WARRANTY AND GUARRANTY

What is a warranty in
construction?
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Although the word ‘warranty’ is frequently used in the
construction industry, it is often used with different meanings.
This article explains how ‘warranties’ work in the context of a
construction contract. It is intended to assist principals, head
contractors and subcontractors in negotiating and interpreting
their contractual obligations.

What is the legal definition of a warranty?
In a strict legal sense, the terms of a contract can be divided into three
categories: conditions, warranties and intermediate terms.
If a 'condition' of a contract is breached, the innocent party will have the
right to terminate the contract and claim damages.
If a 'warranty' is breached, the innocent party will not have the right to
terminate the contract. But it may still claim damages, assuming the breach
causes a loss.
An 'intermediate term' lies somewhere between. Whether the breach of an
intermediate term will entitle the innocent party to terminate will depend on
the circumstances, potentially including the severity of the breach.
However, when people in the construction industry talk about 'warranties',
they are not usually thinking about this traditional legal classification.


What is the construction industry definition
of a warranty?
When people in the construction industry refer to ‘warranties’, they are
probably referring to an obligation that arises from a document that has
been signed or issued by the warrantor. Alternatively, they might be
referring to a warranty that arises under statute or is implied by law.

This article is focused on the first type of ‘warranty’ mentioned above – that
is, warranties that appear in documents that are signed or issued by the
person giving the warranty.

Why do written warranties exist?
The purpose of any warranty is to provide comfort, in the form of a legally
enforceable obligation, to someone buying goods or services from the
person giving the warranty.
Warranties are intended to clarify the parties' rights and obligations, and will
often explain what should happen if something goes wrong.
For example, say you engage a contractor to perform work, and you do this
without signing a contract.
If the contractor’s work is defective, the law will probably supply you with a
remedy. You might have an action against the contractor in tort
(negligence), under statute (such as trade practices legislation or specific
building legislation), or (less commonly) in equity.
But sometimes, the law might not be clear about precisely what should be
expected of the contractor. For example, the law might be silent about the
expected service life of the works, or in relation to specific performance
characteristics of the works. It is areas of uncertainty like these that
warranties are intended to address.


A well-drafted warranty will describe precisely what is required of the
contractor or supplier. It will give you clarity around the circumstances in
which a remedy is intended to be available. The protections given by
warranties can be invaluable, particularly where the law is silent or
potentially ambiguous.
Contractual warranties generally supplement other legal rights that a
principal or head contractor may have, including any remedies that may be

available under applicable trade practices and building legislation.
Obtaining warranties from contractors and suppliers is one of the most
practical ways principals (and head contractors) protect themselves against
the risk of contractor, subcontractor and supplier non-performance.

What are collateral warranties in
construction?
A collateral warranty is a warranty that is given separately to the main
contract that contains the parties’ primary obligations. Usually, collateral
warranties are signed by subcontractors and suppliers and are provided by
a head contractor to its principal under a head contract.
Principals will often seek collateral warranties from subcontractors and
suppliers to ensure that they can make a claim directly against the
subcontractor, should the need arise.
Without a collateral warranty deed, the principal may not have a direct right
of action against the subcontractor. That can become a serious problem if
the head contractor experiences an insolvency event. This is the problem
that collateral warranty deeds are often designed to address.
Collateral warranties will often be required by a principal in the form of a
deed, to ensure that they are enforceable.


The two types of construction warranty:
time-based warranties and general
warranties
Warranties in the construction industry typically fall into one of two
categories: time-based warranties and general warranties.

Time-based warranties
A time-based warranty is a binding promise that a particular thing will be in

a particular state at a specific point in time, or remain in that state for a
specified period of time.
For example, a contractor might be required to warrant that, on completion
of their work, the work will comply with all applicable statutory
requirements.
Or, as a separate example, a contractor might be required to give a
warranty that (say) a structure will be waterproof on completion of the
works, and that it will remain waterproof for a period of 5 years.
This style of warranty is intended to give a buyer comfort that about the
state, quality or performance characteristics of the goods or services they
are buying at a particular point (or points) in time.
Time-based warranties are particularly important given that law will rarely
specify how long things should be expected to last.

