Warranty

Warranty is a commitment made by the seller in a foreign trade contract regarding the quality or performance of goods, typically stipulating that within a specific period (warranty period), free repair, replacement of parts, or whole units will be provided for non-human damage. Usage scenarios include export contracts for durable goods such as machinery, electronic products, and consumer goods. Precautions: The scope of warranty, duration, and exemption clauses (e.g., improper use, natural disasters) must be clearly defined; warranty differs from guarantee—warranty focuses on repair responsibility, while guarantee may involve refund or compensation; unlike the 'Three Guarantees' (san bao), warranty is a contractual agreement, whereas the Three Guarantees are statutory minimum requirements. In international business, attention must be paid to legal differences, such as consumer protection regulations on warranties in Europe and America. Distinction: The warranty period is not equal to the quality guarantee period, which may be longer; warranty is usually borne by the seller or manufacturer, while after-sales has a broader scope.