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Please read out COPYING.EPSON and Privacy Statement 
(http://download.ebz.epson.net/ps/linux/).

EPSON END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

NOTICE TO USER: PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING 
THIS PRODUCT. IF YOU ARE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES, SECTIONS 19-23 OF THIS 
DOCUMENT APPLY TO YOU. SECTION 22 CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT 
LIMITS YOUR ABILITY TO SEEK RELIEF IN A COURT BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY, AND WAIVES 
YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR CLASS ARBITRATIONS FOR CERTAIN 
DISPUTES. AN “OPT-OUT” IS AVAILABLE UNDER SECTION 22.7 FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BE 
EXCLUDED FROM THE ARBITRATION AND CLASS WAIVER.

This is a legal agreement (“Agreement”) between you (an individual or entity, 
referred to hereinafter as “you”) and Seiko Epson Corporation (including its 
affiliates, “Epson”) for the enclosed software programs, including any related 
documentation, firmware, or updates (collectively referred to hereinafter as the 
“Software”). The Software is provided by Epson and its suppliers for use only 
with the corresponding Epson brand computer peripheral product (the “Epson 
Hardware”). BEFORE INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU NEED 
TO REVIEW AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE 
EPSON PRIVACY POLICY stated in Section 17.  If you agree, click on the Agree 
(“ACCEPT”, “OK” or any similar representation of agreement) button below.  If 
you do not agree with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, click on the 
Disagree (“EXIT”, “Cancel” or any similar representation of disagreement) button 
and return the Software, along with the packaging and related materials, to 
Epson or the place of purchase for a full refund.

1.	Grant of License.  Epson grants you a limited, nonexclusive license to (i) 
download, install and use the Software for your personal and internal business 
use on hard disks or other computer storage devices, or in the case of a 
software application (also referred to as “Software”), on the smartphone, 
tablet, or other mobile device (collectively, “Device”), provided that the 
Software is used (i) only in a single location (e.g., a home or office or place 
of business), or in the case of a mobile device, on a Device owned or otherwise 
controlled by you, and (ii) only in connection with Epson Hardware owned by you. 
 You may allow other users of the Epson Hardware connected to your network to 
use the Software, provided that you shall ensure that such users use the 
Software only in accordance with this Agreement.  You agree to be responsible 
for and indemnify Epson for liabilities incurred as a consequence of use by such 
users. You may make backup copies of the Software, as necessary, provided the 
backup is only used to support your use of the Epson Hardware. 

2.	Upgrades and Updates.  If you acquire an upgrade, updated version, modified 
version, or additions to or for the Software from Epson, the upgrade, updated 
version, modified version, or addition, shall be included in the defined term 
Software and governed by this Agreement.  You acknowledge that Epson has no 
obligation to provide you with any Updates (as defined below in this Section 2) 
to the Software. Epson may, however, from time to time, issue updated versions 
of the Software and the Software may automatically connect to Epson or 
third-party servers via the Internet to check for available updates to the 
Software, such as bug fixes, patches, upgrades, additional or enhanced 
functions, plug-ins and new versions (collectively, “Updates”) and may either 
(a) automatically electronically update the version of the Software that you are 
using on your personal device or (b) give you the option of manually downloading 
applicable Updates.  If you installed the EPSON Software Updater and do not wish 
to allow Epson to check for available updates to the Software, you may disable 
this feature by uninstalling EPSON Software Updater.  By installing the Software 
and not disabling any automated check for Updates, if applicable, you hereby 
agree and consent to automatically request and receive Updates from Epson or 
third-party servers, and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall 
apply to all of these Updates. 

3.	Other Rights and Limitations.  You agree not to modify, adapt or translate 
the Software and further agree not to attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, 
disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software.  
You may not rent, lease, distribute, lend the Software to third parties or 
incorporate the Software into a revenue generating product or service.  You may, 
however, transfer all of your rights to use the Software to another person or 
legal entity, provided that the recipient also agrees to the terms of this 
Agreement and you transfer the Software, including all copies, updates and prior 
versions, and the Epson Hardware, to such person or entity.  The Software is 
licensed as a single unit, and its component programs may not be separated for 
some other use.  Further, you agree not to place the Software onto or into a 
shared environment accessible via a public network such as the Internet or 
otherwise accessible by others outside the single location referred to in 
Section 1 above.

