how do i unlock an ipad mini 4 that is icloud locked to someone else account but i can not get ahold of them?

Each Apple device is linked/associated with an Apple ID of the person who did the setup.

Activation Lock prevents anyone who is not the owner from using this iPhone.

To unlock the Phone, you need the Apple ID and password of the previous owner, that were used during set up.

So you have to contact the previous owner.

The previous owner has to read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Then the previous owner has to remove the iPhone from his account, see this Apple article:

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

Then you can sign in with own your Apple ID.

See the following Apple articles:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

See -> How to remove Activation Lock

How to remove Activation Lock – Apple Support (UK)

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

You can contact Apple support for help, -> Get Support (apple.com)

You have to show proof of ownership of your product, provide all documentation showing your purchase of the device.

If you do not have additional proof of ownership, contact the reseller. They may be able to provide the original purchase document.

Once Apple receive your proof of ownership, Apple will further review your request and provide an update.

You can't, unless you're the iPad's original owner; the activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

If you are, click here and submit an unlock request.

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Send that company the link I posted above and ask them to unlock it or give you a refund.

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I went ahead and contacted apple and made that request from your link I’m just waiting for them to get back to me about it.

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I bought it used on eBay from a really reputable company selling it .

is there anyway to get back to that spot at least maybe to get his info to contact him.

Contact that really reputable company & ask them.