SIMPSON DURA-VENT LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Simpson Dura-Vent Company, Inc. (Simpson) provides this limited lifetime warranty for all of its products to the original purchaser. Subject to the limitations set forth below, Simpson warrants that its products will be free from substantial defects in material or manufacturing, if properly installed, maintained and used. This Warranty is non-transferable and does not cover normal wear and tear, smoke damage or damage caused by chimney fires, acts of God, or any product that was: (1) purchased other than from an authorized Simpson dealer, retailer or distributor; (2) modified or altered; (3) improperly serviced, inspected or cleaned; or (4) subject to negligence or any use not in accordance with the printed materials provided with the product as determined by Simpson. This limited lifetime warranty applies only to parts manufactured by Simpson.

Simpson provides the following warranties for its products: One Hundred Percent (100%) of the purchase price or MSRP at time of purchase, whichever is lower, for 15 years from the date of purchase, and Fifty Percent (50%) thereafter, except for the following limitations: all Termination Caps and DuraBlack® are warranted at One Hundred Percent (100%) for five years, and at Ten Percent (10%) thereafter.

All warranty obligations of Simpson shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective product pursuant to the terms and conditions applicable to each product line. These remedies shall constitute Simpsons sole obligation and sole remedy under this limited warranty. This warranty provides no cash surrender value. The terms and conditions of this limited lifetime warranty may not be modified, altered or waived by any action, inaction or representation, whether oral or in writing, except upon the express, written authority of an executive officer of Simpson.

LIMITATIONS ON INTERNET SALES:
Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions of this limited lifetime warranty, Simpson provides no warranty for the following specific products if such products are both: (a) purchased from an Internet seller; and (b) not installed by a qualified professional installer: DuraTech®, DuraPlus HTC®, PelletVent Pro®, FasnSeal®, and Simpsons relining products including DuraLiner®, DuraFlex® 304, DuraFlex® 316, DuraFlex® Pro, DuraFlex® SW, and Ventinox®. For purposes of this warranty, a trained professional installer is defined as one of the following: licensed contractors with prior chimney installation experience, CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps, NFI Certified Specialists, or WETT Certified Professionals.

Simpson reserves the right to inspect defective product to determine if it qualifies for replacement under the terms of this limited lifetime warranty. All warranty claims must be submitted with proof of purchase. Labor and installation costs are not covered under this warranty. To obtain warranty service contact Simpson promptly at Simpson Dura-Vent Warranty Service, 877 Cotting Ct., Vacaville CA 95688, or call 800-835-4429.

WHERE LAWFUL, SIMPSON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL SIMPSON BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY. SIMPSONS ENTIRE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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