Spalding warrants your product to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. If a Huffy Sports product fails because of a defect in material and workmanship during the warranty period, the original purchaser may, within the warranty period, return the defective product with proof of purchase to Spalding (at the original purchaser"s expense) at the address indicated below. If the product is defective in material and workmanship, Spalding will replace the product, or whatever parts of the product were defective. No assembly labor is included. Further warranty limitations and exclusions: This warranty does not apply and Spalding assumes no responsibility for any damages or defects that may be due to any one or more of the following: 1) Damage caused by normal wear and tear, negligence, misuse, abuse, non-basketball activities, hanging from rim, vandalism, acts of nature, improper handling or installation or failure to follow maintenance guidelines or instructions in the product owners manual. This warranty also is void if the product is modified. All products are intended for home recreational use only. 2) Scratching, scuffing or fractures to the unit that may result from normal recreational usage. 3) Rusting, deterioration, damage, discoloration, fading or fractures to the unit due to severe weather conditions including but not limited to tornadoes, hail, floods, or hurricanes. Backboards: Steel Framed Acrylic 5 years. Composite 5 years. Poles/bases/rims/hardware (nets excluded) 1 year.