This Limited Warranty (“Warranty”) is a voluntary manufacturer’s warranty by Rhodan Marine Systems of Florida, LLC. This Warranty applies to you only if you are the original purchaser of a Rhodan Marine Systems trolling motor (the “Product”) and you purchased the Product directly from Rhodan Marine Systems or an authorized Rhodan Marine Systems dealer. This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTIVE GOODS IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT.
Important Safety Information:
Before your first use of the Product, please read the Owner’s Manual provided with the Product. They contain important safety information and information about installation, use, maintenance and stowing. It is your responsibility to ensure that the Product is properly installed, all functional parts are adjusted properly, subsequent normal maintenance services and adjustments necessary to ensure safe operation are properly made and the Product is properly stowed.
What Does This Limited Warranty Cover?
Rhodan Marine Systems warrants that the Product, when properly installed, used, maintained and stowed in accordance with the Owner’s Manual, will be materially free of manufacture defects for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase of the Product. Rhodan Marine Systems will either repair the defective part(s) or, at Rhodan Marine Systems’ option, replace the defective part(s) with the new or refurbished part(s), at Rhodan Marine Systems’ discretion, free of charge. Inventories are not permanently maintained, therefore the exact replacement may be unavailable. Rhodan Marine Systems may also choose to replace the Product with an equivalent product if improvements have been made. Rhodan Marine Systems is constantly improving the Product and may choose to utilize improved designs on the warranty repairs.
THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS NOT EXTENDED IF WE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PRODUCT. WE MAY CHANGE THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AT OUR DISCRETION, BUT ANY CHANGES WILL NOT BE RETROACTIVE.
When Does This Limited Warranty Not Apply?
This Warranty is void and does not apply, meaning we will not provide any warranty coverage, under any of the following circumstances:
- Normal wear and tear.
- Shipping Damage.
- Cosmetic damage.
- Corrosion.
- Intentional damage or misuse or abuse of the Product.
- Damage caused by acts of God, invasion or acts of war or terrorism, natural disasters or environmental reasons.
- Failure to follow all instructions in the Owner’s Manual, including, without limitation all installation, maintenance and stowing instructions.
- Accidents.
- Unauthorized repair or modifications.
- The introduction of foreign objects into the Product.
- Third party theft or vandalism.
- Any cause other than normal use and operation of the Product in accordance with our manufacturer’s specifications, instructions, or Owner’s Manual.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to Products purchased outside of the U.S. Rhodan Marine Systems does not sell, ship or warrant products purchased outside the U.S.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
A WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD MUST BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PURCHASE – FAILURE TO DO SO VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. PLEASE COMPLETE A REGISTRATION CARD AT: www.rhodanmarine.com/warranty-registration/.
You are responsible for removing the Product from your vessel and returning the Product to a warranty service center (See list of centers at www.rhodanmarine.com/servicecenters) or to the Rhodan Marine Systems factory located in Sarasota, FL. Rhodan Marine Systems is not responsible for the removal or re- installation of the Product on your vessel. If the Product or any part is to be replaced, it must be returned to Rhodan Marine Systems before the replacement will be provided.
To obtain this limited warranty service:
Please contact service@rhodanmarine.com or visit www.rhodanmarine.com/find-a-dealer/ to locate your nearest service center. Please include your name and serial number upon initial contact to expedite service. Follow the instructions provided to you.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT AND TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THIS DISCLAIMER MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE EXTENT SUCH WARRANTIES CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER THE LAWS OF YOUR JURISDICTION, WE LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF SUCH WARRANTIES TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RHODAN MARINE SYSTEM’S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL RHODAN MARIE SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES. THIS LIMITATION DOES NOT EXCLUDE LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY RHODAN MARINE SYSTEMS’ NEGLIGENCE.
Governing Law; Jurisdiction:
This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Florida (notwithstanding any conflict of laws provision). Any claim arising under this Limited Warranty shall be exclusively brought in the state of federal courts located in Sarasota County, Florida.
Extended Limited Warranty Terms
You may extend the Limited Warranty for 1 year beyond the expiration of the Limited Warranty by purchasing an Extended Limited Warranty. The Extended Limited Warranty must be purchased within 90 days of the date of original purchase of the Product. You will not be able to purchase an Extended Limited Warranty following the expiration of such 90-day period. The purchase price of the Extended Limited Warranty is 20% of our most recent published purchase price of the Product (same model number and size) at the time of purchase (“Extended Limited Warranty Purchase Price”.) To purchase the Extended Limited Warranty, please click here: www.rhodanmarine.com/extendedwarranty.
If you purchase the Extended Limited Warranty, all terms of the Limited Warranty will continue to apply during the term of the Extended Limited Warranty except as otherwise described in the following additional Extended Limited Warranty Terms:
Term of Extended Limited Warranty:
1 year following the expiration of the Limited Warranty. The Extended Limited Warranty is not renewable.
What is Covered:
The coverage of the Limited Warranty continues for repair/replacement of the defective part only. The Extended Limited Warranty does not include the costs of shipping the Product to us and returning the Product to you. Shipping costs will be billed to you and are payable upon receipt of invoice. All shipping charges must be paid in full prior to the return of the Product to you.
Cancellation:
You may not cancel your purchase of the Extended Limited Warranty. No refunds of the Extended Limited Warranty Purchase Price shall apply if you cancel.
We may cancel the Extended Limited Warranty for any reason by notifying you in writing at the address indicated on your Warranty Registration Card. The notice will state the effective date and reason for cancellation. If we cancel the Extended Limited Warranty, you will receive a pro rata refund of the Extended Limited Warranty Purchase Price based on the time remaining on the Extended Limited Warranty. We will pay the applicable refund within 30 days of our cancellation.