1. This warranty does not cover use for any commercial purposes. Commercial use includes but is not limited to, use in a store, rental properties, office or any other place of business.
2. This warranty does not cover products installed in any outdoor application.
3. This warranty does not cover products used as flooring material.
4. This warranty does not cover improper use or abuse. Improper use or abuse includes, but is not limited to, damage from mishandling of the product, damage from excessive heat or uneven exposure to weather conditions, physical or chemical abuse and damage from improper care and maintenance.
5. This warranty does not cover chips or other excessive impact damage in the product.
6. This warranty does not cover scratches. Quartz is a very hard material and highly scratch resistance but not scratch proof. Proper care must be exercised including the use of a cutting board as part of your care and maintenance.
7. This warranty does not cover routine maintenance. Routine maintenance includes but is not limited to, minor conditions such as removing stains and water spots by following the techniques specified in the Impact Quartz online Care & Maintenance Guidelines at www.impactquartz.com.
8. This warranty does not cover failures due to fabricators/installers not following the prescribed fabrication and installation procedures as outlined by Impact Quartz LLC. Improper fabrication and/or installation is the sole responsibility of the fabricator and/or installer.
9. This warranty does not cover any defects that were visible at the time of fabrication and were not avoided during fabrication. Fabricators are required to perform a visual inspection of all materials prior to fabrication and again prior to installation.
10. This warranty does not cover seam appearance or seam performance, adhesives, caulk or other accessory items. Once the product is installed, the two main reasons for seam separation or cracking are the shifting or movement of the substrate, cabinets or foundation, and thermal shock. Thermal shock can occur when a hot pan, dish or other receptacle or object is left on the counter-top for more than a brief period. Trivets or hot pads should always be used. These issues are not considered material defects and are subject to proper care and maintenance by the owner.
11. This warranty does not cover any chemical damage.
12. This warranty does not cover any creative use of the material including bending or curving.
13. This warranty does not cover material that has been milled or reduced in thickness.
14. This warranty does not cover the installation of sinks.
15. This warranty does not cover securing mechanical fasteners directly into the material.
16. This warranty does not cover any failures due to inadequate support for the installation. This includes overhangs in excess of the recommendations provided by Impact Quartz which are inadequately supported.
17. This warranty does not cover any chips or cracks that are a result of dry cutting or polishing.
18. This warranty does not cover chips or cracks that are a result of not following the minimum requirements for edge details.
19. This warranty does not cover mitered edges where the joint is not cut correctly.
20. This warranty does not cover the altering of any factory applied finish. Only colors listed as available as honed in our brochure, sample book, or on our website are eligible under this warranty. Any issues arising from the practice of in-shop honing are the sole responsibility of the fabricator.
21. This warranty does not cover temporary marks such as metal marks, fingerprints or other signs of daily living.
22. This warranty does not cover additional modifications such as plumbing, electrical, tile, cabinets, flooring, etc. that may be necessary to repair or replace the Impact Quartz product covered under this warranty.
23. This warranty does not cover natural variations in the color, size, shape and distribution of the pattern of the natural quartz or the natural variations in background tone. These characteristics are inherent and unique characteristics of the product. Color samples provided to consumers, dealers and fabricators are only representative and not an exact replication of what will be installed in your home.
24. This warranty does not cover what is referred to as spots or blemishes smaller than a U.S. dime. A certain level of spots or blemishes are inherent in the manufacturing process and do not affect the structural integrity of the material.
25. Impact Quartz materials contain important product information on the back of each slab. Removing this product information will void the warranty.