Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act: Difference between revisions

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==Summary==

The ~~'''~~[[~~wikipedia:Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act~~|~~Magnuson–Moss~~ Warranty Act]]~~'''~~ is a federal law enacted in the United States. The law sets some of the rules that manufacturers must follow when giving warranties, if they choose to provide one. Some of the rules are ('''may not be legally valid; consult legal experts for specifics'''):

The [[Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act|Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975]] is a federal law enacted in the United States. The law sets some of the rules that manufacturers must follow when giving warranties, if they choose to provide one. Some of the rules are ('''may not be legally valid; consult legal experts for specifics'''):

*Warranties must be specified in clear language.

*It is prohibited to require only "branded parts" as a requirement for a warranty.

*There are additional requirements imposed upon manufacturers if they choose to advertise a "full warranty."

*prevents manufactures from using misleading or unfair disclaimers to circumvent their warranty obligations.

**one example of such disclaimers is "warranty void if removed stickers" <ref>https://www.ifixit.com/News/74736/warranty-void-stickers-are-illegal-in-the-us-what-about-elsewhere</ref>

In cases of violation, consumers are encouraged to negotiate with warrantors under arbitration. Additionally, the federal government and consumers are able to file civil suits in the courts.

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 ==Summary==
-The '''[[wikipedia:Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act|Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act]]''' is a federal law enacted in the United States. The law sets some of the rules that manufacturers must follow when giving warranties, if they choose to provide one. Some of the rules are ('''may not be legally valid; consult legal experts for specifics'''):
+The [[Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act|Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975]] is a federal law enacted in the United States. The law sets some of the rules that manufacturers must follow when giving warranties, if they choose to provide one. Some of the rules are ('''may not be legally valid; consult legal experts for specifics'''):
 *Warranties must be specified in clear language.
 *It is prohibited to require only "branded parts" as a requirement for a warranty.
 *There are additional requirements imposed upon manufacturers if they choose to advertise a "full warranty."
+*prevents manufactures from using misleading or unfair disclaimers to circumvent their warranty obligations.
+**one example of such disclaimers is "warranty void if removed stickers" <ref>https://www.ifixit.com/News/74736/warranty-void-stickers-are-illegal-in-the-us-what-about-elsewhere</ref>
 In cases of violation, consumers are encouraged to negotiate with warrantors under arbitration. Additionally, the federal government and consumers are able to file civil suits in the courts.