Limited Warranty

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Functional Stairs, LLC — Custom-Fabricated Vinyl Stair Treads & Nosing

Functional Stairs, LLC (“Functional Stairs”) warrants to the original purchaser that its custom-fabricated stair nosing and bent stair treads (the “Products”), manufactured from customer-specified resilient flooring materials, will be free from defects in workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Scope of Warranty

This warranty applies solely to defects arising from Functional Stairs’ fabrication process. Covered defects are limited to:

• Structural failure of the fabricated tread or nosing resulting in a break extending completely through the product; or
• Complete loss of surface pattern or color resulting from normal foot traffic,

provided such condition is directly attributable to Functional Stairs’ modification of the original flat flooring material. If a covered defect occurs within the warranty period, Functional Stairs’ sole obligation shall be to provide replacement product for the defective tread or nosing. Labor, removal, reinstallation, freight, and any related costs are excluded.

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover:

• Damage caused by abuse, misuse, impact, cutting, gouging, scratching, or improper maintenance.
• Damage from construction activities, moving heavy equipment, or use of floor machines or vacuum beater bars.
• Moisture-related issues including flooding, hydrostatic pressure, plumbing leaks, or excessive humidity.
• Improper installation or failure to follow Functional Stairs’ installation guidelines.
• Jobsite conditions that do not meet flooring manufacturer requirements.
• Normal wear, gloss reduction, or surface scratching.
• Minor variations in color, shade, or texture between samples and final installed product.
• Any performance issues related to the underlying flooring material.

Material Disclaimer

Functional Stairs fabricates its products from customer-specified or customer-supplied resilient flooring materials originally manufactured by third parties. Functional Stairs does not warrant the performance characteristics of the original flooring material, including but not limited to slip resistance, fire performance, durability, or color stability. Any warranties provided by the original flooring manufacturer remain solely between the purchaser and that manufacturer. Functional Stairs makes no representation regarding the applicability or continuation of such warranties after modification.

Limitation of Liability

Except for the express limited warranty stated above, Functional Stairs makes no other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Functional Stairs’ total liability under this warranty shall not exceed the original purchase price of the Products. Under no circumstances shall Functional Stairs be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages.