The above may not apply to you.........

[yoda313]

Hello,

Ok - ever read those long winded, extremely precise legal warranties included with the software you buy????? (or any product really).

Ever notice that EVERY ONE has the disclaimer "the above may not apply to you depending on your local or state laws"???? I mean whats the point of presenting exacting details if you may be excluded from them?????

ADAM????????

Kevin

[pyrate83]

Hmm, interesting question. I guess I have always wondered that too but it doesn't bother me so much that I want to go looking it up or anything.

[reboot]

Should read, "long winded, extremely precise legal DISCLAIMERS..."

[pacmania_2001]

Certain states have different trade and commerce laws which means that a warranty that is applicable in one state is void in another.

It's the same situations with returns from stores. Most will have signs that say something like "No returns apart from those required by law". If the product is defective or isn't fit for purpose then the shop is legally required to accept the return even if they say no refunds.

[AlecWest]

Certain states have different trade and commerce laws which means that a warranty that is applicable in one state is void in another.

It's the same situations with returns from stores. Most will have signs that say something like "No returns apart from those required by law". If the product is defective or isn't fit for purpose then the shop is legally required to accept the return even if they say no refunds.

If it isn't fit for purpose, can they charge a "restocking fee?"

[northcat_8]

I've never read a single one...I always just agree.

[yoda313]

Hello,

Thanks guys.....

Yeah I guess they "have to" include all the jargon but it seems like a huge waste when they include "this may not be valid in your location".....

Kevin

[pacmania_2001]

Certain states have different trade and commerce laws which means that a warranty that is applicable in one state is void in another.

It's the same situations with returns from stores. Most will have signs that say something like "No returns apart from those required by law". If the product is defective or isn't fit for purpose then the shop is legally required to accept the return even if they say no refunds.

If it isn't fit for purpose, can they charge a "restocking fee?"

Where I live they can't but it may be different were you live. If you wanted to find out I'd call the local authority in charge of such matters. In my state it's the Department of Fair Trading, I don't know what it'd be where you live but should be easy enough to find out.

Yeah I guess they "have to" include all the jargon but it seems like a huge waste when they include "this may not be valid in your location".....

They want to be in the best position from a legal standpoint which is why they have those long winded warranties.