Warranty
Effective Date: May 18th, 2022
All Biciel bikes are protected against manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for two years after receipt of the bike by the customer (All free accessories are not covered by warranty service).
WARRANTY PERIOD AND TARGET AUDIENCE TERMS
The warranty would be registered automatically when the initial owner of a bike purchased from the online shop. So the warranty is under the initial owner and the 2-year warranty would be started since the initial owner has received it.
As for the warranty transfer, the bike transferee can only enjoy the warranty when the following two conditions are met at the same time:
- The 2-year package hasn't expired since the initial owner has received it;
- You have the initial owner's name & the initial order number.
COVERED PRODUCTS
Biciel will replace any component that is deemed to be defective or damaged (including damage incurred during shipment) without user error. The warranty covers the listed products and follows the terms below:
FRAME
Biciel bike frames are covered by a replacement warranty for 2 years.
This warranty includes a replacement frame only. Labor charges to changeover parts to replacement frames are not included.
Biciel reserves the right to use scratch and dent stock when replacing a frame under this warranty. Frame styles and/or colors not in stock may be replaced with a compatible style and/or color at the discretion of Biciel.
Frame issues that are excluded from this warranty include but are not limited to:
- Corrosion
- Paint fade, scratches, impact marks
- Impact damage
- Non-reversible modification (drilling/welding)
- Chain guard mount to the frame if applicable
BATTERIES
Biciel batteries are covered by a 2-year prorated warranty.
During 2 years of service - A defective battery will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the customer. The warranty period for a repaired or replaced battery remains unchanged based on the original purchase date.
After the first 2 year of service - A prorated credit, based on months of service, will be applied toward the purchase of a new battery. Batteries purchased at prorated cost will have a new 2-year warranty based on the prorated purchase date.
No cash reimbursement will be made.
Batteries can be assessed and found defective directly by Biciel only.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
- Defects or damage resulting from accident, abuse, misuse, abnormal use (including but not limited to stunt riding, racing, or other similar activities not consistent with the intended use of the Products), improper storage, abnormal exposure to liquid, chemicals, moisture, abrasives, sand or dirt, neglect, or abnormal physical, electrical or electromechanical stress;
- Defects or damage caused by private modification;
- Scratches, dents, and cosmetic damage, unless caused by Biciel;
- Product that has the serial number or the bar code removed, defaced, damaged, altered, or made illegible;
- Ordinary wear and tear;
- Defects or damage to the Products caused by the use of accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Biciel with the Products;
- Defects or damage caused by assembly, testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, repair, or adjustment in a manner that varies from Assembly Instructions & Owners Manual;
- Defects or damage resulting from external causes such as collision, fire, flooding, windstorm, lightning, earthquake, exposure to weather conditions, theft, blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical source;
In addition, with respect to the battery, this Limited Warranty does not cover defects or damage:
- Caused by charging by a battery charger not intended or appropriate for use with the Battery or the improper use of a battery charger;
- Where any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering;
- Where the Battery has been used in equipment other than the bike for which it is specified;
PARTS & COMPONENTS
Ordinary wear and tear not the result of defects in material or workmanship. Wear and tear can be assessed by Biciel. Parts not typically covered include but are not limited to:
- Brake Pads
- Rotors
- Spokes
- Tires/Tubes
- Chains
- Chain Rings
- Cassettes
- Crankset
- Parts compromised due to corrosion due to the elements (moisture, heat, etc);
- Damage or deterioration of the surface finish, appearance, or aesthetics of the product;
- Frame, forks, handlebar, seat post, saddle, brakes, lights, crankset, pedals, rims, wheel hub, freewheel, cassette, derailleur, shifter, motor, throttle, controller, wiring harness, LCD display, kickstand, reflectors, and hardware. Warranty within one week after receiving the goods. Parts damaged during use after seven days need to be charged;
- Labor charges for part replacement or changeover;
- Defects or damage resulting from accident, abuse, misuse, abnormal use (including but not limited to stunt riding, racing, or other similar activities not consistent with the intended use of the Products), improper storage, abnormal exposure to liquid, chemicals, moisture, abrasives, sand or dirt, neglect, or abnormal physical, electrical or electromechanical stress;
- Scratches, dents, and cosmetic damage not caused by Biciel;
- Product that has the serial number or the bar code removed, defaced, damaged, altered, or made illegible;
- Defects or damage to the Products caused by the use of accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by Biciel with the Products;
- Defects or damage caused by improper assembly, testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, repair, or adjustment in a manner that varies from Assembly Instructions & Owners Manual;
- Defects or damage resulting from external causes, such as collision, fire, flooding, windstorm, lightning, earthquake, exposure to weather conditions, theft, blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical source.
CLAIMS PROCESS
WARRANTY CLAIMS
All claims to this warranty must be made through Biciel and submitted to support@biciel.com. Proofs of purchase and photos or videos of the damaged product are required with any warranty request. Before making a warranty claim, we suggest that you contact us at support@biciel.com as there may be a simple fix for your problem. Valid warranty claims will be processed through Biciel within 2 years of initial purchase.
Biciel will not replace any part without first seeing photos or video of the damaged product. Customers need to provide us with evidence by email.
SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIMS
In rare instances, the item received may be damaged during transportation. If shipping damage occurs, please contact support@biciel.com and provide us with photo or video proof.
All free accessories will not participate in the replacement or compensation if they cause scratches during transportation.
NOTICE: We will not accept Shipping Damage Claims later than 7 days from receipt of products.
REPAIR SERVICE
For offline bicycle store repair services, Biciel will only provide free replacement parts. We do not reimburse any labor costs produced in the repair service.