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CGS Technical Support & RMA Information

Service & Support

1. CGS Technical Support
2. Manufacturer Direct Technical Support
3. CGS RMA Policy (MS Word Format, Adobe Acrobat Format)
4. CGS RMA Request Fax Form (MS Word Format, Adobe Acrobat Format)
5. CGS 1 Year System Warranty (MS Word Format, Adobe Acrobat Format)
6. CGS 2 Year System Warranty (MS Word Format, Adobe Acrobat Format)

7. CGS 3 Year System Warranty (MS Word Format, Adobe Acrobat Format)
8. CGS Parts warranty (MS Word Format, Adobe Acrobat Format)

CGS Technical Support

Our dedicated support team is here to provide you the best possible service. Please contact us whenever you experience a problem or have an issue. We are here to help.

Phone 330-487-0505
Fax 330-487-0599
Email RMA@cgs4u.com

Manufacturer Direct Technical Support

RMA Policy

1. Please call Technical Service to obtain an RMA number. Please have your Customer number and Invoice number ready. An RMA Number is void after 15 days from the date of original issuance. You must call within the Return Privilege time period set out on the Limited Warranty Information page.

2. Please label each package as follows:

CGS Technology
Attn: RMA Dept.
1632 Enterprise Parkway, Unit E
Twinsburg, OH 44087
RMA#__________________

Mark the RMA Number on each package clearly. Merchandise delivered to us without an RMA Number or with an invalid number will be refused. You bear the risk of loss for any incorrectly labeled merchandise.

3. A copy of your Invoice must accompany every return.

4. All returned products must be packed in the original boxes with all accessories and documentation included. Final approval of a return is contingent upon receipt and inspection by CGS Technology of all returned products.

5. All RMA shipments must be prepaid by the customer and delivered to the above RMA address. A COD shipment will be refused. The customer must insure and accept the liability for loss or damage of the products.

6. CGS Technology will not cross-ship the products if a customer's account is not current, parts are not returned promptly, or if similar conditions unsatisfactory to CGS Technology's RMA or Credit Department exist. Cross shipping privileges may be revoked by CGS Technology's RMA or Credit Departments without notice.

7. CGS Technology will take no responsibility for any data left on hard drives or data lost due to product failure. Back-ups of data must be completed prior to return of products by the customer. You must remove any removable media, such as diskettes, CD's or PC Cards.

8. If returned items are found to be functioning properly, customers will be charged a minimum of $50.00 for service, plus $50.00 for each additional hour, to the nearest half hour, payable prior to the return of the merchandise to the customer. If returned items are out of warranty and repairs are made, customers will be charged a minimum of $50.00 for service, plus $50.00 for each additional hour, to the nearest half-hour.

9. Please be advised that the service or credit may be delayed or otherwise affected if the above procedures are not followed. CGS Technology will not be responsible for any consequences due to such noncompliance.

10. CGS Technology will only give final approval of a return on the terms and conditions set out on CGS Technology's Limited Warranty Information provided to the original purchaser at the time of delivery of the Merchandise, which is incorporated herein by reference.

11. Special order items including printers, scanners and other peripherals and notebook computers may not be returned for credit or replacement. On these items, all warranty issues and returns must be dealt with directly with the Manufacturer.

RMA Request Fax Form

Download :

cgs_rma_request_fax_form.doc (33k, MS Word Format)
cgs_rma_request_fax_form.pdf (69k, Adobe Acrobat Format)

