Here is the new warranty policy found at the link

Make sure your Leupold Golden Ring product purchase will be covered by The Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee
Leupold has established a network of thousands of Authorized Golden Ring Dealers worldwide. We encourage you to take advantage of the resources provided here to locate your Leupold Authorized Golden Ring Dealer. Purchasing a Leupold Golden Ring product from a Leupold Authorized Golden Ring Dealer offers substantial benefits, including:

• Assurance that your Leupold Golden Ring product will be backed by the ultimate guarantee of quality and service. Leupold Golden Ring products are backed by The Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee when purchased from a Leupold Authorized Golden Ring Dealer. Purchasing from an unauthorized dealer will void any product warranty.

• Serial Number Tracking. To help facilitate our warranty policy, serial numbers of every product shipped to Leupold Authorized Golden Ring Dealers are recorded and tracked. By this tracking process, you can be assured your Leupold Golden Ring purchase from an Authorized Golden Ring Dealer will be covered by warranty and that you will have access to all these great benefits.

• Complete dealer support. Leupold has taken considerable care to establish and train a network of Authorized Golden Ring Dealers so that you will benefit from the very best customer service experience. Every Leupold Authorized Golden Ring Dealer must meet a strict standard of qualification to become a sales partner for Leupold products. Authorized Golden Ring Dealers possess the product expertise necessary to help you select equipment that is right for you. They are also able to assist in the proper installation, set-up, and care of your Leupold product.

• Access to online customer support. Track your product service status, find an answer to your product-related questions, and gain access to additional features available in the "My Info" section of the Leupold website.

• Eligibility to participate in special promotions and receive advance news and announcements. Our goal is to ensure that every Leupold customer is absolutely satisifed with their purchase. That's why Leupold has developed a comprehensive dealer network equipped to best meet your needs. By purchasing from a Leupold Authorized Golden Ring Dealer, you can be assured of the utmost in quality and service, every step of the way.

How can I be sure that a dealer is authorized by Leupold?
Take advantage of the resources provided in the "WHERE TO BUY" section of www.leupold.com to find an Authorized Golden Ring Dealer near you or call Leupold customer service at (503) 526-1400.

Thank you for your patronage of Authorized Golden Ring Dealers and for your interest in Leupold products. If you have any questions, a Leupold Product Specialist will be happy to assist you at (503) 526-1400. Select from the links provided here to find your Leupold Authorized Golden Ring Dealer.

This warranty policy supersedes all other warranty statements whether published, printed, or implied.


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