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a.
Gate Drive Systems Australia warrants that the goods manufactured by it shall be free from defect in
manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of invoice. Should any fault occur within that period
as a result of faulty workmanship or materials, Gate Drive Systems Australia will make all necessary
repairs, or at its discretion replace the product at no charge to the Customer except for freight. The
appropriate Serial Number must be quoted for all warranty claims.
b.
For the goods not manufactured by Gate Drive Systems Australia, we shall pass on the manufacturers
warranty to the Customer from the date of invoice. It is the manufacturers discretion to repair or replace
goods deemed to be defective as a result of faulty workmanship or materials.
c.
All goods must be returned to Gate Drive Systems Australia or its representative for inspection or testing to
assess if a claim is justified. It is the responsibility and at the cost of the Customer, to return the goods for
inspection and freight costs are the responsibility of the Customer.
d.
The warranty is negated and will not apply in the following circumstances:-
i.
If no proof of date of purchase can be produced.
ii.
If the product has been used in a manner beyond its design parameters.
iii.
If the product is tampered with or repaired by personnel not authorised to do so.
iv.
In respect of loss or damage caused by rough treatment.
v.
If the product is not used and maintained in accordance with instructions or recommendations listed
in this Installation and Maintenance Manual.
vi.
In respect of loss or damage caused by an Act of God or any other cause not within the
manufacturers control.
e.
Goods returned under warranty for repair or testing will incur a charge to be fixed by the manufacturer if
no fault is found.
f.
The Customer shall bear freight charges for returning the goods for inspection and for the delivery of any
replacement or repaired product from a justified warranty claim.
g.
Save for the express conditions and warranties herein contained all other conditions or warranties (whether
as the quality, fitness for purpose or any other matter) expressed or implied by statute, common law, equity,
trade custom, usage or otherwise are hereby expressly excluded provided that nothing in these terms and
conditions shall exclude or limit any breach or condition implied by law, the exclusion or limitation of
which is not permitted by law.
