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Worldwide Limited Warranty 
COVERAGE. HARKEN warrants that each HARKEN product, when properly used 
and maintained, will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date 
of receipt of the product by the final customer. HARKEN products are covered by two 
different kinds of warranties, on the basis of the purchaser and use made of them.
1. The Private Customer Warranty
2. The Professional Customer Warranty
THE LIMITED PRIVATE CUSTOMER WARRANTY. This limited warranty applies 
to all Harken products purchased for final use by private 
individuals only and installed on boats used exclusively for recreational 
purposes. Harken products installed on boats used for any other purpose 
or by any other entity are covered by the limited PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER 
WARRANTY.  The Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited 
PRIVATE CUSTOMER WARRANTY for original defects in 
materials or workmanship of a HARKEN product shall be the repair or 
replacement, in HARKEN’s sole discretion, of the defective part or 
component, at no charge to the owner of the product.
THE LIMITED PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER WARRANTY. This limited 
warranty applies to all Harken products purchased for final use by or 
on behalf of any entity other than a private individual (such as by 
corporations, partnerships, competitive race groups, etc.) or installed on boats 
used for any purpose other than recreational use, such as for hire, charter or 
other professional or commercial events or activities. Such Professional 
Customers may include, but are not limited to, America's Cup Syndicates, 
international competitive syndicates, racers in transoceanic and globe-circling 
events, one-design racers with boats 40 feet and up racing in major competitive 
and international competition.
The Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited PROFESSIONAL 
CUSTOMER WARRANTY for original defects in materials or workmanship of a 
HARKEN product shall be the repair or replacement, in HARKEN’s sole 
discretion, of the defective part or component, in accordance with the terms of 
this warranty.  
WARRANTOR. For products originally sold in the Unites States, the limited warranty 
for the products is supplied by HARKEN, INC.. For products originally sold in the 
European Union, the limited warranty for the products is supplied by the dealer who 
sold the product through the Harken Distributors in that country. For products 
originally sold in the rest of the World, the limited warranty for the products is 
supplied directly by the Harken Distributors in that country. When “HARKEN” is 
mentioned throughout this Limited Warranty, it refers to the entity as defined in this 
paragraph.
OWNER – NON-TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY. This warranty is made by 
HARKEN with only the original purchaser of the product and does not extend to any 
third parties. The rights of the original purchaser under this warranty may not be 
assigned or otherwise transferred to any third party.
WARRANTY TERM. The limited PRIVATE CUSTOMER WARRANTY covers any 
original defects in material or workmanship manifested within five (5) years of the 
date of receipt of the product by the final customer.
However, the warranty terms under the limited PRIVATE CUSTOMER WARRANTY 
for the following products are as indicated below by the date 
of receipt of the product by the final customer:
1.   Jib Reefing and Furling systems are warranted for seven (7) years. Hydraulic and 
Electric Furling systems are warranted for five (5) years. Electric furling motor, 
switches, control boxes, and breakers are warranted for two (2) years.
2.   Reflex furler for asymmetric and code zero sails, associated adapters, cable 
terminals/clamps, and fairlead kits, are warranted for three (3) years. Reflex 
torsion cable is warranted for one (1) year.
3.  Carbo Racing Foils are warranted for three (3) years.
4.   Winches and handles, cylinders, valves, pumps, reservoirs, control panels are 
warranted for three (3) years. Electric/hydraulic winch motors, captive reel 
winches, CLR mooring winches, hydraulic power units, switches, control boxes, 
and breakers are warranted for two (2) years.
5.   Custom products, pedestals, gearboxes, push buttons, drive shafts, carbon fiber 
products, and/or high performance applications of standard catalog products for 
extraordinary use applications are warranted for two (2) years.  
6.   Harken gloves, sunglasses, and related accessories are warranted for two 
 
(2) years from date of purchase. Warranty excludes normal wear and tear.