4.	Ownership.  Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and 
to the Software shall remain with Epson or its licensors and suppliers.  The 
Software is protected by United States Copyright Law, copyright laws of Japan 
and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property 
laws and treaties.  There is no transfer to you of any title to or ownership of 
the Software and this License shall not be construed as a sale of any rights in 
the Software.  You agree not to remove or alter any copyright, trademark, 
registered mark and other proprietary notices on any copies of the Software.  
Epson and/or its licensors and suppliers reserve all rights not granted.  The 
Software may also contain images, illustrations, designs and photos 
(“Materials”), and the copyright of such material belongs to Epson and/or its 
licensors and suppliers, protected by national and/or international intellectual 
property laws, conventions and treaties.  For clarity, (1) the Materials shall 
be used for non-commercial purposes only, (2) the Materials shall be edited, 
adjusted and copied only in the manner designated by the Software, and (3) you 
may use the Materials only for lawful personal use, home use or as otherwise 
legally permitted. 

5.	Open Source and Other Third-Party Components. Notwithstanding the foregoing 
license grant, you acknowledge that certain components of the Software may be 
covered by third-party licenses, including so-called “open source” software 
licenses, which means any software licenses approved as open source licenses by 
the Open Source Initiative or any substantially similar licenses, including 
without limitation any license that, as a condition of distribution of the 
software licensed under such license, requires that the distributor make the 
software available in source code format (such third-party components, 
“Third-Party Components”).  A list of Third-Party Components, and associated 
license terms (as required), for particular versions of the Software is 
indicated at the end of this Agreement, relevant user manual/CD, or the license 
information displayed on your Device/in Software.  To the extent required by the 
licenses covering Third-Party Components, the terms of such licenses will apply 
in lieu of the terms of this Agreement.  To the extent the terms of the licenses 
applicable to Third-Party Components prohibit any of the restrictions in this 
Agreement with respect to such Third-Party Components, such restrictions will 
not apply to such Third-Party Component.

6.	Multiple Versions of Software.  You may receive or obtain the Software in 
more than one version (e.g. for different operating environments; two or more 
language translation versions; downloaded from an Epson server or on a CD-ROM), 
however, regardless of the type or number of copies you receive, you still may 
use only the media or version appropriate for the license granted in Section 1 
above.

7.	Disclaimer of Warranty and Remedy.  If you obtained the Software by media 
from Epson or a dealer, Epson warrants that the media on which the Software is 
recorded will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use 
for a period of 90 days from the date of delivery to you.  If the media is 
returned to Epson or the dealer from which the media was obtained within 90 days 
of the date of delivery to you, and if Epson determines the media to be 
defective and provided the media was not subject to misuse, abuse, 
misapplication or use in defective equipment, Epson will replace the media, upon 
your return to Epson of the Software, including all copies of any portions 
thereof.  You acknowledge and agree that the use of the Software is at your sole 
risk.  THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.  
EPSON AND ITS SUPPLIERS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS YOU 
MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE.  Epson does not warrant that the operation of 
the Software will be uninterrupted, error free, free from viruses or other 
harmful components or vulnerabilities, or that the functions of the Software 
will meet your needs or requirements. Epson’s sole and exclusive liability and 
your exclusive remedy for breach of warranty shall be limited to either, at 
Epson’s option, the replacement of the media for the Software or to refund your 
money upon returning the Software and Epson Hardware.  Any replacement Software 
will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 
(30) days, whichever is longer.  If the above remedy fails for any reason, 
Epson’s entire liability for a breach of warranty shall be limited to a refund 
of the price paid for the Epson Hardware.  Epson is not liable for performance 
delays or for nonperformance due to causes beyond its reasonable control.  This 
Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Software resulted from accident, 
abuse, or misapplication.  THE STATED LIMITED WARRANTIES AND REMEDY ARE 
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS. EPSON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, 
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL WARRANTIES OF 
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  SOME 
STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, HOWEVER, DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND IN SUCH STATES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO 
YOU.

8.	Limitation of Liability.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, 
IN NO EVENT WILL EPSON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHATSOEVER, 
WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER 
ARISING UNDER CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF 
WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATION, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES 
FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS 
INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO 
USE THE SOFTWARE, OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF EPSON OR ITS 
REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  SOME STATES 
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DAMAGES IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS, AND 
IN SUCH STATES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.  

