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ENGLISH / ADDICT GRAVEL TECH MANUAL
GUARANTEE ON SCOTT BIKES
SCOTT Bikes
Gambler, Voltage FR, Volt-X
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What is covered?
This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship at the time of transfer of risks in frames,
swingarms and forks (provided it is a SCOTT fork) on SCOTT branded bikes sold completely
assembled by SCOTT or an authorized SCOTT dealer (“Product”).
How long does coverage last?
This voluntary manufacturer’s warranty is limited to five years for frames and swingarms, respectively
two years for forks, from the date of purchase of the Product and is limited to the first purchaser of
the Product and subject to the prior registration of your SCOTT bike on www.scott-sports.com within
10 days as of the date of purchase.
Transfer of the Product from the first purchaser to another person terminates this limited warranty.
The limited warranty of five years for the frames and swingarms shall only be granted in a
maintenance service has been effected case once a year according to maintenance requirements as
set forth in the manual. The effected annual maintenance service shall be confirmed by stamp and
signature. In case such an annual maintenance service has not been effected the warranty of five
years for the frame shall be reduced to three years. Costs for maintenance and service have to be
borne by the owner of the Product.
On Gambler, Voltage Fr and Volt-X the warranty period is limited to two years.
Repaired or replaced Products are covered for the remainder of the original warranty period and
subject to the conditions outlined in the original warranty, to the extent permitted by law.
Hereby SCOTT grants a worldwide voluntarily manufacturer’s warranty. To the extent permitted by
law and unless a shorter duration is stipulated by law, any warranties implied by law are limited in
duration to maximum five, respectively two years, from the date of purchase of the Product and are
limited to the first purchaser of the Product.
What will SCOTT do in the event of a guarantee case?
SCOTT will replace the defective product with a product of a quality or nature and similar level, will
repair or refund the purchase price (after presentation of the proof of purchase of the product), in
its sole discretion. Non-defective components are replaced at your expense. In such a case, we will
contact you before replacing the non-defective part for your agreement.
What does this limited warranty not cover?
This limited warranty does not cover defects which did not exist before the transfer of risks. This
limited war- ranty does not cover Products used in rental operations. This limited warranty does not
cover purchases of not completely assembled bikes.
This limited warranty does not cover any defect caused by “wear and tear” (a complete list of all parts
of “wear and tear” can be found in the manual), accident, neglect, improper handling, colour fade
due to exposure to sunlight, abuse, misuse, an act of God, improper assembly, non-compliance with
recommended maintenance and care procedures, improper or incorrectly performed maintenance
or repairs performed by someone other than an authorized SCOTT dealer, use of parts or devices not
consistent with the Product, and
alteration of the Product. All Products come with a manual; please carefully follow the instructions
located there or affixed elsewhere to the Product. To the extent permitted by law, consequential and
incidental damages are not recoverable under this limited warranty.
How do you make a claim under this limited warranty?
To make a claim under this limited warranty, you must notify SCOTT of the claimed defect within
the warranty period and timely return the Product to SCOTT at your expense for inspection. Please
contact your authorized SCOTT dealer, call SCOTT’s customer service or the national SCOTT
distributor (dealer locator: www.scott-sports.com). All returned Products must be accompanied by
proof of purchase (receipt) from an authorized SCOTT dealer or this limited warranty will not apply. In
case of replacement or refund, the returned Product becomes the property of SCOTT.
A protocol for the handing over of the Product (which you will find at the end of the manual) will
remain in copy at the SCOTT dealer after acceptance and signature of the consumer. It is obligatory
to show this protocol of handing over together with the defective part in case of a warranty claim
given that it provides evidence of purchase or this limited warranty will not apply.
How do state laws affect your rights under this limited warranty?
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state.
Recommendation:
We strongly recommend that you
use only authorized SCOTT dealers
for yearly maintenance services and
for repairs, as improper or incorrectly
performed maintenance or repairs
voids this limited warranty. Costs for
maintenance service have to be borne
by the consumer.