| Optional Service Features - Accidental damage protection |
For eligible products, specific service levels may be offered with accidental damage protection. Where accidental damage protection applies, the Customer receives protection against accidental damage to the covered hardware product as part of this service. Accidental damage is defined as physical damage to a product caused by or resulting from an accidental incident. Covered perils include fire, non-intentional liquid spills in or on the unit, drops, falls, collisions, and electrical surge. This includes damaged or broken LCDs (liquid crystal displays) or broken parts. Accidental damage protection does not cover theft, loss, normal wear, consumables, intentional acts of damage, or other exclusions, as detailed in the ''Service limitations'' section. Major parts replacement, as detailed in the ''Service limitations'' section, is limited to one each per year. The unit may need to be repaired or replaced at an HP designated location, since not all replacement parts may be available locally. |
| Service Level Options - Next-business-day onsite shipment, standard business hours (9x5) |
For calls received before 2:00 p.m. local time, HP standard business days, excluding HP holidays, HP will ship a replacement product to the Customers site for delivery on the next coverage day after the service request has been logged. Service requests received after 2:00 p.m. or outside the coverage window will be logged the next coverage day and serviced within the following coverage day. A replacement product will be delivered by 10:30 a.m. local time in most areas. Delivery time may vary based on geographic location. |
| Service Level Options - Normal product lead time onsite shipment, standard business hours (9x5) |
For calls received before 2:00 p.m., HP will ship a replacement product within the normal product lead time to the Customers site for delivery within 3 to 5 coverage days after the service request has been logged. Service requests received after 2:00 p.m. or outside the coverage window will be logged the next coverage day and serviced within the following 3 to 5 coverage days. |
| Service Limitations |
At the discretion of HP, service will be provided using a combination of remote diagnosis and support, shipment of a replacement product, or other service delivery methods. Other service delivery methods may include the shipment of customer-replaceable parts, such as a keyboard, mouse, or other parts classified as Customer Self Repair parts. HP will determine the appropriate delivery method required in order to provide effective and timely Customer support. Activities such as, but not limited to, the following are excluded from this service: Diagnosis or maintenance at the Customer site (if onsite diagnosis or maintenance is required and requested, the Customer will be billed at standard HP service rates) Setup and installation of the replacement product at the Customer site Recovery and support of the operating system, other software, and data Troubleshooting for interconnectivity or compatibility problems Support for network-related problems Services required due to failure of the Customer to incorporate any system fix, repair, patch, or modification provided to the Customer by HP Services required due to failure of the Customer to take avoidance action previously advised by HP. Services that, in the opinion of HP, are required due to improper treatment or use of the product Services that, in the opinion of HP, are required due to unauthorized attempts by non-HP personnel to install, repair, maintain, or modify hardware, firmware, or software User preventive maintenance The Customer's requested ship-to or pickup location must not require HP to ship replacement or replaced products or parts through international customs. Geographic coverage may vary. Exclusions to accidental damage coverage Accidental damage protection does not provide coverage for: Damage caused by failure to provide manufacturer's recommended maintenance or operating specifications Damage due to war or nuclear incident, terrorism, unauthorized attempts to repair the product, use of damaged or defective media Data loss or corruption; business interruptions; obsolescence; cosmetic damage; rust; change in color, texture, or finish; wear and tear; gradual deterioration Error in design, construction, product programming, or instructions to the product. Fraud, theft, unexplained or mysterious disappearance, misuse, abuse, or willful act. Alteration or modification of the product in any way |
| Customer Responsibilities |
If required by HP, the Customer or HP Authorized Representative must register the hardware product to be supported within ten (10) days of purchase of this service, using the registration instructions within each package or e-mail document, or as otherwise directed by HP. In the event a covered product changes location, registration (or a proper adjustment to existing HP registration) is to occur within ten days of the change. The Customer will be required, upon HP request, to support HP's remote problem resolution efforts. The Customer will: Provide all information necessary for HP to deliver timely and professional remote support and to enable HP to determine the level of support eligibility Start self-tests and install and run other diagnostic tools and programs Perform other reasonable activities to help HP identify or resolve problems, as requested by HP For selected products, the Customer must inform HP of all configuration requirements for the replacement product prior to commencement of service and must document such configuration requirements on each service request order form. At the time of the service request, the Customer must provide a credit card number or purchase order number to HP. The Customer must ship the defective product or parts to HP within 3 business days of receipt of the replacement product/parts and must obtain a prepaid insurance receipt, to be retained by the Customer as proof of shipment to HP. If the defective product or part is not received by HP within 10 business days of the Customers receipt of the replacement product, the Customer will be charged the replacement products list price. Replacement products will usually be delivered to and defective products will be picked up from the Customers reception desk or goods reception area if the specified Customer address is a business address. The Customer must acknowledge the receipt of the replacement product by signing the freight carrier air bill at the time of delivery. It is the Customers responsibility to: Maintain a current backup copy of the operating system, development program, and all other applicable software programs and data Restore software and data on the unit after the repair or replacement Install the user application software and ensure that all software is appropriately licensed The Customer is responsible for installing, in a timely manner, critical customer-installable firmware updates, as well as customer-replaceable parts and replacement units delivered to the Customer. The Customer is responsible for registering to use HP's electronic facility in order to gain access to restricted product information and to receive proactive notification or other services available to the Customer. |
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