172Section 14: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long?SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC("SAMSUNG") warrants to the first consumerpurchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's handsetsand accessories ("Products") are free from defects inmaterial and workmanship under normal use andservice for the period commencing upon the date ofpurchase and continuing for the following specifiedperiod of time after that date:What is Not Covered?This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use ofProduct by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover:(a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse,abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage,exposure to liquid, moisture, dampness, sand or dirt,neglect, or unusual physical, electrical or electromechanicalstress; (b) scratches, dents and cosmetic damage, unlesscaused by SAMSUNG; (c) defects or damage resulting fromexcessive force or use of a metallic object when pressing ona touch screen; (d) equipment that has the serial number orthe enhancement data code removed, defaced, damaged,altered or made illegible; (e) ordinary wear and tear; (f)defects or damage resulting from the use of Product inconjunction or connection with accessories, products, orancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved bySAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from impropertesting, operation, maintenance, installation, service, oradjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (h)defects or damage resulting from external causes such ascollision with an object, fire, flooding, dirt, windstorm,lightning, earthquake, exposure to weather conditions, theft,blown fuse, or improper use of any electrical source; (i)defects or damage resulting from cellular signal reception ortransmission, or viruses or other software problemsintroduced into the Product; or (j) Product used or purchasedoutside the United States. This Limited Warranty coversbatteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of ratedcapacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warrantydoes not cover any battery if (i) the battery has beencharged by a battery charger not specified or approved bySAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals onthe battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or(iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than theSAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.What are SAMSUNG's Obligations?During the applicable warranty period, provided theProduct is returned in accordance with the terms ofthis Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replacethe Product, without charge to Purchaser, or atSAMSUNG'S sole option, refund the purchase price.SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, userebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or componentsPhone 1 YearBatteries 1 YearCase/Pouch/Holster 90 DaysOther Phone Accessories 1 Year