Appendix
uIn the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts sub- ject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase.
uThis Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper care or use and/or failure to comply with information contained in the user manuals. In par- ticular claims under the Guarantee cannot be made if:
uThe device is opened (this is classed as third party intervention)
u Repairs or other work done by persons not authorised by Siemens. u Components on the printed circuit board are manipulated
u The software is manipulated
uDefects or damage caused by dropping, breaking, lightning or ingress of moisture. This also applies if defects or damage was caused by mechanical, chemical, radio interference or thermal factors (e.g.: microwave, sauna etc.)
uDevices fitted with accessories not authorised by Siemens
uThis Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e.g. installation, configuration, software down- loads). User manuals and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee.
uThe purchase receipt, together with the date of purchase, shall be required as evi- dence for invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident.
uOwnership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Siemens shall vest in Siemens.
uThis Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66,
uAny other claims resulting out of or in connection with the device shall be excluded from this Guarantee. Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, nor the manufacturer’s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence.
uThe duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee.
uInsofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens reserves the right to charge the cus- tomer for replacement or repair.
uThe above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer.
To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Siemens helpdesk on 1850 777 277. This number is also to be found in the accompanying user guide.
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