Standard Warranty

The use of bolding on the warranty text below is intended to draw your attention to key topics.  However, you must read the warranty in its entirety to get the full meaning of it. An extended warranty from Repair Masters, a national company dedicated to offering extended warranties is available to extend the Vinotemp warranty by 1, 3 and 5 years. The warranty options relevant to each product are identified with the product description.

Terms & Conditions

Vinotemp International ("Seller") and the person or entity that acquires these goods from Seller ("Purchaser") hereby fully agrees to the following terms and conditions of the sale:

• Shipping fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser (Shipping to US Continental customers is always FREE)  whether freight prepaid or freight collect. Seller assumes no responsibility for the goods sold to the Purchaser once the goods have left the Seller's premises, including, but not limited to, late delivery by the moving carrier, or for events caused by any difficulty carrier incurs in attempting to fit the goods into the Purchaser's place of business or residence due to the size of the goods or otherwise. Purchaser assumes all responsibility for delivery, payment of freight, access, measurement, installation, hook-up, wiring, moving and storage of the goods. The transportation of all goods is subject to the terms and conditions which the moving carrier imposes on Purchaser including, but not limited to, additional charges imposed per flight of stairs, and/or additional charges resulting from the carrier's inability to safely and/or adequately use the building elevator to lift the goods to an upper floor. Any claim for damages incurred during shipment by the carrier of the goods are insured and handled directly with the carrier.

• Any damages due to manufacture defects will be handled directly with Vinotemp International, subject to the limited warranty.

• All sales are final unless authorized in writing by the Seller, Purchaser may not return the goods, under any circumstance. If Purchaser refuses to accept the goods, under any circumstance, the Purchaser is liable for the return and cost of freight both ways, and if Seller does take back the goods, there will be a restocking charge that is 35% of the purchase price of the goods. Custom Cabinet and Racking are non-returnable. Purchaser must notify Seller of non-conforming goods within four days of delivery, after which time all goods are deemed accepted. If an order has been placed and production has started, cancellation of your order will be a 15% charge.

• If Purchaser stops payment on a credit card for any reason, Purchaser agrees to pay for all costs associated with the Seller's connection or litigation of such a claim, including without limitation extra damages, court costs and attorneys' fees. Finance charges begin the date of invoice. Collection fees plus NSF fee of $50 will be added to your invoice, which you agree to promptly pay. Title to the goods does not pass until payment is received in full by Seller and Seller retains a security interest in the goods until they are paid for in full.

Seller warrants that the goods will be free of defects in materials and workmanship as follows:

• Furniture style  (wood)  wine units: all cooling unit parts for a period of 5 (five) years; cabinetry and labor (uninstalled) for a period of 12 (twelve) months from date of sale, removal and re-installation of unit is not included in warranted labor.
• For the metal cabinet wine units: parts and labor for cooling system and cabinetry for a period of 12 (twelve) months from date of sale, removal and re-installation of unit is not included in warranted labor. For a scratch and dent or refurbished unit, warranty is 3 months from your dated invoice (parts for function only, not cosmetic).
• Thermoelectric Units: 90 (ninety) days From the date of sale. (This includes Wine Coolers, Beer Dispensers and Refrigerators). Cigar Humidors and Racking Systems are not warranted.
• Split Systems and installed products are parts only for 1 year, no labor.
• There is no warranty on parts purchased separately. Purchaser's exclusive remedy is limited, at Seller's option; to repair or replace defective part[s] with either new or factory reconditioned part[s]. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the unit pre-paid to designated facility and Seller will pay return shipping charges in the continental United States for items repaired under warranty within 12 (twelve) months from date of sale. 
• Wooden Units - Wood Texture & Color: Since the natural variation in texture, density, grain, color, tone and shade of wood is unavoidable; Seller does not guarantee the texture, color, tone or shade of the wood: nor does seller guarantee the colorfastness of wood or against peeling, chipping, cracking or scratching. Note: Unfinished wood is subject to warping; all wood surfaces must be sealed before placing cellar into service.
• Improper placement of the unit will void the warranty.
• This limited warranty does not cover damage due to such things as accident, misuse, abuse, mishandling, neglect, acts of God, fires, earthquakes, floods, high winds, government, war, riot or labor trouble, strikes, lockouts, delay of carrier, unauthorized repair, or any other cause beyond the control of the Seller, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing. Seller is not responsible for any damages caused to Seller's property resulting from the (use of the) good.
• This limited warranty applies only inside the Continental US. (Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii are not warranted).

• With Wine Mate (cooling systems) products, if the customer calls and the product is "defective", a letter from a qualified refrigeration technician, at the customers cost, must be obtained, to verify that the unit was installed properly, with proper ventilation and the unit is truly malfunctioning due to manufacture defect.
• Purchaser understands and acknowledges that the goods sold here are wine cellars, cigar humidors, and/or other similar units which house wine or cigars. Purchaser assumes all risk of using these units, including risk of spoilage, humidity variations, temperature variations, leaks, fire, water damage, mold, mildew, dryness and similar and any other perils that might occur.
• Seller is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages, and there are no warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond the Limited Warranty described above. The implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or a waiver of the implied warranties of fitness and/or merchantability, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
• In the event of any dispute between Seller and Purchaser arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions or to the goods sold generally, Purchaser must first file a written claim with Seller within ten days of the occurrence giving rise to the claim and wait an additional thirty days for a response before initiating any legal action. The sale and all terms are subject to California law. Any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions or to the goods sold generally shall be brought solely and exclusively in the County of Los Angeles. In no event may Purchaser initiate any legal proceeding more than six months after the occurrence of the event giving rise to the dispute.

The above terms and conditions are the only ones governing this transaction and Seller makes no oral representations of any kind. These Terms and Conditions can only be modified in writing, signed by both Purchaser and Seller.

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