Common use of Limited Warranty Exclusions Clause in Contracts

Limited Warranty Exclusions. The following circumstances are excluded from coverage under the warranties set forth in Sections 2 and 3 above: a. Products sold and/or installed outside the United States of America or any of the USA territories or possessions, or Bermuda, or Caribbean except Cuba. b. Expiration of warranty, no registration (if making a claim under an extended warranty), no evidence of purchase, or no proof of installation by a qualified licensed solar or electrical contractor. c. Altered, removed, or illegible Product serial number(s). d. Any Product repaired by anyone other than Panasonic USA. e. Cosmetic variations, stains or scratches that do not affect power output. f. Marine (e.g. boats), recreation vehicle, or mobile installations of any kind. Multi-axis tracking systems are not considered mobile installations. g. Improper applications, such as, but not limited to, use with mirrors, concentrated sunlight, and contact with solar thermal systems. h. Damage due to lack of compliance with the General Installation Manual, national or local codes, such as the National Electric Code, or any authority having jurisdiction. i. Damage or corrosion resulting from environmental pollution such as soot, chemical vapors, acid rain, direct contact with saltwater such as ocean spray, immersion in water, whether caused by flooding or otherwise, and any type of mold. j. Damage from sound, vibration, rust, scratches, or discoloration that is the result of normal wear and tear, aging or continuous use. k. Damage caused by inadequate or improper usage, alteration, installation, wiring, handling, removal, maintenance, storage, packaging, transportation. l. Claims made more than one year from the date the Owner knew or should have known about the alleged power output degradation, or product workmanship defect. m. Damage caused by abuse, neglect, vandalism, accident, animals or insects, or external stress, such as, but not limited to, stepping on Product, impacts from falling objects such as tools, golf balls, rocks, hailstones, or other debris. n. Damage from non-compatibility with, or defects in, system-related parts and components. o. Damage from extreme natural conditions such as earthquakes, typhoons, tornados, volcanic activity, tsunami, lightning, heavy snow or ice, fire, or other unforeseen circumstances. p. Damage to the backsheet such as, but not limited to, cuts, scrapes, scratches, punctures, penetrations, or wear and tear, from objects such as, screws, bolts, nails, tools, system or structural components, sharp edges, constant rubbing, tree branches, etc. q. Damage from terrorist acts, riots, war, power surges, power failures, or other man-made disasters. Any extended warranty coverage, remedies, or “Authorized Installer” benefits set forth herein relating to use of Authorized Installers do not constitute any warranty or guarantee covering, and Panasonic USA expressly disclaims any responsibility for, any Authorized Installer services. If Owner has a claim relating to Authorized Installer services, whether arising out of breach of contract, tort, or otherwise, the Authorized Installer shall bear sole and absolute responsibility to the Owner for any such claims.

