Lenovo 5WS0A23813 User Manual

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Lenovo Personal Computing Devices Services Agreement
NOTICE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS CAREFULLY. THIS LENOVO PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICES SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANY OF ITS ATTACHMENTS (“AGREEMENT”) IS A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“CUSTOMER” OR “YOU”) AND THE LENOVO AFFILIATE DESCRIBED BELOW (“LENOVO” OR “WE”). YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS BY USING OR REGISTERING A SERVICE. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ACCEPT THESE TERMS DO NOT USE OR REGISTER THE SERVICE. INSTEAD, NOTIFY LENOVO OR YOUR SELLER WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE TO CANCEL. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN PART 2 OF THIS AGREEMENT, IF A SERVICE IS USED OR REGISTERED AT ANY TIME, LENOVO WILL NOT PROVIDE A REFUND. THIS AGREEMENT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PARTS:
PART 1- GLOBAL TERMS PART 2- COUNTRY SPECIFIC TERMS THE TERMS OF PART 2 REPLACE OR MODIFY TERMS OF PART 1 ONLY AS SPECIFIED FOR A PARTICULAR COUNTRY.
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Contracting Entity:
This Agreement is between you and Lenovo entity in the country in which you purchased the Service. If no affiliate in the country of purchase is identified by Lenovo then the Lenovo contracting entity is Lenovo PC HK Ltd.
1 What This Agreement Covers
This Agreement, together with the Lenovo Limited Warranty, is the complete agreement between you and Lenovo regarding Warranty Extension, Warranty Upgrade, Post Warranty, and Other Services (each a “Service” or collectively “Services”), sold via a part number specified on your invoice or order confirmation. It supersedes and replaces prior oral or written communications between you and Lenovo regarding the Service or Services specified in this Agreement. Additional terms in any order or written communications from you shall be void. This Agreement modifies the Lenovo Limited Warranty only as specified below. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning given to them in the Lenovo Limited Warranty, which can be viewed at
http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02. Not all Services are available in all regions, countries or products. This Agreement only
applies to the specific Service you purchased.
2 What This Agreement Does Not Cover
This Agreement does not apply to Lenovo Servers, Storage and Phone products. Lenovo shall have no responsibility for the following:
(i) uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product or Service; (ii) loss of, or damage to, your data; (iii) any software programs, whether provided with a product or installed subsequently; (iv) failure or damage resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, natural
disasters, power surges, improper maintenance, or use not in accordance with product information materials; (v) damage caused by a non-authorized service provider, (vi) failure of, or damage caused by, any third party products, including those that Lenovo may provide or integrate into the
Lenovo product at your request; (vii) products or parts from a Lenovo product or non-Lenovo product with an altered identification label or from which the
identification label has been removed; or (viii) any pre-existing defects in your product that occurred on or before the date of this Agreement.
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3 Registration and Activation
Registration is the process by which Lenovo entitles your hardware product to the Service you have purchased. Service needs to be registered with Lenovo within thirty (30) days Lenovo of the purchase date. Depending on the Service purchased, activation may be required in addition to registration. The activation process provides location data required to deliver specific service levels as detailed in Section 6.
4 Obtaining Service
Contact Lenovo or a Lenovo-Authorized Service Provider (“Service Provider”) or Lenovo authorized reseller, if purchased from a reseller, in the country of purchase. You must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures as specified. Service Provider may attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem by telephone, e-mail or remote assistance. For additional information, visit support.lenovo.com.
5 Availability of the Service
The specified level of Service may not be available in all locations. Even where Service is indicated as available, there may still be certain geographical limitations such as islands and remote regions or a lack of trained personnel which prevent the provision of Service. Even if Service is indicated as not available, Lenovo may still be able to address your requirements.
6 Service Offerings
Services are only compatible with certain products as described in this Agreement and as specified on your invoice.
6.1 Service Definitions A. Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”)
A CRU is a replacement part that Service Provider will ship for installation by you. CRUs that are easily installed by you are called “Self-service CRUs”. Installation of Self-service CRUs is your responsibility. “Optional-service CRUs “are CRUs require technical skill and tools. Service Provider may install Optional-service CRUs or Self Service CRU’s if an optional Service is purchased. You may find CRUs and their designation at support.lenovo.com/partslookup or by contacting Lenovo Representative.
B. Field Replacement Units (“FRU”)
A FRU is a replacement part that is not a CRU. The installation of a FRU will be handled by a service technician.
C. Technician Installed CRUs (“TICRU”)
A TICRU is used if a problem with your product may be remedied with a CRU to replace an internal part. A service technician will be dispatched to your location to install the CRU. Replacement of external parts with a CRU remains your responsibility.
D. On-site Service
On-site Service means if a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone or through a CRU, repair will be performed at your location. This Service is available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. You must provide a suitable working area for the disassembly and reassembly of the product. For service provided at a residence, an adult must be present at all times during the service technician’s visit. At Lenovo’s discretion for further investigation, performance test, etc., some repairs may need to be completed at a service center. If so, Service Provider will send the product to the service center at its expense and return the repaired or replacement product.
On-site Services are only available in certain locations. For certain products service areas may be found at www.lenovolocator.com or by contacting Lenovo representative. Additional charges may apply outside a Service
Provider’s normal service area.
E. Hours of Field Service Coverage
Business Hours: 9x5 coverage is defined as 9 hours per day, 5 days per week, during normal business hours, excluding local public & national holidays
24/7 Hours: 24x7 coverage is defined as 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
F. 8 Hour Response time
8 hour response time target is the time period from when the telephone based troubleshooting is completed and logged, to the delivery of the CRU or arrival of a service technician at your location. This 8-hour period is in addition to the average problem determination time from call placement for both parties to determine problem and define the required action plan.
G. 4 Hour Response time
4 hour response target time is the time period from when the telephone based troubleshooting is completed and logged, to the delivery of the CRU or arrival of a service technician at your location. This 4-hour period is in addition to the average problem determination time from call placement for both parties to determine problem and define the required action plan.
H. Lenovo Representative
A Lenovo Representative shall mean to include Lenovo sales, contact center agent, Lenovo authorized reseller or distributor.
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6.2 Service Offering Descriptions A. Warranty Extension
The duration of any extended warranty for your product will be for the period you purchase, commencing on the start date of the original base warranty. Any extension must be purchased during the product’s original base warranty (for example if original warranty is 1 year and Warranty Extension is purchased for 3 years, then the total number of years for Warranty Extension is 3 year). Parts consumed through use of the product for example stylus, digitizer pen, and batteries are not covered by this Service. Warranty Period for all Lenovo batteries, stylus, and digitizer pens are limited to 12 months unless otherwise specified. Unless you purchase a separate Battery Warranty Extension, the warranty period for your battery will expire at the end of the period specified in your Lenovo Limited Warranty.
