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Cordell Inc. has been commited to quality service for the past 30 years. Our goal in Customer Service is to give our customers immediate access to knowledgeable personnel who can assist with technical support, training, and repairs at a cost that returns more value to you than the price paid for the assistance. We take pride in being an American company with a full-time staff of telecommunications experts that are intimate with your operations, your environment, and your Cordell products.

Policy changes for 2009

Cordell Service responsibilities

7/24 Support options

Product Warranty

Extended Service Plans

Training Policy

Configuration assistance

Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Customer Account login



Policy changes for 2009

Extended Service Contracts are offered to Users of Network Surveillance CiNAS, eTraffic Solutions, Billing Verification Systems and EWSD solutions.

Cordell Inc.'s 2009 Customer Service Policy

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Cordell Service responsibilities

Cordell is responsible for providing technical support for calls received during normal business hours 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Cordell's Customer Service is closed on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, two days at Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), and Christmas Day.

Technical phone support focuses on the operation of Cordell systems. This includes, but is not limited to, trouble shooting, advice, analysis, and limited training support. This assistance is not intended for problem solving or analysis beyond the scope of Cordell systems.

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7/24 Support options

Technical phone support for after hours, seven day, 24 hour call outs are available with certain restrictions for use. Users are requested to follow the guidelines listed in the Cordell Customer Service Policy Year 2009 booklet.

The purpose of the 24 hour call policy is to provide remote technical assistance in the event of a major service interruption or outage caused by the Cordell equipment during non-business hours. The 7 x 24 service support from Cordell personnel is limited by phone for remote analysis, problem solving, configuration, and consulting. Cordell will respond for after hours emergency on site assistance and charge on a time and expense basis.

After hours calls are limited to Users with Cordell CiNAS, eTraffic Solutions, Billing Verification, and CIM for EWSD Systems.

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Product Warranty

Cordell warrants that all hardware shall be substantially free and clear from defects in material and workmanship and will substantially comply with the specifications in the user documentation relating to such hardware for a period of one year (12 months) commencing from date of installation.

Warranty coverage does not include on site assistance from Cordell personnel. Costs for on site visits are normally billed on a time and expense basis. Each request for on site help is handled on a per case basis at the discretion of the Service Manager in charge of the problem. A purchase order is requested in advance of any agreed visits.

Factory Warranty for new Accessories:

Cordell warrants that Accessories shall be substantially free and clear from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year (12 months) commencing from date of installation.

Factory Warranty for Software:

Cordell warrants that Cordell software and OEM licensed software with the Cordell Hardware Product will work substantially as described in the applicable user documentation for the duration of the Factory Warranty period. This warranty does not apply to software identified as third party software or otherwise identified as being furnished "AS IS" condition. There shall be no warranty or liability for any software, which has been modified by Purchaser, its customers, or any other party not under the control of Cordell.

Warranty for Replacement Parts:

Cordell warrants that any replacement part for Hardware or Accessories, or repairs performed to them during the original warranty period, shall be substantially free and clear from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from delivery or upon termination of the warranty period of the original item, whichever is longer.

Exclusions:

The warranties, listed herein, shall not apply to any item which has been subjected to accident, neglect, misuse, negligence in transportation or handling, incorrect connections to power supply, failure of electric power, air conditioning, humidity control, causes beyond Cordell's control, or if the item was not properly maintained during the warranty period. There shall be no warranty or liability for any item, which has been altered in any way or modified by Purchaser, or any other party not under the control of Cordell.

Limitation of Remedy and Liability:

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL OTHER GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER ARISING UNDER STATUTE, COMMON LAW, COMMERCIAL USAGE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. THE LIABILITY OF CORDELL FOR DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE OF ACTION WHATSOEVER REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE AFFECTED PRODUCT(S). IN NO EVENT SHALL CORDELL BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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Extended Service Plans

Eligible Equipment

CiNAS, eTraffic, Billing Verification, and CIM for EWSD Solutions

Extended Service contracts are offered to Users on a per case basis developed in a collaborative effort with a goal to meet the needs and expectations of the individual customer. Contracts are intended to offer a value of insurance and support of hardware and software upgrades after the Factory Warranty has expired.

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Configuration assistance

New customers of the ISD4000 get two hours of configuration assistance included. CiNAS, eTraffic, Billing Verification, and CIM for EWSD customers get configuration assistance included based on each maintenance contract.

Addidtional assistance is provided by telephone for the life of the product. Configuration assistance requested beyond the scope of telephone support is provided on a time and materials basis as outlined in our Customer Service Policy.



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Documentation

This link to our documentation archive is provided as a service to our Customers. If you don't have a password please call or e-mail us to get one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This link to our FAQ archive is provided as a service to our Customers. If you don't have a password please call or e-mail us to get one.

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