Warranty Terms - Nikon Europe Service Warranty 43• modifications to upgrade the product from its normal purpose as described in usermanuals, without the prior written consent of Nikon.• transport costs and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to the warrantyof the products.• any damage resulting from modifications or adjustments which may be made to theproduct, without the prior written consent of Nikon, in order to comply with local ornational technical standards in force in any other country than the ones for whichthe product was originally designed and/or manufactured.3. The warranty will not be applicable in the case of:• damage caused by misuse including but not limited to failure to use the product forits normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use andmaintenance, and to installation or use of the product inconsistent with the safetystandards in force in the country where it is used.• damage caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water, fire,misuse or neglect.• defacing, illegibility or removal of the model or serial number on the product.• damage resulting from repairs or adjustments which have been conducted byunauthorized service organizations or persons.• defects in any system into which the product is incorporated or with which it is used.4. This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicablenational laws in force, nor the consumer’s right against the dealer arising from theirsales/purchase contract.Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online byfollowing this Link (URL = http://www.europe-nikon.com/service/ ).