9.	U.S. Government Acquisition of the Software.  This Section applies to all 
acquisitions of the Software by or for the U.S. Government (“Government”), or by 
any prime contractor or subcontractor (at any tier) under any contract, grant, 
cooperative agreement, “other transaction” (“OT”), or other activity with the 
Government.  By accepting delivery of the Software, the Government, any prime 
contractor, and any subcontractor agree that the Software qualifies as 
“commercial” computer software within the meaning of FAR Part 12, paragraph (b) 
of FAR Subpart 27.405, or DFARS Subpart 227.7202, as applicable, and that no 
other regulation, or FAR or DFARS data rights clause, applies to the delivery of 
this Software to the Government.  Accordingly, the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement govern the Government’s (and the prime contractor and subcontractor’s) 
use and disclosure of the Software, and supersede any conflicting terms and 
conditions of the contract, grant, cooperative agreement, OT, or other activity 
pursuant to which the Software is delivered to the Government.  If this Software 
fails to meet the Government’s needs, if this Agreement is inconsistent in any 
respect with Federal law, or if the above cited FAR and DFARS provisions do not 
govern, the Government agrees to return the Software, unused, to Epson.

10.	Export Restriction.  You agree that the Software will not be shipped, 
transferred or exported into any country or used in any manner prohibited by the 
United States Export Administration Act or any other export laws, restrictions 
or regulations. 

11.	Entire Agreement.  This Agreement is the entire agreement between the 
parties related to the Software and supersedes any purchase order, 
communication, advertisement, or representation concerning the Software.  

12.	Binding Agreement; Assignees.  This Agreement shall be binding upon, and 
inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors, 
assigns and legal representatives.  

13.	Severability; Modifications.  If any provision herein is found void or 
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction (subject to Section 22.8 and 
22.9 if you are a located in the U.S.), it will not affect the validity of the 
balance of the Agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable according to 
its terms.  This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by an 
authorized representative of Epson.  

14.	Indemnification.  You agree that you will indemnify and hold harmless, and 
upon Epson’s request, defend Epson and its directors, officers, shareholders, 
employees and agents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, 
costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), actions, suits, and 
claims arising from (i) any breach of any of your obligations in this Agreement 
or (ii) any use of the Software or the Epson Hardware.  If Epson asks you to 
defend any such action, suit or claim, Epson will have the right, at its own 
expense, to participate in the defense thereof with counsel of its choice.  You 
will not settle any third-party claims for which Epson is entitled to 
indemnification without the prior written approval of Epson.

15.	Termination.  Without prejudice to any other rights Epson has, your license 
rights under Section 1 above and your warranty rights under Section 7 above, 
shall automatically terminate upon failure by you to comply with this Agreement. 
 Upon termination of such rights, you agree that the Software, and all copies 
thereof, will be immediately destroyed.

16.	Capacity and Authority to Contract.  You represent that you are of the legal 
age of majority in your state or jurisdiction of residence and have all 
necessary authority to enter into this Agreement, including, if applicable, due 
authorization by your employer to enter into this Agreement.

17.	Privacy, Information Processing.  The Software may have the ability to 
connect over the Internet to transmit data to and from your Device.  For 
example, if you install the Software, the Software may cause your Device to send 
information about your Epson Hardware such as model and serial number, country 
identifier, language code, operating system information, and Epson Hardware 
usage information to an Epson Internet site which may return promotional or 
service information to your Device for display.  Any processing of information 
provided through the Software, shall be according to applicable data protection 
laws and the Epson Privacy Policy located at 
https://global.epson.com/privacy/area_select_confirm_eula.html.  To the extent 
permitted by applicable laws, by agreeing to the terms of this Agreement and by 
installing the Software, you consent to the processing and storage of your 
information in and/or outside your country of residence.  If there is a specific 
privacy policy incorporated into the Software and/or displayed when you use the 
Software (for example, in the case of certain software application software), 
such specific privacy policy shall prevail over the Epson Privacy Policy stated 
above.

