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This Limited Warranty does not cover any consumable items supplied with the
Product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data, or
media; or damage due to (1) acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use or modifications of this Product; (2) improper operation or
maintenance of this Product; (3) connection to improper voltage supply; or (4)
attempted repair by any party other than a SONY authorized service facility. This
warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the product, including
cracks or scratches on the LCD touchscreen or outside casing. This Limited
Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of the Product
in conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or
where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself. This
Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States of America. This Limited
Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or
removed from the product.
Repair or replacement of defective parts or hardware as provided under this
Limited Warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. SONY SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR
OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME AND
PURCHASER’S TIME OR FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS
PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty give you
specified legal rights, and you many have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Technical Support: Although technical support is not provided free of charge under
this Limited Warranty, SONY has established a telephone number for technical
support. Charges may apply for technical support, unless and to the extent that
free technical support for a limited period is provided in writing as a feature of
your Product. Prior to placing you call, please have available the model and serial
number for your Product, date of purchase, a list of all options installed in your
Product and a detailed description of the problem.