Belkin Connected Equipment Warranty Belkin Components warrants to the original purchaser of any Belkin Surge Suppressor for the life of the product, that the surge suppressor shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship and will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge. Belkin Components will repair or replace, at its option, any equipment which is damaged by a transient voltage surge/spike or lightning strike, while properly connected through a Belkin Surge Suppressor with a Connected Equipment Warranty to a properly wired AC power line with protective ground. (For the F5C594-TEL the telephone line must be properly connected and installed.) The limitation repair/ replacement value for models F5C594 and, F5C594-TEL, is up to a fair market value of $5,000.00 or the original purchase price, whichever is less. Belkin Components reserves the right to review the damaged equipment and the site where the equipment was damaged. Belkin Components reserves the right to review and negotiate the costs of repairs. Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, Belkin Components reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the claimant might have. All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin Surge Suppressor has been improperly installed, altered in any way, tampered with, or if the connected equipment was not used under normal operating conditions or in accordance with any labels or instructions. All Belkin Surge Suppressors must be plugged directly into the power source and must not be "daisychained" together in a serial fashion with other power strips or extension cords. Any such installation voids the warranty. The Belkin Connected Equipment Warranty does not protect against acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood and earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, non-authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration. The warranty contains the sole warranty of Belkin Components and Belkin Components makes no other warranty, express or implied, including the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Belkin Components be liable for incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, lost business or profits arising out of the sale or use of any Belkin Surge Suppressor. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and other rights which may vary from state to state. This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the product. The original purchaser must complete and return the attached warranty card within 30 days of the date of purchase or the warranty is void. All damage claims against the product must-be made within 30 days from the date of the occurrence or the warranty is void. Valid in USA and Canada. To file a claim against the Belkin Connected Equipment Warranty, you must take the following steps: 1. You must have completed and submitted the enclosed warranty registration card to Belkin Components within 30 days from the date of purchase. 2. Contact a Belkin Customer Service Representative at (310) 898-1100 within 30 days of the occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information: a. The part number of the Belkin Surge Suppressor. b. The equipment that was connected to the Surge Suppressor at the time of the occurrence. c. The equipment that was damaged during the occurrence and the extent of the damage. d. The date of the occurrence. e. Where you purchased the Surge Suppressor. f. When you purchased the Surge Suppressor. 3. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to proceed with your claim.