Warranty vs. Warrantee — What's the Difference?

Warranties can be limited or lifetime, varying in coverage.

A warrantee is the beneficiary of a warranty.

A warranty assures the buyer of a product's reliability and performance.

Warrantees must provide proof of purchase to claim a warranty.

It serves as a pledge to repair or replace defective items.

The process can involve the warrantee contacting customer service.

They enhance consumer confidence in a product.

Warrantees should understand their warranty terms.

Warranties may require registration to activate.

The warrantee's rights are protected by consumer law.

In contract law, a warranty is a promise which is not a condition of the contract or an innominate term: (1) it is a term "not going to the root of the contract", and (2) which only entitles the innocent party to damages if it is breached: i.e. the warranty is not true or the defaulting party does not perform the contract in accordance with the terms of the warranty.

One to whom a warranty is made or a warrant is given.

A representation, especially in writing, made by a seller or company to a purchaser of a product or service that a refund, repair, or replacement will be made if the product or service proves defective or unsatisfactory, especially within a given time period.

The beneficiary of a warranty.

An assurance by the seller of property that the goods or property are as represented or will be as promised.

The person to whom a warrant or warranty is made.

The insured's guarantee that the facts are as stated in reference to an insurance risk or that specified conditions will be fulfilled to keep the contract effective.

A recipient of a warrant issued by a court in the United States

A covenant by which the seller of land binds that seller and the seller's heirs to defend the security of the estate conveyed.

A customer to whom a warrant or guarantee is given

A judicial writ; a warrant.

A written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

Justification or valid grounds for an act or a course of action

To provide a warranty for.

(countable) A guarantee that a certain outcome or obligation will be fulfilled; security.

An obsolete legal agreement that was a real covenant and ran with the land, whereby the grantor and his heirs of a piece of real estate held in freehold were required to officially guarantee their claim and plead one’s case for the title. If evicted by someone with a superior claim (paramount title) they were also required to hand over other real estate of equal value in recompense. It has now been replaced by personal covenants and the covenant of warranty.

A covenant, also called the covenant of warranty, whereby the grantor assures the grantee that he or she not be subject to the claims of someone with a paramount title, thereby guaranteeing the status of the title that is being conveyed.

A legal agreement, either written or oral (an expressed warranty) or implied through the actions of the buyer and seller (an implied warranty), which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised, such as in a sale of an item or piece of real estate.

(countable) A written guarantee, usually over a fixed period, provided to someone who buys a product or item, which states that repairs will be provided free of charge in case of damage or a fault.

A stipulation of an insurance policy made by an insuree, guaranteeing that the facts of the policy are true and the insurance risk is as stated, which if not fulfilled renders the policy void.

Justification or mandate to do something, especially in terms of one’s personal conduct.

To warrant; to guarantee.

A covenant real, whereby the grantor of an estate of freehold and his heirs were bound to warrant and defend the title, and, in case of eviction by title paramount, to yield other lands of equal value in recompense. This warranty has long singe become obsolete, and its place supplied by personal covenants for title. Among these is the covenant of warranty, which runs with the land, and is in the nature of a real covenant.

An engagement or undertaking, express or implied, that a certain fact regarding the subject of a contract is, or shall be, as it is expressly or impliedly declared or promised to be. In sales of goods by persons in possession, there is an implied warranty of title, but, as to the quality of goods, the rule of every sale is, Caveat emptor.

A stipulation or engagement by a party insured, that certain things, relating to the subject of insurance, or affecting the risk, exist, or shall exist, or have been done, or shall be done. These warranties, when express, should appear in the policy; but there are certain implied warranties.

Justificatory mandate or precept; authority; warrant.

Security; warrant; guaranty.

To warrant; to guarantee.

A written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

The recipient of the warranty, usually the buyer.

It assures product quality and offers repair or replacement for defects.

A guarantee provided by the seller about a product’s condition and performance.

Provide proof of purchase and ensure the issue is covered under the warranty terms.

Normal wear and tear, misuse, and accidental damage are generally not covered.

Yes, if the terms of the warranty are not met, the warrantee may seek legal recourse.

Typically, a receipt or proof of purchase and sometimes the product registration.

Some warranties are transferable, but this depends on the terms set by the manufacturer or seller.

Not all, but some manufacturers require product registration for warranty activation.

Duration varies by product and manufacturer, ranging from months to lifetime.

There are various types, including limited, lifetime, and extended warranties.

Some products come with a warranty included, while extended warranties may be purchased separately.

A warranty often has more specific conditions and durations, whereas a guarantee is a broader assurance of quality.

Coverage can vary; some are valid internationally, while others are country-specific.

Yes, many companies offer extended warranties for an additional cost.