Warranty

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 These King Warranty Terms are limited in their application to products which are purchased for personal, household or domestic use. If you purchase a product for a commercial purpose, (not for personal, household or domestic use), then these King Warranty Terms do not apply.

1.2 King warrants all King branded products and selected components of those products, as specified in this warranty, against failure due to a manufacturing defect for the period referred to in the below table (Warranty Period), subject to these terms (Warranty). Pending any initial assessments, if a service call is required, this is included in regard to repairs within the first two (2) years from delivery and charged accordingly thereafter. Conditions may apply for customers outside the metro area of cities with a King Showroom. Please discuss and check with KING staff regarding conditions that may apply.

1.3 King reserves the right to change the terms of the Warranty at any time however if we do make a change, we will continue to honour the terms of the Warranty which was in effect at the time when you purchased a Product which is covered by this Warranty.

1.4 Each Warranty is specific to a product or a component of a product as described in the following table. Please note the exclusions to this Warranty that are listed in this document and the specific exclusions for each specific product and component warranty listed in the below table.

1.5 Please note that the exclusions to this Warranty include both the general exclusions that are listed under the heading “What is not covered by the Warranty?” and the specific exclusions for each specific product and component warranty listed in the table below. Please note that each Warranty is specific to a product or a component of a product.

1.6 The Warranty is provided to consumers in addition to the guarantees in the Consumer Guarantees Act.

2. Three (3) YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 The 2-year electronics and motion component warranty in item 13 of the above table can be extended for eligible customers for an additional 3 years (thereby totalling 5 years) (3 Year Extended Warranty). This 3 Year Extended Warranty comes at an additional charge per module, payable to King at the time of purchase of a King product. In addition to all other terms and conditions of this Warranty, the 3 Year Extended Warranty is subject to the following conditions:

1. the Customer’s delivery address is in the metro area of cities with a King Showroom (Eligible Customer Address); and
2. that the product and its components remain at the Eligible Customer Address for the duration of the 2-year warranty period and the subsequent 3 Year Extended Warranty period.

2.2 Please check with King staff to confirm that your address is an Eligible Customer Address for the Extended Warranty.

3. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY?

3.1 These King Warranty Terms do not apply:  

1. If you purchase a product for a commercial purpose, (not for personal, household or domestic use);
2. To any exclusions specifically listed for the relevant product or component in the above table; and
3. Where the product has been delivered to a locality outside of New Zealand whether by King, another third party or the original purchaser;
4. If, at any stage during the use of the product by the original purchaser, the purchaser transports the product to a locality outside of New Zealand;
5. Where the product or components of the product:
   1. have not been purchased directly from King; and
   2. have had any product tags removed, altered or defaced; or
   3. have been modified or changed without approval from King;
6. To fabrics supplied by you or outside suppliers. Please note that fabrics and leathers supplied by an outside supplier may be covered by the supplier’s own warranties;
7. To normal wear and tear associated with the products and components. Fabrics, leathers, rugs, suspension components, cushioning and fillings will show signs of wear and tear with use. Fabrics, rugs and leathers will fade and crease. Foam and fillings will soften and form to the shape of the user over time. Depending on the covering and the degree of use, the covering materials, cushion fillings and suspension may need to be replaced periodically at the purchaser’s expense. Scars, marks and differing pore density and colour are natural characteristics of leather and are not to be considered defects. King reserves the right to determine at its discretion whether a component has failed due to a defect or wear and tear. Any item requiring replacement due to wear and tear will be at your own expense;
8. To colour variations caused by exposure to the local environment for products including but not limited to fabrics, leathers, rugs, timber veneer and solid timber;
9. To damage caused by use of parts and consumables that are not the genuine manufacturer’s parts and consumables. Please note that for any item that is not actually manufactured by King, we will only provide that repair or replacement service to the extent that we can obtain the manufacturer’s approval to do so on their behalf, otherwise we will not offer that repair or replacement warranty for such item;
10. To freight, call-out fees, labour and other items associated with making a claim under this Warranty where the claim is an invalid warranty claim. If the claim is a valid warranty claim, then King will only be liable for the costs that it has pre-approved in writing, where pre-approval must be obtained by you prior to you incurring those costs. All costs for which pre-approval in writing is not obtained by you in accordance with this paragraph are excluded from this Warranty and they will be charged to you at standard King rates; and
11. To products or components that become defective as a consequence of misuse, lack of proper care and maintenance, commercial use or handling in transit. You must use and maintain the products and components in accordance with the care instructions for the relevant product and component as provided on King’s website and any other information made available you by King. If a component of a product becomes defective, you must not attempt to repair it yourself. Doing so may cause damage which is not covered by this Warranty.