B. Battery Warranty Extension
The duration of the extended Lenovo Limited Warranty for the battery in your product will be for the period you purchase, beginning on the start date of your battery’s original base warranty period. You are entitled to one battery replacement in the event of battery failure during the extended period after your battery’s original base warranty period. The battery in your product is a CRU, so a replacement battery will be shipped to you. This Service must be purchased before the end of your product’s original battery base warranty period.
C. Sealed Battery Warranty Extension
The duration of the extended Lenovo Limited Warranty for the battery in your product will be for the period you purchase, beginning on the start date of your battery’s original base warranty period. You are entitled to one battery replacement in the event of battery failure during the extended period after your battery’s original base warranty period. The battery in your product is a sealed battery and is not a CRU, so your battery will be replaced at a depot or at your location depending on the Warranty Upgrade purchased. This Service must be purchased before the end of your product’s original battery base warranty period.
D. Warranty Upgrade
The service type of your Lenovo Limited Warranty and any applicable Warranty Extension will be upgraded to the Service type below according to the Warranty Service Upgrade options you purchase. For a system upgrade to be honored, the system must also be covered by the original or extended warranty.
D.1. Depot Service: If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone or through the use of a CRU, your product will be repaired or replaced at a designated service center. You are responsible for disconnecting the product and packing it in the shipping container along with any other parts or information required by Lenovo, and return product to the designated service center. Shipping expenses will be paid by the Service Provider. Upon resolution, Lenovo will ship the product at your registered location. You will be liable for the cost of any parts not packaged and mailed with the product.
D.2. Carry In: If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone or through the use of a CRU, your product will be repaired or replaced at a designated service center at your risk and expense. After the product has been repaired or exchanged, it will be made available to you for collection. If you fail to collect the product within a reasonable period, Service Provider may dispose of the product as it sees fit, with no liability to you.
D.3. Expedited Depot If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone or through the use of a CRU, your product will be repaired or replaced at a designated service center with expedited turnaround. You are responsible for disconnecting the product and packing it in the shipping container for the return of your product to the designated service center. Shipping expenses will be paid by Service Provider.
D.4. On-Site Service: If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone or through a CRU, repair will be performed at your location. This Service is available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. .
D.5. On-Site Service Second Business Day Response (SBD”): If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone or through a CRU, repair will be performed at your location. A service technician will be dispatched to arrive at your location within two business days. This Service is available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Support calls received by the call center after 4:00pm local time will require an additional day to dispatch a service technician.
D.6. On-Site Service – Next Business Day Response (NBD): If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone or through a CRU, repair will be performed at your location. A service technician will be dispatched to arrive at your location on the next business day. This Service is available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Support calls received by the call center after 4:00pm local time will require an additional day to dispatch a service technician. This Service is subject to availability of service parts. .
D.7. On-Site Service 8-hour Response (24x7) Response: If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone, repair will be performed at your location. After you follow the telephone problem determination, a service technician will be dispatched to your location within eight hours as described under the response time section of this agreement. This Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. You must follow the telephone problem determination procedures before a service technician will be dispatched. Provision of this Service is dependent on the availability of service parts.
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This Service and the location of your product must be activated with Lenovo. If you change your product’s location, you must update your location activation. Instructions for location activation can be found at www.lenovo.com/registration. This Service may not be available for up to thirty (30) days after location activation.
D.8. On-Site Service 4-hour Response (Business Hours): If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone, repair will be performed at your location within 4 hours as described under the response time section of this agreement. After you follow the telephone problem determination, a service provider technician will be dispatched to your location. You must follow the telephone problem determination procedures before a service technician will be dispatched. This Service is available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. This Service is subject to availability of service parts. This Service and the location of your product must be activated with Lenovo. If you change your product’s location, you must update your location activation. Instructions for location activation can be found at www.lenovo.com/registration. This Service may not be available for up to thirty (30) days after location activation.
D.9. On-Site Service 4-hour Response (24x7): If a problem with your product cannot be resolved via telephone, repair will be performed at your location. After you follow the telephone problem determination, a service provider technician will be dispatched to your location within 4 hours This Service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. You must follow the telephone problem determination procedures before a service technician will be dispatched. Provision of this Service is dependent on the availability of service parts. This Service and the location of your product must be activated with Lenovo. If you change your product’s location, you must update your location activation. Instructions for location activation can be found at
www.lenovo.com/registration. D.10. International Warranty Service Upgrade: International Warranty Service Upgrade (IWS Upgrade”) enables customers who
travel with an IWS Upgrade to receive Service in eligible countries other than the country in which the Service was purchased. The length of IWS Upgrade is based upon the original warranty period assigned in the country of origin where the machine type was first sold. The Service delivery will be determined by the destination country subject to Service capabilities and parts availability in the destination country. Lenovo makes no commitment that the same method of service purchased in the original country will be provided in the destination country. Service procedures vary by country, and some service and/or parts may not be available in all countries. This may result in select parts being replaced by local country equivalents. Certain countries may require additional documentation, such as proof of purchase or proof of proper importation, prior to performing IWS Upgrade. Service delivery capabilities for specific countries may be found in the Safety, Warranty and Setup Guide for your machine type
6.3 Other Services Offerings A. Technician Installed CRUs
If a problem with your product may be remedied with a CRU to replace an internal part, a service technician will be dispatched to your location according to your applicable service type to install the CRU. Replacement of external parts with a CRU remains your responsibility.
B. Keep Your Drive
Keep Your Drive, allows you to retain a defective drive that is replaced under the Lenovo Limited Warranty. This Service applies to the original drive in your product and any replacement storage drive provided for your product under the Lenovo Limited Warranty. You must provide Lenovo serial number of each drive which you retain under this Service and execute any document provided by Lenovo acknowledging your retention of the hard drive. This Service does not apply to any drive provided by Lenovo for a product not purchased by you.
C. Accidental Damage Protection (“ADP”)
This Service covers operational or structural failure caused by: (i) liquid spills on the keyboard, (ii) unintentional bumps or drops from not more than fifteen (15) feet or five (5) meters, (iii) an electrical surge that damages the product’s circuitry, or failure of the integrated screen, Lenovo will repair or replace (in its
sole discretion) the product; provided, however, that the damage to the product is caused by an accident and is unintentional. This Service only covers components installed in your product at the time of purchase, including the internal central processing unit, integrated hard disk drive, integrated optical drive, integrated keyboard, integrated pointing devices, integrated screen, optional features installed by Lenovo at the time of purchase, and other components that Lenovo includes as a standard feature with the product.
This Service does not cover the following:
a. CRU batteries, light bulbs, memory disks, wire connections, AC adapters, carrying cases or folios, stylus or digitizer pens,
cradles, docking stations, port replicators, external keyboards, printers, scanners, external drives, software (preloaded or
purchased separately), tapes, CDs, DVDs, film or other media, external modems, external speakers, monitors, external mice or
other input/output devices, projectors, b. any other components not internal to the product, any pre-existing defects in your product that occurred on or before the date of
this Agreement, optional features not installed by Lenovo at the time of purchase, accessories purchased in addition to the
base unit, third-party products (those not bearing the Lenovo logo) even if sold by Lenovo, products not purchased from
Lenovo or any products repaired by anyone other than Lenovo or a service provider authorized by Lenovo. c. Normal wear and tear of the product; d. Parts intended to be replaced or consumed - e.g., batteries, stylus, digitizer pen, etc
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e. Cosmetic damage (e.g., scratches, dents, or cracks that do not affect the product’s functionality or structural integrity);
i. Damage from abuse, misuse, unauthorized modification, unsuitable physical or operating environments, improper
maintenance by anyone other than Lenovo-authorized service providers, removal of original parts or alteration of product or identification labels;
ii. Damage caused by a product not covered under this Agreement or caused by biohazards or human or animal bodily fluids;
or
iii. Theft, loss or damage from fire, flood, or natural disaster, war, terrorism, acts of God
Purchase Period for ADP: ADP must be purchased with the product or within ninety (90) days of product purchase. Coverage Period for ADP: ADP shall begin on the warranty start date of the product. It will expire at the end of the period specified
in your invoice. The Coverage Period terminates immediately if your product is replaced under this Agreement. Waiting Period for ADP: When ADP is purchased subsequent to the purchase of your product, you may not exercise your rights to Service for thirty (30) days from the purchase date of the Service. Lenovo reserves the right to inspect your product prior to agreeing to provide Service, when Service is purchased subsequent to the purchase of your product.
D. Priority Technical Support
This Service provides 24x7 accesses to advanced-level technicians. When you contact a technician, you must follow the problem determination procedures as directed by the technician. The technician will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem over the telephone and may direct you to download and install software updates. If a problem covered by the Lenovo Limited Warranty cannot be resolved via telephone, repair services will be arranged by the technician according to the applicable warranty service.
D.1 Lenovo and Third-Party Software Support for Priority Technical Support
Lenovo will provide direct telephone support for installation and basic usage problems for core software (supported software defined by Lenovo and third party software provider). If Lenovo determines the performance of your product is related to a third-party software application (included on collaborative list between Lenovo and third party software provider), Lenovo will contact the third-party software supplier, open a service request on your behalf, and transfer your call to the software supplier. Lenovo is not responsible for third-party software or the acts or omissions of any software supplier. This Service is only available if you have the necessary licenses, support agreements, and entitlements from the software supplier. This Service is available for support of Lenovo software subject to the terms of your software license agreement with Lenovo.
E. Premier Support
Lenovo shall provide:
E.1 Premier Support Contact Center to facilitate:
a) remote troubleshooting and diagnostic assistance (including possibly connecting to your system or products over a
secure internet connection); b) Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”) Supported Software Support (for systems only); c) help with configuration, including resolution refresh rate, display setting, multi-monitor interoperability, connecting to a
projector or TV, and support on popular software, device drivers, games, app settings and computer-aided design
software (for monitors only); d) information regarding your warranty Incident case management to help track, progress and close; e) validation of your product serial number and Service entitlements; f) determine whether your issue is a warranty Incident; and determine whether your warranty Incident can be resolved via
one of the following (at Lenovo’s discretion); g) On-site Service NBD (for systems only); and h) Product Exchange Service NBD (for monitors only).
E.2 Technical Account Manager (“TAM”) to provide:
a) end-to-end case management regarding your warranty incidents to help track, progress and close; b) escalation management and a single, designated point of contact for all your warranty Incident management; c) where required, coordinate or implement On-site Service NBD (for systems only); d) support for preliminary network connectivity requests (for systems only); e) where required, coordinate or implement Product Exchange Service NBD (for monitors only); and f) online support to Lenovo support forums.
E.3 Warranty Incident Resolution – Remote for Premier Support
Post completion of Premier Support Call Center troubleshooting, if required (as determined by Lenovo), Lenovo will remotely attempt to address and resolve your warranty Incident.
E4. Parts Prioritization for Premier Support
Prioritization of parts allocation for your warranty incidents. Parts availability may impact service delivery SLAs.
E.5 OEM Supported Software Support for Premier Support
OEM Supported Software Support includes collaborative assistance to engage with OEMs on OEM Supported Software concerns, pursuant to the following:
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a) providing operating system and setup assistance associated with the OEM Support Software (Note: Setup Assistance
only includes support of OEM Support Software; basic/how-to questions; feature definition questions; and OEM
available fix/patches assistance and implementation); b) Lenovo’s TAM acting as a single point of contact to facilitate communication between you and the OEM; c) until your issue is identified, isolated and escalated to the OEM, Lenovo’s TAM will engage with the OEM to register your
issue. Lenovo’s TAM will then monitor the issue and update on status and proposed resolutions; d) you must have all necessary license and support agreements in place with the OEM prior to the Service; e) Lenovo has no responsibility or liability for the performance of the OEM’s software, products or services; f) Lenovo does not warrant that any issue will be resolved; g) resolutions may not be available from the OEM. You accept that where no resolution is available, or where the resolution
is unacceptable to you, that Lenovo’s obligation to provide collaborative support is still fulfilled. h) you must have all necessary licenses and support agreements in relation to the OEM Supported Software; i) you must maintain the latest minimum release levels or configurations required for the Lenovo products (per
support.lenovo.com) and OEM Supported Software
E.6. Smart Office Services
Lenovo shall provide the following remote and Onsite Smart Office Services (“Smart Office Services”) with Lenovo branded
Think Smart Hub 500, Think Smart Hub 700 and its follow-on Smart Office Products (“Smart Office Products”). Smart Office Services are available with Smart Office Products only and for select countries as specified on your invoice or order documentation. To obtain Smart Office Services, Customers must follow the registration/entitlement process outlined in this Agreement within 30 days of purchase date of Smart Office Service. Customer shall provide access to its site, networks and personnel as necessary for the completion of each Smart Office Service selected by Customer. In addition, Customer shall provide to Lenovo written confirmation of Smart Office Service details prior to Lenovo commencement of each Smart Office Service. Unless agreed otherwise between Lenovo and Customer in advance, Smart Office Services are available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
E.6.1. ASSESS Service: Lenovo shall remotely assess readiness of Customer environment to support Smart Office Products. Lenovo shall provide an assessment report in support of Assess Service. Customer shall complete the registration process prior to commencement of ASSESS Service at www.lenovo.com/registration
E.6.2. DEPLOY Service: Lenovo shall remotely configure, integrate and verify installation of Smart Office Products into
Customer’s environment. Lenovo will not install backend servers or services, or other infrastructure requirements needed to
support Smart Office Products. Customer shall be responsible for ensuring that Smart Office Products function in Customer’s environment. Lenovo shall advise on remediation steps if there are issues with integration of Smart Office Products in Customers’ environment.
