28EnProvisions of warranty1.lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the writtenHandling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of up to one year from thedate of purchase this product will be repaired, or at Olympus's option replaced, free of charge.To claim under warranty the customer must take the product and this Warranty certificate beforethe end of the one year warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchased or anyOlympus authorized service station listed in the instructions and request the necessary repairs.2.The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at hisown risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.3.This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge,even for defects occurring within the one year period referred to above.(a)Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is notmentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)(b)Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone otherthan Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station.(c)Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a falI, shock, etc. after purchase of theproduct.(d)Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake, flood damage, thunderbolt, othernatural disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.(e)Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as keeping the product underconditions of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as naphthalene orharmful drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc.(f)Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.(g)Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of the product casing.(h)When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the product.(i)When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Warranty Certificate regarding the year,month and date of purchase, the customer's name, the dealer's name, and the serial number.(j)When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certificate.4. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessoryequipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries.5. Olympus' sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product andany liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by thecustomer due to a defect in the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any filmor lenses or other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting fromdelay in repair, is excluded.Notes;1.This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect the customer's statutory right.2.lf you have any queries regarding this Warranty, call any of the Olympus authorized service stationslisted in the instructions.Notes regarding warranty maintenance1. This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or thedealer. Make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, monthand date of purchase are all completed.2.Since this Warranty Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place.3.Any request for repair by a customer in same country where the product was purchased shall besubject to the terms of the warranty issued by the Olympus distributor in that country. Where thelocal Olympus distributor does not issue a separate warranty or where the customer is not in thecountry where the product was purchased the terms of this worldwide warranty shall apply.4.Where applicable, this Warranty is valid worldwide. The Olympus authorized service stations listedin this Warranty will gladly honor it.* Please refer to the appended list for the authorized international Olympus service network.Disclaimer of WarrantyOlympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning anycontent if these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warrantyof merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirectdamages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption andloss of business information) arising from the use of inability to use these written materials or software.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidentaldamages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.