Appendix A. Product Warranties And Notices; Warranty Information; Warranty Period; Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty - IBM eServer 232 xSeries Installation Manual

Appendix A. Product warranties and notices

This chapter contains warranty and emission notices. It also contains trademarks and
general-information notices.

Warranty Information

This section contains the warranty period for your product and the IBM Statement of
Limited Warranty.

Warranty Period

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty

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Part 1 - General Terms

This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 -
Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The
warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to
Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The
term "Machine" means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades,
elements, or accessories, or any combination of them. The term "Machine" does not
include any software programs, whether pre-loaded with the Machine, installed
subsequently or otherwise. Unless IBM specifies otherwise, the following warranties
apply only in the country where you acquire the Machine. Nothing in this Statement of
Limited Warranty affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or
limited by contract. If you have any questions, contact IBM or your reseller.
The IBM Warranty for Machines
IBM warrants that each Machine 1) is free from defects in materials and workmanship
and 2) conforms to IBM's Official Published Specifications ("Specifications"). The
warranty period for a Machine is a specified, fixed period commencing on its Date of
Installation. The date on your sales receipt is the Date of Installation unless IBM or
your reseller informs you otherwise.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or
your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at
least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your
money will be refunded.
Extent of Warranty
The warranty does not cover the repair or exchange of a Machine resulting from
misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment,
improper maintenance by you, or failure caused by a product for which IBM is not
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2001
Machine - IBM xSeries 232
Warranty Period* - Parts - 3 years, labor - 3 years
* Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are
eligible for On-site warranty service depending on the country where service is performed.
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