Auburn Gear, LLC . Performance Differential Limited Warranty & Remedy

Limited Warranty:

Auburn Gear, LLC (AGI) is pleased to provide you (the original purchaser or user) warranty coverage for your AGI aftermarket products. AGI warrants (a) that its aftermarket products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year after the purchase date, or 12,000 miles of your normal use, whichever is less; and (b) that the non-rebuildable components of its limited-slip differentials (the differential case and side gear-cone clutch assembly) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 4 years from the purchase date.

Warranty Coverage:

This warranty is subject to these terms and conditions. For covered product, AGI will, at its option, repair or replace the failing product or make a pro rata refund of the initial purchase price for the defective portion of the product, which may include the replacement of non-rebuildable components.

Warranty Service:

If an AGI aftermarket product exhibits a defect covered by this warranty, you must contact customer service to obtain a Return Goods Authorization number (RGA). You must submit your claim by returning the product to AGI within 30 days following discovery of the defect, along with your name, address, proof of purchase, RGA, and description of the defect in writing. AGI or its distributors or sellers may investigate the claim and request additional information. Failure to provide the appropriate notice or reasonable supporting information will constitute an absolute waiver and release of all claims you may have, and AGI will have no liability, under this warranty or otherwise, for that claimed defect. If AGI provides a refund, this warranty will terminate. A refund will be limited to the original purchase price of the product.

Warranty Limitations:

No employee, representative, agent, or distributor of AGI has the authority to modify or expand this warranty, to waive any limitations, conditions, or exclusions, or to assume or incur on behalf of AGI any obligation or liability in place of or in addition to the warranty. THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE FULL EXTENT DISCLAIMER IS PERMITTED BY LAW. IN ANY EVENT, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT MAY ARISE BY LAW IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM HEREIN. THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND PROVIDED HEREIN IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES. AGI WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST PROFITS, LABOR COSTS, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY DAMAGE, WHETHER DUE TO ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCTS, BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, DELAY, NON-DELIVERY, NON-PERFORMANCE, RECALL, OR ANY OTHER REASON. ALL CLAIMS FOR NEGLIGENCE AND FOR FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY WAIVED, RELEASED, AND EXCLUDED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL AGI’s liability for any defect in the Goods, whether based on contract, tort, warranty, or any other theory, exceed the purchase price of the PRODUCT. THERE ARE NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES TO THESE TERMS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THESE LIMITATIONS AND WAIVERS, DECLARE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE SO BOUND. ANY PAYMENT FOR THEPRODUCT SIGNIFIES YOU HAVE VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY CONSENTED TO ALL TERMS.

Additional Consumer Rights:

Some States do NOT allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so such a limitation may not apply to you. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State.

Warranty Exclusions:

This warranty does not cover aftermarket products that (a) have not been installed and maintained in accordance with AGI’s instructions; (b) have been used in off-road applications or uses other than regular automotive driving on standard roadways; (c) have not been used with proper lubricant and additive per installation and maintenance instructions; (d) have been subjected to misuse, modification, accident, intentional or negligent damage, fire, flood, weather, war, vandalism, unreasonable uses, acts of God, or other occurrences beyond AGI’s control; or (e) sustain damage from repairs or attempts to repair by anyone other than AGI or an authorized representative. As a condition of coverage, you must comply with the installation and maintenance obligations of AGI’s instruction or owner’s manual.

AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

Period of Limitations:

No claim, suit, or other proceeding arising out of or related to the AGI products or these terms, including without limitation this warranty, may be brought by you or anyone else after 1 year from the date it accrues.

Applicable Law:

This warranty and the terms herein will be considered to have been made in the State of Indiana and will be governed by and interpreted according to Indiana law, without giving effect to conflict of law principles. Except as provided below, any action or claim arising out of or relating to AGI products or this warranty must be brought only in a federal or state court in Fort Wayne, Indiana, having jurisdiction over the subject matter, and you irrevocably consent that such court will have personal jurisdiction over you and waive any objection that the court is an inconvenient forum. In the event any suit is brought against AGI in violation of these terms or for claims waived or released herein, you agree to pay AGI’s attorney and paralegal fees as well as costs to defend such suit.

Miscellaneous:

If any provision or individual term herein is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable law, the provision or term will be ineffective to that extent and for the duration of the illegality, but the remaining provisions and terms will be unaffected. These terms will be binding on you, AGI, as well as any representatives and successors.

AGI’s Rights:
AGI has all rights and remedies given to sellers by applicable law, and its rights and remedies are cumulative and may be exercised from time to time. No waiver or novation by AGI will be effective unless in writing signed by AGI. AGI will not lose any right because it has not exercised that right in the past.

MAX Lock Locker Warranty

Auburn Gear, LLC warrants that all new MAX Lock Locker™ products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of installation or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The MAX Lock Locker™ parts warranty is voided if the part has been modified. To make a warranty claim on parts, distributors should contact Auburn Gear, LLC and individuals should contact their Auburn Gear, LLC distributor. Auburn Gear, LLC to obtain a Return Goods Authorization number (RGA). You must submit your claim by returning the product to Auburn Gear, LLC within 30 days following discovery of the defect, along with your name, address, proof of purchase, RGA, and description of the defect in writing. Auburn Gear, LLC or its distributors or sellers may investigate the claim and request additional information. Failure to provide the appropriate notice or reasonable supporting information will constitute an absolute waiver and release of all claims you may have, and Auburn Gear, LLC will have no liability, under this warranty or otherwise, for that claimed defect.

If Auburn Gear, LLC provides a refund, this warranty will terminate. A refund will be limited to the original purchase price of the product. Auburn Gear, LLC warrants the original retail purchaser that all products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods shown below. Auburn Gear, LLC makes no other warranty of any kind, express or implied. All other warranties, including but not limited to an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are excluded. This warranty is offered provided that the Auburn Gear, LLC product has been installed and maintained correctly, and that it has not been subject to modification, accident, abnormal use or misuse. This warranty does not cover, and Auburn Gear, LLC shall not be liable for, incidental or consequential damages, including loss of time, road service charges, labor charges, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use, loss of revenues, or loss or damage to personal property (including loss or damage to vehicle parts due to the failure of Auburn Gear, LLC product). In addition, this warranty does not cover, and Auburn Gear, LLC shall not be liable for, any undertaking, representation, or agreements made by dealers or other third parties selling Auburn Gear, LLC products. For more product warranty information please visit the Warranty section of aftermarket.auburngear.com.

Ring & Pinion Warranty

Auburn Gear, LLC Performance Ring & Pinions carry a 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship.

Auburn Gear, LLC warrants the original retail purchaser that all products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods shown below. Auburn Gear, LLC makes no other warranty of any kind, express or implied. All other warranties, including but not limited to an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are excluded. This warranty is offered provided that the Auburn Gear, LLC product has been installed and maintained correctly, and that it has not been subject to modification, accident, abnormal use or misuse.

This warranty does not cover, and Auburn Gear, LLC shall not be liable for, incidental or consequential damages, including loss of time, road service charges, labor charges, inconvenience, loss of vehicle use, loss of revenues, or loss or damage to personal property (including loss or damage to vehicle parts due to the failure of Auburn Gear, LLC product). In addition, this warranty does not cover, and Auburn Gear, LLC shall not be liable for, any undertaking, representation, or agreements made by dealers or other third parties selling Auburn Gear, LLC products.