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Carefree Major Product Limited Warranty

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE

Carefree of Colorado (hereafter referred to as Carefree) warrants to the Purchaser the Carefree Product is free of defects in material and workmanship within the terms and conditions as set forth below. Carefree’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at Carefree’s option, of any defective component with new or factory refurbished components.

  1. DURATION
    1. One (1) year on parts for hardware and fabric.
    2. Warranty duration of coverage is determined by the date the product is shipped, not the date of delivery, installation, actual usage of the product or repairs.
  2. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
    Defects in the manufacturer’s material and workmanship of product under normal use, and which occur within the duration of the warranty period. The following components are covered only as listed:
    1. Awning Fabric – Free from quality defects (normal wear and fading excluded).
    2. Awning Extrusions and Hardware – Free from defects.
    3. Freight – Carefree will pay freight charges for covered parts within the warranty period, utilizing the method of shipping it determines best to ship the replacement parts. Expedited freight is not covered under warranty, and the Purchaser is responsible for any and all expedited freight charges.
  3. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
    1. Damages not reported at time of delivery.
    2. Damages or failures not related to the material or workmanship of the product including any failure that results from neglect, accident, wind, rain, water pooling, weather or other acts of God. Please refer to the instruction manual for proper awning usage.
    3. Purchaser’s abuse, including but not limited to neglect; failure to operate, use or maintain the product in accordance with the instruction manual.
    4. Improper installation and/or any damage/failure that is a result of improper installation or adjustment of the product/component, including fabric damage. Professional installation is recommended.
    5. Normal wear, including the occasional need to adjust the product.
    6. Any component not sold or manufactured by Carefree.
    7. Any failure that results from the use of another manufacturer’s product with a Carefree product that is not specifically approved in writing by Carefree.
    8. Any incidental, indirect, or consequential loss, damage or expense that may result from any defect, failure, improper installation or malfunction of the Carefree product.
    9. The removal or alteration of any product component or device from. In the event of such removal or alteration, this warranty is void.
  4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PURCHASER
    IN ORDER FOR THE WARRANTY TO BE HONORED, THE PURCHASER MUST HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE: FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY DELAY OR VOID ANY WARRANTY CLAIM.
    1. Retain dated proof of purchase for specified product, and provide it as requested.
    2. Inspect the awning upon delivery to confirm the condition of the canopy, hardware and proper operation of product/components.
    3. Install the product in accordance with the instruction manual. Professional installation is recommended.
    4. Perform recommended maintenance as specified in the product literature furnished with the product and available online at www.carefreeofcolorado.com.
    5. Use reasonable care in the operation, use and storage of the product in accordance with the instructions contained in the product literature furnished with the product and available online at www.carefreeofcolorado.com.
    6. Understand when it’s appropriate to use the awning, and when it is not. Awnings are not meant to be used in all weather situations; wind, rain, snow, and other external elements can damage the awning and the structure it is attached to. When in doubt, don’t leave it out!
  5. WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE
    Contact Carefree in regards to any product claimed or found defective during warranty period.
    1. Carefree may require any or all of the following information before a claim is approved:
      1. Dated proof of purchase.
      2. Detailed description of problem.
      3. Photographs of damage or defect.
      4. Return of components for inspection.
    2. If the claim is approved, Carefree will send only parts and/or assemblies required to fix the specific approved warranty claim.
    3. The purchaser is responsible for the costs not covered by this warranty, including any labor cost to remove and install the replacement components.
  6. THIS WARRANTY GIVES THE PURCHASER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. THE LAWS OF CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS MAY GRANT THE PURCHASER ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES.
    Except as set forth above, Carefree makes no warranty, whether statutory or otherwise, including without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Carefree’s liability shall in no event exceed the price paid by the Purchaser (excluding freight), and Carefree shall have no liability except to replace defective products and parts. Carefree specifically excludes any liability, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for personal injury, property damage, economic or consequential losses.
  7. Carefree does not authorize any person or company to alter the terms of this warranty.
  8. Carefree reserves the right to make changes in design and components, without notice, whenever it is believed the quality of the product will be improved, but without incurring any obligation to incorporate such improvements in any product that has been previously shipped or in service.