GL LED 120V LED Strip Lights – Purchase, Safety & Warranty Terms
Scope
These terms apply to all 120V LED strip lights sold by GL LED LLC, including custom lengths, standard lengths, and full rolls.
1. Cutting & Modification Restrictions
All 120V LED strip lights must remain in their original, GL LED-supplied condition.
Customers may not cut, shorten, reconnect, disassemble, replace connectors or end caps, or otherwise modify the products without prior written authorization from GL LED and compliance with applicable product certification requirements.
Any cutting or reassembly must comply with the applicable UL, ETL, or other product certification requirements.
2. Electrical Safety Warning
WARNING: 120V LINE VOLTAGE – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE.
Improper cutting, wiring, insulation, connector installation, or end-cap sealing may result in electrical leakage, electric shock, fire, product damage, personal injury, or property damage.
All installation work must be performed by qualified electrical professionals in accordance with GL LED's installation instructions, applicable product certification requirements, and electrical codes.
3. Surge Protective Device (SPD) Requirements
Direct 120V AC Connection
All GL LED 120V LED strip lights connected directly to a 120V AC power supply must be protected by a compatible Surge Protective Device (SPD).
Appropriate SPD protection must be provided for each independent power supply point. Multiple LED strips sharing the same power supply point may use a common SPD when installed according to a wiring configuration approved by GL LED.
Compatible 120V DC LED Driver
For systems powered by a GL LED-designated, compatibility-tested 120V DC LED driver, the need for an additional SPD depends on the driver's surge immunity, installation environment, and applicable electrical requirements.
In typical installation environments with low surge exposure, an additional SPD is generally not required when using a verified compatible dedicated LED driver.
For installations with higher lightning-related surge risks, complex power conditions, or specific electrical code requirements, additional surge protection should be evaluated based on site conditions and applicable regulations.
Installation and Warranty
All required SPDs must be properly selected and installed in accordance with GL LED's instructions, the SPD manufacturer's requirements, and applicable electrical codes.
Surge-related damage caused by failure to install a required SPD, use of an incompatible SPD, or improper SPD installation is not covered under GL LED's limited product warranty, except as required by applicable law.
Neither an SPD nor a driver's built-in surge immunity guarantees complete protection against all electrical surges. A driver's built-in surge immunity is not equivalent to the protection provided by a dedicated SPD.
4. Product Warranty & Liability
GL LED remains responsible for manufacturing defects existing at the time of delivery, as required by applicable law.
Products that have been cut, disassembled, reconnected, or otherwise modified by customers without authorization are no longer covered by GL LED's limited product warranty, except as required by applicable law.
The purchaser and other responsible parties shall bear responsibility, to the extent permitted by applicable law, for product failures, property damage, or personal injuries caused by improper cutting, modification, wiring, sealing, or installation.
5. Accessories Sold Separately
All connectors, end caps, power cords, mounting clips, mounting channels, and other accessories are sold separately and are not included in the LED strip price unless expressly stated on the product page or order confirmation.
Customers are responsible for selecting and purchasing the accessories required for their installation.
The sale of accessories by GL LED does not constitute authorization for customers to cut, reassemble, or modify 120V LED strip lights.
6. Third-Party Claims & Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the purchaser agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GL LED LLC against third-party claims, damages, liabilities, and reasonable legal expenses to the extent caused by unauthorized cutting, modification, wiring, sealing, or improper installation performed by the purchaser or its installers.
This provision does not relieve GL LED LLC of liability arising from manufacturing defects, its own negligence, or other responsibilities imposed by applicable law.
7. Customer Acknowledgment
By purchasing these products, the purchaser acknowledges that they have read and agreed to these terms and will communicate the applicable safety and installation requirements to the personnel responsible for installation.
The purchaser understands that unauthorized product modifications may compromise electrical safety and compliance with applicable product certifications.
The purchaser also acknowledges the applicable SPD requirements for direct 120V AC connections and compatible 120V DC driver installations.
The purchaser agrees to assume responsibility, as provided by applicable law, for consequences arising from violations of these terms by the purchaser or its installers.