Find the warranties a contract gives and the remedies behind them
Warranties are promises in a contract that something is true or will be done to a standard, such as that services will be performed with reasonable skill or that a product will match its specification. What they are worth depends on the warranty period, the disclaimers and the remedy the contract allows. Ask Search+ "What warranties does the supplier give, and what is our remedy if one is breached?" and the answer cites the warranty, disclaimer and remedy wording.
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Last updated October 2026
How to read warranties with Search+
- Upload the contract and the specifications it refers to
Warranties often promise conformity with a specification, documentation or service description held in a schedule. Upload those documents too, so the answer can cite what the product or service was promised to do.
- Ask about given and disclaimed warranties separately
Ask what warranties each party gives, then ask what the contract disclaims. Disclaimers are often in capital letters in a separate paragraph and can remove promises the law might otherwise imply.
- Follow the period, the remedy and the exclusions
Open the citations and ask how long each warranty lasts, what the remedy is, such as repair, replacement or refund, and whether that remedy is the only one. Then ask what voids the warranty, such as misuse or modification.
Questions to ask about warranties
What warranties does the supplier give about the services or products?
Does the contract disclaim implied warranties such as merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose?
How long does the warranty last, and when does it start?
If a warranty is breached, is repair or replacement our only remedy?
What does each party warrant about its authority to sign and its compliance with law?
Across the supply contracts in this workspace, which ones limit warranty remedies to repair or replacement?
What to look for in contract warranties
These are the promises written into the contract, for example that software will perform materially in line with its documentation or that work will be done in a professional manner.
Many contracts exclude warranties or terms that the law might otherwise imply. How far that is allowed varies by place and by whether a consumer is involved.
Warranties are often limited to a period after delivery or acceptance. Claims raised after the period may fall outside the warranty.
Contracts frequently make repair, replacement or refund the sole remedy for a warranty breach, which can interact with the limitation of liability.
Some contracts pair warranties with representations, statements of fact made to induce the deal. The distinction can affect remedies in some legal systems, so note which word the contract uses.
Ask Search+ for a summary of every warranty in the contract and it answers in chat with citations. AI answers can be incomplete, so read each cited warranty before relying on the summary.
Warranty wording and what to ask next
| Wording you may see | What it usually signals | A follow-up question |
|---|---|---|
| "performed in a professional and workmanlike manner" | A performance standard for services | What is the remedy if this standard is not met? |
| "will materially conform to the Documentation" | A promise tied to a separate document | Which documentation does the warranty refer to? |
| "AS IS" | No warranties beyond those stated, if any | Does this apply to the whole contract or only to some items? |
| "disclaims all implied warranties" | Implied promises are excluded where the law allows | Which implied warranties are named? |
| "sole and exclusive remedy" | The listed remedy replaces others | Does the exclusive remedy apply to every warranty? |
| "represents and warrants" | Statements of fact and promises combined | Which statements are made at signing and which continue? |
| "warranty shall not apply if" | Exclusions that void the warranty | What actions or conditions void the warranty? |
What are warranties in a contract?
Warranties in a contract are promises by a party that certain facts are true or that goods, services or work will meet a stated standard, together with the terms that set how long the promise lasts and what remedy applies if it is broken.
Contract warranty questions
Can Search+ list every warranty in a contract?
How do I find out whether implied warranties are disclaimed?
Will it tell me how long a warranty lasts?
Does it connect warranties to the liability cap?
What if the signed contract is a scan?
Is Search+ advising me on warranty claims?
Know what was promised and what it is worth
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