IBM X4 manual B-13, European Union Eu, The Following Terms Apply To All Eu Countries, Consumers

be final and binding upon both parties. Therefore, pursuant to paragraph 598

(2)of the Austrian Code of Civil Procedure, the parties expressly waive the application of paragraph 595 (1) figure 7 of the Code. IBM may, however, institute proceedings in a competent court in the country of installation.

In Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all disputes arising in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty will be finally settled in arbitration that will be held in Helsinki, Finland in accordance with the arbitration laws of Finland then in effect. Each party will appoint one arbitrator. The arbitrators will then jointly appoint the chairman. If arbitrators cannot agree on the chairman, then the Central Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki will appoint the chairman.

EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

THE FOLLOWING TERMS APPLY TO ALL EU COUNTRIES:

The warranty for Machines acquired in EU countries is valid and applicable in all EU countries provided the Machines have been announced and made available in such countries.

How to Obtain Warranty Service: The following is added to this section:

To obtain warranty service from IBM in EU countries, see the telephone listing in Part 3 - Warranty Information.

You may contact IBM at the following address: IBM Warranty & Service Quality Dept.

PO Box 30 Spango Valley Greenock Scotland PA16 0AH

CONSUMERS

Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are not affected by the warranties provided in this Statement of Limited Warranty.

AUSTRIA, DENMARK, FINLAND, GREECE, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SWEDEN AND SWITZERLAND Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the terms of this section in its entirety:

Except as otherwise provided by mandatory law:

1.IBM’s liability for any damages and losses that may arise as a consequence of the fulfillment of its obligations under or in connection with this Statement of Limited Warranty or due to any other cause related to this Statement of Limited Warranty is limited to the compensation of only those damages and losses proved and actually arising as an immediate and direct consequence of the non-fulfillment of such obligations (if IBM is at fault) or of such cause, for a maximum amount equal to the charges you paid for

Appendix B. IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-08 04/2004 B-13