within 18 months of the date of shipment from the point of manufacture, whichever is sooner. Products may be returned by Buyer only after permission has been obtained from SIXNET. Buyer will prepay all freight charges to return any products to the repair facility designated by SIXNET.

SIXNET further warrants that any software supplied as part of a product sale, except obsolete products, will be free from non-conformances with SIXNET published specifications for a period of 90 days from the time of delivery. While SIXNET endeavors to improve the features and performance of software associated with its products, no effort on the part of SIXNET to investigate, improve or modify SIXNET software at the request of a customer will obligate SIXNET in any way.

          SIXNET Ethernet Switches carry a 20-year Support and Service Promise.

This limited warranty does not cover losses or damages which occur in shipment to or from Buyer or due to improper installation, maintenance, misuse, neglect or any cause other than ordinary commercial or industrial applications. In particular, SIXNET makes no warranties whatsoever with respect to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. All such warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed. No oral or written information or advice given by SIXNET or SIXNET’s representative shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty. This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties whether oral or written, expressed or implied. SIXNET's liability shall not exceed the price of the individual units, which are the basis of the claim. In no event shall SIXNET be liable for any loss of profits, loss of use of facilities or equipment, or other indirect, incidental or consequential damages.

These products must not be used to replace proper safety interlocking. No software based device (or other solid state device) should ever be designed to be responsible for the maintenance of consequential equipment or personnel safety. In particular, SIXNET disclaims any responsibility for damages, either direct or consequential, that result from the use of this equipment in any application.