Warranty Information 153Section 14: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long?SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG")warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG'sphones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects inmaterial and workmanship under normal use and service for theperiod commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing forthe following specified period of time after that date:What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon properuse of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a)defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abnormal use,abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture ordampness, neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanicalstress, or defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structuralitems, including framing, and any non-operative parts unless caused bySAMSUNG; (b) defects or damage resulting from excessive force or useof a metallic object when pressing on a touch screen; (c) equipment thathas the serial number or the enhancement data code removed, defaced,damaged, altered or made illegible; (d) any plastic surfaces or otherexternally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normaluse; (e) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction orconnection with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipmentnot furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (f) defects or damage fromimproper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, oradjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (g) defects ordamage from external causes such as collision with an object, or fromfire, flooding, sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake, or fromexposure to weather conditions, or battery leakage, theft, blown fuse, orimproper use of any electrical source; (h) defects or damage caused bycellular signal reception or transmission, or viruses or other softwareproblems introduced into the Product; (j) any other acts which are notthe fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside theUnited States. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if batterycapacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and thisLimited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has beencharged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG forcharging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken orPhone 1 YearBatteries 1 YearLeather Case 90 DaysHolster 90 DaysOther Phone Accessories 1 Yeari500.book Page 153 Friday, October 15, 2010 5:19 PM