Warranty Policy
1. Preface
  1. We sincerely hope you would be satisfied with the new product. Based on laws and regulations related to the protection of consumer rights and interests in The Republic of South Africa and Huawei's policies, Huawei formulates Huawei's product warranty policy, according to which you could return, replace, or repair the products. We are willing to provide the following related services.
2. Warranty services
  1. 2.1. Warranty object and scope
  2. 2.1.1 Mobile phone
  3. 2.1.2 Tablet
  4. 2.1.3 Tablets
  5. 2.1.4 Wearables
  1. 2.2. Warranty services
  1. 2.2.1 Return services
    1. 2.2.1.1 Return Period
    2. (1) Within 7 days from the date of purchase, if a performance fault that is not caused by human damage occurs on the host of the product, you can choose to return the goods to the place of purchase based on the invoice price.
    3. (2) If you purchase the product on the Huawei online store, you can choose to return the product in accordance with the returns policy on the Huawei online store website.
    4. 2.2.1.2 Return Guide
    5. (1) If you purchased the product in retail store, please go to the store to apply for return.
    6. (2) If you purchased the product on the Huawei online store, please apply for returning according to the guide on Huawei online store website.
    7. (3) Please back up and delete your personal data before returning the device.
    8. (4) It is recommended that you check the following list before applying for return:
    9. Service Type The host and accessories are complete. The packing box is complete. Invoice without altering Giveaway (if involved)
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  2. 2.2.2 Replacement services
    1. 2.2.2.1 Replacement Period
    2. Within 7 days from the date of purchase, if a performance fault that is not caused by human damage occurs on the host of the product, you can choose to return the goods to the place of purchase based on the invoice price.
    3. 2.2.2.2 Replacement Guide
    4. (1) If you purchased the product in a retail store, please go to the store to apply for replacement.
    5. (2) If you purchased the product on the Huawei online store, please apply for replacement according to the guide on Huawei online store website.
    6. (3) Please back up and delete your personal data before returning the device.
    7. (4) It is recommended that you check the following list before applying for replacement:
    8. Service Type The host and accessories are complete. The packing box is complete. Invoice without altering
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  3. 2.2.3 Maintenance services
    1. 2.2.3.1 Free Maintenance Period
    2. (1) Free Maintenance service of handsets:
    3. a) Within 2 year(s) from the date of purchase，if a performance fault that is not caused by human damage occurs on the host of the product, you could enjoy the free maintenance services.
    4. b) The product warranty starting date is subject to the day when the purchase receipt or Proof of Purchase (hereinafter referred to as POP) is issued.
    5. c) Invoice, invoice copy, product warranty card, including SN and or IMEI can be used as POP. If you are unable to provide the receipt (POP), the warranty start date will be 90 days after the manufactured date (indicated by devices serial number).
    6. d) For details, you could click "Warranty Period & Support Service Query" to check whether the device is within the warranty period.
    7. (2) Free Maintenance service of accessories:
    8. a) The accessories with the device can be repaired free of charge, and the free maintenance period is as follows:
    9. Accessory Warranty period Remark
      Battery Removable battery: 6 Months
      power bank 6 Months
      Wired headset 3 months
      Charger 6 Months Including car chargers, desktop chargers and travel chargers
      Cable 6 Months Including the data cable, transfer cables, and connectors
      Storage card 6 Months
      Protective film (attached) No warranty
    10. b) Invoice, invoice copy and product warranty card can be used as POP. If you are unable to provide POP, the warranty start date will be 90 days after the manufactured date of the host (indicated by devices serial number).
    11. 2.2.3.2 Maintenance Guide
    12. (1) You could click the following link to query the nearest Huawei authorized service center: https://consumer.huawei.com/za/support/service-center/
    13. (2) You could also select the postal repair, please confirm in advance (with the authorised service center) whether the service center is providing the postal repair service.
    14. (3) Please back up your personal data before any maintenance.
    15. (4) It is recommended to carry the POP when you send the device for maintenance
    16. 2.2.3.3 Commitment of Maintenance Quality
    17. 1）Parts of the device that are replaced in non-warranty repair could enjoy a limited 90-day warranty period
    18. 2）Accessories replaced in non-warranty repair could enjoy a limited 7-day warranty period
    19. 3）The staff of Huawei Authorized Service Center (ASC) will communicate with you and explain the limited warranty.
  4. 2.2.4 Non-warranty scope
    1. 2.2.4.1 Non-warranty scope of the handsets (excluding accessories).
    2. (1) Damage caused by transportation or loading and unloading during return or replacement or repair.
    3. (2) Any modification, disassembly, or repair without Huawei's authorization.
    4. (3) Product damage caused by accidental or man-made behaviors, such as liquid damage, falling, input unsuitable voltage, excessive extrusion, main board deformation, etc. And other phenomena are also included, for example, the power adapter is damaged, cracked, broken or deformed, and the power cable is damaged, broken or bare.
    5. (4) The product is faulty or damaged because it is not installed, used, maintained, or kept in accordance with the instructions.
    6. (5) The product model or number on the warranty certificate is inconsistent with the physical product or the warranty certificate was altered.
    7. (6) The product nameplate, SN bar code, and warranty label are removed or damaged, and cannot be identified.
    8. (7) No valid maintenance vouchers and valid invoices (excluding those that can prove that the products are within the warranty period).。
    9. (8) The warranty period has expired.
    10. (9) Faults or damage caused by factors of Force Majeure such as fire, earthquake, and flood.
    11. 2.2.4.2 Non-warranty scope of accessories
    12. (1) The accessories, such as the protective film, protective cover, and protective case, that are not covered by warranty are specified during the purchase.
    13. (2) No valid maintenance vouchers and valid invoices (excluding those that can prove that the products are within the warranty period).
    14. (3) Product damage caused by accidental or man-made behavior and liquid injection.
    15. (4) The accessories do not belong to the original manufacturer.
    16. (5) Other situation of non-warranty.
3. Other content statements
  1. 3.1. The preceding clauses only apply to Huawei terminal products sold in the Republic of South Africa.
  2. 3.2. The specific models can be guaranteed in the Republic of South Africa, which refers to the notices posted on the official website
  3. 3.3. Huawei is not responsible for any other commitments that are not guaranteed by Huawei made by the seller to the customer
4. Laws and regulations relating to the protection of consumer rights and interests in The republic of South Africa
  1. 4.1. The following are laws and regulations related to the protection of consumer rights and interests in the republic of South Africa and its link related to Huawei products and services mentioned above.
4.1.1 Consumer Protection Law of the Republic of South Africa
Link: https://www.gov.za/documents/consumer-protection-act