18.	Third Party Websites.  You may, through hypertext or other computer links 
from the Software, gain access to websites and use certain services that are not 
under the control of or operated by Epson, but rather are controlled by third 
parties.  You acknowledge and agree that Epson is not responsible for such third 
party sites or services, including their accuracy, completeness, timeliness, 
validity, copyright compliance, legality, decency, quality, or any other aspect 
thereof.  These third party websites/services are subject to different terms and 
conditions and when you access and use third party websites/services, you will 
be legally bound by the terms and conditions of those websites/services.  If 
there is a conflict between this Agreement and terms and conditions of third 
party websites/services, the third party websites’/services’ terms and 
conditions will govern with respect to your access and use of those 
websites/services.  Although Epson may provide a link to a third party 
website/service from the Software, such a link is not an authorization, 
endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation by Epson with respect to such 
website/services, its content, its owners or its providers.  Epson provides such 
links for your reference and convenience only.  Accordingly, Epson makes no 
representations whatsoever concerning such websites/services and does not 
provide any support related to such third party sites or services.  Epson has 
not tested any information, products or software found on such websites/services 
and therefore cannot make any representations whatsoever with respect thereto.  
You agree that Epson is not responsible for the content or operation of such 
websites/services, and it is up to you to take precautions to ensure that 
whatever you select is free of items such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses and 
other items of a destructive nature.  You are solely responsible for determining 
the extent to which you may use any content at any other websites/services to 
which you link from this Software.

(IF YOU ARE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES, THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS 19 - 23 APPLY 
TO YOU)

19.	Ink Purchases.  For certain Epson printer products sold in North America, 
the Software may also display an option to buy ink from Epson.  If you click on 
the buy button, the Software will cause your Device to display Epson Hardware 
cartridge types and ink levels and provide other information about your 
cartridges, such as the colors, available cartridge sizes, and prices for 
replacement ink cartridges, which you may purchase online from Epson. 

20.	Downloadable Updates.  You may also be able to download from an Epson 
Internet site updates or upgrades to the Software if such updates or upgrades 
are made available.  If you agree to install the Software, any transmissions to 
or from the Internet, and data collection and use, will be in accordance with 
Epson’s then-current Privacy Policy, and by installing the Software you agree 
that such then-current Privacy Policy shall govern such activities.  

21.	Epson Accounts and Promotional Messages.  In addition, if you install the 
Software and register your Epson Hardware with Epson, and/or you create an 
account at the Epson Store, and provided your consent to such use, you agree 
that Epson may merge the data collected in connection with installation of the 
Software, registration of your Epson Hardware and/or creation of your Epson 
Store account, consisting of personal information and non-personally 
identifiable information, and use such merged data to send you Epson promotional 
or service information.  If you do not wish to send information about your Epson 
Hardware or receive promotional or service information, you will be able to 
disable these features on a Windows system through the Monitoring Preferences 
section in the driver.  On a Mac operating system, you can disable these 
features by uninstalling the Epson Customer Research Participation and Low Ink 
Reminder software.

22.	DISPUTES, BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, AND WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND 
CLASS ARBITRATIONS 

22.1	Disputes.  The terms of this Section 22 shall apply to all Disputes 
between you and Epson. The term “Dispute” is meant to have the broadest meaning 
permissible under law and includes any dispute, claim, controversy or action 
between you and Epson arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the 
Software, Epson Hardware, or other transaction involving you and Epson, whether 
in contract, warranty, misrepresentation, fraud, tort, intentional tort, 
statute, regulation, ordinance, or any other legal or equitable basis.  
“DISPUTE” DOES NOT INCLUDE IP CLAIMS, or more specifically, a claim or cause of 
action for (a) trademark infringement or dilution, (b) patent infringement, (c) 
copyright infringement or misuse, or (d) trade secret misappropriation (an “IP 
Claim”).  You and Epson also agree, notwithstanding Section 22.6, that a court, 
not an arbitrator, may decide if a claim or cause of action is for an IP Claim. 

22.2	Binding Arbitration.  You and Epson agree that all Disputes shall be 
resolved by binding arbitration according to this Agreement.  ARBITRATION MEANS 
THAT YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JUDGE OR JURY IN A COURT PROCEEDING AND YOUR 
GROUNDS FOR APPEAL ARE LIMITED.  Pursuant to this Agreement, binding arbitration 
shall be administered by JAMS, a nationally recognized arbitration authority, 
pursuant to its code of procedures then in effect for consumer related disputes, 
but excluding any rules that permit joinder or class actions in arbitration (for 
more detail on procedure, see Section 22.6 below).  You and Epson understand and 
agree that (a) the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §1, et seq.) governs the 
interpretation and enforcement of this Section 22, (b) this Agreement 
memorializes a transaction in interstate commerce, and (c) this Section 22 shall 
survive termination of this Agreement. 

