All CHAPTER2 framesets (frame, forks, seatpost and other parts provided with frame at time of purchase), handlebars and associated parts are covered under our global lifetime warranty program. CHAPTER2 wheelsets are covered under our global 2-year warranty. Your warranty period begins from the time of purchase.
CHAPTER2 warrants that your frameset, handlebar, wheelset and other parts supplied with your purchase are free of any manufacturer’s defects and is only applicable to the original purchaser and may not be assigned.
This warranty only applies to CHAPTER2 products purchased from our website or from an authorised dealer or distributor.
This warranty commences from the date of purchase, is offered only to the original retail purchaser, and is not transferable.
Exceptions:
Consumable parts/accessories such as hangers, cable stops, seatclamps, saddle clamps, spokes, freehub body paws etc. are not covered under this warranty.
The paint and decals on your CHAPTER2 frameset, handlebar and wheelset and other CHAPTER2 branded parts/accessories are only covered for period of 2 years from time of purchase.
The warranty excludes damage whilst the frame, fork and/or seatpost is being used on a stationary trainer.
Damage caused by abuse, misuse, improper assembly, rental, improper or insufficient maintenance, accident, impact, corrosion, use of aggressive cleaners, use with non-compatible components, improper repairs and wear and tear are not covered under this warranty.
We reserve full rights to replace defective frames, forks seatpost, handlebar and/or wheelset with closest available match or a relevant successor model at our discretion or else carry out repairs to them. CHAPTER2 will not warrant any product that have been previously covered or replaced by CHAPTER2. A warranty product, in all circumstances, does not prolong the warranty period and/or initialize a new warranty period. These benefits constitute the Limited Warranty’s entire scope.
In order to avoid any bogus/fraudulent warranty claims we have put in place a purchaser pays for return for inspection policy. After our engineers have inspected the claim and provided that the claim is approved, we will pay for the repaired/replaced parts’ shipping cost and also reimburse your shipping cost upon receipt of proof of payment to a reputable courier or express mail service. If the claim is rejected, we will return your frame part at our cost.
Your CHAPTER2 frameset, handlebars, wheelset and associated parts have been designed to EN ISO 4210:2014 standard. Any misuse of your road or gravel bike, such as carrying additional passengers/children or loads, carrying luggage and attaching parts not specifically designed for the frame will void your warranty.
The cost of replacing other parts and/or components that do not bear the CHAPTER2 and/or C2 logos that may have been damaged or affected by the manufacturer's defect is not covered by this warranty. Additionally, the cost of labour and material associated with the replacement of the CHAPTER2 frameset, handlebar or wheelset and associated parts are not covered under this warranty.
The foregoing limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties of quality and performance, written, oral, or implied. All other warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed. In no event shall CHAPTER2 be liable for special, indirect, incidental, consequential, statutory or exemplary damages, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise including, without limitation, loss to property other than this product, loss of use of said product, or other property, or other economic losses. CHAPTER2 shall not be liable for contribution or indemnification, whatever the cause.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to particular customers. CHAPTER2’s obligations under any warranty shall be limited, to the greatest extent allowed by law, as provided in CHAPTER2 limited warranty. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from one jurisdiction to another.
All claims must be submitted directly to CHAPTER2 via email to europe@chapter2.co.nz and must be accompanied with the following information:
1/ Copy of the original receipt showing purchaser’s name, purchase date and serial number.
2/ Photograph clearly showing the serial number under the bottom bracket.
3/ 3-4 photographs showing the defective area.
4/ Photo of whole bike left and right side.
The above is minimum requirement. To ensure a quick resolution of any warranty claim, make sure you provide the requested information and please use a proper camera under good lighting conditions with high resolution.
CRASH REPLACEMENT
We know that from time to time accidents do happen, perhaps you overcooked a corner or you had an unfortunate incident with another road user.
Firstly, we hope that you are okay and that other than your ego, you have not suffered any major injury or road rash.
Secondly, we also ride our own bikes hard and know how upsetting it is to crash and break/damage your beloved investment. Therefore we want to make sure you are able to get back on your CHAPTER2 frame ASAP. We offer a fair discount on a replacement frame, fork or seatpost, handlebar and/or wheelset.
Contact us at info@chapter2.co.nz if you have had the unfortunate need to consider a crash replacement.
Crash replacement is only available for original purchaser of a CHAPTER2 frameset, handlebar and/or wheelset during the warranty period and activated at time of purchase of the original frameset.