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FORMICAŽ SOLID SURFACING .
10-Year Limited Warranty.
Formica Corporation warrants to
the original end-use purchaser that Formica Corporation will, at its
option, repair or replace without charge, or refund the cost of
FormicaŽ Solid Surfacing, if the product fails solely due to a
manufacturing defect within ten (10) years of the date of initial
installation, subject to the exclusions set forth below. Repair or
replacement during this 10-year period shall include reasonable labor
charges needed to repair or replace the defective product, but shall
not include the costs associated with removal, repair or replacement
of fixtures, hardware or decorative treatments (such as floor, wall or
ceiling treatments). During the entire 10-year warranty period,
Formica Corporation.s obligation as to repair or replacement shall
further be limited to replacement or repair with colors and styles of
products that are available at the time of replacement or repair.
You may obtain coverage under
this warranty by providing to Formica Corporation proof from the
installer of the date of initial installation when you seek service.
For service under this warranty, you must notify the dealer from whom
you purchased the product or Formica Corporation in writing at the
address below, providing your name and address, a description of the
product involved and the nature of the defect.
This warranty is transferable
within the 10-year period only when the new owner submits to Formica
Corporation (see address below) proof of the original date of
installation. Transfer of the warranty entitles the new owner to
coverage for the remainder of the 10-year warranty period,
FormicaŽ Solid Surfacing
products must be stored, handled, installed, used and maintained in
accordance with instructions provided by Formica Corporation. Copies
of the Fabrication Guide and the Use and Care Guide for FormicaŽ Solid
Surfacing are available from your dealer or from Formica Corporation
at the address listed below. You may also obtain these items by
contacting Formica Corporation at 1-800-FORMICA or via Formica
Corporation's website at
www.FORMICA.com.
This warranty does not cover:
- Minor conditions such as
stains, scratches, water spots and burns which, due to the unique
properties of FormicaŽ Solid Surfacing, may be corrected by
techniques specified in the Use and Care Guide.
- Failure or dissatisfaction
with appearance of joints or seams or of any adhesive, caulk or
other accessory items.
- Failure due to
non-compliance with Formica Corporation.s Fabrication Guide or Use
and Care Guide for FormicaŽ Solid Surfacing. Such failures include,
but are not limited to, failures due to exposure to physical abuse
(e.g., standing on countertops, impact by kitchen utensils),
chemical abuse (e.g., harsh cleansers and solvents), thermal abuse
(e.g., dry ice or excessive heat from appliances) or misuse.
Failures caused by fabrication techniques that do not conform to the
approved techniques in the Fabrication Guide are the sole
responsibility of the original fabricator/installer.
- Use for purposes other
than normal interior use.
- Any products moved from
their original place of installation and/or solid surfacing items
not permanently attached to a substrate in a stationary position
(e.g., table leaves, trivets, hinged covers).
- Failures caused by
settling of cabinets or substructure support, or failures caused by
acts of nature.
- Products installed with a
known or visible manufacturing defect at the time of or prior to
installation.
FORMICA CORPORATION CAN MAKE
NO IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
CAN MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN AS SET
FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, FORMICA CORPORATION SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE IN TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY LOSS OR DIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A DEFECT
IN, THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE FORMICAŽ SOLID SURFACING PRODUCTS.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH WILL VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE OR, IN CANADA, FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. FEDERAL
LAW DOES NOT PERMIT THE DISCLAIMER OR MODIFICATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARISING UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS.
HOWEVER, ANY OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL EXPIRE AT THE EARLIER OF
THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY OR THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD
FOR THE IMPLIED WARRANTY REQUIRED UNDER STATE LAW. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Any information or
suggestions concerning applications, specifications or compliance with
codes and standards is provided solely for your convenient reference
and without any representation as to accuracy or suitability. The user
must verify and test the suitability of any information or products
for his or her specific application.
Register your purchase online
at
www.formica.com.
Any question about this
warranty should be addressed to:
Formica Corporation
10155 Reading Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Attn: FormicaŽ Solid Surfacing Warranty Department
Phone: 1-800-FORMICA |
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