What is a warranty?

A warranty is a statement or representation made by the seller of goods, or performer of services, that the goods and/or services will be in conformance with any facts or promises made.

Does the university provide warranties?

Only to the extent that the services will comply with generally accepted architectural and engineering standards. Research work is performed on a best-efforts basis.

What contract clause should be included in place of a warranty clause?

For services, the University makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding its performance under this agreement, including, but not limited to the marketability, use or fitness for any particular purpose of the research results developed under this work. Further, it is understood that the University shall not be liable for special, consequential, or incidental damages, as a result of Sponsor’s use of the final technical report and the results contained therein provided by the University.