General warranties
Within the meaning used by the industry, general contractual warranties are
other contractual promises given by the contractor or supplier that are not
time-based warranties.
For example, under AS 4902 (an Australian Standards form of design &
construct contract), the contractor is required to 'warrant' that:


 it is suitably qualified and experienced;
 it has examined the preliminary design and the principal’s project
requirements and that the design is suitable, appropriate and
adequate;
 it will carry out its design obligations in accordance with the
principal’s project requirements;
 it will carry out and complete the work under the contract in
accordance with the design documents so that the works when

complete are fit for their intended purpose; and
 its consultants are suitably qualified and experienced.
Confusingly, some terms that are expressed as ‘warranties’ may in fact be
intermediate terms or even conditions within a strict legal sense. A breach
of that type of ‘warranty’ may entitle the other party to terminate the
contract.
For example, a contractor may be required to ‘warrant’ that it is
appropriately licensed to perform the work. If that warranty is breached,
with the result that the contractor is not legally permitted to perform the
work, the likelihood is that the principal would have the right to terminate
the contract.
When someone starts talking about 'warranties', understanding the
distinction between time-based warranties and general warranties will help
you understand what they are talking about.

What happens if a warranty is breached?
The consequences of a breach of warranty will normally depend on four
things:


1. Whether the obligation is of a kind, and the breach so serious, that
the other party

should be entitled to terminate the

contract.
2. Whether the person with the benefit of the warranty has suffered
any loss.
3. Whether the contract or warranty document explains what should
happen where there

is a breach.

4. When the claim is made.
If the contract explains what should happen in the event of the breach, the
law will usually (but not always) treat the contract as a complete code. The
contract may explain how a party needs to claim for the breach, and it may
also explain how the claim is intended to be resolved. Some contracts will
identify specific terms that, if breached, will entitle the innocent party to
terminate.
Where a party suffers a loss as a result of a breach of warranty, and absent
any terms of the contract to the contrary, the innocent party would
usually be entitled to claim damages. Damages for a breach of warranty
are normally calculated with the aim of putting the innocent party in the
position they would have been in, had the contract been performed.
The timing of a claim for breach can be critical. Keep in mind that the expiry
of the 'defects liability period' does not mean that the contractor can no
longer be liable. (You can read more about this here.) A claim brought after
the period allowed by the applicable statute of limitations will be barred.

Takeaways for buyers (eg principals and
head contractors)
When you are buying goods or services from someone else, including
construction services, you should seek to:
 obtain warranties from that person;


 obtain warranties from any other person in the supply chain who
may be responsible for any material defects or other issues that
emerge (such as key subcontractors and major suppliers of plant

and equipment); and
 ensure in each case, the warranties clearly identify what is
expected of the person giving the warranty, and what will happen
in the event of a breach. Normally, a mix of general warranties
and time-based warranties will be appropriate.

Takeaways for sellers (eg head contractors,
subcontractors and suppliers)
Where you are selling goods or services to someone else, you should seek
to:
 read the terms of all warranties carefully, to ensure you
understand precisely what is expected of you and your potential
liability in the event of a breach;
 carefully consider any time-based warranties, particularly
warranties with extended durations, and seek to ensure they are
qualified for factors beyond your control (eg wear and tear, failure
to maintain, misuse or deliberate damage, etc); and
 obtain warranties from your suppliers and subcontractors, to
ensure you will have back-to-back protection should it be required.

Warranties & Guarantees in
the Building Industry
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Current and emerging legislation makes it increasingly clear that the performance of construction
materials and systems and the work performed installing them must meet suitable criteria. We
usually refer to these criteria as either a Warranty or Guarantee and the terms are often transposed.
Although similar, however, they have different meanings which you must be clear on in your
documentation.
Terminology – precision is key.

A Guarantee is a promise of quality & durability, with regular use, and usually applies to simple
whole items, from a TV to an entire building.
A Warranty is a guarantee plus acceptance of liability & defect correction. This is more
often applied to complex systems (like construction systems that are part of a building) in
particular situations over specified periods.
Durability means Durability to NZBC B2, which describes the specific technical
performance of a material and its resistance to complete failure over a defined period
subject to proper maintenance.
Liability describes the accountability of persons or organisations for any failure of
materials, systems or construction.

