The Kronotex Guarantee

Kronotex offers a guarantee from the date of purchase, in respect of the abrasion resistance of the surface of Kronotex laminate flooring under the following conditions:

Limited Warranty

This Limited Warranty is made by Kronotex* and is limited to the Kronotex Laminate Flooring Collections listed above for the specific length of term and application shown for each Collection. Kronotex warrants to the original purchaser that the surface wear layer on Kronotex Clic2Clic Laminate Flooring shall not show wear-through, staining or fading due to sun or artificial light for the length of term in years listed above from the original date of purchase when used under normal conditions in a dry, indoor residential setting.

The surface wear must be readily visible from a distance of 6 feet, measuring at least 1 square inch. Wear-through at the edges of Kronotex Clic2Clic Laminate Flooring is excluded from the warranty. Gloss fading is not wear-through. Kronotex Clic2Clic Laminate Flooring must be installed following the recommended installation instructions and with accessories, which have been approved by Kronotex. All planks must be inspected for possible, recognizable defects before and during the installation as any right to claim under warranty becomes invalid after planks with visible defects have been installed. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of Kronotex Clic2Clic Laminate Flooring and is not transferable. Warranty claims can only be accepted if the planks were delivered by the dealer in the original packaging. The warranty does not apply if the laminate flooring has not been cleaned, maintained or cared for according to the cleaning and care instructions provided by Kronotex. This Kronotex warranty does not cover: surface wear or damage caused by abusive conditions; misuse of the product; freight damage; modification, alteration, repair or service of the product by anyone other than the authorized Kronotex representative; accidents such as, but not limited to, damage caused by scratching, severe impact, cutting, negligence, fire, flooding. This warranty is of diminishing value: it takes account of loss of value resulting from use, i.e. 1/3, 1/5, 1/15, 1/20 or 1/25 per annum.

In the event of a claim meeting the conditions of the Kronotex Limited Warranty, Kronotex, as the manufacturer, will provide the dealer with materials free of charge to repair or replace the defective planks. This does not include labor costs. If the product for which a claim is made is no longer available, the customer shall be able to choose from Kronotex` current product range of equal value. Kronotex warrants repaired or replaced products for the remainder of the original warranty period only. The above are the consumer's sole and exclusive remedies for claims under this warranty. Kronotex reserves the right to inspect the installed planks and to remove samples if needed for analysis. To make a claim under this warranty, contact your Kronotex dealer within 30 days following the date of discovery or detection of wear-through, fade, or staining. An original proof of purchase (including the date of purchase) must be presented when requesting warranty service. This warranty, dated 01/01/2002, supersedes all Kronotex warranties previously issued.

Warranty disclaimer

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED. KRONOTEX DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Kronotex shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Any damage that occurs during shipping is the responsibility of the shipping company. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or have limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. The applicable warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. The foregoing warranty constitutes the entire agreement of Kronotex with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements and communications regarding such subject matter, whether oral or written. No modification, amendment, waiver or discharge of this warranty or of any of its terms shall bind Kronotex unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Kronotex.

*All references of "Kronotex" made within this document are meant to be "Kronotex USA, Inc.".