conditional warranty
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nounpl: conditional warranties
garantia condicional
1. A warranty that is valid only if certain conditions are met or fulfilled by the buyer or user
The conditional warranty covers manufacturing defects only if the product is used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
A garantia condicional cobre defeitos de fabricação apenas se o produto for usado de acordo com as instruções do fabricante.
2. A guarantee provided by a seller that becomes enforceable only upon the occurrence of specified conditions or events
The car dealer offered a conditional warranty that applies only if regular maintenance is performed at authorized service centers.
O concessionário de carros ofereceu uma garantia condicional que se aplica apenas se a manutenção regular for realizada em centros de serviço autorizados.
3. In legal contracts, a warranty whose validity depends on the fulfillment of prerequisites
The conditional warranty became void when the customer failed to register the product within 30 days of purchase.
A garantia condicional tornou-se nula quando o cliente não registrou o produto dentro de 30 dias após a compra.
Conditional warranties are prevalent in both American and Brazilian consumer markets, particularly in electronics, automobiles, and appliances. In Brazil, consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor) mandate clear disclosure of warranty conditions. The term is frequently encountered in product manuals, contracts, and commercial disputes. Understanding the conditions is crucial as many warranties become void if specific requirements are not met.
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