YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE
OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION,
OR LOSS OF THE DATA. BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT FOR SERVICE, BE SURE TO BACK UP
DATA AND REMOVE ANY CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR PERSONAL INFORMATION.
COMPAQ IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR
REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. COMPAQ IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR
REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY
COMPAQ WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED.
Compaq does not warrant that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Compaq is not responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the
instructions that came with the Compaq branded product.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable parts. This Limited Warranty does not extend
to any product from which the serial number has been removed or that has been damaged or
rendered defective (a) as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, or other external causes; (b) by
operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user documentation that shipped with the
product; (c) by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Compaq; or (d) by modification or
service by anyone other than (i) Compaq, (ii) a Compaq authorized service provider, or (iii) your
own installation of end-user replaceable Compaq or Compaq approved parts if available for your
product in the servicing country/region.
These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between you
and Compaq regarding the Compaq branded product you have purchased or leased. These terms
and conditions supersede any prior agreements or representations — including representations
made in Compaq sales literature or advice given to you by Compaq or an agent or employee of
Compaq — that may have been made in connection with your purchase or lease of the Compaq
branded product. No change to the conditions of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is made in
writing and signed by an authorized representative of Compaq.
Options and Software
The Limited Warranty terms and conditions for Compaq options are as indicated in the Limited
Warranty applicable to Compaq options. COMPAQ DOES NOT WARRANTY SOFTWARE
PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE PRODUCTS OR THE OPERATING SYSTEM
PREINSTALLED BY COMPAQ. Compaq's only obligations with respect to software distributed by
Compaq under the Compaq brand name are set forth in the applicable end-user license or
program license agreement. Non-Compaq hardware and software products are provided "AS IS."
However, non-Compaq manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers may provide their own warranties
to you.
Limitation of Liability
IF YOUR COMPAQ BRANDED HARDWARE PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED
ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
COMPAQ'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO
THE LESSER OF THE PRICE YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT OR THE COST OF REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF ANY HARDWARE COMPONENTS THAT MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS
OF NORMAL USE.
COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF
THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. COMPAQ IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM
MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY.
THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM
MADE, UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
AND STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED COMPAQ OR AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF COMPAQ OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.
THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, HOWEVER, WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL
INJURY.