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WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? Apple warrants the Apple-

branded hardware product and accessories contained in the

original packaging (“Apple Product”) against defects in materials

and workmanship when used normally in accordance with Apple’s

published guidelines for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of

original retail purchase by the end-user purchaser (“Warranty Period”).

Apple’s published guidelines include but are not limited to information

contained in technical specifications, user manuals and service

communications.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? This warranty does not

apply to any non-Apple branded hardware products or any software,

even if packaged or sold with Apple hardware. Manufacturers, suppliers,

or publishers, other than Apple, may provide their own warranties to

you but Apple, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products

“AS IS”

. Software distributed by Apple with or without the Apple brand

(including, but not limited to system software) is not covered by this

warranty. Please refer to the licensing agreement accompanying the

software for details of your rights with respect to its use. Apple does not

warrant that the operation of the Apple Product will be uninterrupted

or error-free. Apple is not responsible for damage arising from failure to

follow instructions relating to the Apple Product’s use.

This warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as

batteries or protective coatings that are designed to diminish over

time, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or

workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to

scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused by

use with another product; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse,

misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause; (e)

to damage caused by operating the Apple Product outside Apple’s

published guidelines; (f) to damage caused by service (including

upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a

representative of Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider

(“AASP”); (g) to an Apple Product that has been modified to alter

functionality or capability without the written permission of Apple;

(h) to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the

normal aging of the Apple Product, or (i) if any serial number has been

removed or defaced from the Apple Product.

IMPORTANT RESTRICTION. Apple may restrict warranty service to the

country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the

Apple Product.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES

OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE APPLE PRODUCT’S STORAGE

MEDIA TO PROTECT THE CONTENTS AND AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST

POSSIBLE OPERATIONAL FAILURES.

Before receiving warranty service, Apple or its agents may require that

you furnish proof of purchase details, respond to questions designed to

assist with diagnosing potential issues and follow Apple’s procedures

for obtaining warranty service. Before submitting your Apple Product

for warranty service you should maintain a separate backup copy of the

contents of its storage media, remove all personal information that you

want to protect and disable all security passwords.

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representative of Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider

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