For any arbitration in which the Purchaser's total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if the Purchaser prevails, award the Purchaser's reasonable attorney fees, expert witness fees and costs as part of any award, but may not grant SAMSUNG its attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that the claim was brought by the Purchaser in bad faith. In a Small Claim case, the Purchaser shall be required to pay no more than half of the total administrative, facility and arbitrator fees, or $50.00 of such fees, whichever is less, and SAMSUNG shall pay the remainder of such fees. Administrative, facility and arbitrator fees for arbitrations in which the Purchaser's total damage claims, exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, exceed $5,000.00 (“Large Claim”) shall be determined according to AAA rules. In a Large Claim case, the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party, or apportion among the parties, reasonable attorney fees, expert witness fees and costs. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator's award in any court of competent jurisdiction.

This arbitration provision also applies to claims against SAMSUNG'S employees, representatives and affiliates if any such claim arises from the Product's sale, condition or performance.

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Purchaser may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of Purchaser's original purchase of the Product. To opt out, Purchaser must send notice by e-mail to optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out.” Purchaser must include in the opt out e-mail (a) Purchaser's name and address; (b) the date on which the Product was purchased; (c) the Product model name or model number; and (d) the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number, as applicable, if Purchaser has it (the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can be found (i) on the Product box; (ii) on the Product information screen, which can be found under “Settings;” (iii) on a label on the back of the Product beneath the battery, if the battery is removable; and (iv) on the outside of the Product if the battery is not removable). Alternatively, Purchaser may opt out by calling 1-888-987-4357 and providing the same information. These are the only two forms of notice that will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and Purchaser will continue to enjoy the benefits of the Limited Warranty.

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