Aqua Lung Black Diamond SL BC - Manual (Page 24)

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE: To validate your warranty, please complete and return the enclosed war-
ranty registration card within 15 days of purchase. You may also register online at
www.aqualung.com, or www.sea-quest.com.
All warranty transactions must be accompanied by proof of original purchase from an au-
thorized Aqua Lung/SeaQuest Dealer. Be sure to save your sales receipt, and present it
whenever returning your BC for warranty service.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Warranty coverage on buoyancy compensators covers the product throughout its useful life,
subject to the conditions listed below and utilizes a pro-rated replacement policy*.
Aqua Lung America warrants to the original purchaser for the useful life of the product, from
the date of purchase, that the product will be free from defects in materials and workman-
ship, provided that it receives normal use, proper care and prescribed dealer service
subject to the limitations listed below. The Limited Lifetime Warranty is extended only to the
original purchaser for purchases made from an Authorized Aqualung America Dealer and
is not transferable. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement only at the discretion of
Aqua Lung America.
Limitations
Warranty coverage does not extend to damages caused by improper use, improper mainte-
nance, neglect, unauthorized repairs, modifications, accidents, fire, casualty or normal wear
and aging.
Cosmetic damage(s), such as scratches, nicks and fraying are not covered under warranty
except when the product is new, out of the original packaging.
This warranty does not extend to equipment used for rental, commercial or military pur-
poses.
This warranty covers products purchased in the USA. For warranties that may apply else-
where, please contact your local representative.
*Product Replacement on a Pro-Rated Basis
Products under the Limited Lifetime Warranty that malfunction due to material or manufac-
turer defects that have also had a significant amount of use will be replaced on a pro-rated
basis. Pro-rating will be determined by a percentage factor based on the condition of the
product and how long the product was used prior to the warranty claim. This can be useful
to evaluate Limited Lifetime Warranty claims since the warranty period is for the “useful
life of the product” and not a set length of time. The following guidelines should be used in
determining what pro-rated percentage will be used.
Note: This can be a subjective evaluation. Fair and reasonable judgment should be
used.
Pro-rated values for products sold at retail Aqua Lung Pays Customer Pays
Like new and less than 2 years old 100% 0%
Slightly used and less than 5 years old 75% 25%
Very used and/or more than 5 years old 50% 50%
Worn out 0% 100%