A. APPLICATION & TERMS
1. FOR THOSE PURCHASERS WHO DO RETURN THEIR OWNER REGISTRATION CARD, Silver Marine® warrants the buoyancy tubes, seams, air floors, keels and fiberglass hull of the boat to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase and or Silver Marine® will repair or replace said product (at its sole discretion) at no charge for labor and materials (excluding shipping costs). Silver Marine® retains the right to substitute comparable product.
2. Silver Marine® parts, attachments and accessories, and transom, transom attachments, are warranted to be free from defects in material and structure for a period of 1 year from the original date of purchase or Silver Marine® will repair or replace said product (at its sole discretion) at no charge for labor and materials (excluding shipping costs). Silver Marine® retains the right to substitute comparable product.
3. This warranty will be void if the Hull Identification Number (HIN) plate attached to the transom is changed, defaced or detached in any way.
4. FOR THOSE PURCHASERS WHO DO NOT RETURN THEIR OWNER REGISTRATION CARD and if it is determined the buoyancy tube or seams are defective in material or workmanship only (excluding color) during years 3 through 5 of ownership, a replacement buoyancy tube will be offered at the following discount from current manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the model:
85% discount in year 3
80% discount in year 4
75% discount in year 5
5. After inspection of the condition of the boat by an authorized service center, determination of any warranty action will be made by Silver Marine®.
B. EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS WARRANTY
• All outboard engines, transmissions, generators, air conditioning systems, batteries, appliances, antifouling bottom paint and any other components and accessories not manufactured by Silver Marine®, (See owner’s packet received at sale for separate warranty details, if any, on these products.)
• Misuse, abuse or negligence, including without limitation, improper docking, beaching or towing, collision, punctures, tearing, ripping, abrasion, theft, fire, and over/under inflation of air chambers.
• The use of outboard engine in excess of that specified on the capacity plate.
• Competition, charter, rental, commercial usages are not warranted.
• Damage received through Acts of God, including but not limited to, abnormal water, wind or weather conditions, etc., are not warranted.
• Improper trailering, improper lifting, cradling, or use of davits.
• Alteration or tampering, including but not limited to, transom modification, installation of an engine with incorrect shaft length, etc.
• Damages or corrosion from abnormal environmental conditions, including but not limited to, corrosive water environment, airborne fallout, tree sap, chemical spills, acid rain, hail, wind storm, lightning, etc.
• Damages or corrosion due to lack of maintenance, or premature wearing resulting from improper assembly, over/under inflation, etc.
• Normal deterioration, wear, discoloration, dulling, crazing, osmotic blistering and aging of fabrics, metals, woods, plastic or fiberglass get coat (including spider cracks).
• Cost of Normal maintenance and cleaning.
• Costs resulting from loss of use, including but not limited to transportation or freight to service centers, rigging/de-rigging.
• Consequential or incidental damages.
• Moisture damage to wooden parts, wooden laminates or composite assemblies resulting from failure to maintain the protective coating of these parts (varnish, paint, caulking, etc.)
• Use of strong detergents or silicone based products (ArmorAll or like agents) placed on the buoyancy tubes will void this warranty.
C. PROCEDURES
1. To receive service under this warranty you must take your boat or claimed defective part with proof of purchase (bill of sale) to an authorized service center for inspection during normal working hours. For the location of the nearest service center you may contact us by telephone or our web page www.SilverMarine.com or by writing to: info@silvermarine.com, sales@silvermarine.com. All warranty actions are handled by the service center. To be eligible for warranty determination, you must contact your nearest center within 30 days of occurrence of the claimed defect.
D. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other expressed warranties. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. If any implied warranties are found to exist, such implied shall not extend beyond the duration of the express warranties provided herein. It is expressly agreed that no warranties can be made by the boat dealer/retailer, except those stated above.
2. Silver Marine® sole obligation, and your exclusive remedy under this warranty, is limited to repair or replacement in accordance with this warranty.
3. Silver Marine® shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental or contingent damages whatsoever. Some states and provinces do not allow (a) limitation on how long a warranty lasts, or (b) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which vary from province to province or state to state.
4. Silver Marine® reserves the right to make changes in the design and material of its inflatable boats without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in units already completed or in the hands of dealers or consumers. The entire obligation of Silver Marine® regarding the sale of its inflatable is stated within this written warranty, except as otherwise provided by law.
5. Silver Marine® does not authorize its dealer or any other person to assume for it any other warranty or liability in connection with its products.
6. The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 provides for defect notification by the manufacturer to first purchasers. Failure to register your purchase with the manufacturer by filling out the owner registration form constitutes waiver of the right to defect notification.
This warranty is effective as to all boats sold at customer level from September 1, 2007 and supersedes all previous warranties.
WARNING: Carefully read the owners manual before assembling or operating your boat.
Personal Flotation Devices: Each person using the Silver Marine® boat or accessory must wear an appropriate personal flotation device on or around the water.
CONTACT DETAILS OF MANUFACTURER:
Silver Marine International, Inc.,
Tel: +86-21-57402084 Fax: +86-21-57401306
Email: info@silvermarine.com, sales@silvermarine.com
Add: No. 1699, Daye Road, Wuqiao, Fengxian, Shanghai, 201402, China |