22.3	Pre-Arbitration Steps and Notice.  Before submitting a claim for 
arbitration, you and Epson agree to try, for sixty (60) days, to resolve any 
Dispute informally.  If Epson and you do not reach an agreement to resolve the 
Dispute within the sixty (60) days, you or Epson may commence an arbitration. 
Notice to Epson must be addressed to: Epson America, Inc., ATTN: Legal 
Department, 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 (the “Epson Address”). 
 The Dispute Notice to you will be sent to the most recent address Epson has in 
its records for you.  For this reason, it is important to notify us if your 
address changes by emailing us at EAILegal@ea.epson.com or writing us at the 
Epson Address above.  Notice of the Dispute shall include the sender’s name, 
address and contact information, the facts giving rise to the Dispute, and the 
relief requested (the “Dispute Notice”).  Following receipt of the Dispute 
Notice, Epson and you agree to act in good faith to resolve the Dispute before 
commencing arbitration. 

22.4	Small Claims Court.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may bring an 
individual action in the small claims court of your state or municipality if the 
action is within that court’s jurisdiction and is pending only in that court. 

22.5	WAIVER OF CLASS ACTIONS AND CLASS ARBITRATIONS.  YOU AND EPSON AGREE 
THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING DISPUTES AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL 
CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE 
PROCEEDING, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FEDERAL OR STATE CLASS ACTIONS, OR 
CLASS ARBITRATIONS. CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS, CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATIONS, PRIVATE 
ATTORNEY-GENERAL ACTIONS, AND ANY OTHER PROCEEDING WHERE SOMEONE ACTS IN A 
REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ARE NOT ALLOWED.  ACCORDINGLY, UNDER THE ARBITRATION 
PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THIS SECTION, AN ARBITRATOR SHALL NOT COMBINE OR 
CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PARTY’S CLAIMS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF ALL 
AFFECTED PARTIES TO AN ARBITRATION PROCEEDING. 

22.6	Arbitration Procedure.   If you or Epson commences arbitration, the 
arbitration shall be governed by the rules of JAMS that are in effect when the 
arbitration is filed, excluding any rules that permit arbitration on a class or 
representative basis (the “JAMS Rules”), available at http://www.jamsadr.com or 
by calling 1-800-352-5267, and under the rules set forth in this Agreement.  All 
Disputes shall be resolved by a single neutral arbitrator, and both parties 
shall have a reasonable opportunity to participate in the selection of the 
arbitrator.  The arbitrator is bound by the terms of this Agreement.  The 
arbitrator, and not any federal, state or local court or agency, shall have 
exclusive authority to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to the 
interpretation, applicability, enforceability or formation of this Agreement, 
including any claim that all or any part of this Agreement is void or voidable.  
Notwithstanding this broad delegation of authority to the arbitrator, a court 
may determine the limited question of whether a claim or cause of action is for 
an IP Claim, which is excluded from the definition of “Disputes” in Section 22.1 
above.  The arbitrator shall be empowered to grant whatever relief would be 
available in a court under law or in equity.  The arbitrator may award you the 
same damages as a court could, and may award declaratory or injunctive relief 
only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent 
necessary to provide relief warranted by that party’s individual claim.  In some 
instances, the costs of arbitration can exceed the costs of litigation and the 
right to discovery may be more limited in arbitration than in court.  The 
arbitrator’s award is binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of 
competent jurisdiction. 

You may choose to engage in arbitration hearings by telephone.  Arbitration 
hearings not conducted by telephone shall take place in a location reasonably 
accessible from your primary residence, or in Orange County, California, at your 
option.

a)	Initiation of Arbitration Proceeding.  If either you or Epson decides to 
arbitrate a Dispute, both parties agree to the following procedure: 

(i)	Write a Demand for Arbitration.  The demand must include a description of 
the Dispute and the amount of damages sought to be recovered.  You can find a 
copy of a Demand for Arbitration at http://www.jamsadr.com (“Demand for 
Arbitration”). 

(ii)	Send three copies of the Demand for Arbitration, plus the appropriate 
filing fee, to: JAMS, 500 North State College Blvd., Suite 600 Orange, CA 92868, 
U.S.A.

