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Kvalitetsforbehold is a Norwegian term used in procurement and commercial contracts to denote a reservation about quality in goods or services delivered. It is typically invoked when a buyer accepts delivery while maintaining the right to address defects or shortfalls in quality for items that do not meet the agreed specifications, either in whole or in part. The purpose of a kvalitetsforbehold is to avoid a full rejection of the entire shipment while preserving the buyer's remedies for the affected items, such as price adjustments, replacements, or corrective actions, in accordance with the contract and applicable law.

In practice, a kvalitetsforbehold is often recorded in delivery notes, acceptance protocols, or purchase orders, with a clear description of the issues and the scope of the reservation. It may be used for single shipments or ongoing supplier relationships where the quality risk is known but not expected to void the contract. The effect is that the buyer typically pays the undisputed portion of the price and reserves rights for the items that fail to meet specified quality standards.

The concept interacts with statutory consumer protection and contract law, and its precise effect depends on the governing law and contract terms. In some cases, quality reservations can limit the seller's obligation to remedy or adjust pricing, while in others they may be deemed ineffective if not properly documented or if the defects are substantial. As such, parties should define the criteria for quality, the process for reporting defects, and the remedies available when using a kvalitetsforbehold.