gwarancj

Gwarancja, in Polish, denotes a guarantee or warranty. The term can refer to statutory rights of consumers under Polish law as well as to contractual promises provided by sellers or manufacturers. In everyday use, gwarancja describes a period during which defects are repaired, replaced, or the item otherwise compensated for at no cost. The form gwarancji is the genitive case, and gwarancj by itself is not standard Polish; the correct noun is gwarancja.

Statutory warranty (rękojmia) is a legal obligation of the seller when goods are sold to consumers. In Poland, consumer purchases generally carry a two-year guarantee from the date of delivery. The seller must remedy non-conformities by repair or replacement; if these are unavailable or disproportionate, the consumer may seek a price reduction or withdrawal from the contract. The right to claim under rękojmia applies independently of any separate warranty offered by the manufacturer.

A contractual warranty (gwarancja) is an additional promise provided by the seller or producer. It is voluntary and its terms—such as duration, covered defects, and required verification—vary by product and issuer. Some warranties extend beyond the statutory period, while others cover specific components or provide service at home. The warranty may require product registration, proof of purchase, and adherence to proper use and maintenance.

Limitations apply to both forms of protection. Warranties usually exclude damage from misuse, accidents, improper installation, normal wear and tear, and unauthorized repairs. Claims should be initiated with the point of sale or the warranty issuer, typically within the stated period, and should include receipt and a description of the defect.

In practice, consumers should understand both legal protections (rękojmia) and any added warranty coverage to determine the available remedies and the proper procedure for filing a claim.