Definitions
GUARANTEE TYPES
Different types of Guarantees may be applied, including Commercial warranties,
Contractual warranties, Legislated guarantees and the Fair Trading Act.


Commercial guarantee – provided by private enterprise (e.g. MasterBuild
Guarantee)



Legislated guarantee – The Consumer Guarantees Act. The Act applies to
residential only and is limited to the services provided (not the buildings). It covers:



o

Work to be done with reasonable care and skill

o

Materials to be of acceptable quality & fit for purpose

o

Work completed in a timely way

The Fair Trading Act – the Act protects consumers from being misled about
products or services. Refunds and compensations are available if there were any
misleading claims for:
o

Work needed when it was unnecessary

o

The contractor/tradesperson purporting to belong to a trade association or
implying they have some industry approval

WARRANTY – TYPES


Different types of Warranties may be applied, including Commercial warranties,
Contractual warranties, and warranties enforced by legislation.






Commercial warranties – usually from manufacturer/supplier, these may be
provided:
o

As of right or

o

Required by Specification

Contractual warranties – These warranties are from the contractor or subcontractor and are required as set out in the contract or specification for say:
o

A Contractors 2 year weather-tightness and water-tightness warranty

o

Installers or applicators warranty of workmanship

Legislated warranties – there are warranties required by the Building Act,
under Part 4A: Consumer rights and remedies in relation to residential building
work. The Act;
o

Has implied warranties in residential contracts (builder/client)

o

Has remedies for breaches of implied warranties

o

Requires the contractor to remedy defects notified within one year of
completion

Masterspec System - examples of Commercial/Contractual warranties
MASTERSPEC GENERAL REQUIREMENT

WARRANTY COMMERCIAL


WARRANTY - INSTALLER/APPLICATOR

Implied warranties under the Building Act
IMPLIED WARRANTIES - RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTS


Implied warranties apply to Building Contracts or sale agreements (subject to
Contracts) with on-sellers. They warrant that;
o

The building work will be carried out competently in accordance with the
contract plans, specifications and consent.


o

Materials will be fit for purpose and to be new (unless stated otherwise).

o

The work will meet all legal requirements.

o

The work will be done with reasonable care and skill and completed by the
date (or within the period) specified in the contract. Or, if no date or period is
specified, within a reasonable time.

o

The residence will be suitable for occupation on completion.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES - REMEDIES
If there has been a breach in a written or verbal contract, the client may require the
builder to fix the work and repair or replace defective materials. If the builder does
not fix within a reasonable time, the client may have work done by someone else and
recover costs from the builder or can cancel the contract.
Where a breach of warranty is substantial or cannot be fixed, the client may get
compensation from the builder for any reduction in the value of the building work
below the price they paid, or they can cancel the contract.


The Client may also obtain damages from the builder for any loss or damage
resulting from the breach (other than loss or damage through a reduction in the
value).



Builders can't contract out of their Warranty obligations. The legislation applies to the
work of the builder, as well as employees and subcontractors the builder is
responsible for.

An owner of the building or land in respect of which building work was carried out
under a contract to which this section applies may take proceedings (Adjudication,
Arbitration, WHRS) for a breach of any of the warranties set out in section 362J,
whether or not that person was a party to the contract.
How long does liability last?
LIABILITY - LIMITATION ACT 2010
Limitation laws prevent certain legal claims being brought against a person or
company after a defined period. They provide a defence against old claims and give
certainty to legal liability for past events. There are three legislative channels to
establish most construction-related liability limitations;


The New Zealand Building Act - section 393 Limitation defence – this brings in
the Limitation Act for civil proceedings arising from:
o

Building work - design, construction, alteration, etc

o

Performance of a function under the Building Act

o

Has a ten year (long stop) time limit from the date of omission

o




May include implied warranties (for residential only)

Limitations Act 2010 – for building related matters the time scales generally are:
o

Limited to 6 years from discovery (but extended to)

o

Ten year-long stop for "reasonable discoverability" (under Building Act)

Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act (WHRS):
o

Ten year-long stop, generally

Note: These limitations don't always apply to material or product performance. These can be
subject to more extended performance requirements of Durability (under the Building Act,
Building Code and other legislation) and specific warranty period.

Warranty vs. Guarantee
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interesting

A warranty  is a guarantee  of the integrity of a product and of the 
maker’s responsibility for it. In a sense, guarantee is the more 
general term and warranty is the more specific (that is, written and 
legal) term. But a closer look at these words shows a relationship that
is even closer than that: they were originally one and the same.
Though today the words have subtly different meanings—'warranty' is
more specific and 'guarantee' is more general—they were originally 
the same word.
Though today the words have subtly different meanings—'warranty' is
more specific and 'guarantee' is more general—they were originally 
the same word.

Warranty


The term 'warranty' can have a number of meanings, but in general, it refers to a legally binding
assurance or promise.
Warranties may be used to provide assurance from one party to another
that goods and/or services will meet certain expectations, e.g. fit for purpose, being free from defects,
complying with statutory and other regulations and specifications.
A warranty can be either express (i.e. written) or implied.
A common form of warranty, and one that is paid for, is that which runs with a product, meaning that
the customer of a product is given an assurance by the manufacturer that any defects or losses will
be repaired or compensated during a given period. The warranty can also detail both parties’ rights
and obligations in the event of a dispute.
Defects in buildings are not recoverable in tort (only as a contractual claim), as they are economic
loss which are only recoverable through a contractual relationship. As a result, collateral
warranties have been developed. These provide for a duty of care to be extended by one of
the contracting parties to a third party who is not party to the original contract.
A typical example is an architect of a new development agreeing to a duty of care to

the occupant. Privity of contract rules would prevent any liability arising between
the architect and occupier without the existence of a collateral warranty.
For more information see: Collateral warranties.
Bonds and guarantees are forms of security that accompany contractual obligations and are based on
either primary or secondary obligations.

The One-Year Warranty: Fact or Fiction?
Thursday, March 22, 2018
I recently saw a commercial that trumpeted a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty on a $14,000 car.
The next day, I was on the phone with a contractor who insisted that he would only guarantee his work on a
multimillion-dollar building for one year. How was it possible for me to get a 10-year warranty on an
inexpensive car, but my client could not get a more substantial warranty on a project that was 200 times more
expensive? The contractor explained that his warranty policy is “the industry standard.” But is it?

The Warranty Onion: Misconceptions Based on Misreadings
Many contractors (and some owners) believe that under most industry-standard construction contracts, the
contractor is not responsible for correcting defective construction discovered more than one year after
completion because those contracts establish a “standard, one-year warranty.” Although a contractor could
certainly include language in the construction contract expressly providing for a one-year warranty, there is
simply no such thing as an industry-standard, one-year warranty.


The likely source of this misconception is found in common construction documents, such as AIA Document
A201 – 2017, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction Projects. Specifically, Section 12.2.2.1
provides that:
“In addition to the Contractor’s obligations under Section 3.5, if, within one year after the date of Substantial
Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof … or by terms of any applicable special warranty
required by the Contract Documents, any of the Work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements of
the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of notice from the Owner to do so.
… During the one-year period for correction of Work, if the Owner fails to notify the Contractor and give the

Contractor an opportunity to make the correction, the Owner waives the rights to require correction by the
Contractor and to make a claim for breach of warranty.”
This one-year correction period has become known in the construction industry as a “one-year warranty.” Both
owners and contractors point to this provision as a contractual limit on the contractor’s obligation to correct
defective work discovered more than one year after completion of the construction.
However, when this section is read in conjunction with Section 3.5.1 of A201, it is clear that the intent is not to
provide a one-year limitation period. Thus, while the contractor’s obligation to repair may be limited to one
year, the contractor’s financial obligation to pay to correct defective work is not as limited.
Section 12.2.2.1 states that the one-year requirement is “in addition to the Contractor’s obligations under
Section 3.5.” Thus, the obligation at Section 12.2.2.1 is in addition to and not a limitation on Section 5.5.1.
Section 3.5.1, entitled “Warranty,” states:
“The Contractor warrants to the Owner and Architect that materials and equipment furnished under the Contract
will be of good quality and new unless the Contract Documents require or permit otherwise. The Contractor
further warrants that the Work will conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents and will be free
from defects, except for those inherent in the quality of the Work the Contract Documents require or permit.
Work, materials, or equipment not conforming to these requirements may be considered defective. The
Contractor’s warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, alterations to the Work not
executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear
and normal usage.”
It is important to note there is no language in Section 3.5.1 that establishes any sort of limitation period. Further,
Section 12.2.5 states:
“Nothing contained in this Section 12.2 shall be construed to establish a period of limitation with respect to
other obligations the Contractor has under the Contract Documents. Establishment of the one-year period for
correction of Work as described in Section 12.2.2 relates only to the specific obligation of the Contractor to
correct the Work, and has no relationship to the time within which the obligation to comply with the Contract
Documents may be sought to be enforced, nor to the time within which proceedings may be commenced to
establish the Contractor’s liability with respect to the Contractor’s obligations other than specifically to correct
the Work.”
As a result, the contractor’s warranty obligations set forth in Section 3.5.1 are not limited by any contractual
timeframe. Rather, under Illinois law, a claim for breach of construction warranty may be brought if discovered