1 Year System Warranty

Limited Warranty
CGS Technology ("CGS") warrants all part and labor in its computer system, ("System") to the original purchaser ("Customer"), against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of the original CGS invoice under normal use and service.
A CGS Computer System ("System") is defined as a Computer System manufactured by CGS, which is fully configured and bootable. The following components are covered for one (1) year: all internal components of the System, including keyboard, and mouse. Monitors will be warranted by CGS for the first thirty (30) days, and will be provided by the original manufacturer for and remaining manufacturer warranty period, requiring shipment to the manufacturer. CGS excludes all other external components and Special order items from its warranty.
This warranty does not cover damages resulting from alterations, assembly, negligence, accidents, misuse, abuse, improper power source, problems with electrical power; improper operating environment, or repairs and services rendered by anyone other than a service representative authorized by CGS, or the manufacturer of the respective merchandise, or perils such as war, fire, theft, water or vandalism, usage not in accordance with merchandise not supplied by CGS. Further, in seeking coverage under this warranty, you represent that all merchandise is genuine and unaltered. Before you seek warranty service, you will insure that the merchandise in question is free from any legal obligations and restrictions that prevent warranty service.
This warranty is valid only within the United States and applies only to merchandise which is new and in original packaging which is unopened on the date of purchase. This warranty shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Ohio, exclusive of its choice of laws provision, and exclusive of any affect to the statutory rights of non-commercial consumers.

Warranty Services
All warranty services may be performed by CGS and its authorized technicians only. CGS shall not be responsible for and will not honor any warranty claims resulting from any other services rendered to a CGS System. At the sole discretion of CGS, a System or its components may be repaired, replaced or substituted. CGS will repair, replace, or substitute, with equal or higher level product, the defective products, at CGS's sole discretion, when performing warranty service. CGS uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty service, at its sole discretion, in accordance with industry-standard practices. If CGS repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended thereby. A Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for claims under this warranty is through this warranty service. CGS will make every commercially reasonable effort to perform warranty service within fourteen (14) days after it receives a CGS System for warranty service.
The Customer is responsible for any and all shipping charges required to deliver the product to CGS. CGS is responsible for any and all shipping charges required to deliver the product to the Customer, using standard shipping methods. Any upgrades to the shipping method used by CGS will be chargeable to the Customer at the difference between the standard shipping rate and the upgraded shipping rate.
To acquire warranty service, a Customer must first comply with CGS's RMA Policy, which was provided at the time of delivery of CGS merchandise, and is incorporated herein by reference. All risks of loss, including due to improper labeling or delivery, are solely the responsibility of the customer.

Return Privilege
To exercise this privilege, a Customer must comply with CGS's RMA Policy, and is incorporated herein by reference. All risks of loss including improper labeling or delivery, are solely the responsibility of the customer. Merchandise may only be returned for credit or refund no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the original CGS invoice. Any CGS System return(s) must be accompanied by an RMA Number. All manufacturer's warranty cards, where applicable, and manuals must be left blank and returned with the system. Customers should leave the warranty cards, where applicable, blank until after thirty (30) days.
After fifteen (15) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, and before thirty (30) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, a CGS System may be returned under the same conditions as described in the above paragraphs, but shall be subject to a minimum of twenty percent (20%) restocking and handling charge.
After thirty (30) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, a CGS System may only be replaced or repaired by CGS. No return privilege, for either credit or refund, shall be given for a CGS System.
All expendable items, software, taxes and shipping costs are not returnable or refundable.
Non-payment for merchandise may result in further limitations or restrictions, including complete suspension of any warranty, at CGS's sole discretion, without further notice.
Special order items, including all printers, scanners and other peripherals and notebook computers, may not be returned for exchange or warranty repair. All warranty returns for Special order items must go through the Manufacturer, not CGS.

Claims and Damages
ALL MERCHANDISE AND PACKAGES ARE INSPECTED BEFORE SHIPMENT. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED GOODS OR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY BY THE CUSTOMER. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS OR DAMAGED INCURRED DURING SHIPMENT.

Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FORTH CGS COMPUTER SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHAND ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTEED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL CGS BE LIABLE TO A CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MERCHANDISE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SYSTEM, EVEN IF CGS OR AN AUTHORIZED CGS REPRESENTATIVE OR DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

2 Year System Warranty

Limited Warranty
CGS Technology ("CGS") warrants all part and labor in its computer system, ("System") to the original purchaser ("Customer"), against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) years from date of the original CGS invoice under normal use and service.
A CGS Computer System ("System") is defined as a Computer System manufactured by CGS, which is fully configured and bootable. The following components are covered for two (2) years: all internal components of the System, including keyboard, and mouse. Monitors will be warranted by CGS for the first thirty (30) days, and will be provided by the original manufacturer for and remaining manufacturer warranty period, requiring shipment to the manufacturer. CGS excludes all other external components and Special order items from its warranty.
This warranty does not cover damages resulting from alterations, assembly, negligence, accidents, misuse, abuse, improper power source, problems with electrical power; improper operating environment, or repairs and services rendered by anyone other than a service representative authorized by CGS, or the manufacturer of the respective merchandise, or perils such as war, fire, theft, water or vandalism, usage not in accordance with merchandise not supplied by CGS. Further, in seeking coverage under this warranty, you represent that all merchandise is genuine and unaltered. Before you seek warranty service, you will insure that the merchandise in question is free from any legal obligations and restrictions that prevent warranty service.
This warranty is valid only within the United States and applies only to merchandise which is new and in original packaging which is unopened on the date of purchase. This warranty shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Ohio, exclusive of its choice of laws provision, and exclusive of any affect to the statutory rights of non-commercial consumers.

Warranty Services
All warranty services may be performed by CGS and its authorized technicians only. CGS shall not be responsible for and will not honor any warranty claims resulting from any other services rendered to a CGS System. At the sole discretion of CGS, a System or its components may be repaired, replaced or substituted. CGS will repair, replace, or substitute, with equal or higher level product, the defective products, at CGS's sole discretion, when performing warranty service. CGS uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty service, at its sole discretion, in accordance with industry-standard practices. If CGS repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended thereby. A Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for claims under this warranty is through this warranty service. CGS will make every commercially reasonable effort to perform warranty service within fourteen (14) days after it receives a CGS System for warranty service.
The Customer is responsible for any and all shipping charges required to deliver the product to CGS, as well as any and all shipping charges required to deliver the product from CGS back to the Customer.
To acquire warranty service, a Customer must first comply with CGS's RMA Policy, which was provided at the time of delivery of CGS merchandise, and is incorporated herein by reference. All risks of loss, including due to improper labeling or delivery, are solely the responsibility of the customer.

Return Privilege
To exercise this privilege, a Customer must comply with CGS's RMA Policy, and is incorporated herein by reference. All risks of loss including improper labeling or delivery, are solely the responsibility of the customer. Merchandise may only be returned for credit or refund no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the original CGS invoice. Any CGS System return(s) must be accompanied by an RMA Number. All manufacturer's warranty cards, where applicable, and manuals must be left blank and returned with the system. Customers should leave the warranty cards, where applicable, blank until after thirty (30) days.
After fifteen (15) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, and before thirty (30) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, a CGS System may be returned under the same conditions as described in the above paragraphs, but shall be subject to a minimum of twenty percent (20%) restocking and handling charge.
After thirty (30) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, a CGS System may only be replaced or repaired by CGS. No return privilege, for either credit or refund, shall be given for a CGS System.
All expendable items, software, taxes and shipping costs are not returnable or refundable.
Non-payment for merchandise may result in further limitations or restrictions, including complete suspension of any warranty, at CGS's sole discretion, without further notice.
Special order items, including all printers, scanners and other peripherals and notebook computers, may not be returned for exchange or warranty repair. All warranty returns for Special order items must go through the Manufacturer, not CGS.

Claims and Damages
ALL MERCHANDISE AND PACKAGES ARE INSPECTED BEFORE SHIPMENT. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED GOODS OR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY BY THE CUSTOMER. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS OR DAMAGED INCURRED DURING SHIPMENT.

Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FORTH CGS COMPUTER SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHAND ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTEED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL CGS BE LIABLE TO A CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MERCHANDISE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SYSTEM, EVEN IF CGS OR AN AUTHORIZED CGS REPRESENTATIVE OR DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

3 Year System Warranty

Limited Warranty
CGS Technology ("CGS") warrants all parts and labor in its computer system, ("System") to the original purchaser ("Customer'), against defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) years from date of the original CGS invoice under normal use and service. The THIRD (3rd) year of warranty covers labor and support fees only. A CGS Computer System ("System") is defined as a Computer System manufactured by CGS, which is fully configured and bootable. The following components are covered for two (2) years: all internal components of the System, including keyboard and mouse. Monitors will be warranted by CGS for the first thirty (30) days, and will be provided by the original manufacturer for the remaining manufacturer warranty period, requiring shipment to the manufacturer. CGS excludes all other external components and Special order items from its warranty.
This warranty does not cover damages resulting from alterations, assembly, negligence, accidents, misuse, abuse, improper power source, problems with electrical power; improper operating environment, or repairs and services rendered by anyone other than a service representative authorized by CGS, or the manufacturer of the respective merchandise, or perils such as war, fire, theft, water or vandalism, usage not in accordance with merchandise not supplied by CGS. Further, in seeking coverage under this warranty, you represent that all merchandise is genuine and unaltered. Before you seek warranty service, you will insure that the merchandise in question is free from any legal obligations and restrictions that prevent warranty service.
This warranty is valid only within the United States and applies only to merchandise which is new and in original packaging which is unopened on the date of purchase. This warranty shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Ohio, exclusive of its choice of laws provision. and exclusive of any affect to the statutory rights of non-commercial consumers.

Warranty Services
All warranty services may be performed by CGS and its authorized technicians only. CGS shall not be responsible for and will not honor any warranty claims resulting from any other services rendered to a CGS System. At the sole discretion of CGS, a System or its components may be repaired, replaced or substituted. CGS will repair, replace, or substitute, with equal or higher level product, the defective products, at CGS's sole discretion, when performing warranty service within the first two (2) years. CGS uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty service, at its sole discretion, in accordance with industry-standard practices. If CGS repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended thereby. After the second (2nd) year, any defective products will not be replaced under these limited warranty terms. It will be the Customer's responsibility to purchase any parts needed to affect the repair of the system. A Customer's sole and exclusive remedy for claims under this warranty is through this warranty service. CGS will make every commercially reasonable effort to perform warranty service within fourteen (14) days after it receives a CGS System for warranty service.
The Customer is responsible for any and all shipping charges required to deliver the product to CGS, as well as any and all shipping charges required to deliver the product from CGS back to the Customer.
To acquire warranty service, a Customer must first comply with CGS's RMA Policy, which was provided at the time of delivery of CGS merchandise, and is incorporated herein by reference. All risks of loss, including due to improper labeling or delivery, are solely the responsibility of the customer.

Return Privilege
To exercise this privilege, a Customer must comply with CGS's RMA Policy, and is incorporated herein by reference. All risks of loss including improper labeling or delivery are solely the responsibility of the customer. Merchandise may only be returned for credit or refund no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the original CGS invoice. Any CGS System return(s) must be accompanied by an RMA Number. All manufacturer's warranty cards, where applicable, and manuals must be left blank and returned with the system. Customers should leave the warranty cards, where applicable, blank until after thirty (30) days.
After fifteen (15) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, and before thirty (30) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, a CGS System may be returned under the same conditions as described in the above paragraphs, but shall be, subject to a minimum of twenty percent (20%) restocking and handling charge.
After thirty (30) days from the date of the original CGS invoice, a CGS System may only be replaced or repaired by CGS. No return privilege, for either credit or refund, shall be given for a CGS System.
All expendable items, software, taxes and shipping costs are not returnable or refundable.
Non-payment for merchandise may result in further limitations or restrictions, including complete suspension of any warranty, at CGS's sole discretion, without further notice.
Special order items, including all printers, scanners and other peripherals and notebook computers, may not be returned for credit or exchange. All warranty returns must go through the Manufacturer, not CGS.

Claims and Damages
ALL MERCHANDISE AND PACKAGES ARE INSPECTED BEFORE SHIPMENT. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED GOODS OR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY BY THE CUSTOMER. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS OR DAMAGED INCURRED DURING SHIPMENT.

Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE CGS COMPUTER SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHAND ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTEED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL CGS BE LIABLE TO A CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MERCHANDISE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SYSTEM, EVEN IF CGS OR AN AUTHORIZED CGS REPRESENTATIVE OR DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Parts Warranty

Limited Warranty
All computer components and parts ("Merchandise") sold through CGS Technology ("CGS"), with the exception of central processing units, hard drives, and monitors, are covered by a one (1)-year manufacturer's warranty on both parts and labor, from the date of the original CGS invoice ("Original Invoice"), to the original purchaser, under normal use and service. The responsibility of CGS is limited to what is described in the Return Privilege section below. CGS disclaims any and all warranties, implied or expressed, other than the warranty of the manufacturer of the respective merchandise. Central processing units, monitors, and tape drives are covered by a thirty (30)-day parts warranty, from the date of the original invoice, to the original purchaser, under normal use and service. After the thirty (30)-day period, all warranty returns must be made directly with the manufacturer. Hard Drives are covered by a fifteen (15)-day parts warranty, from the date of the original invoice, to the original purchaser, under normal use and service. After the fifteen (15)-day period, all warranty returns must be made directly with the manufacturer. This warranty does not cover damages resulting from alterations, assembly, negligence, accidents, misuse, abuse, improper power source, problems with electrical power, improper operating environment, or repairs and services rendered by anyone other than a service representative authorized by CGS, or the manufacturer of the respective merchandise, or perils such as war, fire, theft, water or vandalism, usage not in accordance with merchandise's product instructions, failure to perform required preventative maintenance, and problems caused by use of merchandise not supplied by CGS. Further, in seeking coverage under this Warranty, you represent that all merchandise is genuine and unaltered. Before you seek warranty service, you will insure that the merchandise in question is free from any legal obligations and restrictions that prevent said warranty service. This warranty is valid only within the United States and applies only to merchandise which is new and in original packaging which was unopened on the date of purchase. This warranty shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Ohio, exclusive of its choice of law provisions, and exclusive of any affect to the statutory rights of non-commercial consumers.

Warranty Services
All warranty services are performed by the original merchandise manufacturer. CGS shall not be responsible for and will not honor any warranty claims resulting from any other services rendered to the merchandise. CGS shall only provide the services as described in the section titled "Return Privilege" below.

Return Privilege
To exercise this privilege, the customer must comply with CGS's RMA Policy, and is incorporated herein by reference. All risks of loss, including improper labeling or delivery, are solely the responsibility of the customer.
Merchandise may only be returned for credit or refund no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the original CGS invoice and must be accompanied by an RMA number Customers should leave all manufacturer's warranty cards, where applicable, blank until after thirty (30) days.
After fifteen (15) days from the date of the original invoice, and before thirty (30) days from the date of the original invoice, merchandise may be returned under the same conditions as described in the above paragraphs, but shall be subject to a minimum of twenty percent (20%) restocking and handling charge.
After thirty (30 ) days from the date of the original invoice, the merchandise may only be replaced or repaired by the original manufacturer. No CGS retum privilege, for either credit or refund, shall be given to such merchandise by CGS.
All expendable items, software, taxes and shipping costs are not returnable or refundable.
Non-payment for merchandise may result in further limitations or restrictions, including complete suspension of any warranty, at CGS's sole discretion, without further notice.
Special order items, including all printers, scanners and other peripherals and notebook computers, may not be returned for exchange or warranty repair. All warranty returns for Special order items must go through the Manufacturer, not CGS.

Claims and Damages
ALL MERCHANDISE AND PACKAGES ARE INSPECTED BEFORE SHIPMENT. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED GOODS OR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY BY THE CUSTOMER. THE CARRIER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INCOMPLETE SHIPMENTS OR DAMAGES INCURRED DURING SHIPMENT

Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE MERCHANDISE, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IF THE MERCHANDISE IS NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTEED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL CGS BE LIABLE TO A CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MERCHANDISE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH MERCHANDISE, EVEN IF CGS OR AN AUTHORIZED CGS REPRESENTATIVE OR DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.