ACE INSTRUMENTS ACE X Operating Manual page 21

Warranty and liability
ACE Handels- & Entwicklungs GmbH (ACE Instruments) provides a warranty of two years
after purchase for material and processing errors of the product (see attached warranty and
liability declaration) in all versions and designations; and a warranty of one year for the sensor.
This warranty includes the electronics as well as the casing and sensor without sampling
components. Components that inevitably degrade over time (such as fuses) are not part of
this warranty. The warranty is valid from the date of delivery or from the date of first activation
(always the shorter period), if not stated otherwise in the accompanying ACE Instruments
product literature.
Limitation of warranty and liability
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ACE Instruments rejects any further expressly stated or implied warranty, including the
marketability and suitability for a determined purpose. This warranty especially excludes
calibration. After changing the sensor, calibration is absolutely necessary. If an exchange of
the sensor or a calibration is required for a product, the user may receive a cost estimate.
Should the user reject the estimate, ACE Instruments will send the product back unrepaired/
not calibrated and the product will be labelled accordingly. Should the product not fulfil the
warranty, the claim of the buyer and the obligations of ACE Instruments are limited exclusively to
the discretion of ACE Instruments for exchange, repair of the affected goods or reimbursement
of the purchasing price for the faulty merchandise.
2. APPLICATION RESTRICTION
ACE Instruments is by no means liable for additional, incidental or consequential damage such
as, among others, lost profit and downtime that result from selling, producing or using products
that are part of this application restriction. This is independent of any claims emanating from,
for instance, contracts, negligence or other culpable actions.
The product, which is accompanied by this warranty and liability declaration (no matter the
version or designation), in particular cannot be used in a legally binding manner to determine
one's capability to operate vehicles or execute action that could lead to personal injury or injury
to others under the influence of alcohol.
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The thorough check for damage of all products upon receipt, calibration suitable for the given
use by the buyer and the proper use, maintenance, and service according to the instructions
of the accompanying ACE Instruments product literature are mandatory prerequisites of this
warranty. Maintenance and service work performed by non-qualified persons as well as the
use of non-approved consumables or spare parts results in the voiding of this warranty. As
for all technically challenging products, it is a fundamental prerequisite and mandatory for
ACE Instruments warranty that all users of these product are familiar with the properties and
restrictions of the devices as stated in the respective literature.
3. ADVICE RESTRICTION
The buyer is solely responsible and confirms that they have checked the intended use and
suitability of purchased goods for any purpose. Between the two parties it is expressly agreed
that all technical or other advice given regarding the use of goods or services is free of charge
and made under risk to the buyer exclusively. Therefore, no obligation or liability can result to
ACE Instruments from any recommendation or their consequences.
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