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7. WARRANTY
1. This warranty is given in addition to all rights given by statute or
otherwise.
2. LDC Racing Sailboats warrants all boats and component parts
manufactured by it to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and circumstances, and the exercise of prudent
seamanship, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of
commissioning by the original owner. The owner must exercise routine
maintenance and care.
3. This warranty does not apply to defects in surface coatings caused by
weathering or normal use and wear.
4. This warranty does not apply if the boat has been altered, modified, or
repaired without prior written approval of LDC Racing Sailboats. Any changes
to the hull structure, deck structure, rig or foils without the written approval of
LDC Racing Sailboats will void this warranty.
5. Warranty claims for materials or equipment not manufactured by LDC
Racing Sailboats can be made directly to the relevant manufacturer. LDC
Racing Sailboats warrants that these parts were installed correctly and
according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
6. Warranty claims shall be made to LDC Racing Sailboats as soon as
practicable and, in any event, within 28 days upon discovery of a defect. No
repairs under warranty are to be undertaken without written approval of LDC
Racing Sailboats.
7. Upon approval of a warranty claim, LDC Racing Sailboats may, at its
expense, repair or replace the component. In all cases, the replacement will
be equal in value to the original component.
8. Due to the continuing evolution of the marine market, LDC Racing
Sailboats reserves the right to change the design, material, or construction of
its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in
products already built or in use.