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This Site and all information content, recipes, services, products and other materials provided by or through Chef Depot are provided on an, as is, and as available, basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No oral advice or written information given by Chef Depot or any of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, providers, merchants, sponsors, licensors, or the like, shall create a warranty, nor shall you rely on any such information or advice even if Chef Depot at the time of contracting has reason to know any particular purpose for which the goods are required and that you are relying on Chef Depot's skill and/or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods for the purpose for which the goods were manufactured and for the use intended. You also represent and agree that you are over 18 years of age and you can legally purchase any product from Chef Depot in your specific state or country of residence and/or employment. You agree to assume all risk of loss for any and all products from the date the product is requested or ordered from Chef Depot. Chef Depot is not liable for any damage caused by any product. The manufacturer, and the end user of the product, are responsible for the product after the product is requested or ordered from Chef Depot. Products containing defects that cause harm to a consumer or end user of the product, or someone to whom the product was loaned, given, etc., are the liability of the manufacturer and/or the purchaser. Product negligence and liability are the responsibility of "The Buyer" from the date the product and/or order is requested. You are advised to check with your state and local laws for specific laws and statutes. Any defects listed herein are the responsibility of "The Buyer" and/or The Manufacturer, in any products design defects, manufacturing defects, and defects in marketing. Chef Depot has made every effort to supply instructions and warn consumers of latent dangers in the use of many products that are offered. Many of the products offered for sale at Chef Depot require you to have common sense for the products intended safe use. A certain amount of dexterity and/or training and/or skills and/or knowledge of products are required for the correct, safe and intended use. Chef Depot inc. is not responsible for typographical errors on our website or catalogs. 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WARRANTIES Many products that are for sale at Chef Depot carry a limited Lifetime Warranty, from the original manufacturer. Several other products have a warranty of limited duration. Some products are sold "As Is" and have no warranty at all. Please check with Chef Depot and/or the manufacturer regarding specific warranties. Our "return policy" is stated on the "Contact Us" page of this Site. 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Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you; in such states liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law. RESTRICTED PRODUCTS Some products that are for sale at Chef Depot may not be legally for sale in California, New York City and other states and municipalities. Check your state and local laws. By purchasing products, you represent and agree that you are over 21 years of age and that you may legally purchase these items in your state and municipality. FORUMS Discussions and opinions expressed in our forums are those of the parties making them and are not those of Chef Depot Corporation. COLORS Every effort has been made to display as accurately as possible the colors and size of the products that appear on the Site. However, we cannot guarantee that your monitors display of any color will be accurate. CONTENT Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, or their information that constitutes part of the content expressed or made available by third parties, including providers, merchants, sponsors, advertisers, association, licensors, or any vendor of Chef Depot, are those of the respective companies or distributors and not those of Chef Depot Corporation or its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, or agents. Neither Chef Depot Corporation nor any of its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, providers, merchants, sponsors, licensors, or any other user of Chef Depot guarantees accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content or product, or its merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. In many instances, the content available through Chef Depot represents the opinions and judgments of the respective provider, merchant, sponsor, manufacturer, licensor, or user of Chef Depot. 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