E.6.3. TRAIN Service: Lenovo shall remotely provide general training and documentation to assist Customer understand (i) function and operation of Smart Office Products, (ii) how to assess whether Customer environment can support Smart Office Products, (iii) deployment of Smart Office Products within Customer environment and (iv) general maintenance and troubleshooting of issues with Smart Office Products. Customer shall complete the registration process prior to commencement of TRAIN Service at www.lenovo.com/registration
E.6.4. MAINTAIN Service: Lenovo shall remotely provide Customers who have installed Smart Office Products within their environments with ongoing technical support, problem determination, and recommended fixes to keep Smart Office Products performing properly for the duration of the MAINTAIN Service. Lenovo will assist Customer in identifying any software-related issues and provide guidance for any recommended software upgrades and provide guidance on 3rd-party interoperability and integration with Smart Office Products. MAINTAIN Service is valid for the specified time from the date of purchase.
E.6.5. Full Onsite Service: Lenovo shall provide onsite service for deployment of Smart Office Products which includes configuration, integration, customization, optimization, and verifying installation of Smart Office Product into Customer’s environment, including trouble-shooting and resolving installation issues to ensure Smart Office Product is set-up and working properly within Customer’s environment. Full-Onsite Services are limited to one physical location of Customer unless otherwise mutually agreed by Lenovo and Customer. Customer must provide access to its facilities and network infrastructure, make appropriate personnel available to facilitate the Service and provide a suitable working area for the Service. Lenovo shall not be responsible for alterations to Customer’s facility, including but not limited to cabling, moving furniture, relocating or tearing down partitions or walls on Customer premises. Customer shall complete the registration process prior to commencement of Full Onsite Service at www.lenovo.com/registration
F. International Service Entitlement (ISE)
F.1 ISE Sealed Battery and Keep Your Drive
ISE enables customers who travel with, or relocate any Lenovo product to receive Sealed Battery Service and/or Keep Your Drive (KYD) Service in any country where such Service Is announced and sold by Lenovo or Lenovo authorized resellers. The length of Service is based upon the original warranty period assigned in the country of origin where the Service was first sold by Lenovo or a Lenovo authorized reseller. ISE must be purchased in addition to, Sealed Battery and KYD but only once for any combination of the Services. All Services may not be available in all countries and for all products.
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F.2 ISE Accidental Damage Protection
ISE enables customers who travel with, or relocate any Lenovo product to receive Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) in any country where such Service Is announced and sold by Lenovo or Lenovo authorized resellers. The length of Service is based upon the original warranty period assigned in the country of origin where the Service was first sold by Lenovo or a Lenovo authorized reseller. ISE must be purchased in addition to ADP, but only once for any combination of the Services.
G. Post Warranty Service
If Post Warranty Service is purchased before the base warranty or other Service described in this Agreement expires, it will begin the day after the base warranty or other Service purchased expires. If Post Warranty Service is purchased after the base warranty or other Service purchased expires, Post Warranty Service begins on the day of purchase. Post Warranty Service is available for Lenovo products only if the product is in good working order as determined by Lenovo. Lenovo reserves the right to inspect a product within one month from the purchase date of Post Warranty Service. If Lenovo determines the product is not in good working order, Lenovo will notify you and advise you of the cost to place the product in good working order. If you elect not to have the product placed in good working order at your expense, you may reject Post Warranty Service and receive a full refund of the purchase price.
7 Lenovo Business Partners
Lenovo may contract with suppliers and resellers (Business Partners”) to promote, market, and support certain Services; however, Business Partners are independent and separate from Lenovo. Lenovo is not responsible for the actions or statements of Business Partners, obligations that they may have to you or any products or services that they supply to you under their agreements. When you purchase Service from a Business Partner, the Business Partner establishes the charges and terms for the Service.
8 Purchase of Service from Lenovo
Payment must be received by Lenovo or a Lenovo reseller in advance of any Service. Except for credit card and debit card transactions, amounts are due upon receipt of invoice. You agree to pay as specified in the invoice, including any late payment fee. You are responsible for any taxes resulting from your purchases under this Agreement. If the Service is not registered with Lenovo, you will be required to provide proof of purchase as evidence of your entitlement to a Service.
9 Lenovo Return/ Cancellation Policy
Unless a Service has been used or registered, you may cancel a Service within thirty (30) days of the purchase date and obtain a refund or credit. In order to qualify for a refund or credit, you must notify Lenovo or your seller in writing within thirty (30) days of the purchase date. A copy of your invoice must accompany the request.
10 Withdrawal of Service
Lenovo may withdraw part or all of any Services specified herein on one (1) months' notice to you. If Lenovo withdraws a Service for which you have paid in full and Lenovo has not yet fully provided it to you, then, if purchased directly from Lenovo, Lenovo will give you a prorated refund. You must contact your Lenovo Business Partner for a refund for any Services purchased from them.
11 Warranty of Services
Lenovo warrants that the Services will be performed using reasonable care and skill in accordance with the description of the tasks specified in this Agreement for the applicable Lenovo Service. You agree to provide timely written notice of any failure to comply with this warranty
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF NON-INFRINGEMENT. ALL SOFTWARE, AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND. THIRD PARTY MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS OR PUBLISHERS MAY PROVIDE THEIR OWN WARRANTIES TO YOU. SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Lenovo does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a Service or that Lenovo will correct all defects.
12 Limitation of Liability
Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on Lenovo’s part or other liability, you are entitled to recover damages from Lenovo Regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from Lenovo (including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other contract or tort claim), Lenovo’s entire liability for all claims in the aggregate arising from or related to each Service or otherwise arising under this Agreement will not exceed the amount of any actual direct damages up to the charges for the Service that is the subject of the claim. This limit also applies to any of Lenovo’s subcontractors or resellers. It is the maximum for which Lenovo, its resellers and subcontractors are collectively responsible. The following amounts are not subject to a cap on the amount of damages: a) damages for bodily injury (including death); b) damage to real property; and c) damage to tangible personal property for which Lenovo is solely and legally liable. Except as expressly required by law without the possibility of contractual waiver, under no circumstances shall Lenovo, its resellers or its subcontractors, be liable for any of the following even if informed of their possibility:
a. loss of, or damage to, data;
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b. special, incidental, exemplary, or indirect damages or for any economic consequential damages; or c. lost profits, business, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings.
AS SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
13 General
A. Lenovo reserves the right to subcontract Services, or any part of them, to subcontractors selected by Lenovo. B. When a Service involves the replacement of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo’s property and
the replacement product or part becomes your property.
C. Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for replacement. The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo
will be in good working order and functionally equivalent to the original product or part. The replacement product or part may not be new. Except to the extent permitted by law, the replacement product or part shall be warranted for the balance of the period remaining on the original product.
D. Products and parts presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished products or parts of the same type rather than being
repaired. Products and parts that are repaired may be repaired using refurbished parts. Product repair may result in loss of data, if the product to be repaired is capable of retaining user-generated data. . In no event shall Lenovo be responsible for loss of data or information on a product or any parts thereof to which Lenovo may be provided access in the course of Services to be provided hereunder.
E. To the extent applicable to this transaction, each of us is responsible for the supervision, direction, control, and
compensation of our respective personnel.
F. Each of us may communicate with the other by electronic means and such communication is acceptable as a signed writing
to the extent permissible under applicable law. An identification code (called a “user ID”) contained in an electronic document is legally sufficient to verify the sender’s identity and the document’s authenticity.
G. Each of us is free to enter into similar agreements with others. H. Each of us grants the other only the license and rights specified in any applicable license agreements. No other licenses or
rights (including licenses or rights under patents) are granted either directly, by implication, or otherwise.
I. You agree not to resell the Service. Any attempt to do so is void unless agreed in writing by Lenovo. J. You are responsible for selecting the Services that meet your needs and for the results obtained from the use of the
Services.
K. Neither of us will bring a legal action, regardless of form, arising out of or related to this Agreement or the transaction under
it more than two years after the cause of action arose unless otherwise required by applicable local law. After such time limit, any legal action arising out of this Agreement or the transaction under it and all respective rights related to any such action shall lapse, unless otherwise required by applicable law without the possibility of contractual waiver or limitation.
L. Neither of us is responsible for failure to fulfil any obligations due to causes beyond its control. M. Neither of us grants the other the right to use its trademarks, trade names, or other designations in any promotion or
publication without prior written consent.
N. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
O. Lenovo’s obligation to provide Service is conditional upon your completion of the Registration and/or Activation process. P. Lenovo and its affiliates, Business Partners, resellers and subcontractors may process, store and use information about your
transaction and your contact information, including name, phone numbers, address, and e-mail addresses, to process and fulfill your transaction anywhere they do business. We may also contact you to notify you about any product recall, safety issue or service actions. Where permissible under local law, we may use this information to inquire about your satisfaction with our products or services or to provide you with information about other products and services. You may opt-out of receiving any further such communications from us at any time. In accomplishing these purposes, we may transfer your information to any country where we do business; we may provide it to entities acting on our behalf; or we may disclose it where required by law. We will not; however, sell or otherwise transfer personally identifiable information received from you to any third parties for their own direct marketing use without your consent.
Q. Each of us will comply with any laws and regulations that are applicable to this Agreement. R. Customer may not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Lenovo. Any attempt to do
so is void. Neither of us will unreasonably withhold such consent. The assignment of this Agreement by either of us to an affiliate or to our successor organization by merger or acquisition does not require the consent of the other. Lenovo may also assign its rights to payments under this Agreement without your consent.
S. Any terms which by their nature extend beyond the termination of this Agreement remain in effect until fulfilled and shall
apply to our respective successors and assigns.
T. Each of us hereby waives our right to a jury trial in any action arising under or related to this Agreement. The United
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply. Nothing in this Agreement affects any statutory rights of consumers that cannot be waived or limited by contract.
14 Geographic Scope and Governing Law
The rights, duties, and obligations of each party are valid only in the country of purchase except that all licenses are valid in accordance with their terms. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the laws of the country in which you purchased the Service govern this Agreement.
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UNITED STATES
1 Definitions
“You” and “Your” refer to the purchaser. “We”, “Us”, “Our”,“Obligor”/ “Provider” and “Lenovo” shall refer to Lenovo (United States) Inc., 1009 Think Place, Morrisville, North
Carolina 27560,Ph:800-426-7378, except in Washington and Wyoming where it shall refer to National Product Care Company (“NPCC”), 175 W. Jackson, 11th Floor, Chicago, IL. 60604.
This is an Agreement between You and the “Obligor”/”Provider” of this Agreement. The administrator of this Agreement is:
Lenovo (United States) Inc. Customer Relationship Management 1009 Think Place Morrisville, NC 27560 Attn: Lenovo Services Agreement Administrator Texas License #617
Section 9 of Part 1 of this Agreement concerning Lenovo’s return/cancellation policy does not apply to You. Instead, the following provision will apply, as may be further modified by the Individual State Disclosures below: Unless a Service has been used, You may cancel this Agreement for a full refund only within thirty (30) days of purchase by sending written notice to Lenovo at the address above. If You cancel more than thirty (30) days after the date of purchase or after use of a Service, Your refund will be based upon 100% of the unearned pro rata premium. A copy of Your invoice must accompany the request.
Section 6.3 of Part I of this Agreement (Other Services Offerings) is amended by adding the following Subsection H regarding other services offerings which may be available to You:
H. PremiumCare Support
H.1 24/7 365 Days Customer Engagement Center
The PremiumCare Customer Engagement Centre is available 24/7 (including holidays). PremiumCare is not a standard/default offering. It is an add on service - customer has an option to purchase it at an added cost. It is available at additional charges on select systems. It runs concurrently with the Lenovo Limited Warranty. Lenovo will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the PremiumCare Customer Engagement Centre is responsible for:
a)
remote troubleshooting and diagnostic assistance (including possibly connecting to your system or products over a secure internet connection);
b)
OEM Supported Software Support;
c)
information regarding your warranty incident case management to help track, progress and close;
d)
validation of your product serial number and Service entitlements;
e)
determine whether your issue is a warranty incident; and determine whether your warranty incident can be resolved via one of the following (at Lenovo’s discretion); and
f)
On-site Service NBD (excluding tablets)
H.2 Warranty Incident Resolution – On-site Service
a)
Post completion of PremiumCare Customer Engagement Centre troubleshooting, if required (as determined by Lenovo), Lenovo will provide On-site Service to Your registered location to address Your warranty incident.
