| Manufacturing Standards Laminate flooring panels
are manufactured in conformance with the European Standard
of Laminate Flooring EN13329: The European Standard Specifies
characteristics, states requirements, and gives test methods
for laminate floor coverings. It includes a classification
system that gives practical requirements for areas of use
and levels of use, to indicate where laminate floor coverings
will give satisfactory service and to encourage the consumer
to make an informed choice, It also specifies the requirements
for marking and packing. Laminate flooring panels are abrasion
tested according to the above standard and meet or exceed
the requirements for the Abrasion Resistance Rating AC3,
intended for use according to utility classes 23 (Heavy
Domestic) and 31 (Moderate Commercial). Classification symbols
used in this packing conform to the European Standard for
these utility classes.
Manufacturer's 25 Years Limited Warranty
The manufacturer warrants to the original end consumer
or laminate flooring panels ("panels"), for 25 years, that:
the decor surface of the panels will not wear through.
- The panels will not fade from sunlight or normal
artificial lighting. The panels will resist stains.
The panels are free from manufacturing defects.
- This limited warranty is made subject to the following
conditions:
- The laminate flooring panels must be properly installed
in accordance with laminate flooring installation instructions,
and must be used only for indoor areas according to
their utility rating.
- This limited warranty does not cover negligence,
improper installation or maintenance insufficient protection,
improper alterations to the original materials, insects.
severe accidents, exposure to extreme heat, burns, fire,
natural disasters or Acts of God.
- The surface wear is readily visible, i.e. a minimum
of one square inch. and is not the result of sand or
other abrasive materials.
- The surface wear or damage is not the result of
abuse, improper care and maintenance, sliding furniture
or heavy objects across the floor without proper protection,
severe impact, scratching, cutting, or chemical damage.
This limited warranty applies to water damage from normal
household spills when removed promptly. (See Routine Cleaning)
This limited warranty specifically excludes water damage
from standing water, urine or other corrosive liquids, excessive
subsurface penetration or moisture emissions from concrete,
leaking pipes or faucets, leaking appliances such as but
not limited to washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators,
hydrostatic pressure, flooding, natural disaster, orders
or God.
- This limited warranty does not cover moldings or
accessories.
- This limited warranty only covers the original materials
purchased.
- Laminate flooring panels installed with any manufacturing
defect are not covered by this limited warranty. Any
known manufacturing defect must be reported prior to
product installation, or under any circumstance, no
longer than thirty (30) days after the date of purchase
to be covered under this limited warranty. Any such
defective material will be replaced at no additional
cost to the customer. Any damage that occurs during
shipping is the responsibility of the shipping company.
- Any claim under this limited warranty shall be made
by contacting your retailer within thirty (30) days
after defect is detected.
- Proof of purchase with the date of purchase must
be presented with the claim.
- This limited warranty covers the repair or replacement,
at the manufacturer's option, of the affected laminate
flooring panels, If repair is not commercially practicable,
or if the design or model line that is claimed for is
no longer available, the manufacturer will replace the
affected materials with another design or model line
of equal value.
- This limited warranty is not transferable, and extends
only to the original end consumer.
- The above constitutes the customer's sole and exclusive
remedy for claims under this limited warranty.
This limited warranty constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties.
Disclaimer of Warranty
This limited warranty does not create for or impose upon
the manufacturer any obligations or liabilities arising
from any other warranties, express or implied, including
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose.
The manufacturer shall not be liable to the customer or
any other person for any incidental, special, or consequential
damages, and disclaims liability for breach of any other
express or implied warranties with respect to this product.
Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
may not apply. This limited warranty gives the customer
specific legal rights. Such rights may vary from one
jurisdiction to another.
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