Warranty and Guarantees
Modern Rattan support’s all manufactures guarantees as noted on each of the product pages.
The guarantee will commence on the date of delivery (Guarantee Coverage) and continues from that date. This guarantee will not cover any damage that is caused directly or indirectly by factors that are out of the responsibility and influence of the manufacturer’s guidelines. The 5-7year guarantee is the maximum period covered and any replacement orders provided do not re-start the guarantee period.
The guarantee is only valid as to defects in the materials, and the manufacturer reserves the right to not apply the guarantee where it deems, and/or when damages and defects are caused by:
- Commercial use (unless agreed in writing prior to purchase)
- Insufficient and/or incorrect product maintenance
- Inappropriate misuse
- Instances where the product/s has been tampered with by a third party
- Fair wear and tear
- Not following fitting instructions and using tools and fixings provided
- Foreign weather conditions if the furniture is moved outside of the UK
- Vandalism, abuse, neglect, deliberate act, accident, disaster or casualty
Where a defect is found, manufacturers will aim to repair, replace, or remove part or the entire product. Where it is deemed viable to do so, manufacturers may provide products, parts and/or materials for the customer to repair or replace a defective part, without the on-site assistance of a manufacturer or Modern Rattan’s representative. As a reasonable resolution between the customer and Modern Rattan a chargeable upgrade at a discounted rate may be provided, but only at the customers discretion. The method of remedy under this guarantee shall be at the sole choice of the manufacturer.
Modern Rattan will always ensure that this product will receive the full benefit of any manufacturer‚ guarantee. Where any claim is made under this guarantee, refunds will not exceed the following proportions of the original purchase price of the goods:
Breakdown- up to 100% for a claim made in the first 12 months
- up to 50% for a claim made within 13 - 24 months
- up to 25% for a claim made within 25 - 36 months
- up to 10% for a claim made within 37 - 48 months; and
- up to 5% for a claim made within 49 - 84 months
in each case by reference to the number of years that have passed since the commencement of the Guarantee Coverage.
This guarantee is in addition to, and does not affect, your legal rights in relation to the Goods that are faulty or not as described. All products will be provided in accordance with the contract. Advice about your legal rights is available from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or Trading Standards office.