Operation Manual

SCOTT Bikes
Gambler, Voltage FR, Volt-X
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limited warranty does not cover purchases of not completely assembled bikes. This
limited warranty does not cover any defect caused by “wear and tear” (a complete list
of all parts of “wear and tear” can be found in the general manual that came with your
bike), accident, neglect, improper handling, colour fade due to exposure to sunlight,
abuse, misuse, an act of God, improper assembly, non-compliance with recommended
maintenance and care procedures, improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or
repairs performed by someone other than an authorized SCOTT dealer, use of parts or
devices not consistent with the Product, and alteration of the Product.
All Products come with a manual; please carefully follow the instructions located there
or affixed elsewhere to the Product. To the extent permitted by law, consequential and
incidental damages are not recoverable under this limited warranty.
How do you make a claim under this limited warranty?
To make a claim under this limited warranty, you must notify SCOTT of the claimed defect
within the warranty period and timely return the Product to SCOTT at your expense for
inspection. Please contact your authorized SCOTT dealer, call SCOTT’s customer service
or the national SCOTT distributor (dealer locator: www.scott-sports.com). All returned
Products must be accompanied by proof of purchase (receipt) from an authorized
SCOTT dealer or this limited warranty will not apply. In case of replacement or refund,
returned Product becomes the property of SCOTT.
A protocol for the handing over of the Product (which you will find at the end of the
manual) will remain in copy at the SCOTT dealer after acceptance and signature of
the consumer. It is obligatory to show this protocol of handing over together with the
defective part in case of a warranty claim given that it provides evidence of purchase or
this limited warranty will not apply.
How do state laws affect your rights under this limited warranty?
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
Recommendation
We strongly recommend that you use only authorized SCOTT dealers for yearly
maintenance services and for repairs, as improper or incorrectly performed maintenance
or repairs voids this limited warranty. Costs for maintenance service have to be borne by
the consumer.
WARNING!
SCOTT Sports SA is not responsible or liable for any injury caused by any missing
compliance with these instructions, particularly but not limited to misuse, incorrect
maintenance, incorrect set-up and handling, neglect or abuse. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in component failure, serious personal injury. Component failure
can lead to loss of control of the bicycle and result in serious personal injury.
What is Covered?
This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship at the time of transfer of risks
in frames, swingarms and forks (provided it is a fork of SCOTT) on SCOTT branded bikes
sold completely assembled by SCOTT or an authorized SCOTT dealer (“Product”).
How long does coverage last?
This voluntary manufacturer’s warranty is limited to five years for frames and swingarms,
respectively two years for forks, from the date of purchase of the Product and is limited
to the first purchaser of the Product and subject to the prior registration of your SCOTT
bike on www.scott-sports.com within 10 days as of the date of purchase. Transfer of
the Product from the first purchaser to another person terminates this limited warranty.
The limited warranty of five years for the frames and swingarms shall only be granted
in case once a year a maintenance service has been effected according to maintenance
requirements as set forth in the manual. The effected annual maintenance service shall
be confirmed by stamp and signature. In case such an annual maintenance service has
not been effected the warranty of five years for the frame shall be reduced to three years.
Costs for maintenance and service have to be borne by the owner of the Product.
On Gambler, Voltage FR and Volt-X the warranty period is limited to two years.
Repaired or replaced Products are covered for the remainder of the original warranty
period and subject to the conditions outlined in the original warranty, to the extent
permitted by law.
Hereby SCOTT grants a worldwide voluntarily manufacturer’s warranty. To the extent
permitted by law and unless a shorter duration is stipulated by law, any warranties
implied by law are limited in duration to maximum five, respectively two years, from the
date of purchase of the Product and are limited to the first purchaser of the Product.
What will SCOTT do in the event of a guarantee case?
SCOTT will replace the defective product with a product of a quality or nature and similar
level, will repair or refund the purchase price (after presentation of the proof of purchase
of the product), at its sole discretion. Non-defective components are replaced at your
expense. In such a case, we will contact you before replacing the non-defective part for
your agreement.
What does this limited warranty not cover?
This limited warranty does not cover defects which did not exist before the transfer
of risks. This limited warranty does not cover Products used in rental operations. This
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