{"id":364,"date":"2014-09-05T11:27:46","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T11:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/?page_id=364"},"modified":"2014-09-06T16:19:57","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T16:19:57","slug":"warranties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/warranties\/","title":{"rendered":"Warranties"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section et_section_regular\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-365 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/garanties_header.jpg\" alt=\"garanties_header\" width=\"930\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/garanties_header.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/garanties_header-300x58.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Balterio\u00ae laminate flooring offers the best value for money in a wide range of colours and styles. Balterio\u00ae takes pride in the styling and durability of its floors and in its commitment to honour strong and reliable warranties. Our flooring meets strict production standards (EN\u00a013329) and is covered by residential and commercial warranties. When it comes to your home, business or family, only the best is good enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #666666;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/warranties_en_jan_2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_text --><div class=\"et_pb_accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_open\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Balterio\u00ae Warranties<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The legal warranties in the countries of purchase apply without restrictions to the Balterio\u00ae products specified below. In addition, in all countries where Balterio\u00ae laminate flooring is sold through (approved) distributors, Balterio\u00ae provides a commercial warranty as stipulated in the current conditions.<\/div>\n<p>If the packaging with the warranty conditions has been lost, you can either consult the warranty conditions on the Balterio\u00ae website (www.balterio.com), or obtain them directly from the Balterio\u00ae department of Spanolux nv (Wakkensteenweg 37B, 8710 Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium) (hereinafter referred to as \u201cBalterio\u00ae\u201d), or from the distributor and\/or the installer of your Balterio\u00ae laminate floor.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Visible defects?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before installing the Balterio\u00ae floor panels and accessories, these must be thoroughly checked for visible defects under the best lighting conditions. In any case the customer must refrain from installing visibly defective products. Any such defects must be reported to the Balterio\u00ae distributor and\/or installer or in the ultimate case, to Spanolux at the latest 8 calendar days after purchase. The defective products will be replaced. Any complaints made after this period shall not qualify for the warranty.<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Material and production defects?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the event of material or production defects in the Balterio\u00ae products, Balterio\u00ae will replace the deficient products in accordance with the present warranty conditions. This is limited to the replacement of the defective Balterio\u00ae product and excludes compensation for any other damage or costs incurred or to be incurred such as, but not restricted to, placement costs and removal expenses.<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Duration of warranty for material and production defects?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">The Balterio\u00ae warranty applies to the following Balterio\u00ae brand products for residential and, depending on the floor type, commercial use. The duration of this warranty is dependent on the laminate type concerned and on the purposes it is used for, as indicated in the table below:<\/span><br style=\"color: #666666;\" \/><br style=\"color: #666666;\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"table_border\" style=\"color: #666666;\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"30%\">Collection<\/th>\n<th width=\"30%\">Warranty for residential applications<\/th>\n<th width=\"30%\">Warranty for commercial applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grandeur, Infinity, Magnitude, Tradition Sapphire, Tradition Sculpture, Tradition Elegant, Tradition Quattro, Quattro Vintage, Xperience plus, Stretto, Impressio, Authentic Style plus, Pure Stone.<\/td>\n<td>25 years<\/td>\n<td>12 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dolce, Senator<\/td>\n<td>20 years<\/td>\n<td>10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traffic<\/td>\n<td>33 years<\/td>\n<td>15 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><br style=\"color: #666666;\" \/><span style=\"color: #666666;\">The term \u201c<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666; text-decoration: underline;\">residential applications<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">\u201d shall be understood as: the use of the laminate as a floor covering in a private residence that is used for private purposes only. The term \u201c<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666; text-decoration: underline;\">commercial applications<\/span><span style=\"color: #666666;\">\u201d shall be understood as: the use of the laminate as a floor covering in non-residential premises, including but not limited to hotels, offices, shops and stores.<\/span><br style=\"color: #666666;\" \/><br style=\"color: #666666;\" \/><span style=\"color: #666666;\">In addition, Balterio\u00ae provides a lifetime warranty (limited to a period of 33 years) of the preservation and integrity of the click connections ClickXpress\u00ae, DropXpress\u00ae and PressXpress\u00ae. This lifetime warranty of the integrity of the Balterio\u00ae click connections applies only to permanent joints with a width larger than 0.2\u00a0mm and on the condition that the Balterio\u00ae brand laminate floor is placed according to the Balterio\u00ae laying instructions and in combination with the approved Balterio\u00ae subfloors (as specified on\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #666666;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.balterio.com\/\">www.balterio.com<\/a><span style=\"color: #666666;\">.).<\/span><br style=\"color: #666666;\" \/><br style=\"color: #666666;\" \/><span style=\"color: #666666;\">The warranty period commences on the date of the purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Suitable rooms?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p>For the warranty to apply, the Balterio\u00ae laminated floors must be placed indoors in rooms suitable for laminate flooring. Spaces suitable for Balterio\u00ae laminated floors are specified on the packaging and on the Balterio\u00ae website (www.balterio.com). The laying of Balterio\u00ae laminated floors covered by the warranty in spaces other than mentioned on the packaging is possible only after prior explicit permission in writing from Balterio\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>The laminate floors are not suitable for: damp and\/or humid spaces, including but not restricted to bathrooms and sauna rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Rooms with an immediate access to the street need a transition between the street and the room where the laminate is installed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Warranty cover?