From the Batson website:
RAINSHADOW/FORECAST BLANK WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICY
Batson Enterprises -
Rainshadow/Forecast Blank Warranty & Service Policy: All Rainshadow/Forecast blanks are individually manufactured & inspected with the utmost care. However, should failure occur due to defects in materials or workmanship (To be determined by Batson Enterprises), the rod blank or section of the rod blank would be replaced (to be determined by Batson Enterprises) for no charge, during the warranty period. Batson Enterprises will not warranty blanks designed as Fly rods that are used as casting or spinning rods.
All Rainshadow blanks RX8+, RX7+, IF, ISB, ISJ, IC, IMB, IP, IFS, IFT, CB, IS, ISP, IMU, XMU, ISA, IST, DR, HS feature our Limited Lifetime Warranty. All Rainshadow blanks SWS, SW, SU, RT feature our 3 Year Warranty. All Forecast blanks F, MB, SB, FT, SJ, SH, SP, SPG, SWB, TS, FSU, Solid Glass feature our 2 Year Warranty.
The consumer must make all warranty claims directly to Batson Enterprises. Rainshadow/Forecast dealers or distributors are not authorized to perform warranty service for Batson Enterprises. Any repair work done outside the Batson Enterprises facility will void your warranty. All blanks should be properly packaged and insured when returning for warranty. A copy of the purchase receipt and this warranty card must accompany all warranty claims. A check or money order for $15.00 for return shipping & handling must accompany all warranty claims. Please include your name & contact information should we need to reach you.
Please ship all claims to:
Rainshadow/Forecast
Batson Enterprises, Inc
130 Harrison Rd. Suite #8
Sequim, WA 98382
E-mail:
whouse@batsonenterprises.com
Attn: Warranty Department
1-877-875-2381 Ask for Warranty Department
Rainshadow/Forecast blanks not covered under warranty may also be replaced at a reasonable charge. Blanks with warranties that have expired or blanks damaged by misuse, accident, or normal wear are not covered under this warranty. Batson Enterprises will advise you of the cost of replacement and wait for approval before proceeding. Please remove all components that you want to retain before sending the rod back for warranty claim. If it is a multi-piece rod, remove components from the broken section only. Please send back the whole rod, if multi-piece, so that we can properly fit the new section. Batson Enterprises is not responsible for guides, cork, reel seat or any other items attached to the blank. Our warranty covers the blank only. This warranty is limited to the blank and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage resulting from the use of the blank. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.