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Warranty
This Warranty is limited and applies only to new products, except for
computer-based software which is covered under a separate Warranty
Policy, manufactured by Bio-Tek Instruments, Inc. (“Bio-Tek”). Bio-Tek
makes no warranty whatsoever regarding the condition of used products.
Bio-Tek warrants the instrument (hereinafter collectively referred to as
“Products” or “Product”) for a period of one (1) year from the original
purchase date against defective materials or workmanship. This Warranty
is limited to the original purchaser (the “Purchaser”) and cannot be
assigned or transferred. All claims under this Limited Warranty must be
made in writing to Bio-Tek, Attention: Service Department. Purchaser
must ship the Product to Bio-Tek, postage pre-paid. Bio-Tek shall either
repair or replace, at its option and without cost to the Purchaser, any
Product which in Bio-Tek’s sole judgment is defective by reason of defects
in the materials or workmanship.
This Warranty is VOID if the Product has been damaged by accident or
misuse, or has been damaged by abuse or negligence in the operation or
maintenance of the Product, including without limitation unsafe
operation, operation by untrained personnel, and failure to perform
routine maintenance. This Warranty is VOID if the Product has been
repaired or altered by persons not authorized by Bio-Tek, or if the
Product has had the serial number altered, effaced, or removed. This
Warranty is VOID if any of the Products has not been connected, installed
or adjusted strictly in accordance with written directions furnished by
Bio-Tek. Batteries and fuses used in any of the Products are not covered
by this Warranty. Software utilized in conjunction with any of the
Products is not covered by the terms of this Warranty but may be covered
under a separate, Bio-Tek software warranty.