As is purchase

An as-is purchase means the buyer accepts the property or goods in their current condition, with all faults, and the seller makes no repairs and gives no warranties about quality. It does not let a seller hide known defects or skip disclosures the law requires.

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  • AS IS PURCHASE. Buyer agrees that it is purchasing and shall take possession of the Purchased Assets AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL EXISTING FAULTS, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY NATURE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY S E L L E R OR THE RECEIVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RESPECTING TITLE OR NON- INFRINGEMENT


  • As-Is Purchase. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement (including the representations and warranties set forth in Section 13 above) and the Deed, Purchaser agrees that the Property is to be sold to and accepted by Purchaser at the Closing in its then condition “AS-IS” and with all faults.


  • AS-IS    PURCHASE.    SUBJECT    TO    SELLER’S    EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT HEREOF AND IN THE DOCUMENTS DELIVERED AT CLOSING (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SELLER REPRESENTATIONS”), PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT PURCHASER WILL HAVE INSPECTED THE SUBJECT PREMISES AND THAT PURCHASER HAS ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT BASED UPON ITS ABILITY TO MAKE SUCH EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION.    EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SELLER REPRESENTATIONS, THE SUBJECT PREMISES IS BEING SOLD IN AN AS-IS" CONDITION AND “WITH ALL FAULTS” AS OF THE CLOSING DATE.    EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SELLER REPRESENTATIONS, NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES HAVE BEEN MADE OR ARE MADE AND NO RESPONSIBILITY HAS BEEN OR IS ASSUMED BY SELLER OR BY ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, PERSON, FIRM, AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE   ACTING   OR PURPORTING TO ACT ON   BEHALF OF SELLER.     THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND AGREEMENTS HERETOFORE MADE BETWEEN THEM OR THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES ARE MERGED IN THIS AGREEMENT, OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH   IN SELLER REPRESENTATIONS, WHICH, COLLECTIVELY, FULLY AND COMPLETELY EXPRESS THE PARTIES’ AGREEMENT.    PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE REFLECTS THE “AS-IS” NATURE OF THIS SALE AND ANY FAULTS, LIABILITIES, DEFECTS OR   OTHER   ADVERSE   MATTERS   THAT    MAY   BE   ASSOCIATED   WITH   THE   SUBJECT PREMISES, SUBJECT TO THE SELLER REPRESENTATIONS.   PURCHASER HAS FULLY REVIEWED THE DISCLAIMERS AND WAIVERS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT WITH ITS COUNSEL AND UNDERSTANDS THE SIGNIFICANCE AND EFFECT THEREOF. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY HEREIN, THE TERMS   AND PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IL.D SHALL SURVIVE THE CLOSING INDEFINITELY.


    1. “As Is” Purchase.

    2.1. No Reliance by Purchaser.

    (a) As a material inducement for Seller entering into this Agreement, Purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Property is being sold, and Purchaser is acquiring the Property, in its present condition and state of repair. Purchaser shall accept the Property in an “AS IS” “WHERE IS” condition and “WITH ALL FAULTS” as of the Closing Date.

    (b) Purchaser shall not rely on any warranties, promises, understandings or representations, express or implied, of Seller, any Seller Party (as defined below) or any agent, contractor or employee of Seller or a Seller Party relating to the Property, the physical condition, development potential, operation, or income generated by the Property or any other matter or things affected by or related to the Property, except as may be expressly contained in this Agreement or the closing documents delivered at Closing, and no such representation or warranty shall be implied with respect to the Property. A “Seller Party” or the “Seller Parties” is defined individually or collectively, as the context may require, Seller, Lessee, and any affiliate, officer, director, member, partner, manager, employee or agent of Seller or Lessee.

    (c) Purchaser has made all inquiries, inspections, tests, audits, studies and analyses that it deems necessary or desirable in connection with the Property (including engineering, structural or other tests with respect to the condition of the Property) prior to the execution of this Agreement. Purchaser shall rely solely upon the results of Purchaser’s own inspections and judgment and other information obtained or otherwise available to Purchaser, rather than any information of Seller, when determining whether to purchase the Property.


  • “As-Is” Purchase.  The Property is being sold in an “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition and “WITH ALL FAULTS” as of the Effective Date and as of Closing, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement and/or in the documents to be delivered at Closing (herein collectively referred to as “Seller’s Representations and Warranties”). Except for Seller’s Representations and Warranties, no representations or warranties have been made or are made and no responsibility has been or is assumed by Seller or by any partner, officer, person, firm, agent, attorney or representative acting or purporting to act on behalf of Seller as to (i) the condition or state of repair of the Property; (ii) the compliance or non-compliance of the Property with any applicable laws, regulations or ordinances (including, without limitation, any applicable zoning, building or development codes); (iii) the value, expense of operation, or income potential of the Property; (iv) any other fact or condition which has or might affect the Property or the condition, state of repair, compliance, value, expense of operation or income potential of the Property or any portion thereof; or (v) the environmental condition of the Property, including without limitation whether the Property contains asbestos or harmful or toxic substances or pertaining to the extent, location or nature of same.  The parties agree that all understandings and agreements heretofore made between them or their respective agents or representatives are merged in this Agreement, which alone fully and completely express their agreement, and that this Agreement has been entered into after full investigation, or with the parties satisfied with the opportunity afforded for full investigation, neither party relying upon any statement or representation by the other except for Seller’s Representations and Warranties. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that (a) Purchaser (or its affiliate) is the Ground Lessor and fee owner of the Land and in such capacity is familiar with the Property and has independently examined, inspected, and investigated to the full satisfaction of Purchaser, the physical nature and condition of the Property including, without limitation, its environmental condition, and the income, operating expenses and carrying charges affecting the Property, and (b) except for Seller’s Representations and Warranties, Purchaser, in executing, delivering and performing this Agreement, does not rely upon any statement, offering material, operating statement, historical budget, engineering structural report, any environmental reports, information, or representation to whomsoever made or given, whether to Purchaser or others, and whether directly or indirectly, orally or in writing, made by any person, firm or corporation, and Purchaser acknowledges that any such statement, information, offering material, operating statement, historical budget, report or representation, if any, does not represent or guarantee future performance of the Property.