Limited Warranty Exclusions. The following circumstances are excluded from coverage under the warranties set forth above in Sections 2 and 3 aboveare void and do not apply under the following: a. Products sold and/or installed outside the United States of America or any of States, Canada, Mexico, American territories located in the USA Pacific Ocean like American Samoa, Saipan, Guam, and all island nations and territories or possessions, or Bermuda, or located in the Caribbean Sea except Cuba. b. Expiration of warranty, no registration (if making a claim under an extended warranty), no evidence of purchase, or no proof of installation by a qualified licensed solar or electrical contractor. c. Altered, removed, or illegible Product serial number(s). d. Any Product repaired by anyone other than Panasonic USA. e. Cosmetic variations, External stains or scratches that do not affect power output. f. Marine (e.g. boats)e. Marine, recreation vehicle, or mobile installations of any kind. Multi-axis tracking systems are not considered mobile installations. g. f. Improper applicationsapplication, such as, but not limited to, use with mirrors, concentrated sunlight, and contact with solar thermal systems. h. g. Damage due to lack of compliance with the General Installation ManualSANYO installation, use and maintenance instructions, national or local codes, such as the National Electric Code, or any authority having jurisdictionAuthority Having Jurisdiction. i. h. Damage or corrosion resulting from environmental pollution such as soot, chemical vapors, acid rain, direct contact with saltwater salt water such as ocean spray, immersion in water, whether caused by flooding or otherwise, and any type of mold. j. i. Damage from sound, vibration, rust, scratches, or discoloration that is the result of normal wear and tear, aging or continuous use. k. j. Damage caused by inadequate or improper usage, alteration, installation, wiring, handling, removal, maintenance, storage, packaging, transportation, or repair by anyone other than SANYO or it’s authorized technician. l. k. Claims made more than one year from the date the Owner knew or should have known about the alleged power output degradation, or product workmanship defect, reasonably should have been discovered. m. l. Damage caused by abuse, neglect, vandalism, accident, animals or insects, or external stress, such as, but not limited to, stepping on Product, impacts from falling objects such as tools, golf balls, rocks, hailstones, or other debris. n. m. Damage from non-compatibility with, or defects in, system-related parts and components. o. n. Damage from extreme natural conditions such as earthquakes, typhoons, tornados, volcanic activity, tsunami, lightning, heavy snow or ice, fire, or other unforeseen circumstances. p. o. Damage to the backsheet such as, but not limited to, cuts, scrapes, scratches, punctures, penetrations, or wear and tear, from objects such as, screws, bolts, nails, tools, system or structural components, sharp edges, constant rubbing, tree branches, etc. q. p. Damage from terrorist acts, riots, war, power surges, power failures, or other man-made disasters. Any extended warranty coverage, remedies, or “Authorized Installer” benefits set forth herein relating to use of Authorized Installers do not constitute any warranty or guarantee covering, and Panasonic USA expressly disclaims any responsibility for, any Authorized Installer services. If Owner has a claim relating to Authorized Installer services, whether arising out of breach of contract, tort, or otherwise, the Authorized Installer shall bear sole and absolute responsibility to the Owner for any such claims.

Limited Warranty Exclusions. The following circumstances are excluded from coverage under the warranties set forth in Sections 2 and 3 above: a. Products sold and/or installed outside the United States of America or any of the USA territories or possessions, or Bermuda, or Caribbean except Cuba. b. Expiration of warranty, no registration (if making a claim under an extended warranty), no evidence of purchase, or no proof of installation by a qualified licensed solar or electrical contractor. c. Altered, removed, or illegible Product serial number(s). d. Any Product repaired by anyone other than Panasonic USA. e. Cosmetic variations, stains or scratches that do not affect power output. f. Marine (e.g. boats), recreation vehicle, or mobile installations of any kind. Multi-axis Multi‐axis tracking systems are not considered mobile installations. g. Improper applications, such as, but not limited to, use with mirrors, concentrated sunlight, and contact with solar thermal systems. h. Damage due to lack of compliance with the General Installation Manual, national or local codes, such as the National Electric Code, or any authority having jurisdiction. i. Damage or corrosion resulting from environmental pollution such as soot, chemical vapors, acid rain, direct contact with saltwater such as ocean spray, immersion in water, whether caused by flooding or otherwise, and any type of mold. j. Damage from sound, vibration, rust, scratches, or discoloration that is the result of normal wear and tear, aging or continuous use. k. Damage caused by inadequate or improper usage, alteration, installation, wiring, handling, removal, maintenance, storage, packaging, transportation. l. Claims made more than one year from the date the Owner knew or should have known about the alleged power output degradation, or product workmanship defect. m. Damage caused by abuse, neglect, vandalism, accident, animals or insects, or external stress, such as, but not limited to, stepping on Product, impacts from falling objects such as tools, golf balls, rocks, hailstones, or other debris. n. Damage from non-compatibility non‐compatibility with, or defects in, system-related system‐related parts and components. o. Damage from extreme natural conditions such as earthquakes, typhoons, tornados, volcanic activity, tsunami, lightning, heavy snow or ice, fire, or other unforeseen circumstances. p. Damage to the backsheet such as, but not limited to, cuts, scrapes, scratches, punctures, penetrations, or wear and tear, from objects such as, screws, bolts, nails, tools, system or structural components, sharp edges, constant rubbing, tree branches, etc. q. Damage from terrorist acts, riots, war, power surges, power failures, or other man-made man‐made disasters. Any extended warranty coverage, remedies, or “Authorized Installer” benefits set forth herein relating to use of Authorized Installers do not constitute any warranty or guarantee covering, and Panasonic USA expressly disclaims any responsibility for, any Authorized Installer services. If Owner has a claim relating to Authorized Installer services, whether arising out of breach of contract, tort, or otherwise, the Authorized Installer shall bear sole and absolute responsibility to the Owner for any such claims.