Shimadzu PDA-7000, Instruction Manual

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Warranty
Shimadzu provides the following warranty for this product.
1. Period:
Please contact your Shimadzu representative for information about the period of this
warranty.
2. Description:
If a product/part failure occurs for reasons attributable to Shimadzu during the warranty
period, Shimadzu will repair or replace the product/part free of charge. However, in the
case of products which are usually available on the market only for a short time, such as
personal computers and their peripherals/parts, Shimadzu may not be able to provide
identical replacement products.
3. Limitation of Liability:
(1) In no event will Shimadzu be liable for any lost revenue, profit or data, or for special,
indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive damages, however caused regardless of
the theory of liability, arising out of or related to the used of or inability to use the
product, even if Shimadzu has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
(2) In no event will Shimadzu
’s liability to you, whether in contract, tort (including
negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount you paid for the product.
4. Exceptions:
Failures caused by the following are excluded from the warranty, even if they occur
during the warranty period.
(1) Improper product handling
(2) Repairs or modifications performed by parties other than Shimadzu or Shimadzu
designated companies
(3) Product use in combination with hardware or software other than that designated
by Shimadzu
(4) Computer viruses leading to device failures and damage to data and software,
including the product's basic software
(5) Power failures, including power outages and sudden voltage drops, leading to
device failures and damage to data and software, including the product's basic
software
(6) Turning OFF the product without following the proper shutdown procedure leading
to device failures and damage to data and software, including the product's basic
software
(7) Reasons unrelated to the product itself
(8) Product use in harsh environments, such as those subject to high temperatures or
humidity levels, corrosive gases, or strong vibrations
(9) Fires, earthquakes, or any other act of nature, contamination by radioactive or
hazardous substances, or any other force majeure event, including wars, riots, and
crimes
(10) Product movement or transportation after installation
(11) Consumable items
Recording media such as floppy disks and CD-ROMs are considered consumable
items.
* If there is a document such as a warranty provided with the product, or there is a
separate contract agreed upon that includes warranty conditions, the provisions of those
documents shall apply.