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Warranty

A warranty is a contractual promise that a statement of fact is true or that something will meet a standard. If it is broken, the other party can claim damages but usually cannot terminate unless the breach is serious.

Prepared by a retired English qualified solicitor (LLB, LLM) · reviewed · applies across the UK unless stated · how we draft

In more detail

Warranties are often supported by indemnities for particular risks.

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Reviewed 2026-09-24. General legal information, not legal advice.