The limited PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER WARRANTY covers any original defects 
in material or workmanship manifested within 12 months of the date 
of receipt of the product by the final customer.
NOT COVERED. Neither the limited PRIVATE CUSTOMER WARRANTY nor the 
limited PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER WARRANTY applies to, nor shall HARKEN
have any liability or responsibility for, damages or expenses relating to defects 
caused by misuse, abuse, failure to install, use, maintain, or store the HARKEN 
product as specified in the warranty booklet, service booklet, manuals, 
catalogue, or other literature available from HARKEN. 
Neither the limited PRIVATE CUSTOMER WARRANTY nor the limited 
PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER WARRANTY applies to, and neither HARKEN 
shall have any liability or responsibility in respect of, damages or expenses relating 
to: 
• defects in material or workmanship that did not exist when the product was 
  first delivered;   
• defects in material or workmanship that are manifested outside the 
  warranty period;
• defects which are not reported to HARKEN within sixty (60) days of discovery;
• a product that has been altered or modified from factory specifications; 
• damage or deterioration of cosmetic surface finishes, including cracking, 
  crazing, discoloration, or fading; 
• accidents, misuse, abuse, abnormal use, improper use, lack of reasonable 
  or proper maintenance or storage;
• installation, wiring, service, or repairs improperly performed or replacement 
  parts or accessories not conforming to HARKEN’s specifications;
• use exceeding the recommended and permitted limits or loads of the product 
  and/or the vessel on which the product is installed;
• normal wear or deterioration occasioned by the use of the product or its 
  exposure to the elements;
• besides HARKEN’s Hoister products used to store watercraft and bicycles,
  any use outside, other than or besides normal sailing or sailboat applications;
• ropes, lines, soft attachments, buckles, and webbing; 
• clear coat finishes on carbon fiber;
• loss of time, loss of use, inconvenience, travel expense, costs related to 
  procuring any substitute boat, transportation costs, towing costs, any 
  incidental or consequential damages arising out of the non-use of the boat, 
  or compensation for inconvenience or loss of use while the boat is being 
  repaired or otherwise not available, or other matters not specifically 
  covered hereunder;
• the costs to remove, disassemble, or re-install the product;
• the costs or expenses associated with transporting the product to and from 
  HARKEN or a HARKEN dealer
• hauling out, storage, and relaunching of the boat on which the product has 
  been installed, even where this is necessary to carry out the warranty service.
The limited PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER WARRANTY does not cover, nor shall 
HARKEN have any liability or responsibility in respect of, damages or expenses 
relating to, the following products and/or components:
• pawls and pawl springs in winches; 
• components and gears in titanium; 
• washers and spacers; 
• winch drum grip; 
• ball bearings, roller bearings, thrust bearings; 
• winch handles.
PROCEDURE. In the event of a defect covered by this limited warranty, the Owner 
shall contact one of HARKEN’s worldwide Distributors (there is a list of them on the 
www.harken.com site). If the product was originally sold in European Union the 
Owner shall contact the dealer that sold the product. To obtain warranty service for 
or replacement of your HARKEN product, your specific and detailed claim must be 
reported to and received by HARKEN, in writing, in accordance with the terms of this 
warranty and within the applicable warranty period. Also provide your name, 
address, phone number, original sales receipt, a description of the application of the 
product, and an explanation of the defect and conditions under which the product 
was used. If the examination of the product and the warranty claim reveals that the 
defect is not covered by this warranty, you will be contacted and advised of the cost 
of repair of your product. If you accept this estimate, the product will be repaired 
outside of this warranty.
DAMAGES OR OTHER COSTS. Except as expressly provided by this 
warranty, HARKEN SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER COSTS, WHETHER THE CLAIM IS 
BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, including but not limited to any 
costs, taxes, fees, levies, or other expenses imposed by any location in which the 
product was originally sold. The foregoing statements of warranty are exclusive and 
in lieu of all other remedies. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or 
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may 
not apply to you.  

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