Samsung Galaxy S III Important Information Manual page 32

by SAMSUNG; (c) defects or damage resulting from excessive force or use of a
metallic object when pressing on a touch screen; (d) equipment that has the serial
number or the enhancement data code removed, defaced, damaged, altered or
made illegible; (e) ordinary wear and tear; (f) defects or damage resulting from the
use of Product in conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or ancillary/
peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage
resulting from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or
adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG, including but not limited to
installation of unauthorized software and unauthorized root access, both of which
shall void this limited warranty; (h) defects or damage resulting from external causes
such as collision with an object, fire, flooding, dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake,
exposure to weather conditions, theft, blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical
source; (i) defects or damage resulting from cellular signal reception or transmission,
or viruses or other software problems introduced into the Product; or ( j) Product used
or purchased outside the United States. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if
battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited
Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery
charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the
seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has
been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG device for which it is specified.
What are SAMSUNG's obligations?
During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance
with the terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at
SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option,
use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product, or
may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product.
Repaired/replaced cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of
ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Products will be warranted for a period
equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or
for ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. All replaced Products, parts, components,
boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. Except to any extent
expressly allowed by applicable law, transfer or assignment of this Limited Warranty
is prohibited.
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