A promise about the quality or features of something — and, in everyday use, a maker's pledge to repair or replace faulty goods.
What it means
In contract law, a warranty is a minor term of a contract; breaching it allows the innocent party to claim damages but not to terminate the contract (unlike breach of a more important 'condition').
In consumer terms, a 'warranty against defects' (often called a manufacturer's warranty) is a voluntary promise to repair, replace, or refund faulty goods. Importantly, in Australia these warranties sit on top of, and cannot reduce, the automatic consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.
How it's used
The dishwasher came with a two-year manufacturer's warranty, but the buyer's separate consumer guarantee rights lasted even longer.
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