What is the duration of the hardware warranty provided by Cornwell Quality Tools?
Cornwell_Quality_Tools Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
b. HARDWARE. Cornwell will extend the Hardware manufacturers' warranties to the Dealer. In addition, Cornwell will warrant for three (3) years of date of delivery of the Hardware that the Hardware will be fit for its intended purposes in the operation of the Dealer's Cornwell dealership. Cornwell may repair or replace unfit Hardware in its sole discretion, at no cost to the Dealer. Cornwell agrees to provide the Dealer temporary replacement Hardware (with IBN Software and Other Software) by overnight delivery while the Dealer's Hardware is in Cornwell's possession on a warranty claim.
This warranty shall not be effective if the Hardware is rendered unfit by damage occurring to it that is not the fault of Cornwell. The Dealer must obtain any desired insurance coverage for such damage to the Hardware. Service, repair and replacement of such damaged Hardware will be provided by Cornwell at the Dealer's cost.
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, CORNWELL HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND DEALER HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES, ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE. UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, CORNWELL DISCLAIMS, AND DEALER
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 101–373)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cornwell Quality Tools's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cornwell Quality Tools extends hardware manufacturers' warranties to the dealer. In addition to the manufacturer's warranty, Cornwell Quality Tools warrants that the hardware will be fit for its intended purposes in the operation of the dealer's Cornwell Quality Tools dealership for three years from the date of delivery. Cornwell Quality Tools may repair or replace unfit hardware at its discretion, at no cost to the dealer. Cornwell Quality Tools also agrees to provide temporary replacement hardware while the dealer's hardware is in Cornwell Quality Tools's possession for a warranty claim.
However, this warranty is not effective if the hardware becomes unfit due to damage not caused by Cornwell Quality Tools. The dealer is responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for such damage. Cornwell Quality Tools will provide service, repair, and replacement of damaged hardware at the dealer's cost.
Cornwell Quality Tools disclaims all other express warranties and representations except for the limited warranty described. Upon expiration of the express limited warranty period, Cornwell Quality Tools disclaims all implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for any other particular purpose other than what is set forth in the agreement.