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comparisons of color differences (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists), to measure the extent of any color change. • The Stain Resistance Limited Warranty excludes general soiling, stains from foods or beverages that contain strongly colored natural dyes, and stains from non-food and non beverage substances that destroy or change the color of carpet dyes. Examples of food and beverage stains excluded from this warranty include, but are not limited to mustard, red wine, coffee, herbal teas and hot beverages. Examples of other stains excluded from this warranty include, but are not limited to bleaches, acne medications, drain cleaners, plant food, pet stains, paint, iodine, hair dyes and shoe polish. • The Texture Retention Limited Warranty is in effect only where your carpet has been installed over cushion meeting the standards noted in the Carpet Cushion section, and properly maintained according to the guidelines found in the Carpet Care section of this brochure, including proof of professional carpet cleaning every 12 to 18 months. Limitations For All PORTICO by MOHAWK Carpet Warranties • Improper Installation Mohawk Industries is not responsible for damage to Portico by Mohawk carpet caused by improper installation. To qualify for Mohawk Industries warranties, Portico by Mohawk carpet must be installed according to the Carpet and Rug Institute Installation Standard CRI – 105. Examples of improper installation are wrinkling due to improper stretch, loss of tufts due to improper seam sealing, and seam peaking. • Improper Maintenance or Inadequate Care Mohawk Industries is not responsible for damage to Portico by Mohawk carpet caused by improper maintenance or inadequate care, which could void all or part of thewarranty coverage. Please follow the recommendations described in this brochure under “Carpet Care”. • Accidents, Abuse, or Abnormal Wear Mohawk Industries’ carpet warranties do not cover damage resulting from accidents or abuse such as tears, pulls, cuts, burns, flooding, and damage caused by pets. Damage caused by staining and soiling is also excluded except on those Portico by Mohawk carpets labeled with a Stain or Soil Resistance Warranty. • Carpet on Stairs, In Bathrooms, and In Kitchens Mohawk Industries’ carpet warranties do not cover damage or appearance changes on carpet installed on stairs, stair landings, in bathrooms, kitchens, outdoors, or in areas subject to other than ordinary foot traffic. • Pad Failure Mohawk Industries is not responsible for any damage or defects caused by failure of the carpet pad. • Problems with Moisture Mohawk Industries’ carpet warranties do not cover problems caused by wetting or persistence of excessive moisture. • Changes in Carpet Color Mohawk Industries’ carpet warranties do not cover changes in carpet color resulting from external causes,such as fading due to sunlight, ozone, or spills of household chemicals and other non-food and non-beverage substances. This limitation may not apply on those Portico by Mohawk carpets labeled with a Stain or Fade Resistance Warranty. • Differences From Samples Mohawk Industries’ carpet warranties do not cover minor and normal differences in color or texture between the sample used in making the selection and the actual carpet. • Replacement of Discontinued Carpet In the event replacement is necessary under the terms of the Portico by Mohawk carpet warranty, and the effected Portico by Mohawk carpet has been discontinued, a Portico by Mohawk carpet of comparable quality will be substituted. • Geographic Locale These warranties apply only in the United States and Canada. Edition July 2019 | 127