General warranty conditions
§1. General provisions
- The guarantor is TimberCraft company based in Poręba Wielka, NIP: 7372133304, REGON: 383680280, hereinafter referred to as the "Guarantor."
- The warranty covers only physical defects arising from causes inherent in the product at the time of its delivery to the Buyer.
- The warranty is valid in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
- The warranty period is:
- wooden sauna construction – 24 months,
- equipment elements supplied by external manufacturers (stoves, controllers, lighting, electrical devices) – according to the warranty of their manufacturers,
- consumable elements – are not covered by the warranty.
§2. Conditions for the validity of the warranty
The condition for maintaining the warranty is:
- using the sauna according to the user manual;
- performing regular maintenance and care of the wood;
- ensuring proper ventilation of the interior;
- maintaining the efficiency of the electrical installation;
- placing the sauna on a substrate that meets the manufacturer's requirements;
- immediate reporting of any noticed defects.
§3. Natural properties of wood
The warranty does not cover natural characteristics of wood, in particular:
- change in wood color due to weather conditions;
- graying of wood;
- presence of knots;
- minor surface cracks;
- twisting, shrinking, and swelling of wooden elements due to changes in temperature and humidity;
- release of resin;
- differences in the structure, grain, and color of the wood;
- minor deformations of wooden elements that do not cause a loss of functionality of the product.
§4. Exclusions from warranty liability
The warranty does not cover defects and damages resulting from:
- improper use of the product;
- failure to follow the user manual;
- lack of regular maintenance of the wood;
- use of inappropriate chemical agents;
- improper preparation of the substrate;
- ground subsidence;
- mechanical damage occurring after acceptance of the product;
- force majeure events, including:
- storms,
- hurricanes,
- floods,
- fires,
- lightning,
- excessive snowfall;
- flooding of the product;
- improper transport organized by the Buyer;
- self-repairs, modifications, or alterations;
- installation of additional equipment without the manufacturer’s consent;
- improper execution of the electrical connection;
- power surges in the electrical network;
§5. Scope of the Guarantor's liability
- The Guarantor's liability is limited solely to the repair or replacement of the defective element.
- The method of removing the defect is determined solely by the Guarantor.
- The Guarantor may at its discretion:
- repair the element,
- replace the element,
- provide a replacement element,
- remove the defect on-site.
- Replaced elements become the property of the Guarantor.
- The warranty does not cover costs:
- dismantling of installations carried out by third parties,
- preparing the area,
- renting equipment,
- lost profits,
- downtime in business activities,
- costs of accommodation, travel, or other indirect expenses.
§6. Complaint submission procedure
- The warranty claim should include:
- order or invoice number,
- description of the problem,
- photographic documentation.
- The Guarantor may request additional photos or recordings.
- The Guarantor may refuse to accept the claim until the required documentation is received.
- The Buyer is obliged to allow the inspection of the product.
§7. Limitations of liability
- Minor aesthetic imperfections that do not affect the functionality of the sauna do not constitute grounds for a claim.
- Slight dimensional deviations resulting from the wood production technology do not constitute a defect.
- The Guarantor is not liable for the consequences of improper preparation of the sauna's foundation.
- The Guarantor is not liable for damages resulting from further use of the product after a defect has been revealed.
§8. Inspections and maintenance
- The Buyer is obliged to perform maintenance according to the user manual.
- At the request of the Guarantor, the Buyer should present documentation confirming maintenance has been performed.
- Failure to maintain may be grounds for refusing to acknowledge the warranty claim.
§9. Final provisions
- The warranty is a voluntary commitment of the Guarantor.
- The warranty does not exclude, limit, or suspend the Consumer's rights arising from applicable laws.
- In matters not regulated, Polish law applies.