Duravit grants a guarantee period of 5 years for all sanitary ceramic, acrylicware and furniture and 1 year for SensoWash and 1 year for all parts to be free of any manufacturing defect that would have direct effect on the practical application of the item. Duravit grants a guarantee period of 1 year for all whirl systems and accessories, providing that the installation is carried out by a certified plumber and electrician. Certain variances and tolerances are characteristic of vitreous china products that are fired at high temperatures which are therefore acceptable. Duravit assumes no obligation other than the replacement of defective parts upon presentation along with proof of purchase to selling distributor. Duravit does not indemnify any related labor charges, removal and reinstallation expense, freight, postage or any incidental or consequential damages resulting from a defective product. This limited warranty is in lieu of our other warranties, implied or expressed. Some states do not allow the exclusion/limitation of incidental or consequential damages, therefore the above limitation may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.