American football is a contact sport. Your equipment is subject to high stress. The accessories are specifically produced for American football or equivalent contact sports. Due to the force and nature of opponent contact as well as turf contacts, the durability of the equipment is affected. Wear and tear items can also be damaged through use, even within the legal warranty period (e.g., if someone tackles you and tears at your gear, causing parts to tear off). If you notice a defect in your accessories, it is not automatically covered by the statutory warranty. Small damages should be repaired immediately to prevent them from becoming total losses.