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Premio's Warranty

Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Premio, Inc. ("Premio") warrants its line of Premio systems and Kaypro notebooks to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a specific warranty period as stated below, from the date of original purchase from Premio. This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the product in question and does not cover products which have been modified or which have been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress. Warranty for third party hardware and software, if any, is subject to the third party's warranty policy. Please refer to the following for length of warranty period for Premio's product line.

Satisfaction Guarantee

  • All Premio-branded computer systems (desktops) are covered by a 30-day replacement, satisfaction-guaranteed or money-back return policy.
  • All Kaypro-branded laptop computers (notebooks) are covered by a 21-day replacement, satisfaction-guaranteed or money-back return policy.
  • All other hardware products and parts purchased are covered by a 21-day replacement, satisfaction-guaranteed or money-back return policy.
  • All returns are based on Premio invoice date.

Limited Warranties

  • All Premio desktop computer systems will have a standard one-year limited warranty with 1st year onsite service. Additional 2nd and 3rd year depot or on-site warranties can be purchased separately, extending the total coverage time to three years.
  • All Kaypro notebook computer systems will have a standard one-year limited depot warranty. Additional 2nd and 3rd year depot warranties can be purchased separately, extending the total coverage time to three years. No on-site service is available for Kaypro notebooks at this time.
  • All notebook batteries are covered by a 6 month warranty from the Premio invoice date.
  • All other hardware products and parts purchased are subject to original manufacturer's warranty, service and support policies.
  • Software must be in its original packaging and unopened to qualify for a full refund. All sales are final after thirty (30) days.

Service Under Warranty

If the product fails to be in good working order during the warranty period (or specific period of time as noted above), Premio will, at its option, repair or replace the product. Repair parts and/or replacement products may be either new or reconditioned at Premio 's sole discretion. The limited warranty does not include service or repair for damage resulting from improper installation, abuse or modifications to the product not approved in writing by Premio. Any service repair outside the scope of this limited warranty shall be contingent upon Premio's, or its Authorized Service Provider's, current rates and terms.
This warranty is valid only within the United States.

Exclusions from Premio, Inc. Limited Warranty Programs

All other expressed and implied warranties for this product are hereby disclaimed. If this product is not in good working order as warranted above, Premio's sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement as stated above. In no event will Premio, Inc. be liable to the customer or any third party for any damages in excess of the purchase price of the product. This limitation applies to damages of any kind including any direct or indirect damages, lost profits, lost savings or other special, incidental or consequential damages. This holds true for situations even if Premio, Inc. or an authorized Premio representative or dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or of any claim by another party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages for some products, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Premio, Inc. authorized resellers and service providers/partners may be changed, added or deleted, without notice or liability. Premio, Inc. disclaims any authorized resellers and service provider/partner to the program. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Obtaining Warranty Service

When a problem occurs, please contact our Help Desk to see if the problem can be resolved without returning the system. If the system must be returned, please contact the Premio Service Department. Proof of purchase and product purchase date must be provided before any warranty service can be performed.

To request a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number please visit our Service page. Please refer to our Support section of the web site for the complete Premio RMA policy. To contact by phone, call 800-867-5740.

An RMA number will be issued to you within 24 hours if the request is made online and all information is provided and verified on the request form. Responses to faxed RMA requests may be delayed.

Once issued, RMA numbers are valid for 10 days within which products must be received by Premio. RMA numbers will not be extended or reissued. RMA numbers must be clearly displayed on the outside of the box.

Service Options

Special order items are not covered by any of the following warranty or service options. Please refer to the original manufacturer's terms and conditions.

Depot/Replacement

Customers should obtain a RMA number before sending defective parts to Premio. The customer is responsible for risk of loss, shipping, and handling fees. Once the RMA item is received, Premio's Service Department will ship out the replacement via regular ground service usually within 24 hours, depending on item availability. If inventory is not available, Premio reserves the right to hold the defective part for repair up to 30 days.

Premio uses new and refurbished parts made by various manufacturers for warranty repairs and for replacement parts and systems. All parts and systems are inspected and tested for quality and covered for the remaining period of the limited warranty for the product.

Cross Shipments

Qualifying purchases, covering internal parts only, are granted cross shipments for up to one year from the date of the invoice. Check with our Customer Service Department to see if your system qualifies. Customer must ship back defective parts/systems within ten (10) days. Under normal circumstances, cross shipments are sent to the customer via regular ground service. Special items, monitors, keyboards, mice, and other external components do not qualify for Cross Shipments.

Premio will not process requests for customers with any outstanding cross shipments (non-returned items).

Return for Credit

Requests for full credit must be made within 30 days of the invoice date for Premio Desktops and 21 days for Laptops and all other hardware products. Returned products must be in their original condition (including all software). Items must be returned to Premio within 10 days after RMA number issued. Premio will not issue a credit for any opened software packages. Products returned must be in their original packaging.

On-Site Service

Refer to the on-site service policy section of the web site for detailed terms and conditions, or refer to the product registration card. Please follow the on-site service request procedures.

Shipping Instructions

Products must be securely packaged and returned through prepaid freight. The customer is responsible for risk of loss, shipping, and handling fees. A copy of the original invoice must be included. Write the RMA # clearly on the outside of the box and on the mailing label. Returned products for Credit or Refund must include all manuals, cables, and accessories as originally shipped. Returns without the RMA number written clearly on the outside of the box, or returns without a copy of the original invoice included may be delayed or refused.

Premio claims no responsibility for any damaged or lost goods. When returning products, customers are advised to securely pack all items to prevent damage during shipping. You should insure your shipment and use a carrier that can provide proof of delivery in case of loss or theft, as Premio is not liable for any damaged or lost goods.

Data File Backup and Personal Information Removal

Premio claims no responsibility for any lost or missing data on a customer's computer. Backup all data on the hard disk drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the products before shipping to Premio. Please remove any confidential, proprietary or personal information. Premio is not responsible for any lost or corrupted data/information, or any damaged or lost removable media.

Restocking Charge

All returned products must include 100% of the original content, along with manufacturer's box, packing material and any documentation. If any of these items are missing, returned products may be denied credit or may be subject to a 20% restocking fee.

How to Contact Premio's Service Department

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  • General Service Line
    (RMA and warranty issues): 800-777-6388
  • On-Site Service Line: 800-867-5740
  • Help Desk
    (Technical Questions): 800-867-5740 Fax: 626-839-3196
  • Email: hqservice@premioinc.com