Audeze EL-8 - Warranty; Whats covered; Whats not covered

Warranty
The Audeze products comprising the EL-8 products below (each an "Audeze
Product") are under warranty for one (1) year from the date of original retail
purchase (the "Warranty Period"). The EL-8 headphones include the following
models: EL-8 Open and EL-8 Closed.
What's covered: Audeze warrants to the original purchaser that the Audeze
Product will be free of defects related to manufacturing, parts, materials, and
workmanship under normal and accepted use in accordance with Audeze's
published guidelines. Audeze 's guidelines include but are not limited to
information contained in technical specifications, user manuals and service
communications.
What's not covered: This warranty does not cover defects resulting from
improper or unreasonable use or maintenance; cosmetic damage, including
but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic; failure to follow
operating instructions; accident; excess moisture; excess temperature; power
surges; connections to improper voltage supply; unauthorized alteration or
modification of original condition; damage caused by use with non-Audeze
products; products purchased from unauthorized dealers; or defects incurred
during transportation (claims must be presented to the carrier).
What we will do: During the Warranty Period, we will, at our sole discretion
and to the extent permitted by law. repair or replace (using new or
refurbished parts) the Audeze products comprising the EL -8 products below
(each an "Audeze Product") whuch are under warranty for the period listed,
from the date of original retail purchase (the "Warranty Period").
What we will not do: Except as stated below, pay shipping, insurance or
transportation charges from you to us, or any import fees, duties and taxes. If
the Audeze Product is covered by this warranty and is provided to us within
the first 30 days of the Warranty Period, then we will reimburse you for
shipping charges. If the Audeze Product you send to us is not covered by this
warranty , you will be charged the shipping costs . If you are outside the USA,
and purchased this product directly from Audeze USA, you must claim your
warranty service from Audeze USA; not from a foreign dealer or distributor.