SOUTHERN ILLINOIS STORM SHELTERS, INC.

Limited Lifetime Storm Shelter Warranty

Southern Illinois Storm Shelters, Inc. (“S.I.S.S.) warrants to the ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL PURCHASER, this underground storm shelter, excluding all equipment and accessories not manufactured by SISS to be free from defects and workmanship. This warranty applies to the shelter purchased new by the ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER and installed at the ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL LOCATION and warranty may not be transferred to any other purchaser or location. This warranty is effective for a period of a Lifetime from the date of original purchase. Within this period, the liability of SISS under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement of any defective work or material. Repair or replacement shall be performed by SISS or at the option of SISS by an authorized SISS dealer within a reasonable period of time. No less than thirty (30) but no more than (180) days. Transportation cost is the responsibility of the ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL PURCHASER. All repair or replacement costs if not installed by an authorized (SISS) dealer are the sole responsibility of the ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL PURCHASER. All repairs or replacements must be approved by SISS factory personnel. SISS shall be liable for no other damages or losses.

 

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS CAUSED BY: Accident, abuse, misuse, or negligence.Any addition to structure or any other structure members.

 

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:Normal maintenance servicesExterior paint damageGelcoat maintenance, fading, or chalking.Carpet, Non-Skid, Gas Struts, Hinges, Door Latches or other outside purchased items.Installation of shelter by means other than specified by SISS.Modification of the shelter.Damage caused by improper installation or setup.Any shelter installed under a foundation (shall be limited to repair only or replacement outside of foundation only) I. Installation of shelter by someone other than an authorized SISS dealer.A claim made under this warranty must be made by notifying SISS in writing. All claims must be directed to SISS customer service department, 450 E Illinois AveBenton, Il. 62812. All claims must include the name, address, telephone number of person making the claim and must also include the model number of the shelter. (Located on the cover of your owners manual.) No agent, dealer, salesman or other person is authorized to change or modify this express warranty, any implied warranty, or the terms thereof, and any such changes will not be recognized by or binding upon SISS. This warranty is EXCLUSIVE and there are no express warranties beyond those set forth in the warranty. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLICABLE TO ANY SHELTER IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED STORM SHELTER WARRANTY.

 

 

SISS MAXIMUM LIABILTY, UNDER THIS WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE STORM SHELTER. SISS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CONSIQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF A SHELTER. NO CLAIM IN THE FORM OF A LAWSUIT OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARISES OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THIS SHELTER, MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN (180) DAYS AFTER THE DEFECT WHICH FORMS FOR THE BASIS FOR THE CLAIM HAS BEEN OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED.