2. as to any other actual direct damages, IBM’s liability will be limited to the
total amount you paid for the Machine that is the subject of the claim.
Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged).
FRANCE: Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence
of the first paragraph of this Section:
In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim
damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2
unchanged).
GERMANY: The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following replaces the
first sentence of the first paragraph of this Section:
The warranty for an IBM Machine covers the functionality of the Machine for
its normal use and the Machine’s conformity to its Specifications.
The following paragraphs are added to this Section:
The minimum warranty period for Machines is six months.
In case IBM or your reseller are unable to repair an IBM Machine, you can
alternatively ask for a partial refund as far as justified by the reduced value of
the unrepaired Machine or ask for a cancellation of the respective agreement
for such Machine and get your money refunded.
Extent of Warranty: The second paragraph does not apply.
Warranty Service: The following is added to this Section:
During the warranty period, transportation for delivery of the failing Machine
to IBM will be at IBM’s expense.
Production Status: The following paragraph replaces this Section:
Each Machine is newly manufactured. It may incorporate in addition to new
parts, re-used parts as well.
Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section:
The limitations and exclusions specified in the Statement of Warranty will not
apply to damages caused by IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for
express warranty.
In item 2, replace “$100,000” with “1.000.000 DEM”.
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