b)
On-site Service is available in United States, or other areas as may be approved by Lenovo - provided PremiumCare Customer Engagement Centre phone based troubleshooting has been completed before 4:00pm local time, a service provider technician will be dispatched to arrive at Your location on the next business day. This Service is available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Support calls received by the Customer Engagement Center after 4:00pm local time will require an additional day (N2BD) to dispatch a service provider technician. This Service is subject to availability of service parts. You must provide a suitable working area for the disassembly and reassembly of the product. Some repairs may need to be completed at a service center. If so, the service provider will send the product to the service center at its expense and return the repaired or replacement product to You at its expense.
c)
NBD On-site Services:
(i)
are available only on selected models of Lenovo products;
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(ii) will be provided between Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm (local time in Your registered location), excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Arrival times will depend on Your registered location and Your prompt response to Lenovo’s request for confirmation of arrival time;
(iii) do not guarantee the resolution of a warranty incident, nor the resolution of the warranty Incident within a given period of time; (iv) require that, where You are not available at Your registered location, the Lenovo service provider will leave
contact details to provide evidence of Lenovo’s visit. At Lenovo’s discretion You may be charged an additional
charge for any required follow-up visits.
H.3 Warranty Incident Resolution – Remote
Post completion of PremiumCare Customer Engagement Centre troubleshooting, if required (as determined by Lenovo), Lenovo will remotely attempt to address and resolve Your warranty incident.
H.4 OEM Supported Software Support
OEM Supported Software Support includes Lenovo providing a single point of contact and collaborative assistance to engage with OEMs on OEM Supported Software concerns, pursuant to the following:
a)
providing operating systems and setup assistance associated with the OEM Supported Software (Note – Setup Assistance only includes: support of OEM Supported Software; basic/how-to questions; feature definition questions; and OEM available fix/patches assistance and implementation);
b)
Lenovo’s advance technical support agent acting as a single point of contact to facilitate communication between You and the OEM;
c)
Until Your issue is identified, isolated and escalated to the OEM, Lenovo’s advance technical support agent will engage with the OEM to register Your issue. Lenovo’s advance technical support agent will then monitor the issues and update on status and proposed resolutions;
d)
It is a pre-condition to this service that You must have all necessary license and support agreements in place with the OEM;
e)
Lenovo excludes any and all responsibility or liability for the performance of the OEM’s software, products or services;
f)
Lenovo does not warrant that any issue will be resolved; and
g)
You understand and agree that resolutions may not be available from the OEM. You accept that where no resolution is available – or where the resolution is unacceptable to You – that Lenovo’s obligation to provide collaborative support is still fulfilled.
H.5 Comprehensive Software Support
Lenovo will use reasonable efforts to solve problems that You contact us about, but Lenovo cannot be responsible for providing solutions that are either not available or are beyond Lenovo's reasonable knowledge, in particular, but not limited to, if Your problem is linked to a non-Lenovo branded software bug. Lenovo shall not be held liable in any way for failure to provide support for such non-Lenovo branded software.
a) Preloaded applications (i) Windows® OS
(ii) Lenovo™ SHAREit (iii) Lenovo OneKey™ Recovery (iv) Lenovo REACHit (v) Lenovo Companion (vi) Lenovo Solution center (vii) Lenovo Utility (viii) Lenovo APP Explorer (iv) Lenovo Photo Master (x) Lenovo WRITEit (Pen) (xi) Lenovo Onekey Recovery
b) 3rd Party Software (if license is available)
(i) Adobe® Acrobat® standard (ii) Power DVD / Power 2 GO (iii) Drop box (basics only) (iv) McAfee Live Safe (v) MS Office (vi) Norton Anti-Virus (vii) Norton – Internet Security (viii) Skype (ix) Intel 3D real sense (if pre-loaded by Lenovo) (x) MS Office 365
H.6 Getting Started Assistance
Box to Boot support, device setup assistance over the phone
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a)
Software Installation:
(i) Install software (ii) Setup internet browser (iii) Configure email services (iv) Install and configure anti-virus software on system (v) Check to ensure your system is compatible with software to be installed (vi) Perform necessary software updates to ensure your Lenovo installed software’s are current (vii)Create desktop, start menu and quick launch bar shortcuts that will help you access the application quicker
b) Connect Lenovo Device to Network:
(i) Connect up to 4 devices to your wireless network. Devices may include systems, tablets, smart phones, game consoles, printers or storage devices (ii) Ensure your new devices are visible and accessible through the network (iii) Configure network security settings and confirm ISP Internet connection
c) Other Helpful Actions:
(i) Lenovo product support and Warranty information (ii) Help guide on Registration process (iii) Hot Fix and patch assistance (iv) Basic “How To” or feature definition questions
H.7 Annual System Health Check
An advance technical support agent will perform this service remotely over the phone.
a)
Perform a step by step check with our proprietary tune-up tool
b)
Optimize operating system settings and features to industry benchmarks
c)
Calibrate memory management
d)
Retrieve valuable hard drive free space
e)
Optimize internet & browser settings
f)
Schedule defragmentation and bad sector checks
g)
Update critical Windows files and service packs and enable automatic updates to keep your system healthy
h)
Leverage the unique features within each operating system version
Please note that the Annual System Health Check Service requires the use of third-party software. This Service is only available to You if You have accepted the third party’s end user license agreement. Lenovo is not responsible for third-party software or the acts or omissions of any third-party software supplier.
2. Individual State Disclosures
THIS SECTION ONLY APPLIES TO SALE OF SERVICES TO CONSUMERS
IN ALABAMA: Prior notice is not required pursuant to Section 10 of Part 1 of Your Agreement if the reason for Our withdrawal is
nonpayment of the Provider fee or a material misrepresentation by You relating to the covered property or its use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the covered Product or its use. We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo.
IN ARKANSAS: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us.
IN CALIFORNIA: You may cancel this Agreement for a full refund within 60 days of receipt of the Agreement by sending written notice to Lenovo at the address provided in Section 1 of this Part 2 of Your Agreement. If you cancel after 60 days of receipt of the Agreement, your refund will be based upon 100% of the unearned pro rata premium. We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. This Agreement does not cover preventive maintenance. You may transfer this Agreement to another party only when ownership of the covered product is transferred to the other party and You have obtained Our prior written consent. Mail all such requests to the Lenovo Services Agreement Administrator at the address provided in Section 1 of Part 2 of this Agreement. Your written request must include a copy of this Agreement, Your invoice(s) noting the part number and serial number of the covered product(s) and Your entitlement to Service, the effective date of transfer, and the transferee’s name, address and phone number. The coverage provided under this Agreement may not be transferred to any product other than the covered product(s). Section 13(C) of Part 1 of Your Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: “Neither of us will bring a legal action arising out of or related to this Agreement or a Service more than two (2) years after the cause of action arose. Each of us hereby waives any right to bring any claim after that time
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unless such waiver is expressly prohibited by statute or other applicable California law.” Section 13(L) of Part 1 of this Agreement concerning waiver of the right to a jury trial is not applicable to you. Instead, the following provision will apply:
READ THE FOLLOWING ARBITRATION PROVISION ("PROVISION") CAREFULLY. IT LIMITS CERTAIN OF YOUR RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO OBTAIN RELIEF OR DAMAGES THROUGH COURT ACTION.
