1. WARRANTY
1.1 Warranty Period
Total Control Solutions (
TCS), warrants all products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from
TCS. During this period,
TCS will at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge to the purchaser as stated below.
The above warranty is the only warranty authorized by
TCS and is in lieu of any implied warranties, including implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
TCS reserves the right to waive its warranty policy if the customer fails to pay invoice in full and/or on a timely basis as set out on the face of the invoice.
1.2 Limited Warranty
Limited warranty service may be obtained by returning the product during the warranty period to the
TCS facility with proof of purchase and a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number.
TCS recommends the customer first utilize support materials shipped with the product, product diagnostics,
TCS E-mail and/or telephone support before requesting an RMA number (see 2.1 for number and/or email).
1.3 Turn-around Time
Typical turn-around times for packages arriving at
TCS dock are 10 to 15 business days, but this is subject to product availability.
1.4 Repair or Replace
TCS will at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge to the purchaser, if the defect is related to the
TCS manufactured product and is within warranty. Other components shipped with the system will be honored by
TCS as in the original manufacturer’s warranty. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new. All replacement parts and products become property of
TCS.
1.5 Damages
In no event will
TCS be liable for any damages, including, but not limited to; lost profits, lost business, lost savings, downtime or delay, labor, repair or material cost, injury to person property, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of use of or inability to use such product, even if
TCS has been advised of the possibility of such damages or losses, or for any claim by any other party.
1.6 Exclusions from Warranty
The warranty will be voided if one or more of the following conditions apply (to include, but not limited to):
- Reported product is found to be defective, but outside warranty period.
- Product identification label is removed or altered.
- Product has been misused.
- Product has been abused.
- Product has been modified.
- Product has been improperly maintained.
Natural Disasters - Damage caused by Natural disasters; to include, but not limited to following:
- Lightening
- Flood
- Fire
- Earthquake
2. REPAIR PROCESS
2.1 Obtaining an RMA Number
For the customer’s convenience
TCS offers the following ways to obtain an RMA number:
Contact
TCS service support at 763-416-1610
Contact
TCS service by e-mail at
RMA@TCS-Tech.com
2.2 RMA Form
Once Service support sends an RMA form, it will expedite the RMA process to provide the following information:
- Unit's serial number.
- Unit's product number.
- Unit's description of problem.
- Were unit was purchased from?
After the form is filled out; return completed form and an RMA number will be forwarded.
2.3 RMA Number
The RMA number must be obtained in advance from
TCS and is valid for 30 days. The RMA number should be clearly marked on the exterior of all packaging. Do not write on the product or the product’s original packaging (internal). Purchaser agrees to pay shipping charges one-way and to either insure the product or assume liability for loss or damage during transit.
2.4 Shipping
TCS ships repaired products via ground transportation. If express shipping is required, the customer will be responsible for paying the difference between express and ground transportation charges.
3. SERVICE CHARGES
3.1 Costs for repairs out of warranty
Repair service charge = Labor costs + Material cost + Freight cost
Labor costs for monitor-Level= $75 - Evaluation Fee plus $75/hr for additional hour(s)
Labor cost for System-Level= $125 - Evaluation Fee plus $75/hr for additional hour(s)
3.2 Additional Conditions That May Result In Charges
The following situations may result in additional charges (to included, but not limited to):
- No problem found (NPF) (Product(s) returned as defective and found to be in working order)
- Adjustments
- Updates
- Cancelled request
- Rework