or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed
prior to returning the product for replacement. SMC is not
responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.
Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization
number prior to returning any product to SMC. Proof of
purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC without
a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number clearly
marked on the outside of the package will be returned to
customer at customer's expense. Customers are responsible for
all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is
responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF A SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT
OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY
SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN
QUESTION, AT SMC'S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES
AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER
IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER
ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME
FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING
AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE
PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER'S OR
ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO
REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE
INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER
HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN
CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
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