This year, California Umbrella inaugurates it's 65th season in business. A tremendous achievement that California Umbrella can only attribute to the lasting relationships and timeless innovation it has cultivated and created over the decades. In keeping with California Umbrella's great history, California Umbrella launches into the next 65 years with a 2012 collection that revitalizes and reshapes their entire line of products. California Umbrella are increasing the size of shades, the performance of fabrics, filling out the options and products offered, and building for the future.
Being a California company, born and bred, California Umbrella had a share of long summer days. California Umbrella pioneered and developed the original and revolutionary Collar tilt feature to tilt your umbrella to any degree you wish while you enjoy the afternoon and evening outside. They still boast the widest tilt degree in the Market, allowing you to stay outside longer with your family and friends.
New to the family of products designed to enrich your experience at home is California Umbrella's VAST series of Cantilever umbrellas. Tilt, twist, turn, and multiply the design options for your space with the expansive versatility and strength of these huge and dynamic Shade Structures! If your thirst for innovation isn’t already quenched, Look no further than the EZ Lift Umbrella series. Crank-less, Chord-less, and Effort-less; experience the simplicity and convenience of sliding into shade with the touch of a finger.
California Umbrella has been known for producing high end, quality, patio umbrellas and frames for over 60 years. The California Umbrella trademark is immediately recognized for it’s standards in engineering and innovation among all the brands I the United States. As a leader in the industry California Umbrellas strives to provide you with products and service that will satisfy even the most demanding consumers. California Umbrellas are constructed to give the consumer many years of pleasure and their canopy designs are limited only by the imagination.
California Umbrella honors the following warranty to the original purchaser; 6 months on the Umbrella Frames from the Sunline Brand Product line that they will be free from defects in original material and workmanship, one (1) year limited warranty on California Umbrella Brand Frames, that they will be free from defects in original material and workmanship, 3 (three) Years on all California Umbrella Brand Fiberglass Ribs against breakage in stable climate conditions, 5 (five) or more years against Fade only for Sunbrella brand fabrics (contact California Umbrella for specific warranty information). California Umbrella will repair or replace your product without any charge during the warranty period. Please contact us for warranty issues and we will issue a return authorization number. This warranty does not provide coverage of reimbursement for Shipping Costs, California Umbrella does not offer delivery services, or warranty for any shipping service, however, California Umbrella can arrange for shipping services to be rendered on behalf of a customer if it is requested. It is the receiving party’s responsibility to inspect the shipment for damaged or defective items. California Umbrella will only assume the cost of shipping on any items that arrive damaged or defective in original material and workmanship in the initial shipment, and only up to 15 (Fifteen) days after receipt of goods. Items that arrive damaged by the freight provider are not covered under California Umbrella’s Warranty. Any recovery for items damaged by a freight supplier must be addressed to the freight supplier. After the inspection period of time has lapsed, this warranty does not provide for any shipping costs for defective items, inbound and outbound freight charges apply for any warranty replacement that requires it. No warranty or returns will be granted without an approved return authorization number. Specifically excluded from this warranty are all failures caused by neglect of necessary care; unreasonable use; unexpected acts of nature (hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical storms, and any damage caused by wind). This warranty specifically excludes coverage for Fade resistance on Fabric covers on all products in the Sunline Brand product Line. Customers are responsible for safe storage of their Umbrellas at all times, especially when the climate reaches unsafe conditions. This warranty does not provide coverage of reimbursement for loss of use, time, Inconvenience, or any other possible costs associated with the use of a defective item.
Return & ExchangeWe work hard to satisfy out customers! We will accept returns of new, unused items within 30 days of the delivery for a refund. If there was an error on our part, we will pay the return shipping costs, otherwise we will charge the shipping and handling costs both ways. Please note additional 50% restocking fee will aplply for all custom products. Custom products are defined by having a selection of options, such as finish or fabric.. All returns need to be submitted via phone 888.862.1777 or via Contact Us form. You will be given credit for the total purchase price upon receipt and inspection of the product.
Damaged ItemsIf you receive a damaged product, you will have the option to refuse delivery and document specific damage that incurred to the product. You will have to notify us via a phone with details of the problem so that we can return or exchange your merchandise. If the damage is not discovered immediately at the time of the delivery, we allow 15 days after the delivery for customers to find the damage and send us a claim with supporting documentation and photos. We take up to 7 days to review and approve the claim. After the claim is approved, we will be sending customers free replacement parts for the damaged goods at no additional shipping costs.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
All items are shipped FREE of charge throughout the contiguous United States on orders of $500 or more except Umbrellas. Some smaller products will include free shipping under $500, please refer for shipping charges on your checkout page. If items are shipped outside of contiguous United States, additional costs will apply, in which case we will use our preferred carriers to insure the inexpensive possible costs to you. You will be able to review your shipping costs prior to accepting the order. If we determine that we are unable to ship to your location we will contact you by phone and make the necessary adjustments. Estimated delivery dates will be available during the checkout process. You will also be able to login to your account and check if there are any changes to the delivery times.
We offer the following freight delivery methods:
1. UPS/FedEx – This method applies to items with size and/or weight small enough to be handled by these carriers. You will be able to track your delivery using standard UPS/FedEx tracking numbers using www.UPS.com or www.FedEx.com
2. Freight Delivery - Freight delivery is made for items with size and/or weight too large for small package carriers such as UPS or FedEx. Deliveries will be made during normal business hours and the delivery agent will contact you in advance to schedule a convenient time of delivery. The items will be dropped off on the driveway of the house and it will be your responsibility to move the items into your desired location.
