Legal Warranty

Your Rights and Warranty Protection for Rat-Proof Flap OUT

Official Warranty Conditions – Overview

Product:
Rat-Proof Flap OUT

Brand:
OUT

Manufactured and Distributed by:
Drain Network Corp. (Réseau Drain)

Canada / United States

1. Warranty Coverage

The Rat-Proof Flap OUT is designed to provide mechanical protection against rodent intrusion in residential, commercial, and institutional drainage systems.

This warranty covers the product against:

  • manufacturing defects
  • material defects
  • abnormal mechanical failure of the flap

under normal conditions of use.

2. Warranty Period

This warranty is valid for a period of:

10 years

from the original date of purchase.

Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim.

3. Manufacturer Commitment

If the product is found to have a defect covered under this warranty, the manufacturer agrees, at its sole discretion, to:

  • repair the product
  • or replace the product
  • or refund the purchase price

In certain cases, the customer may retain the product even if a refund is issued.

4. Important Warranty Limitations

This warranty applies to the product itself only.

It does not cover:

  • damage caused by improper installation
  • damage caused by drainage system blockage
  • damage caused by sewer backup
  • damage caused by chemical exposure
  • damage caused by product modification
  • normal wear and tear
  • use not in accordance with instructions

Important Notice:

The Rat-Proof Flap OUT is a rodent protection device.

It is not designed or certified as a backflow prevention device.

5. Installation Conditions

This warranty is valid only if the product is installed:

  • inside a valve compliant with applicable standards
  • in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
  • in compliance with local regulations
  • by a qualified professional where required

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the manufacturer shall not be held liable for:

  • indirect damages
  • financial losses
  • property damage
  • damages related to sewer backup
  • damage caused by animals
  • damage resulting from improper installation

except where such limitation is prohibited by law.

7. Warranty Claim Procedure

To submit a warranty claim, the customer must:

  • contact the manufacturer or distributor
  • provide proof of purchase
  • provide a description of the issue
  • allow inspection of the product if required

Technical Support — Rats Out
support@ratsout.com
Phone: ______

8. Legal Warranty — Quebec

This warranty is in addition to the legal warranty provided under the Civil Code of Québec and the Consumer Protection Act.

This means the product must:

  • be durable
  • function properly
  • correspond to its description

9. Intended Use

The product is designed to:

  • prevent rodent intrusion
  • protect a drainage branch
  • be installed inside a compliant valve

The product is not designed to:

  • replace a backwater valve
  • serve as a backflow prevention device
  • modify the performance of a sanitary system

10. Territory

This warranty is valid:

  • in Canada
  • in the United States

unless otherwise required by applicable local laws.

Important Information & Compliance

Important Notice

  • The Rat-Proof Flap OUT is a rodent protection device intended for use on plumbing systems that comply with the National Plumbing Code of Canada and applicable provincial and municipal regulations.
  • It is designed to be installed within a compatible backwater valve or drain line, without modifying the piping system, by replacing the internal flap of a code-compliant valve.
  • This product is not a certified backflow prevention device and does not replace any backwater valve required by plumbing codes.
  • It must be used with a code-compliant plumbing system and only where permitted by local regulations.
  • Installation must comply with all applicable requirements for the building, the drain line, and the valve type, as interpreted by the authority having jurisdiction.
  • The user is responsible for confirming compliance and ensuring installation is carried out by a qualified person where required.

For full details, see our
Terms & Conditions and
Disclaimer.