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PlayStation®3 Warranties
The following are copies of the Limited Warranty for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, along with those for SIEI manufactured peripherals and software.

LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC ("SIE") warrants to the original purchaser that the PS3™ hardware shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (the "Warranty Period").  This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.  IF THIS PRODUCT IS DETERMINED TO BE MATERIALLY DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, YOUR SOLE REMEDY AND SIE’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO: (A) THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT WITH A FACTORY-RECERTIFIED PRODUCT, AT SIE’S OPTION, AT NO CHARGE TO YOU; AND (B) RETURN SHIPPING OF THE CONSOLE (NOT ANY PERIPHERAL, CONTROLLER, ACCESSORY OR CABLE) TO AN SIE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY, VIA A SHIPPING BOX WITH A PREPAID SHIPPING LABEL PROVIDED BY SIE, AND SHIPPING OF THE REPAIRED CONSOLE OR A FACTORY-RECERTIFIED REPLACEMENT CONSOLE TO YOU, AT NO CHARGE TO YOU. For purpose of this Limited Hardware Warranty and Liability, "factory recertified" means a product that has been returned to its original specifications. Visit PlayStation Service Request Support or call 1-800-345-7669 for instructions on how to deliver the product, freight prepaid, to an authorized service facility.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY: (A) TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT; (B) TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY PERIPHERAL(S) THAT SIE DOES NOT LICENSE OR SELL, INCLUDING NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES; (C) IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE, INCLUDING RENTAL OR ARCADE PURPOSES; (D) IF THIS PRODUCT IS MODIFIED TO ALTER CAPABILITY OR FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT SIE’S WRITTEN PERMISSION; (E) TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACTS OF GOD, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; (F) IF THIS PRODUCT HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED; OR (G) TO DAMAGE CAUSED BY (1) SERVICE (INCLUDING UPGRADES AND EXPANSIONS) PERFORMED BY ANYONE WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF SIE OR AN SIE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER, OR (2) OPENING THE PRODUCT OR ANY ACTION TAKEN WITHIN IT BY ANYONE WHO IS NOT A REPRESENTATIVE OF SIE OR AN SIE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PRODUCTS SOLD AND CLEARLY MARKED "AS IS" OR WITH ALL FAULTS. SIE MAY VOID THIS WARRANTY IF SIE REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT THE PS3 SYSTEM HAS BEEN USED IN A MANNER THAT VIOLATES THE TERMS OF A SEPARATE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SYSTEM SOFTWARE OR GAME SOFTWARE.

YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS. A VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE IN THE FORM OF A BILL OF SALE OR RECEIPT FROM A RETAILER WITH THE DATE OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE MUST BE PRESENTED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.

THIS WARRANTY IS PROVIDED TO YOU IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR THE PS3 HARDWARE, WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED HEREUNDER. HOWEVER, IF SUCH WARRANTIES ARE REQUIRED AS A MATTER OF LAW, THEN THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED ABOVE, SIE EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFIT, OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE SUFFERED BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL AND HOWEVER ARISING UNDER ANY THEORY OF LAW, AS A RESULT OF USING YOUR PS3 HARDWARE. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

The warranty offered by SIE on your PS3 hardware is the same whether or not you register your product.

This warranty does not apply to any system software that is pre-installed in the PS3 hardware, or is subsequently provided via update or upgrade releases. Such system software is licensed to you under the terms and conditions of a separate end user license agreement at https://www.playstation.com/legal/ps3-system-software-license-agreement and such software is provided pursuant to its own warranty.


Service Policy

You understand and acknowledge that any time SIE services your PS3 system (either within the Warranty Period or under a separate service arrangement), it may become necessary for SIE to provide certain services to your PS3 system to ensure it is functioning properly in accordance with SIE guidelines. Such services may include the installation of the latest software or firmware updates, or service or replacement of the PS3 hard disk or the PS3 system with a new or refurbished product. You acknowledge and agree that some services may change your current settings, cause a removal of cosmetic stickers or system skins, cause a loss of data or content, or cause some loss of functionality. You should back up your hard disk regularly to prevent loss or alteration of data, although some content cannot be backed up and must be reinstalled by the user. You should also remove any peripherals, non-PS3 system components, and any content that you consider proprietary, private, or confidential before you send in your PS3 system for service. SIE shall not be liable for damages resulting from your failure to comply with the foregoing, or any instructions provided to you by SIE.

After SIE services the Product and returns it to you or returns a factory-recertified product to you under this warranty, this warranty applies to the returned product for the longer of (i) 90 days from the date that SIE ships the Product or the factory-recertified product or (ii) the original Warranty Period.  SIE shall not be liable for any direct and indirect, consequential, or special damages, including any damages that may arise from loss of data or functionality. The foregoing limitation shall apply to the extent permitted by applicable law.


LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SIEI MANUFACTURED PERIPHERALS

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE) warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada. This warranty does not apply to any consumables (such as batteries). For defects in material or workmanship within the warranty period, upon showing a proof of purchase, SIE agrees for a period of one (1) year to either repair or replace this product with a new or factory recertified product at SIE’s option. For the purpose of this Limited Warranty, "factory recertified" means a product that has been returned to its original specifications. Call 1-800-345-7669 to receive a return authorization and shipping instructions.

This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect in the SIE product has arisen through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment, neglect, or means other than from a defect in materials or workmanship.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE SIE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL SIE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SIE PRODUCT. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.


LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SIEI PUBLISHED SOFTWARE

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE) warrants to the original purchaser of this SIE product that this software is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. SIE agrees for a period of one (1) year to either repair or replace, at its option, the SIE product. Call 1-800-345-SONY to receive instructions to obtain repair/replacement services.

This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect in the SIE product has arisen through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment or neglect. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE SIE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL SIE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SIE SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts and/or exclusions or limitations of consequential damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.