A warranty on a product is a promise by a manufacturer to stand behind its product. Under federal law warranties must be available for you to read before you buy even when you are purchasing through a catalog or on the Internet. A warranty must be written in plain language and contain the name and address of the company making the warranty; the product or parts covered; whether replacement repair or refund is covered and if there are any expenses you would have to pay; length of warranty; damages not covered by warranty; action to be taken if you need to take advantage of the warranty; whether the company requires you to use any specific methods to settle a dispute; and a description of your legal rights.