	100%
  13–24 months	80%
  25–36 months	60%
  37–48 months	40%
  49–60 months	20%

  A necropsy performed by a licensed veterinarian with a formal diagnostic report confirming cause of death is required to trigger this guarantee.
• FIP Replacement Policy Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a mutation of the common Feline Coronavirus (FCoV). While we cannot guarantee a kitten is FCoV-free, if a kitten passes from FIP within the first year of life, BestView will provide a replacement kitten at no charge upon receipt of a licensed veterinarian’s report confirming the diagnosis.
• Seller Availability & Replacement Limitation Any replacement provided under this agreement is contingent upon the Seller being an active breeder at the time the guarantee is triggered. All replacements shall be a BestView kitten of the Seller’s choosing, based on current availability. If the Seller has ceased all breeding operations at the time a claim is made, this health guarantee is considered expired, and the Seller shall have no further financial or legal obligation to the Buyer.

III. Health Check Requirement

• Mandatory Vet Exam The Buyer must have the kitten examined by a licensed veterinarian within 7 days of taking possession. This appointment should be booked in advance of pickup.
  • Failure to complete this exam within the 7-day window renders all health guarantees null and void.
  • If the veterinarian identifies a life-threatening or non-curable condition, the Buyer must provide the medical record to BestView immediately to arrange for a return and replacement.

IV. Alterations & Disclosures

Any special alterations or disclosures to this contract are listed in this section of the full signed agreement and supersede all previous terms. If no changes were discussed, this section remains “N/A”. Seller and Buyer must initial to confirm they have read and agreed to this section.