Product warranty is the guarantee a manufacturer of a product gives to the customer regarding the quality of their product and what compensation will be given if the product does not perform as advertised. Warranties will generally have exceptions to them that limit a manufacturer’s obligations. Such exceptions may include:
- The warranty’s expiration date.
- The product is not being used as intended.
- The product is resold after purchase.
A manufacturer may include language that places other limitations on a warranty, as well, or they may offer for purchase an extended warranty, which will offer longer protection from the warranty than that which comes with the product. The “fine print” should always be consulted when it comes to warranties.