short-term guarantee
[ʃɔrt-tɜrm ˈɡærənˌti]
nounpl: short-term guarantees
garantia de curto prazo
1. A promise or assurance provided by a seller or manufacturer that covers defects or malfunctions of a product for a limited period, typically ranging from a few weeks to one year
The electronics store offers a short-term guarantee of 90 days on all laptop purchases.
A loja de eletrônicos oferece uma garantia de curto prazo de 90 dias em todas as compras de laptops.
2. A financial commitment or collateral pledged for a specified short duration to secure a loan or business transaction
The company provided a short-term guarantee to secure the three-month line of credit.
A empresa forneceu uma garantia de curto prazo para garantir a linha de crédito de três meses.
In Brazil, short-term guarantees are standard practice for consumer products and are regulated by the Consumer Protection Code (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). Manufacturers typically offer 90 days to 1 year guarantees. In the USA, similar protections exist but may vary by state. Both cultures emphasize consumer rights and manufacturer accountability during these guarantee periods.
Related Idioms & Phrases
covered under short-term guarantee
short-term guarantee period
within the short-term guarantee
short-term guarantee expires
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