What does “as-is condition” mean?

Selling something “as is” means the buyer takes it in its current condition, with all its faults, and the seller will not repair anything or promise anything about its quality. If a problem shows up after the sale, it is the buyer’s problem. An as-is clause makes this part of the contract.

You see it on houses sold by estates or investors, used cars, equipment, boats, office space taken over by a new tenant and software provided “as is”. The price usually reflects the risk the buyer takes on.

What an as-is clause does and does not do: no repairs, no warranties, but no protection for hidden defects

As is vs. as is, where is vs. with all faults

TermWhat it means
As isThe buyer accepts the current condition, and the seller gives no quality warranties
As is, where isSame, and the buyer also collects the item from where it is, at its own cost
With all faultsSame as “as is”: the buyer accepts every defect, known or unknown
Sold as is, no warranty expressed or impliedThe full wording, which also excludes implied warranties

Under the US Uniform Commercial Code (§ 2-316(3)(a)), expressions like “as is” or “with all faults” exclude implied warranties in a sale of goods, as long as they are clear to the buyer.

What an as-is clause does not protect

  • Concealed defects and fraud: a seller who knows about a serious defect and hides it, or lies about it, can still be sued. “As is” covers what the seller did not know or disclosed.
  • Required disclosures: many US states require home sellers to disclose known defects even in an as-is sale, some still follow “buyer beware”, and the federal lead-based paint disclosure still applies to homes built before 1978.
  • Express promises: anything the contract or the seller promises in writing still binds them.
  • Inspection rights: buyers can still inspect before closing, and an inspection contingency can let them walk away.
  • Consumer rules for used cars: dealers must post the FTC Buyers Guide, which shows whether a car is sold “As Is - No Dealer Warranty”, and some states limit as-is sales of used cars to consumers.

Should you buy a house as is?

It can be a good deal, but only with your eyes open. Get a full inspection, read the seller’s disclosure statement, check permits and budget for repairs. An as-is sale usually means the seller will not negotiate repairs, but you can still negotiate the price based on what the inspection finds.

As-is clause examples

  • Real estate: “Buyer accepts the Property in its present AS IS condition, with all faults, and Seller makes no representations or warranties about its condition, except as stated in the Seller’s Disclosure Statement.”
  • Vehicle bill of sale: “The Vehicle is sold AS IS, with no warranty, express or implied. The Seller is not responsible for any repairs after the sale.”
  • Equipment or boat: “The Equipment is sold on an as is, where is basis, and the Buyer will collect it from the Seller’s premises at its own cost.”
  • Lease: “Tenant has inspected the Premises and accepts them in their as is condition, and Landlord has no obligation to make any alterations.”

As-is purchase clause example

Sample clause: As is purchase

As is purchase. The Buyer acknowledges that it has had a full opportunity to inspect the Property and is purchasing it in its present “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition, with all faults, whether known or unknown. Except as expressly stated in this Agreement and in the Seller’s disclosure statement, the Seller makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the condition, quality, fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability of the Property. Nothing in this section limits the Seller’s liability for fraud or for failing to disclose a known material defect as required by law.

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How to keep as-is terms consistent

As-is wording only works if it is clear and the same in every sale. In fynk, the as-is clause sits in your purchase, sale and lease templates, so every contract uses the approved wording, and AI Review flags a buyer’s draft that adds warranties or repair obligations your playbook does not allow.

Which contracts contain an as-is clause?

Real estate purchase agreements, bills of sale for vehicles and boats, equipment sales, leases and subleases, and software and service agreements. These free templates already include one:

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Frequently asked questions

  • Before closing, often yes, if the contract has an inspection or financing contingency. After closing, only in limited cases, such as fraud or a seller hiding a known defect.

  • No. The buyer can and should inspect. As is only means the seller will not repair what the inspection finds.

  • State that the buyer has inspected and accepts the property or goods in their current condition with all faults, that the seller makes no warranties express or implied, and keep any disclosures the law requires.

  • Usually not. The FTC Buyers Guide on a dealer's car shows whether it is sold as is. Some states limit as-is sales of used cars to consumers, and fraud or odometer tampering is never covered.

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