(1) In any event, all warranty claims must be received within the applicable warranty
period for this warranty to be effective.
(2) The “Limited Product Warranties” and the ”Limited Peak Power Warranties” do not
apply to any Product(s) which have been subjected to:
Misuse, abuse, neglect or accident;
Alteration, improper installation or application;
Non-observance of Phono Solar’s installation manual;
Impairments caused by external effects, such as e.g., dirt stains, smoke, damages
caused by salt, by chemicals not explicitly authorized for use, e.g. for cleaning.
Repair or modifications by someone other than an approved service technician of
Phono Solar;
Power failure surges, lightning, flood, fire, accidental breakage or other events out
of Phono Solar’ s control;
Caused by external events including but not limited to defective equipment parts,
appliances, system components like, connecting cables, invertors, or the like,
which have been coupled with the Module by anyone other than Seller, or caused
by defective system design, configuration, or installation planning;
Removal of Modules and reinstallation at a new site;
Installation on mobile platforms or in a marine environment; direct contact with
corrosive agents or salt water; pest damage; or malfunctioning system components;
Alteration, removal or obliteration of the original Module label;
Other events that are reasonably beyond the control of Phono Solar.
(3) Both the “Limited Product Warranties” and “Limited Peak Power Warranties” do
not cover any costs associated with installation, removal or re-installation of the
PV-modules and (except as explicitly set forth in the final paragraph of Section 5)
customs clearance or any other costs for return of the Product(s); .
(4) Both the “Limited Product Warranties” and “Limited Peak Power Warranties” do not
cover cosmetic blemishes associated with installation, or the normal wear and tear
of Phono Solar Modules.
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Exclusions and Limitations
If, within a period of Twenty Five (25) years from the date of delivery by Phono Solar
to the first buyer any Product exhibits a power output less than 80% of the minimum
“Peak Power at STC”1 as specified as of the Phono Solar´s product label, provided
that such loss in power is determined by Phono Solar (at its sole and absolute
discretion) to be due to defects in material or workmanship, Phono Solar will, at its
sole option, either
(1) replace such loss in power by either (a) providing additional Product(s) to the
Customer to make up for such loss in power or (b) replacing the defective
Products(s) at the option of Phono Solar or
(2) refund the percentage of the cost of the Product(s)(as measured by the then
prevailing market price for similar Product(s) to the Customer representing the
percentage of the power output less than 80% the minimum “Peak Power at STC”1
as specified as of the Phono Solar’s product label.
The remedies set forth in this clause 2 shall be the sole and exclusive remedies
provided under the “Limited Peak Power Warranty”
Twenty Five (25) years
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Limited Peak Power Warranty - Limited Remedy
If, within a period of Twelve (12) years from the date of delivery by Phono Solar to
the first buyer any Product exhibits a power output less than 90% of the minimum “Peak
Power at STC”1 as specified as of the Phono Solar´s product label, provided that such
loss in power is determined by Phono Solar (at its sole and absolute discretion) to be
due to defects in material or workmanship, Phono Solar will, at its sole option, either
(1) replace such loss in power by either (a) providing additional Product(s) to the
Customer to make up for such loss in power or (b) replacing the defective
Products(s) at the option of Phono Solar or
(2) refund the percentage of the cost of the Product(s) (as measured by the then
prevailing market price for similar Product(s) to the Customer representing the
percentage of the power output less than 90% the minimum “Peak Power at STC”1
as specified as of the Phono Solar’s product label.
The remedies set forth in this clause 2 shall be the sole and exclusive remedies
provided under the “Limited Peak Power Warranty”
Twelve (12) years
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Stability / Reliability / Creativity
