Repair Customer Dispute refers to a disagreement between a customer and an exporter in foreign trade arising from product repair issues, commonly occurring at the after-sales stage. Usage scenarios include: the customer requests free repair or replacement, is dissatisfied with repair costs or turnaround time, or the product still fails to function properly after repair. Precautions: 1. Clarify liability (whether within the warranty period, whether damage was caused by human factors); 2. Keep communication records and repair evidence; 3. Handle according to the contract or platform rules to avoid escalation into a Chargeback or platform arbitration. The difference from a 'Return Dispute' is that the former focuses on the repair process, while the latter involves return and refund; the difference from a 'Quality Dispute' is that the former may be caused by improper use or transport damage and is not necessarily a factory defect. When handling, prioritize negotiation and, if necessary, offer a partial refund or discount to maintain the customer relationship.
📝 Examples
1. After receiving the machine, the customer caused a malfunction due to improper operation and demanded free repair. We proposed paid repair service with a discount on parts, and ultimately resolved this repair customer dispute. (Note: A repair dispute caused by human damage was settled through a discount plan.)
2. Because multiple repairs within the warranty period still failed to fix the product, the customer initiated a repair customer dispute and demanded a full refund. Based on the contract terms, we agreed to replace the product and cover the shipping cost. (Note: Repeated repair failures within the warranty period escalated into a refund dispute and were resolved through replacement.)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
Foreign trade terms are the foundation of international business communication
Trade practices may vary slightly by country; pay attention when using them
When using terms in contracts, specify the applicable version (e.g., Incoterms 2020)
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