Technical Services & Support: Terms & conditions

Introduction
All service provided by University Computers is subject to, and by signing the Service Order Form, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. In addition, any service provided by University Computers pursuant to a personal Computer Service Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of that Agreement and in the case of any conflict between that Agreement and these terms and conditions, the Personal Computer Service Agreement will prevail. The term equipment as used herein refers to personal computers, component parts and applicable options.

Services Provided
University Computers will provide the service indicated on the Service Order Form and will at its option repair malfunctioning equipment with new or serviceable parts. Replaced parts become the property of University Computers. University Computers reserves the right to inspect any equipment presented for service and to charge a diagnosis fee for equipment not covered under manufacturer warranty. University Computers reserves the right to send any equipment to the manufacturer or vendor thereof for service.

Payments
All charges for services and/or parts shall be due and payable upon demand by University Computers. University Computers reserves the right to request and retain a deposit to be applied against total charges. You are also responsible for any delivery and/or other transportation charges.

Warranties, limitation of liability, and disclaimer
University Computers warrants that any service provided by it pursuant to the Service Order Form will be free of any material defects for a period of ninety (90) days following the completion of such service. All parts provided by University Computers will be covered by the manufacturer warranty, if any. University Computers sole responsibility with respect to this warranty will be to correct any such defect in the service and to repair or replace the part(s) in question. University Computers will not be liable to you for any failure or delay in providing service or parts pursuant to the Service Order Form or for any damage which may occur in connection with such services or parts, except to the extent that such damage is the proximate result of University Computers willful conduct or gross negligence.

IN NO EVENT SHALL UNIVERSITY COMPUTERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF UNIVERSITY COMPUTERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR A CLAIM AGAINST YOU BY ANOTHER PARTY. THIS IS A SERVICE CONTRACT. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN, UNIVERSITY COMPUTERS DOES NOT MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Miscellaneous
These terms and conditions may be modified only by a written agreement signed by you and an authorized representative of University Computers. You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights, duties, or obligations under the Service Order Form without the prior written consent of University Computers. Any attempt by you to do so will be void. University Computers will not be held responsible for failure to provide service or parts due to causes beyond its control. These terms and conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Pricing
Labor rates do not include service parts. All labor services and service parts will be billed at the current prevailing rates. A copy of the prevailing rates is posted at http://www.bu.edu/univcomp/support/pricing, and also available at University Computers. Software support is not covered by hardware warranties.