Ritz Instrument Transformers Warranty Policy
Ritz Instrument Transformers Warranty Policy
Under the warranty, although Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc. is responsible for correcting any nonconformity by repair or replacement, they are not responsible for gaining access to the Product, nor for disassembly or reassembly. The costs associated with accessing, removing, reassembling, or reinstalling the product—including union or customer labor costs—are to be borne exclusively by the Customer .
The customer's exclusive remedy under the Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc. warranty is the correction of any nonconformity by repair or provision of replacement parts. This is the sole recourse, insulating Ritz from further liability regardless of the legal basis (contract, tort, indemnity, etc.) for the customer's claims .
The warranty becomes void if the nonconforming Product results from it not being handled, monitored, stored, installed, operated, or maintained according to AREVA T&D INC.'s specifications, or due to a defect in the Customer's design specifications that led to the Product's failure. It is also void if the Product is operated under abnormal conditions or contrary to Ritz's instructions and industry standards, or if there is excessive wear and tear or unauthorized modifications or repairs by the Customer or a third party .
The warranty does not cover nonconformity resulting from customer mishandling, such as improper monitoring, installation, or maintenance that deviates from AREVA T&D INC.'s specifications or industry standards. In such cases, Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc. bears no warranty obligations to correct the defects, and the customer is responsible for resolving any issues arising from improper handling .
The exclusion of 'in and out charges' implies that while the customer benefits from repairs or replacements, they must bear costs related to the removal, access, and reinstallation of products. This increases the customer's total cost responsibility significantly, as union labor costs and ancillary equipment expenses are substantial .
The warranty protects Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc. from additional liabilities by making the repair or replacement of nonconforming products the exclusive remedy available to the customer. This protection extends across multiple legal claims, including contract, tort, and indemnity, thus limiting Ritz's exposure to further liability beyond fulfilling the repair or replacement obligations .
The warranty policy addresses this issue by voiding the warranty for any nonconformity resulting from product operation under abnormal conditions. Such conditions are defined as those contrary to the specifications or instructions of Ritz or industry standards, thereby incentivizing customers to adhere strictly to the specified guidelines .
The warranty becomes void if modifications, alterations, or repairs are made by the customer or a third party without the express consent of Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc., thereby ensuring that any third-party intervention does not affect the warranty .
The legal framework within the warranty limits customer claims by stating that the customer's exclusive remedy is repair or replacement. No further claims based on other legal theories like contract, tort, or indemnity can result in additional obligations for Ritz, effectively limiting the scope of enforceable claims .
To initiate a warranty claim, the customer must notify Ritz Instrument Transformers, Inc. promptly in writing within thirty-six months from the product's shipment date. This notification should occur immediately upon discovering the product's failure to meet the warranty conditions .