Exercise 8 a) Read and translate an extract from a contract

Guarantee. The Sellers guarantee that the delivered goods are in all respects in accordance with the description, technical conditions and specifications of the order, that they are free from defects in design, material and workmanship.

If the goods within the period of guarantee, i.e.12 months of the date of putting them into operation and 18 months of the date of shipment are found defective or fail to conform to the respective conditions of the Contract, the Sellers for their own account undertake at the Buyers’ option either to eliminate the defects or to replace the faulty parts free of charge without delay. The elimination of the detected defects shall not be regarded as a reason for any prolongation of the delivery dates.

After the period of guarantee expires the defects shall be eliminated at the Buyers’ expense. The Sellers’ liability does not cover defects arising from the Buyers’ faulty maintenance or from storage and repairs carried out improperly by the Buyers.

Payment. Should the Buyers fail to observe the terms of payment stipulated in this Contract the Sellers have the right to suspend the fulfillment of their obligation under this Contract.

If necessary the Buyers undertake in proper time to obtain an import license and an exchange permit and the Sellers – an export license from the appropriate authorities.