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"showhide_deel\" style=\"color: #666666;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wear resistance:<\/span>\u00a0Balterio\u00ae guarantees that with normal use the laminate surface will stay wear-resistant, including delamination or reduced resistance of the wearing surface. However, in the event of products with V-groove, the reduced resistance of the V-groove is not included in the warranty. In addition, a change to the gloss level does not apply as wear of the laminate surface. Laminate is fade resistant, not 100% fade proof. It is generally accepted that all gloss finishes (i.e. paint, glass, furniture or car surfaces,\u2026) are susceptible to superficial fading\/gloss variation. This is not considered as a product fault.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stain resistance:<\/span>\u00a0Balterio\u00ae laminated floor surfaces are resistant to stains such as from red wine, ketchup, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Invoking the warranty \u2013 authorization of warranty claims?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to invoke the warranty you must present the original dated invoice to your dealer or point of sale where you purchased the Balterio product.<\/div>\n<p>They will check your claim to Balterio and pass it on. The warranty can only be invoked by the first user or the original purchaser of the Balterio\u00ae laminate, and cannot be transferred. The first user or the original purchaser is the one indicated on the original invoice.<\/p>\n<p>For the warranty to be able to be invoked, the damage to the product must be obvious and the damaged surface area must be at least 1 cm\u00b2 per product unit (panel, accessory, etc.). Such damage must not be the result of misuse or accidents, including but not restricted to mechanical damage such as heavy impact damage, scratches or grooves (for example by dragging furniture) or notches.<\/p>\n<p>If the warranty can be invoked with a valid claim, Balterio\u00ae will replace the laminate floor with floor panels from the Balterio\u00ae collections that are in stock at the time when the claim is received.<\/p>\n<p>Balterio\u00ae provides no other warranty whatsoever, neither explicit nor tacit, than the one specified in the current warranty conditions. Unless the legislation of the country of purchase does not permit this, and with the exception of the statutory provisions concerning product liability, Balterio\u00ae cannot be held liable for direct or indirect damages and costs resulting from deficient products. In any case, Balterio\u00ae cannot be held liable for the costs of the removal and laying of the laminate products, and\/or travelling expenses or transaction costs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is not covered by this warranty?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Any damage to the product resulting from a defect that was not inherently present at the time of purchase falls outside the scope of this warranty. This includes damage caused by:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"color: #666666;\">\n<li>inadequate placement, i.e. placement not according to the Balterio laying instructions (as specified on\u00a0<a style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #666666;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.balterio.com\/\">www.balterio.com<\/a>) and\/or without making use of the approved Balterio\u00ae accessories such as the Balterio subfloors (ComfortSound Base, ComfortSound Plus and ComfortSound Pro), skirting and profiles in the Balterio\u00ae designs\/colours (True Matching\u00ae colours). A receipt must be presented as proof that the Balterio\u00ae accessories were used with the installation of the laminate floor. The Balterio\u00ae accessories can easily be recognised by the Balterio\u00ae logo on the package. They are also shown in the latest version of the Balterio\u00ae catalogue or on the Balterio\u00ae website (<a style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #666666;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.balterio.com\/\">www.balterio.com<\/a>). The Balterio\u00ae skirting and profiles have \u201cBalterio True Matching Made in E.C.\u201d printed on the rear. The Balterio\u00ae subfloors have the Balterio\u00ae logo imprint and have the 1\u00a0cm\u00b2 squares printed on them.<\/li>\n<li>Non-compliance with the instructions for cleaning and maintenance as described on the Balterio\u00ae website.<\/li>\n<li>Accidents or inappropriate and inadequate usage.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal wear such as may be caused by spiked shoes, inadequate protection from furniture, grit, sand and other hard materials. Damage caused by sand, dirt or any other abrasive material must be prevented by placing a suitable floor mat at all entrance doors. To determine whether the wear is abnormal, relevant ambient factors, the duration and the intensity of use of the product are taken into account.<\/li>\n<li>Water damage caused by ice makers, refrigerators, washbasins, dishwashers, piping or ducts, natural disasters, excessive moisture in concrete slabs, hydrostatic pressure, etc. If water and\/or moisture is present on the floor and\/or near the skirting, this must be removed immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect removal or replacement of panels.<\/li>\n<li>Damage caused by vacuum cleaner frames or by the hard or metal wheels of office chairs or other furniture. With laminate floors, furniture legs should always be fitted with suitable protective material. Chairs, easy chairs\/settees or furniture on wheels must be fitted with soft wheels or must be placed on specially adapted protective carpet or plates.<\/li>\n<li>Damage caused by corrosive or abrasive substances such as pet urine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle --><div class=\"et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_close\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Notice to the customer:<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please keep your receipt. If the Balterio\u00ae laminate floor is not installed by the user, but by a floor layer\/installer, the latter should provide the user with a copy of the installation and maintenance instructions and the warranty conditions.<\/div>\n<p>For warranty-related questions we advise you to contact the Balterio\u00ae laminate distributor where you purchased your laminate floor. If your Balterio\u00ae laminate distributor cannot provide satisfactory answers to your questions or if you require additional information, please contact: Spanolux NV division Balterio \u2013 Consumer Care Service \u2013 Wakkensteenweg 37B \u2013 8710 Sint-Baafs-Vijve \u2013 Belgium. The Balterio\u00ae warranty conditions are without prejudice to the legally applicable warranties on Balterio\u00ae products. (consumercare@balterio.com)<\/p>\n<p>Balterio\u00ae reserves the right to inspect the complaint and claim concerning its product on site, installed or otherwise, and must be given the opportunity to do so. Without prior approval of Spanolux NV division Balterio \u2013 Consumer Care Service no repairs or replacements may be made to a Balterio\u00ae brand laminate floor for which a warranty claim has been made.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle_content -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_toggle -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_accordion -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_row -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .et_pb_section -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/364"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=364"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":425,"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/364\/revisions\/425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aididecor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}