Essops will only be liable to honor a warranty if:
- The defect existed at the time of delivery and manifested during the warranty period;
- The defect did not arise due to normal wear and tear or misuse/abuse by the customer;
- The product concerned is used for the purpose intended and in a domestic environment
(Unless the latter requirement is waived by Essops in writing); i.e. commercial use is not warranted;
- The customer duly complied with the care instructions and maintenance.
- The customer provides the original invoice;
If the product is assembled by Essops logistics in accordance with the suppliers’ specifications. Essops warranty provides for the free repair or replacement of any faulty component.
If the product is collected and assembled by the customer, the client must at his own cost, deliver and collect the product concerned to and from the store or our Warehouse.
LOUNGE SUITES
Carry a 1 year warranty on the Frame and structure of the product only.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by floods, lightning or any other natural disasters.
Electrical components
There is no Guarantee/warranty on electrical components.
LEATHER WARRANTY
- Solvent spills
- Ink
- Paint
- Body fluids (human or animal)
- Improper cleaning techniques
- Placing furniture outdoors in direct sunlight or close proximity to an open heat source (heaters, fire places, barbeque stands)
- Sitting on arms and backs of the sofas
- lack of seating rotation
1.2 Extreme use is considered damaged caused by more than normal wear and tear this includes:
1.1. Defects or damage arising from negligence, abuse or misuse, including (but not limited to) improper maintenance – referred to as ‘dressing’, exposure to water, direct sunlight, coastal air, chemicals, accidents, any use for which the product was not designed nor does it cover ordinary wear and tear; failure to comply with Essops care instructions or specifications
- Warranties do not apply to:
Upholstered furniture is warranted for a period of 1*year from date of delivery/collection in respect of the frame and craftsmanship. (*also refer to IMPORTED PRODUCTS WARRANTY) The warranty does not extend to the fabric or leather used to upholster the product as this is subject to wear and tear associated with use. Furthermore, usage and treatment in the customer’s environment is beyond Essops’ control.
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE WARRANTY
Essops uses amongst its many materials…natural full-grain leather. Therefore, certain variations may occur. Dye lots may vary resulting in slight colour variations. No two hides are identical. Scratch marks, stretch marks, brand marks, scuff marks and tick bite marks are characteristics of natural full-grain leather and are often visible. These are not defects but are considered to add character to the leather. To make sure you take optimal care of your leather products, please read the Care Instructions which are available Here.
WOOD,STONE, STAINLESS STEEL & GLASS WARRANTY
Products consisting of Wood, Stone, Stainless and glass are not covered by the warranty.
IMPORTED PRODUCTS WARRANTY
All imported products are warranted for a period of 1 year from date of delivery/collection in respect of frame and workmanship.
CONDITION OF DISPLAYED PRODUCTS
If the subject matter of the sale is the particular product that is on display in the Essops showroom as viewed by the customer, then the product is sold to the customer in the specific condition in which it is and the customer agrees to accept the relevant product in that condition.