6. TERMS OF WARRANTY
Panphonics Oy warrants to the original purchaser that this Panphonics Oy's product (the "Product") will be
free from defects in materials, design or workmanship, on the following terms and conditions:
Panphonics Audio Elements have been tested at the place of manufacture in accordance with the quality
control of Panphonics Oy. Each notice of defects in the Product will be compared to the quality control record
of the said Product. This Limited Warranty does not include deviations in audio performance characteristics of
the Product if the performance characteristics entered into the quality control record have been correct and
the purchaser cannot provide positive proof to the contrary, for example, inadequate transportation
procedures.
1) The period of warranty will be twelve (12) months from the date the original purchaser took possession of
the Product, or should have taken possession of the Product if the receipt of the Product was delayed due to a
cause attributable to the purchaser. In case the original purchaser sells or otherwise assigns the Product to a
new owner/user, the period of warranty will continue unaltered until the end of the original period of
warranty.
2) This Limited Warranty is valid and enforceable only in the following states: European Community, Norway,
Iceland and Switzerland.
3) During the period of warranty Panphonics Oy or its authorized maintenance service will either repair the
defective Product or replace it with a new Product, at Panphonics Oy's option. Panphonics Oy will return the
repaired Product or deliver a new Product to the purchaser in working order. All replaced parts and equipment
will become the property of Panphonics Oy.
4) This Limited Warranty does include mechanical defects of the Product and significant deviations between
technical data and performance characteristics of the Product.
5) The repaired or replaced Product will not be given extended or additional period of warranty.
6) This Limited Warranty does not include defects caused by normal tear and wear. In addition, this Limited
Warranty will not be valid if:
i) The defect was due to
a. The use of the Product either contrary to instructions or otherwise negligently;
b. The Product being exposed to moisture, steam, extreme temperature or environment, or rapid changes in
such, or corrosion or oxidation with corrosive materials, liquids or gasses or other way highly corrosive
environment;
c. The Product being altered, connected to another product, opened or repaired without authorization or the
Product being repaired with spare parts not approved by Panphonics Oy;
d. The Product being misused or installed incorrectly; or
e. The Product having been in on an accident or been exposed to the elements or spilled over with food or
liquid, or been affected by chemical substances or other events beyond the scope of influence of Panphonics
Oy, including but without limitation to labour dispute and every other event Panphonics Oy cannot reasonably
be expected to overcome, for example fire or other natural catastrophe, war, rebellion, seizure, monetary
exchange control, mandatory legislation, orders of authorities, refusal of export license, scarcity of
transportation, general scarcity, restrictions in the use of power, and defects and delays of subcontractor's
delivery caused by the above-mentioned causes unless the damage has been direct consequence of a defect in
material or design or workmanship;
ii) The purchaser has not informed Panphonics Oy or its authorized maintenance service about the defect
within thirty (30) days from the occurrence of the defect during the period of warranty;
iii) The Product has not been returned to Panphonics Oy or its authorized maintenance service within thirty
(30) days from the occurrence of the defect during the period of warranty;
iv) The serial number of the Product has been transferred, removed or damaged, or any number has been
altered or is impossible to read;
v) The defect was caused by the malfunction of an electronic appliance not provided by Panphonics Oy;
vi) The defect was caused as a consequence of the Product being used with an accessory, which was not