User-Related Issues:

• Damage from improper installation (please follow our instructions!)
• Accidental damage (pets, children, that ill-fated attempt to swing from the shade)
• Modifications or alterations made to the shade
• Incorrect cleaning methods (each fabric has preferences)

Environmental Factors:

• Extreme humidity or temperature exposure
• Sun fading beyond normal expectations
• Natural disasters or severe weather damage
• Salt air exposure (ocean views are beautiful, but tough on mechanisms)

Normal Wear & Tear:

• Natural color changes over time (even the best fabrics age gracefully)
• Minor operational changes after extended use
• Components that naturally wear with regular operation

Important Notes:

• Warranty applies only to original purchaser (non-transferable)
• Products must be used for normal residential purposes
• Warranty begins on date of purchase, not installation date