PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

Star Paint (PTY) LTD guarantees to the consumer subject to these terms and conditions and that we undertake to honor our guarantee and in the event of any defaults arising out of the use of our products within the stipulated guaranteed period. Issues to bee investigated and rectified at our own cost, as long as the terms and conditions stated below are met:

Extent of Guarantee

The guarantee shall apply where:-

1. Defects arise if applied on suitable and properly prepared surfaces according to printed directions.
2. Paint failures such as blistering, chalking, cracking, durability of the gloss and durability of colour (including fading and yellowing), provided that all of the aforegoing shall be subject to the reasonable wear and tear criteria as specified by Star Paint for each of the Products. Full details of these wear and tear criteria are available on request.
3. This guarantee does not cover any indirect or consequential damages.

Commencement & Duration

This guarantee shall commence on the date that the consumer telephonically lodges his/her guarantee with Star Paint by phoning + 268 518 6200 and furnishing all the purchase and personal details.

In order for this guarantee to be valid, this must be done within 30 (thirty) days of the purchase date of the Product/s.

The guarantee is transferable subject to:-

1. The new owner accepting the terms and conditions of this guarantee;
2. Telephonic notice being given to Star Paint by phoning + 268 518 6200
3. The period of the guarantee not starting afresh upon such transfer, but continuing for the balance of the period.
4. Where any claim arises during the guarantee period, the period will not start afresh after settlement of the claim, unless a total repaint is required.

Application

This guarantee shall only be applicable where:

1. Application work has been done in accordance with the instructions provided for the Product concerned with regard to preparation and application;
2. The consumer has followed the recommended surface preparation and used the recommended products for the surface preparation prior to the painting of the surface;
3. The consumer has used the entire paint system recommended in the Star Paint Product data, i.e. primer, undercoat and top coat
4. The Product is used strictly for its specific use.
5. Application work shall include all elements of surface preparation prior to application of the coating, as well as the process of application.

Liability

The liability of Star Paint shall reduce over the guarantee period according to the following scale:-

1. In the first 12 months after Commencement Date – Full replacement cost;
2. From month 13 to month 24 after Commencement Date – 85% of replacement cost;
3. From month 25 to month 36 after Commencement Date – 70% of replacement cost;
4. From month 37 to month 48 after Commencement Date – 55% of replacement cost;
5. From month 49 to month 60 after Commencement Date – 40% of replacement cost;
6. From month 61 to month 72 after Commencement Date – 25% of replacement cost;
7. From month 73 to month 84 after Commencement Date – 10% of replacement cost;

The replacement cost shall be the cost of the paint and labour at the time of the claim. The consumer shall be liable for the balance of the replacement costs, which are not covered by Star Paint.

Exclusions

Star Paint shall not be liable for:

1. Damage to the coating arising from external causes outside Star Paint’s control such as, but not limited to, welding or other heating, pollution, mechanical damage, hydrostatic pressure, electrical or electrolyte damage, incorrect cleaning or incorrect use, neglect, fire, explosion, radiation, collision or other accident, acts of God, vandalism or other malicious damage, damage caused due to industrial action, and the like.
2. The failure of any coating on any areas which because of their shape, characteristics or configuration, present special difficulties in either preparation or coating e.g. ladders and ladder platforms, handrails, rivets and contact surfaces of any kind;
3. The deterioration of any metal as a result of any form of electrochemical action;
4. Any indirect or consequential damages, losses and expenses such as but not limited to demurrage associated with coating repair work, loss of time, expenses due to the consumer’s employees, agents, operators or sub-contractors, loss of profits and all claims by third parties against the consumer;
5. Damage to the coating arising from deterioration or movement of the substrate caused by any other substance or condition.