within 10 years after the time the act or omission occurred, which would be no later than completion of the
construction unless otherwise specified. That means a claim for defective work under Section 3.5.1 can be
brought at any point during that timeframe, regardless of the “one-year” language contained in Section 12.2.2.1.


If the construction contract contains express language limiting the contractor’s obligations to the one-year
period after the completion of the project, then that provision will be a defense for the contractor against an
owner asserting a claim outside of that one-year period. However, if the construction contract incorporates an
unmodified version of A201, the applicable warranty will not be limited to one year.

Know Your Contract Language (and What It Means for You)
It is important for the contractor, and ultimately the owner, to be aware that concern over how long the warranty
runs does not necessarily end with the owner-contractor agreement. The parties also need to consider the
language in the contractor’s subcontract. Most contractors use the same subcontract form from project to
project, and generally those subcontracts contain language that binds the subcontractor to a one-year warranty.
In essence, while the contractor may be providing the owner with a longer warranty, the subcontractor might not
be. Unless the subcontract states that the owner-contractor agreement has priority over the subcontract (e.g., “in
the event of conflict the terms of the Prime Contract will govern and control”), the contractor may be obligated
to the owner to correct defective subcontractor work without the subcontractor having any responsibility for the
performance of the corrective work.

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What's The Difference Between Guarantee
and Warranty?
IamCheated.com Research Team | February 07, 2018 8:07:pm

Difference between Guarantee and Warranty
You will come across two words, warranty and guarantee when you purchase new
products. Guarantee and Warranty protect consumer rights, as they provide

solutions in case the product purchased is faulty.
When you purchase a product, the buyer will promise you many things. However, if
the product is defective, you will lose all your money. This is where warranty and
guarantee will help you. It will ensure that the product is fixed or replaced if there are
problems.
People are often confused between guarantee and warranty. As a customer, before
buying a product in traditional/online mode, you should know the difference between
guaranty and warranty, to avoid getting cheated.


What is Guarantee?
Guarantee is a commitment made by the manufacturer to the buyer. Just like a
guarantor stands behind a loan, the manufacturer stands behind the product. If a
product under guarantee is of low quality, it will be either repaired/replaced, or the
money paid will be refunded to the buyer.
What is Warranty?
Warranty is an assurance given by the manufacturers to buyers, that if the product
breaks or if there is any problem with the product, the manufacturer will repair the
product for free.
But, the manufacturer will not replace the product. For instance: If your straightening
machine stops working suddenly and is covered under a 6 months warranty and it
has been only 2 months since the purchase, you can take it to the service centre and
get it repaired for free. If your product is not covered under the warranty, then you will
have to pay and get it repaired.
The guarantee covers products and services, whereas warranty covers only
products. In case of a guarantee, refund of the amount is possible, if stated. But,
refund of the amount is not possible in case of warranty.
Example of product not covered by warranty:
Let’s say you have bought a tablet which is under warranty for 6 months. After 3
months if the tablet slips from your hand and the screen breaks, this is not covered

under warranty. You need to pay and get the screen replaced.
After the completion of the warranty period, you can extend it by paying an additional
amount. But, in case of guarantee after the completion of the guarantee period,
additional guarantee cover is quite rare.


Guarantees can either be in oral or written form, but it is very hard to prove oral
guarantees. Warranty will usually be in written form, so it can easily be proven.
Refund of money paid is not possible in case of a Warranty. On the other hand,
refunds can be given in guarantees or the product will be replaced.
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What is warranty?

