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Breedlove Instrument Warranty
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Breedlove Guitar Company Instrument Warranty

Your new Breedlove instrument is covered by the following Warranty. The Warranty Term for Breedlove Custom Shop instruments, Pro Series and Roots Series instruments is “Limited Lifetime.” The Warranty Term for Atlas and Passport Series instruments is “Five Years.”

Your Breedlove instrument is made from thin wood, and it is extremely important to maintain a stable environment of 44-48% Relative Humidity at 70 degrees Fahrenheit at all times.

1. Terms and Conditions

Breedlove Guitar Co. warrants solely to the original purchaser of a Breedlove Guitar Co. instrument that the instrument purchased shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the duration of the Warranty Term, or for as long as the instrument is owned by the original purchaser, whichever is shorter, and until the ownership of the instrument is transferred to another. This Warranty does not apply to (a) wear or breakage of frets or strings, or other normal wear and tear of the instrument or its parts; (b) asserted defects caused by modification, misuse or abuse or improper maintenance of the instrument; (c) asserted defects involving subjective personal dislikes or judgements; (d) asserted defects caused by accident or exposure to extremes of temperature or humidity which cause harm to the instrument; or (e) defects asserted by any purchaser who did not purchase the instrument from an authorized U.S. dealer, authorized international distributor or agent for the Breedlove Guitar Company.

2. Limitations on Obligation


The obligations of Breedlove Guitar Co. hereunder are limited to repair or replacement of parts of the instruments found to be defective under this Warranty. In no event shall Breedlove Guitar Co. be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost profits of any nature or kind, or for damages to persons or property, whether such liability claim is based on breach of warranty or contract, negligence or any other legal duty or obligation.
This Warranty is the sole warranty of Breedlove Guitar Co. and is given in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose.

3. No Other Warranties


The Warranty set forth herein constitutes the entire warranty and representation of the Breedlove Guitar Company with regards to its musical instruments. This Warranty shall be controlling over any conflicting terms and conditions of any purchase orders, contracts or invoices which may be executed in connection with the purchase of this musical instrument. No representation or warranty made by any salesperson, dealer, agent, representative or employee of the Breedlove Guitar Company shall be binding upon Breedlove Guitar Company other than as set forth herein.

4. Claim Procedures

Unless purchaser is notified in writing that repairs and service under this Warranty may be made by an authorized Breedlove Guitar Co. dealer, claims for warranty performance and service shall be made by sending the instrument, shipping and insurance prepaid by the purchaser, to the Breedlove Guitar Company at the address shown on the back page of this booklet, together with (a) evidence confirming the original purchase by purchaser (such as a copy of the sales invoice or receipt, a credit card slip, or the like); (b) a brief description of the nature of the asserted defect; and (c) the name, address and phone number of the original purchaser to whom the instrument is to be returned.

The Breedlove Guitar Company shall review the description of the asserted defect, examine the instrument, and make service, repairs, and replacements as appropriate under this Warranty. Upon completion of the service, the instrument shall be returned to the original purchaser by the Breedlove Guitar Company, with shipping and insurance to by paid by the purchaser. In the event it is determined that the asserted defect is not covered by or is excluded from this Warranty, the instrument shall be returned without repairs or replacement, with shipping and insurance to be paid by the purchaser.

5. Owner Registration


To assist in confirming the original purchase and purchaser, please register your instrument. Failure to register will not invalidate this Warranty.