vLimited WarrantySOFTWARE. Adaptec, Inc. warrants to you that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date you receivethis software Product the magnetic media contains an accurate reproduction of the Software. This limitedwarranty covers only the original user of the Product. If the Product media should become defective withinthe warranty period, Adaptec at its option, will repair or replace the Product media, provided it is deliveredat your expense to Adaptec as provided below. Adaptec does not warrant that the product will be free fromerror or will meet your specific requirements. Except for the warranties set forth above, the Product islicensed “AS IS”, and ADAPTEC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.HARDWARE. Adaptec, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of this hardware Product that it will be freefrom defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the lifetime of the personalcomputer in which it is installed from the date of purchase from Adaptec or its authorized dealer. In orderfor this warranty to be valid, this Product must remain in its original personal computer and be registeredwith Adaptec within one year of purchase. Otherwise, Adaptec warrants to the original purchaser of thisProduct that it is to be free from defects in workmanship and materails, under normal use and service, for aperiod of five (5) years from the date of purchase from Adaptec or an authorized dealer. Should this Product,in Adaptec’s opinion, fail to meet this warranty during the applicable warranty period, Adaptec will, at itsexpense and option, repair the defective Product or part or replace the defective item with an equivalentproduct or part, or refund the purchase price. All returned Products will become the property of Adaptec. AtAdaptec’s option, replacement Products or parts may be new or reconditioned. Any replaced Product or parthas a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer. Suchremedy is your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty.LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE. Products requiring limited warranty service during the applicable war-ranty period should be delivered to Adaptec’s U.S. headquarters with proof of purchase. Products returnedto Adaptec must be pre-authorized with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on the out-side of the package, and packaged in the original (or equivalent) packaging material. If the delivery is bymail, you agree to insure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. You also agree to pre-pay shipping charges to Adaptec. The repaired or replaced item, or refund, will be shipped to the Customer,at Adaptec’s expense, not later than thirty (30) days after receipt by Adaptec.GENERAL. This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which has been damaged as a result ofaccident, misuse, abuse, or as a result of unauthorized service or parts. Incidental or consequential damages,including without limitation loss of data, arising from breach of any express or implied warranty are not theresponsibility of Adaptec and, to the extent permitted by law, are hereby excluded both for property damage,and, to the extent not unconscionable, for personal injury damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion orlimitation of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products, so the above limitation or exclu-sion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state.For more information on how to obtain warranty service, write or telephone Adaptec at 691 South MilpitasBoulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035, (800) 959-7274.