To understand the difference between warranty and guarantee, let us
understand Warranty first. To state it simply, Warranty means a
commitment from a manufacturer to its customers that if the product breaks
or if there is any problem in the product, the manufacturer will provide free
repair for the product. But the manufacturer does not commit replacement.
He commits only repair.
This basically means that the customer is protected against sudden
breakage or sudden problems in the product. If you bought a costly
Refrigerator today, and it stops working one month down the line, why
would you pay for the repairs? There should be a minimum time frame
when the company is responsible for the product to work.


Companies therefore provide warranties with their product as a sign of

assurance that the company is invested in the well being of the product. In
other sense, if a company does not provide warranty for the product, then
the company is not confident about the quality of the product or the liability
lies with the consumer.
Example of Products covered under warranty – Your smartphone suddenly
starts behaving weird. Some icons are not clicking even though you are
pointing at them. As the phone is covered under 6 months warranty and it
has been only a month since the purchase, you take the phone to the
service center and they repair it for free. No charges applicable.
Example of product not covered by warranty – Continuing the above
example, after 2 months, the phone slips from your hand one day and you
break the screen. Now this is not covered under warranty so you will have
to pay for the screen to be replaced. It is the owner who is liable in such
cases.
Example of product not covered by warranty – Continuing the above
example, after 2 months, the phone slips from your hand one day and you
break the screen. Now this is not covered under warranty so you will have
to pay for the screen to be replaced. It is the owner who is liable in such
cases.
Companies look at their own products before committing a time frame
for warranty to be applicable. If a company which manufactures goods is
sure that their product will last at least 1-2 years without need of any
service, then they are most likely to give a warranty on that product.
What is Guarantee?

Guarantee is a step ahead of warranty wherein the company is so
confident of their product, that they offer repair or replacement of the
product. In short, if there is any problem in the product, the company will
first try to repair the product and then if not repaired, it will offer free
replacement.

When Amazon Kindle was launched, it was a completely new concept in
the market and there was a 1 year guarantee on the product. Kindle was
known to have a soft screen and its screen breaking was a problem.
However, Kindle knew what percentage of their customers will suffer from
this problem. Due to the guarantee in place, many customers got direct


replacement of their Amazon Kindle therefore motivating more people to
adopt the Kindle faster.
Companies like Cross pens or Mont Blanc have lifetime guarantee of their
products. They are so confident about their products, that if anything
happens to the product which is not resolved by the company, they offer
free replacement to the end customer. Off course these companies have to
factor in the margins for the replacement so that they are in profit at the
end. But the cost of guarantee commitment is a different issue altogether.
Difference between warranty and guarantee

WARRANTY

GUARANTEE

Warranty means repair but no

Guarantee means repair or if repair not

commitment on replacement of the

possible then replacement

product

Warranty is generally given for

Guarantees are given for products which are

products which are known to have

sturdy and robust and are unlikely to break

frequent breakdows and are

down easily. Although guarantees are also

mechanical in nature - Example

given for mechanical product, the mechanical

washing machines

product should be high value or highly
engineered. Example of products - Premium
Pens, Heavy engineering products.

Refunds are not given in Warranty.

Refunds can be given in guarantee or a
replacement is made


WARRANTY

GUARANTEE

Warranty is covered for certain parts

Guarantee is completely free of cost.

but there may be parts out of

Guarantee may cover only certain parts. Other

warranty for which payments need to

parts of a product might be under warranty.

be made.
After warranty, the warranty can

After guarantee period, additional guarantee

be extended with additional

cover is very rare. Additional warranty might

payment.

be given.

It is written and warranty cards are

Guarantee is a written document and

used to confirm date of purchase.

generally Guarantee cards are used for the
contract. Guarantee is valid from the date of
purchase to the last date of guarantee

Example - Air conditioners might be

Example - Cross pens are covered by

under 1 year warranty and hence

guarantee and if there is ever a problem with

repair of air conditioners will be done

the pen, it is either repaired or completely

free of cost.

replaced.

As you can see from above, The difference between Warranty and
guarantee also stands as differences in legal propositions. While a
customer can claim repair of the product for free, he cannot claim the
replacement of the product because the company is not legally obligated
for a guarantee / replacement.