DNA Fishing Tackle – Consumables Warranty Terms

Thank you for choosing DNA Fishing Tackle products. We take pride in the quality, design, and performance of our flies, leaders, tippet materials, and associated consumable products.

Due to the nature of consumable fishing products and the wide range of fishing conditions, no formal warranty period is offered on consumable items. However, DNA Fishing Tackle stands behind the quality of its products and will assess genuine manufacturing defects on a case-by-case basis.

Covered Consumable Products

·        Hand-Tied Flies

·        Monofilament Leaders

·        Fluorocarbon Leaders

·        Monofilament Tippet Materials

·        Fluorocarbon Tippet Materials

·        Braided Leaders

·        Poly Leaders

·        Sinkant Products

·        Floatant Products

·        Associated Consumable Fishing Products

Product Quality Assurance

DNA Fishing Tackle consumable products are manufactured and inspected to meet our quality standards before sale.

We stand behind our products against genuine manufacturing defects including:

·        Faulty assembly or tying workmanship

·        Defective materials identified prior to normal use

·        Manufacturing faults that affect the intended use of the product

Consumable Product Nature

Consumable fishing products are designed to wear over time through normal fishing use and exposure to environmental conditions.

As such, product wear, deterioration, or damage resulting from normal use is expected and is not considered a manufacturing defect.

Warranty Exclusions

·        Normal wear and tear from fishing use

·        Damage caused by fish teeth, abrasion, snags, rocks, oysters, timber, or structure

·        UV deterioration, saltwater exposure, corrosion, or environmental damage

·        Rusting or corrosion of hooks due to use or storage conditions

·        Damage caused by improper storage or maintenance

·        Leader or tippet breakage caused by knots, overstress, incorrect drag settings, or angler error

·        Fly damage caused during casting, snagging, or fish capture

·        Fading, fraying, stretching, or coating wear through normal use

·        Damage caused by accidental misuse or improper handling

·        Incorrect application or misuse of sinkant or floatant products

·        Products modified or altered after purchase

These types of failures are considered normal consumable wear or accidental damage and are not covered.

Claim Assessment

DNA Fishing Tackle reserves the right to inspect and assess all claims relating to consumable products.

Where a genuine manufacturing defect is identified, DNA Fishing Tackle may, at its discretion:

·        Replace the product, or

·        Offer a suitable replacement product of equivalent value, or

·        Provide a refund for the defective product

General Conditions

·        Proof of purchase may be required for all claims.

·        Claims must be submitted within a reasonable timeframe from purchase.

·        DNA Fishing Tackle reserves the right to make the final decision on all product assessments.

·        Replacement products may vary slightly depending on product availability.

Contact

For any product concerns or assistance, please contact:

support@dnafishingtackle.com.au

Please provide:

·        Full name

·        Product details

·        Approximate purchase date

·        Description and photos of the issue

Our team will review the information and advise the appropriate next steps.