As used in this Provision, "You" and "Your" mean the person or persons named in this Agreement, and all of his/her heirs, survivors, assigns and representatives. And, “We” and “Us” shall mean Lenovo and or the Obligor identified above and shall be deemed to include all of its agents, affiliates, successors and assigns, and any retailer or distributor of its Products, and all of the dealers, licensees, and employees of any of the foregoing entities. Any and all Claims, disputes, or controversies of any nature whatsoever (whether in contract, tort or otherwise, including statutory, common law, fraud (whether by misrepresentation or by omission) or other intentional tort, property, or equitable Claims) arising out of, relating to, or in connection with (1) this Agreement or any prior Agreement, and the purchase thereof; and (2) the validity, scope, interpretation, or enforceability of this Provision or of the entire
Agreement (“Claim”), shall be resolved by binding arbitration before a single arbitrator. All arbitrations shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Expedited Procedures of the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA
in effect at the time the Claim is filed. The terms of this Provision shall control any inconsistency between the AAA's Rules and this Provision. This Arbitration Provision shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on You and Us and its Provision shall continue in full force and effect subsequent to and notwithstanding the expiration of termination of this Agreement. You agree that any arbitration proceeding will only consider Your Claims. Claims by, or on behalf of, other individuals will not be arbitrated in any proceeding that is considering Your Claims. You and We understand and agree that because of this Arbitration Provision neither You nor We will have the right to go to court except as provided above or to have a jury trial or to participate as any member of a class of claimants pertaining to any Claim.
IN COLORADO: Action under this Agreement may be covered by the provisions of the “Colorado Consumer Protection Act” or the Unfair Practices Act”, articles 1 and 2 of title 6, C.R. S. A party to this Agreement may have a right of civil action under these laws,
including obtaining the recourse or penalties specified in such laws. Obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a service contract reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc. located at 175 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604: 1-800-209-6206. If the Provider fails to pay or provide service on a claim within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, You are entitled to make a claim directly against the Insurer under the service contract reimbursement insurance policy. If a refund is not paid or credited within 45 days of the date of cancellation a 10% penalty per month has to be added to the refund. This right is not transferable and only applies to the original service contract purchased. You may transfer this Agreement to another party only when ownership of the covered product is transferred to the other party and You have obtained Our prior written consent. The use of non-original manufacturer’s parts is not allowed.
IN CONNECTICUT: Your Agreement term is automatically extended by the length of time in which the covered Product is in Our custody for repair. If You have a dispute with Us, You may contact the State of Connecticut, Insurance Department, P.O. Box 816, Hartford, CT 06142-0816, Attn: Consumer Affairs. The written complaint must contain a description of the dispute, the purchase price of the Product, the cost of repair of the Product, and a copy of the Agreement. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo.
IN GEORGIA: If You purchase Your Agreement in Georgia, You are entitled to cancel this Agreement at any time. Cancellation must comply with Section 33-24-44 of the Georgia Code. Any refund owed in the event of cancellation shall be determined on the excess of the Agreement purchase price above the customary short rate for the expired term of the Agreement, and no Claim paid or incurred shall be deducted from any refund owed. We are also entitled to cancel this Agreement at any time based upon fraud, misrepresentation, or failure to pay for the Agreement, and notice of cancellation by Us will be given at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation. Refunds will be issued on a pro rata basis. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo.
IN HAWAII: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. Prior notice is not required pursuant to Section 10 of Part 1 of Your Agreement if the reason for Our withdrawal is nonpayment of the Provider fee or a material misrepresentation by You relating to the covered property or its use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the covered Product or its use. We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. If You have a question or complaint, You may contact the Insurance Commissioner, 250 South King Street, 5th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
IN ILLINOIS: This Agreement does not provide coverage for normal wear and tear except as specifically provided in the coverage section above. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo.
IN INDIANA: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo. IN KENTUCKY: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo. IN MAINE: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within
forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. In the event that the Provider ceases to operate, is bankrupt, or Your claim is not paid within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, You may
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file a direct claim with Virginia Surety Company, Inc. To do so, please call the following toll-free number for instructions: 1-800-209-6206.
MARYLAND: The “Purchase Price” shall refer to the purchase price of the covered Product as shown on Your sales receipt. We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us.
IN MINNESOTA: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us.
IN MISSOURI: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo.
IN MONTANA: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us.
IN NEVADA: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. No claim incurred or paid shall be deducted from the amount of Your cancellation refund. We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. If We are unable to repair Your Product, replacement of Your covered Product will be provided for with a store voucher or check equal to the original purchase price of the covered Product. Refund of the original Product purchase price will fulfill this Agreement in its entirety and will cancel and discharge all further obligations under this Agreement. With respect to each Product covered under this Agreement, Our liability is limited to the original retail purchase price You paid for such Product. We may not cancel this Agreement once it has been in effect for seventy (70) days, except under the following conditions: failure by You to pay the Agreement purchase price; the conviction of You of a crime which results in an increase in the Service required under the Agreement; fraud or material misrepresentation by You in purchasing the Agreement or obtaining Service; the discovery of an act or omission, or a violation of any condition of the Agreement by You which substantially and materially increases the Service required under the Agreement; or a material change in the nature or extent of the Service required under the Agreement which occurs after the purchase of the Agreement and substantially and materially increases the Service required beyond that contemplated at the time of purchase. If We cancel the Agreement, the cancellation will not become effective until at least fifteen (15) days after We mail You a notice of cancellation and You will be refunded the unearned pro rata purchase price of the Agreement. This Agreement is not renewable. We consider the purchase price set forth in your invoice or order confirmation to be part of this Agreement. If You are not satisfied with the manner in which We are handling Your claim, You may contact the Nevada Division of Insurance toll free at 1-888-872-3234.
WAITING PERIOD: WHEN SERVICE IS PURCHASED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PRODUCT, YOU MAY NOT EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS TO SERVICE FOR THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE SERVICE. LENOVO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT YOUR PRODUCT PRIOR TO AGREEING TO PROVIDE SERVICE, WHEN SERVICE IS PURCHASED SUBSEQUENT TO THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PRODUCT.