3.2 This Warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the products where the products are delivered to a New Zealanddelivery address and remain in New Zealand for the life of the product. You cannot assign or transfer any benefit conferred by this Warranty. All subsequent purchasers acquire the products ‘as is’ and without the protection of the Warranty.

4. HOW DO YOU LODGE A WARRANTY CLAIM?

4.1 King Customer Service must be notified of any defect within 14 days of the defect occurring by either the telephone number (09) 309-3766 or by email to [email protected]. You must provide the following information upon notification of the defect:

• Your name; and
• Order delivery address; and
• Your phone number; and
• King Living product details; and
• Details of the defect claimed

4.2 Once notification of a defect is received by King, a representative of King Customer Service will help determine whether your warranty claim is valid, and if it is, will inform you how King will honour it. You may be required to provide King with:

• Photographic evidence of the defect;
• A written explanation of the defect;
• Details of the defect over the phone with King Customer Service.

4.3 During the process, King Customer Service may, before providing the warranty service, require that you respond to questions designed to assist with diagnosing potential faults and follow their procedures for obtaining the Warranty. You must respond to all requests promptly. King reserves the right in its absolute discretion to determine whether a part has failed due to a defect or wear and tear.

5. HOW WILL A VALID WARRANTY CLAIM BE HONOURED?

5.1 All warranty claims determined by King Customer Service to be valid will be honoured. The replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes King’s property.

5.2 To honour a warranty claim relating to a product, King will, at its option:

1. Replace the product or supply equivalent product. (When a product or component is replaced, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes King’s property); or
2. Repair the product; or
3. Pay the cost of replacing the product by acquiring an equivalent product. (When a refund is provided, the returned product becomes King’s property and must be returned to King); or
4. Pay the cost of having the product repaired.

5.3 To honour a warranty claim under a Warranty that relates to a recliner electronics and motion component, King will, at its option:

1. Replace the recliner electronics or motion component or supply equivalent recliner electronics or motion component. (When a component is replaced, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes King’s property); or
2. Repair the recliner electronics or motion component; or
3. Pay the cost of replacing the recliner electronics or motion component or acquiring an equivalent recliner electronics or motion component. (When a refund is provided, the returned recliner electronics and/or motion component becomes King’s property and must be returned to King); or
4. Pay the cost of having the recliner electronics or motion component repaired.

5.4 Components replaced under this Warranty may vary in colour and texture to the original and such variations are not considered a defect.

5.5 Any repair or replacement under this Warranty is limited to the defective component only.

6. DISCLAIMER

6.1 To the extent permitted by law, all other warranties implied or otherwise not set out in this Warranty are excluded. King will be under no liability in contract, tort (including without limitation, negligence, or breach of statutory duty) to otherwise compensate the party eligible to make a warranty claim for:

1. any expenses incurred by the claimant or a third party;
2. any loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts or anticipated savings;
3. any loss or expense resulting from a claim by a third party;
4. any special, indirect or consequential losses or damages caused by King’s failure to complete or delay in completing any of its obligations in this Warranty.

7. LIMITATIONS ON DISCLAIMER

7.1 If the supply of the products to you is a consumer sale pursuant to the Consumer Guarantees Act, the following statement applies. In the following statement, ‘our’ means King Living and ‘you’ means the purchaser:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act. You are entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to comply with the guarantees. We may choose to provide you with a refund if we cannot reasonably be expected to repair the goods.  If the failure cannot be remedied or is of a substantial character, you may be able to reject the goods or obtain compensation for the reduction in their value. You are also entitled to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

7.2 The benefits given by this Warranty are additional to other rights and remedies that you may have in relation to our products. Any paragraph of this Warranty which is unenforceable or void is to be severed and the rest of this Warranty will remain in force.

7.3 If you are in trade and you are purchasing our products in trade, you agree with us that the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act do not apply to your purchase and our supply of the products. You agree it is fair and reasonable for each of us to contract out of the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act.

8. CONTACT

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this Warranty, please contact:

KING Customer Service

(09) 309-3766

[email protected]

https://www.kingliving.co.nz/

535 Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland 1052