175AppendixWarrantyProtect Your WarrantyRead your Warranty carefully, with the special consideration to paragraph seven of theLimited Warranty for your unit.“Warranty does not apply to... or to any product or part thereof which has suffered throughalteration... mishandling, misuse, neglect or accident”.Many companies are making look alike accessories and in some cases, promoting that theirproduct is equal to or better than the Pantech product. Be careful. Some of these productsmay not be compatible to use with your Pantech product and may damage the unit or causeit to malfunction.If service is required on your unit and it is determined that a non-Pantech accessory hascreated the problem with your unit, the Warranty will not apply. In addition, if the unit hasalready suffered irreversible damage by reason of a non-compatible accessory, the Warrantywill be voided. To protect your Warranty, use only compatible accessories which cannotdamage or interfere with the functioning of your Pantech product.12 Month Limited WarrantyPantech Wireless, Inc. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Pantechhandheld portable cellular telephone, that should this product or any part thereof duringnormal consumer usage and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanshipthat results in product failure within the first twelve (12) months period from the date ofpurchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at theCompany’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s).The antenna, key pad, display, rechargeable battery and battery charger, if included, aresimilarly warranted for twelve (12) months from date of purchase. This Warranty extendsonly to consumers who purchase the product in the United States or Canada and it is nottransferable or assignable.