17Warranty Information and Guarantee1. The BionX warranty covers a two-year period for BionX propulsion system(s) within the framework ofthe following conditions.2. This warranty exclusively covers systems provided by BionX excluding all the other bicycle componentsprovided by other bicycle manufacturers.3. This warranty covers the repair and/or the replacement of BionX propulsion systems provided that theequipment concerned loses its functionality within the agreed warranty period and also provided thatthe claim is not related to any of the following cases expressly excluded under this warranty.4. Any other legal provisions, particularly with respect to warranty regulations, are not restricted by thiswarranty.5. This warranty only covers material and manufacturing defects. It is only effective with a valid proof ofpurchase consisting of the original purchase document or receipt indicating the date of purchase, thedealer’s name and the designation of the bicycle model. BionX reserves the right to reject the coverageof this warranty if the accompanying documentation of BionX components is not accurateor complete.6. In the case of a warranty claim, BionX undertakes to either repair faulty system components and/orto replace such components, at BionX discretion (Service Replacement Unit).7. Warranty repairs have to be exclusively performed by BionX. Any component to be repaired underthe framework of this warranty has to be transferred to BionX at the client’s own expenses and risks,and, after the completion of such repair, has to be picked up at BionX, or, it has to be shipped (at therequest of the client) to the client’s address at the client’s own expenses and risks. In the case ofrightful warranty claims, BionX reserves the right to bear or repay transportation expenses. In orderto have a previous determination whether a warranty claim is justified or not, the end user has tosubmit his claim to the dealer from whom he purchased the product so that the respective dealerhandles the shipment to BionX.8. Costs for repair work performed in advance by persons who have not been authorized by BionXwill not be reimbursed. In such a case, any warranty claim will cease.9. Repair work and/or replacement of components during the warranty period do not lead to anextension and/or a new start of the warranty period. Repair work and direct replacement duringthe warranty period may be performed with functional replacement components of equal value.10. The two-year warranty period starts with the date of purchase. Warranty claims must be reportedimmediately.
