Appendix E Limited Warranty Statement - Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

Limited Warranty Statement
Warranty
Statement
Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User Guide
Applera Corporation, through its Applied Biosystems Group
("Applied Biosystems") warrants to the customer that, for a period ending on the
earlier of one year from the completion of installation or fifteen (15) months from the
date of shipment to the customer (the "Warranty Period"), the Applied Biosystems
7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System purchased by the customer (the "Instrument")
will be free from defects in material and workmanship, and will perform in
accordance with the installation specifications set forth in the system specifications
sheet which accompanies the instrument or which is otherwise available from an
Applied Biosystems sales representative.
During the Warranty Period, if the Instrument's hardware becomes damaged or
contaminated or if the Instrument otherwise fails to meet the Specifications,
Applied Biosystems will repair or replace the Instrument so that it meets the
Specifications, at Applied Biosystems' expense. However, if the thermal cycling
module becomes damaged or contaminated, or if the chemical performance of the
Instrument otherwise deteriorates due to solvents and/or reagents other than those
supplied or expressly recommended by Applied Biosystems, Applied Biosystems
will return the Instrument to Specification at the customer's request and at the
customer's expense. After this service is performed, coverage of the parts repaired or
replaced will be restored thereafter for the remainder of the original Warranty Period.
This Warranty does not extend to any Instrument or part which has been (a) the
subject of an accident, misuse, or neglect, (b) modified or repaired by a party other
than Applied Biosystems, or (c) used in a manner not in accordance with the
instructions contained in the Instrument User's Manual. This Warranty does not
cover the customer-installable accessories or customer-installable consumable parts
for the Instrument that are listed in the Instrument User's Manual. Those items are
covered by their own warranties.
Applied Biosystems' obligation under this Warranty is limited to repairs or
replacements that Applied Biosystems deems necessary to correct those failures of
the Instrument to meet the Specifications of which Applied Biosystems is notified
prior to expiration of the Warranty Period. All repairs and replacements under this
Warranty will be performed by Applied Biosystems on site at the Customer's
location at Applied Biosystems's sole expense.
No agent, employee, or representative of Applied Biosystems has any authority to
bind Applied Biosystems to any affirmation, representation, or warranty concerning
the Instrument that is not contained in Applied Biosystems's printed product
literature or this Warranty Statement. Any such affirmation, representation or
warranty made by any agent, employee, or representative of Applied Biosystems will
not be binding on Applied Biosystems.
Applied Biosystems shall not be liable for any incidental, special, or consequential
loss, damage or expense directly or indirectly arising from the purchase or use of the
Instrument. Applied Biosystems makes no warranty whatsoever with regard to
products or parts furnished by third parties.
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