Warranty
This section applies exclusively to French residents:
Optima states that this is a complete unique handcrafted frame built in the European community
and complying to the EU safety regulations concerning handcrafted bicycles, customised to
the individual users desires.
Optima’s craftsmanship can be displayed upon demand at its factory premises. None of
Optima’s bicycles are tested as series bikes. However optima assures the user that this bicycle
meets all safety requirements set for its frame and parts for strength and durability.
Fixation for lighting is available on all models: the customer is exclusively responsible for the
installation and maintenance, or absence of a lighting system which is approved of by the local
government or trafc safety authority.
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Terms and Conditions of Guarantee.
The recumbent bicycle shall be referred to as ‘bicycle’
The manufacturer shall be referred to as ‘Optima’
The Bicycle owner shall be referred to as ‘end user’
Sales and maintenance representatives shall be referred to as
‘representative’
The Following guarantee is valid for Bicycles from Optima cycles, and only for bicycles bought
from ofcial dealers or from Optima itself. No second hand bicycles shall be covered by this
warranty. This warranty shall only cover materials, products and workmanship of the original
manufacturer, Optima Cycles V.O.F. This warranty only applies in countries where Optima has an
ofcial dealer or the country in which the customer bought the bicycle directly from Optima.
1)a) Optima guarantees that if any faults or damage occur to the frame as a result of material
or fabrication faults during the unlimited warranty period of 5 years for steel and 3 years for
aluminium, that the bicycle shall be replaced or repaired, at the sole disgression of Optima or
Optima’s representative. b) This guarantee will not cover the results normal wear and usage,
including fatigue. c) After 5 years for steel frames and 3 years for aluminium frames, a limited
warranty shall apply. d) In the event of replacement when the model or model version which is
under scrutiny is no longer in production, Optima will, at its sole disgression, replace the frame
with the most similar product available. e) replacement of parts or upgrading of componentry
which the bicycle was not designed to accommodate may void the warranty.
2) a) The Bicycle should be constructed to the factory export stage by an identied mechanic
or representative. If this is not the case, parts of the warranty can become nullied. b) If it can
be shown that an insufciently qualied person carried out signicant repairs on the bicycle,
and faults occur as a result thereof, Optima is freed of any liability and obligation to rectify
the damage.
3) a) Optima cannot be held responsible for any damage incurred during the transport and
delivery of the bicycle. b) Optima will under no circumstance be held responsible for delays
in delivery of the bicycle.
4) a) the obligations of Optima are limited to reparation or replacement of the bicycle or parts
thereof which are defective. b) Under no circumstance will Optima be held responsible for
damages or injury incurred to the rider or to any third party, or indirect costs as a consequence
of malfunction of the bicycle. c) Decisions regarding the replacement or reparation of a bicycle
or any part thereof, are exclusively left to Optima or Optima’s representative. d) Warranty
reparation man-hour costs will be billed to the bicycle owner.
5) a) Never use a bicycle that shows signs of malfunction. b) In case the bicycle shows any
signs of serious malfunction or damage, the end user must contact Optima or the representative
from whom the end user bought the bicycle. cd) Under no circumstance, shall this warranty
cover damage or injury which occurs as a result of incorrect installation, improper treatment
and use, intentional iniction of damage or unauthorized modications to the bicycle by or on
behalf of the end
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