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Some manufacturers require this, but not all.
what manufacturers currently place such a requirement on their gear sales?
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Some manufacturers require this, but not all.
Most do and for good reason. Go read the agreement between a manufacturer and a shop (if they'll let you or still have it) and you'll find all sorts of little gems in there like that. Why? Manufacturers, like the rest of America, are frantically trying to limit their exposure to liability. Getting sued is not a question of "if" but of "when" and they want things like this stacked for them. I remember reading the disclaimer on a Mares' reg one day and was completely blown away by the legalese.what manufacturers currently place such a requirement on their gear sales?
Most do and for good reason. Go read the agreement between a manufacturer and a shop (if they'll let you or still have it) and you'll find all sorts of little gems in there like that. Why? Manufacturers, like the rest of America, are frantically trying to limit their exposure to liability. Getting sued is not a question of "if" but of "when" and they want things like this stacked for them. I remember reading the disclaimer on a Mares' reg one day and was completely blown away by the legalese.
Echo all the others to be careful of a shop that spouts caca. May be a predictor of ongoing headaches.I dived for about twenty years before I quit.I do not have certifications of any type now, however I firmly plan to get re-certified before I begin diving again.
Most do and for good reason. Go read the agreement between a manufacturer and a shop (if they'll let you or still have it) and you'll find all sorts of little gems in there like that. Why? Manufacturers, like the rest of America, are frantically trying to limit their exposure to liability. Getting sued is not a question of "if" but of "when" and they want things like this stacked for them. I remember reading the disclaimer on a Mares' reg one day and was completely blown away by the legalese.
I doubt that the manufacturers have changed their requirements. However, without any enforcement people quickly learn that the rules don't mean much. In this case, the dive store owner kept their scruples and did not put their bottom line ahead of the OP's safety. It's tragic that people are demeaning them for doing the right thing, especially in these economically dire times. I would rather do business with a shop that shows such character than with ones who could care less. Asking to see my c-card impresses me and I am proud to show it. Try to go diving off of Wookie's boat without showing a c-card. Mel wouldn't stand for it.does that include aqualung or scubapro? i am looking for a specific manufacturer with such a requirement that i can run down.
i do remember when such restrictions were not uncommon at the lds level [but found it interesting how it could be bent when you started to put the cc back in your wallet as you turned to leave]. i am under the impression that such restrictions are now a thing of the past.
Most do and for good reason. Go read the agreement between a manufacturer and a shop (if they'll let you or still have it) and you'll find all sorts of little gems in there like that. Why? Manufacturers, like the rest of America, are frantically trying to limit their exposure to liability. Getting sued is not a question of "if" but of "when" and they want things like this stacked for them. I remember reading the disclaimer on a Mares' reg one day and was completely blown away by the legalese.
Asking to see my c-card impresses me and I am proud to show it. Try to go diving off of Wookie's boat without showing a c-card. Mel wouldn't stand for it.