5 YEAR WARRANTY HARDWARE
VINYLBILT warrants that the hardware by having remain in good operational condition for a period of FIVE (5) YEARS from the date of installation.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
This Limited Warranty must be validated by having the attached Registration Certificate completed by the contractor and the original Purchaser and received by VINYLBILT SHUTTERS no later than ten (10) days of the completed installation in order for the Property Owner to be entitled to this Limited Warranty.

The Limited Warranty stipulated in this document is the only warranty applicable to the VINYLBILT SHUTTERS and is granted in lieu of any warranties otherwise implied by law or equity and no such warranties shall apply to VINYLBILT SHUTTERS Limited Warranty.

1. PRODUCT USE
This Limited Warranty applies only in respect of products used strictly for the purpose for which they were intended.

2. LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
VINYLBILT SHUTTERS liability is limited solely and exclusively to repair or replacement at the option of VINYLBILT and under no circumstances will VINYLBILT be liable for incidental or consequential charges such as, but not limited to, labour costs for any purpose, inconvenience, damage or injury to persons or to property or any other expense.

3. REPLACEMENT PARTS OR REPAIRS
VINYLBILT reserves the right to discontinue or change any VINYLBILT shutters as currently manufactured. If VINYLBILT determines to make a replacement under the terms of this Limited Warranty and an exact replacement part is not available, VINYLBILT reserves the right to substitute a part or parts of equal quality at its sole option.

EXCLUSIONS FROM LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
The following are excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty.

A. Exposure to air pollutants and normal atmosphere conditions may cause all vinyl surfaces to gradually suffer an accumulation of surface dirt or stains. These are normal occurrences and are not covered under VINYLBILTS Limited Warranty.
B. Any defect, malfunction or failure to perform which has occurred because of unreasonable use, improper application or failure to perform reasonable or necessary maintenance.
C. Any damage to the shutters or components of the shutters caused by settlement or structural defects of the building in which they are installed. D. Any damage caused by wind, hail, lightning, or other acts of Good, intentional acts, accidents, negligence or exposure to harmful chemicals or pollutants.
E. Damage caused by improper handling or installing.
F. Any shutter which has been repaired or modified or attempted to have been repaired or modified by any person other than a duly authorized representative of VINYLBILT SHUTTERS.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty will take effect from the date of certification by VINYLBILT'S Dealer/Distributor that the installation of the shutters has been completed at the premises identified in the warranty certificate. The certification of the completion must be submitted to VINYLBILT no later that TEN (10) DAYS from the date of installation.

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Vinyl materials are closer to 'maintenance free' than any other building material. However surfaces may become dirty. Normal maintenance requires washing with mild soap and water using a soft cloth. For difficult to remove dirt and stains readily available water-based household cleaners can be used. Chlorine-based cleaners or other cleaners containing organic solvents could affect the surface appearance and long term durability of the product.

PROCEDURE AND CONDITIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY
Repairs are done a VINYLBILT plant.
Shutters must be brought to VINYLBILT.
VINYLBILT will not be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting shutters to and from VINYLBILT plant.
In this event that VINYLBILT'S obligation under this Limited Warranty is sought, the Owner must notify the Dealer/Distributor in writing within thirty (30) days after the defect has first appeared. Such notification must contain the following:

a) Name and address of the owner
b) Date of installation
c) A brief description of the defect for which warranty is requested.

Upon receipt of this information the Dealer/Distributor will notify the Owner of his share of prorated costs (where such is applicable), in accordance with Proration Schedule.

No repair on replacement parts will be provided until VINYLBILT'S Dealer/Distributor has received the Owner's payment for their share of the prorated costs.

The Dealer/Distributor will provide repair or replacement parts to the owner upon receipt of the Owner's payment.

PRORATION SCHEDULE

The percentage of warranty repair or replacement material costs to be shared by the Owner and VINYLBILT as stipulated on the face of this Limited Warranty Certificate as follows: