Warranty Terms

Warranty Terms are provisions in foreign trade contracts regarding the seller's quality assurance for the goods sold and after-sales repair responsibilities. They typically specify the warranty period, scope of warranty, exclusions, repair or replacement methods, cost bearing, and claim procedures. They are commonly used in export contracts for durable goods such as machinery, electronic products, and components. Points to note: the starting point of the warranty period (e.g., shipment date, arrival date, or acceptance date) must be clear; the scope of warranty should distinguish normal wear and tear, misuse, force majeure, etc.; the warranty method (free repair, replacement of parts or entire unit) and response time should be agreed; also note the difference from 'Guarantee' and 'Quality Clause'—warranty focuses on after-sales repair responsibility, while guarantee may involve express commitments to goods specifications. In addition, compatibility with the destination country's laws (e.g., consumer protection law) must be considered to avoid invalid clauses.