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Fun fact: under Australian Consumer Law you cannot specify a set period of time for warranty purposes. The device must be fit for purpose and be of acceptable q
by chris_wot 3y ago
Fun fact: under Australian Consumer Law you cannot specify a set period of time for warranty purposes. The device must be fit for purpose and be of acceptable quality. That's it.
Obviously, if you buy a $10 toaster, the reasonable timeframe is shorter, but there is nowhere in the law where you can specify a particular time frame.
HP, Apple and a bunch of other companies have found this out the hard way. Basically, if you are a multinational, then do not screw with Australian consumers!
- Ekaros 3y agoIs this for warranty or for liability for defects. Which in EU are separate concepts. Warranty is something that company offers beyond their normal liability. But devices are still expected to be defect free for reasonable period, like 4 years for TV.
- chris_wot 3y agoWarranty, at least in Australia, means that the product is reliable and is fit for purpose.