mandatory warranty
[ˈmændətɔːri ˈwɔːrənti]
nounpl: mandatory warranties
garantia obrigatória
1. A legally required guarantee that a seller or manufacturer must provide to a buyer, ensuring that a product is fit for its intended purpose and of merchantable quality, regardless of whether an express warranty is offered
The mandatory warranty covers all manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase.
A garantia obrigatória cobre todos os defeitos de fabricação por um ano a partir da data de compra.
2. A warranty imposed by law to protect consumer rights, which cannot be waived or disclaimed by the seller
Even without a written agreement, the mandatory warranty protects consumers against faulty merchandise.
Mesmo sem um acordo escrito, a garantia obrigatória protege os consumidores contra mercadorias defeituosas.
In Brazil, mandatory warranties are governed by the Código de Defesa do Consumidor (Consumer Protection Code), which establishes minimum warranty periods and protections that cannot be waived by sellers. This is a strong consumer protection measure that reflects Brazilian legal emphasis on consumer rights. In the USA, implied warranties are similarly protected under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), though terminology may vary by state. Both jurisdictions recognize that mandatory warranties serve as fundamental consumer safeguards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
covered under mandatory warranty
mandatory warranty protection
within the mandatory warranty period
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