(iii)	Send one copy of the Demand for Arbitration to the other party (same 
address as the Dispute Notice), or as otherwise agreed by the parties. 

b)	Hearing Format.  During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer 
made shall not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator 
determines the amount, if any, to which you or Epson is entitled.  The discovery 
or exchange of non-privileged information relevant to the Dispute may be allowed 
during the arbitration.

c)	Arbitration Fees.  Epson shall pay, or (if applicable) reimburse you for, 
all JAMS filings and arbitrator fees for any arbitration commenced (by you or 
Epson) pursuant to provisions of this Agreement. 

d)	Award in Your Favor.  For Disputes in which you or Epson seeks $75,000 or 
less in damages exclusive of attorney’s fees and costs, if the arbitrator’s 
decision results in an award to you in an amount greater than Epson’s last 
written offer, if any, to settle the Dispute, Epson will: (i) pay you $1,000 or 
the amount of the award, whichever is greater; (ii) pay you twice the amount of 
your reasonable attorney’s fees, if any; and (iii) reimburse you for any 
expenses (including expert witness fees and costs) that your attorney reasonably 
accrues for investigating, preparing, and pursuing the Dispute in arbitration.  
Except as agreed upon by you and Epson in writing, the arbitrator shall 
determine the amount of fees, costs, and expenses to be paid by Epson pursuant 
to this Section 22.6d).

e)	Attorney’s Fees.  Epson will not seek its attorney’s fees and expenses for 
any arbitration commenced involving a Dispute under this Agreement.  Your right 
to attorney’s fees and expenses under Section 22.6(d) above does not limit your 
rights to attorney’s fees and expenses under applicable law; notwithstanding the 
foregoing, the arbitrator may not award duplicative awards of attorney’s fees 
and expenses. 

22.7	Opt-out.  You may elect to opt-out (exclude yourself) from the final, 
binding, individual arbitration procedure and waiver of class and representative 
proceedings specified in this Agreement by sending a written letter to the Epson 
Address within thirty (30) days of your assent to this Agreement (including 
without limitation the purchase, download, installation of the Software or other 
applicable use of Epson Hardware, products and services) that specifies (i) your 
name, (ii) your mailing address, and (iii) your request to be excluded from the 
final, binding individual arbitration procedure and waiver of class and 
representative proceedings specified in this Section 22.  In the event that you 
opt-out consistent with the procedure set forth above, all other terms shall 
continue to apply, including the requirement to provide notice prior to 
litigation. 

22.8	Amendments to Section 22.  Notwithstanding any provision in this 
Agreement to the contrary, you and Epson agree that if Epson makes any future 
amendments to the dispute resolution procedure and class action waiver 
provisions (other than a change to Epson’s address) in this Agreement, Epson 
will obtain your affirmative assent to the applicable amendment.  If you do not 
affirmatively assent to the applicable amendment, you are agreeing that you will 
arbitrate any Dispute between the parties in accordance with the language of 
this Section 22 (or resolve disputes as provided for in Section 22.7, if you 
timely elected to opt-out when you first assented to this Agreement).

22.9	Severability.  If any provision in this Section 22 is found to be 
unenforceable, that provision shall be severed with the remainder of this 
Agreement remaining in full force and effect.  The foregoing shall not apply to 
the prohibition against class or representative actions as provided in Section 
22.5.  This means that if Section 22.5 is found to be unenforceable, the entire 
Section 22 (but only Section 22) shall be null and void. 

23.	For New Jersey Residents.  NOTWITHSTANDING ANY TERMS SET FORTH IN THIS 
AGREEMENT, IF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 7 OR 8 ARE HELD 
UNENFORCEABLE, VOID OR INAPPLICABLE UNDER NEW JERSEY LAW, THEN ANY SUCH 
PROVISION SHALL NOT APPLY TO YOU BUT THE REST OF THE AGREEMENT SHALL REMAIN 
BINDING ON YOU AND EPSON.  NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION IN THIS AGREEMENT, 
NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO, NOR SHALL IT BE DEEMED OR CONSTRUED 
TO, LIMIT ANY RIGHTS AVAILABLE TO YOU UNDER THE TRUTH-IN-CONSUMER CONTRACT, 
WARRANTY AND NOTICE ACT.  

Rev. December 2018