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE: In the event You do not receive satisfaction under this Plan, You may contact the New Hampshire Insurance
Department at 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14, Concord NH 03301, (800) 852-3416. IN NEW JERSEY: You expressly agree that the limitation of liability in Section 12 of Part 1 of this Agreement is intended to be as
broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of New Jersey and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect. Notwithstanding any language in Section 12 to the contrary, Lenovo agrees that the limitation on liability for actions under or related to this Agreement will not apply to claims brought by New Jersey consumers for damages caused by Lenovo’s intentional, reckless or grossly negligent conduct. If one or more other provisions of this Agreement are deemed to be illegal or unenforceable under New Jersey law, the remainder of this Agreement shall be unaffected and shall continue to be fully valid, binding and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
IN NEW MEXICO: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. We may not cancel this Agreement once it has been in effect for seventy (70) days, except under the following conditions: (a) failure to pay the Agreement purchase price; (b) the conviction of You of a crime which results in an increase in the Service required under the Agreement; (c) fraud or material misrepresentation by You in purchasing the Agreement or obtaining Service; (d) or the discovery of an act or omission, or a violation of any condition of the Agreement by You which substantially and materially increases the Service required under the Agreement. If We cancel, You will receive a refund equal to the unearned pro rata purchase price less the cost of any repairs made.
IN NEW YORK: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within thirty (30) days after return of the Agreement to Us. Obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a service contract reimbursement insurance policy. If the Provider fails to pay or provide service on a claim within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, You are entitled to make a claim directly against the insurer under the service contract reimbursement insurance policy. The Insurer is Virginia Surety Company, Inc. located at 175 West Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604: 1-800-209-6206. The terms of the manufacturer’s warranty and any applicable extended warranty related to the Product are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement and are a part of this Agreement. Article 79 of the New York Insurance Law applies to the
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manufacturer’s warranty and any extended warranty incorporated by reference into this Agreement. If there is a conflict between the manufacturer’s warranty or extended warranty incorporated by reference into this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern. The date
and cost of this Agreement are as set forth in Your Invoice. If no claim has been made under this Agreement and You cancel this Agreement during the period specified in this Agreement, this Agreement shall be void and You shall be entitled to a full refund of the cost hereof.
IN NORTH CAROLINA: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo.
IN OHIO: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. In the event that the Provider ceases to operate, is bankrupt, or Your claim is not paid within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, You may file a direct claim with Virginia Surety Company, Inc. To do so, please call the following toll-free number for instructions: 1-800-209-6206.
IN OKLAHOMA: The Cancellation provision of Your Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: If You cancel the Agreement, You shall receive a refund equal to ninety percent (90%) of the unearned pro rata purchase price. If We cancel the Agreement, You shall receive a refund equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the unearned pro rata purchase price of the Agreement. No claim incurred or paid shall be deducted from the amount of Your cancellation refund.
IN OREGON: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. In the event that the Provider ceases to operate, is bankrupt, or Your claim is not paid within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, You may file a direct claim with Virginia Surety Company, Inc. To do so, please call the following toll-free number for instructions: 1-800-209-6206.
IN SOUTH CAROLINA: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. Prior notice is not required pursuant to Section 10 of Part 1 of Your Agreement if the reason for our Withdrawal is nonpayment of the Provider fee or a material misrepresentation by You relating to the covered property or its use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the covered product or its use. If You have a question, a complaint or Your claim is not handled in a timely manner, You may contact the South Carolina Department of Insurance, P. O. Box 100105, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3105, Telephone (800) 768-3467. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo.
IN TEXAS: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. Prior notice is not required pursuant to Section 10 of Part 1 of Your Agreement if the reason for our Withdrawal is nonpayment of the Provider fee or a material misrepresentation by You relating to the covered property or it’s use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the covered Product or its use. If You have a question or complaint, You may contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, P. O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, (800) 803-9202 or (512) 463-6599. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of Lenovo. The service contract provider license number for Lenovo in TX is 617.
IN UTAH: Coverage afforded under the Agreement is not guaranteed by the Property and Casualty Guaranty Association. We can cancel this Agreement during the first sixty (60) days of an annual term by mailing to You a notice of cancellation at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of cancellation except that We can also cancel this Agreement during such time period for nonpayment of premium by mailing You a notice of cancellation at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of cancellation. After sixty (60) days have elapsed, We may cancel this Agreement by mailing a cancellation notice to You at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of cancellation for cancellations due to any of the following reasons: (a) nonpayment of premium; (b) material misrepresentation; (c) substantial change in the risk assumed, unless We should reasonably have foreseen the change or contemplated the risk when entering into the Agreement; or (d) substantial breach of contractual duties, conditions, or warranties. This Agreement does not have a deductible. The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. This Agreement is subject to limited regulation by the Utah Insurance Department. To file a complaint, contact the Utah Insurance Department.
IN VERMONT: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604.
IN VIRGINIA: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604.
IN WASHINGTON: The “Definitions” Section is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: “In Washington “We", "Us", "Our" and “Obligor”, means ServicePlan, Inc., 175 W. Jackson, 11th Floor, Chicago, IL. 60604.” Obligations of the Obligor under this
Agreement are backed by the full faith and credit of the Obligor.” We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. In the event We cancel the Agreement, We will mail a written notice to You at Your last known address at least twenty-one (21) days prior to cancellation which shall state the effective date of cancellation and the reason for cancellation.
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IN WISCONSIN: We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us. This Agreement is subject to limited regulation by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Wisconsin.
IN WYOMING: The obligations of the Provider under this Agreement are insured under a reimbursement insurance policy issued by Virginia Surety Company, Inc., 175 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. In the event that the Provider ceases to operate, is bankrupt, or Your claim is not paid within sixty (60) days after proof of loss has been filed, You may file a direct claim with Virginia Surety Company, Inc. To do so, please call the following toll-free number for instructions: 1-800-209-6206. The Cancellation provision of Your Agreement is updated to include the following “We shall mail a written notice to You at the last known address contained in Our records at least ten (10) days prior to cancellation. Section 13(C) of Part I of Your Agreement is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following “Neither of us will bring a legal action arising out of or related to this Agreement or a Service more than four (4) years after the cause of action arose unless otherwise provided by applicable law without the possibility of waiver by contract. Prior notice is not required pursuant to Section 10 of Part 1 of Your Agreement if the reason for Our withdrawal is nonpayment of the Provider fee or a material misrepresentation by You relating to the covered property or its use, or a substantial breach of Your duties relating to the covered Product or its use. We will pay a penalty of 10% of the Agreement purchase price per month on a refund that is not paid or credited within forty-five (45) days after return of the Agreement to Us.
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