The Fermenator is warranted by Blichmann Engineering to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.    Specifically EXCLUDED from this warranty are the o-rings, normal wear and tear, damage from abuse and misuse, thread galling or breakage from over tightening or failure to use Teflonâ thread tape.   The surfaces of this product are mill finish,  not ground and polished.  Minor surface irregularities are to be expected and are not considered warrantable defects and will not cause contamination or corrosion issues.   Blichmann Engineering is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages arising from use or misuse of this product.  This product is intended for home use only.  No warranty or guarantee of suitability (express or implied) is given for commercial use of this product.   Blichmann Engineering must be notified within 7 days of the ship date of any shipping damage.  Owner is responsible for shipping damage outside of this time period.  Customer is responsible to keep all original packing material for warranty returns – Blichmann Engineering, LLC is not responsible for damage from improperly packaged warrantee returns and these repair costs will be the responsibility of the customer.  Resolution of warranty claims will be either repair or replacement and will be the decision solely of Blichmann Engineering.   Shipping costs for warrantee returns are covered only for the contiguous United States.  User is responsible for packaging costs and shipping damage if not returned in original packing.