18. GUARANTEE - Valiant
18. GUARANTEE - Valiant
18. GUARANTEE - Valiant
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<strong>18.</strong> <strong>GUARANTEE</strong><br />
ADVANCED INFLATABLE CRAFT<br />
<strong>18.</strong>1 MOST IMPORTANT<br />
The guarantee, as described in this certificate, will only be valid once the enclosed "Registration Card" has been<br />
returned to VALIANT, duly filled in, within 30 days of the date of purchase.<br />
<strong>18.</strong>2 COVERAGE<br />
VALIANT craft used solely for recreational purposes, are guaranteed as of the date of purchase and for a period of:<br />
- One year against any defects in fabric or workmanship of the craft or its components.<br />
- Five years against aging, cracking or porosity of the inflatable tube material which could affect its performance.<br />
- Five years against welding failures of the main thermowelded seams of the inflatable tube according to the ISO<br />
6185 standards.<br />
- This guarantee requires the inspection of the craft by an official VALIANT service, within 24 months from the<br />
date of purchase. Any workmanship defects will be repaired under guarantee. Servicing, transportation and<br />
damage due to use, will be charged to the user.<br />
<strong>18.</strong>3 LIMITATIONS<br />
The guarantee of this certificate will not apply if:<br />
1. The craft has been sold in a country where there is not an authorized distribution service.<br />
2. The Guarantee Registration Card has not been returned to VALIANT within 30 days of the date of purchase.<br />
3. The information on the Registration Card or the Identification Plate of the craft has been altered in any way.<br />
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4. Damage to the craft is due to negligence, abuse, lack of maintenance or incorrect pressure.<br />
5. The craft is not used for recreational purposes. Accidents due to impact, punctures, wear and tear, chemical<br />
agents, etc.<br />
6. Structural changes have been made to the craft and inappropriate fitting of the engine by way of power, shaft<br />
type or mounting.<br />
7. Minor damage is caused to the GRP hull, deck and transom such as:<br />
- Minor damage to the gelcoat, cracking, protusions and inclusions.<br />
- Colour fading due to exposure to light or contact with contaminating or aggressive environments.<br />
8. Repairs have been carried out by non-authorized technical services or with non-original VALIANT spare parts.<br />
9. The compulsory service inspection within 24 months from the date of purchase in an official VALIANT<br />
service centre has not been complied with and recommended repairs, as specified, have not been carried out.<br />
10. The craft is sold by the original buyer to a third party.<br />
<strong>18.</strong>4 PROCEDURE<br />
To make use of this guarantee, the owner will contact the nearest official VALIANT distributor, who will give<br />
instructions as to where to send the craft.<br />
Boat loading, de-rigging, re-rigging and transportation to and from the Official service centre is excluded from the<br />
guarantee.<br />
VALIANT or their authorized service agent will decide, according to their criteria, whether the repair of the<br />
damaged part is under guarantee or not.<br />
In the unlikely event that the boat has to be replaced, a depreciation charge of twenty per cent per year of the boat's<br />
value will be implemented from the date of purchase.<br />
The above guarantee does not affect, in any way, the consumer's statutory rights.<br />
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