Computers Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Along with the standard computer warranty agreement which said that if the machine 1) didn't work, 2) didn't do what the expensive advertisement said, 3) electrocuted the immediate neighbourhood, 4) and in fact failed entirely to be inside the expensive box when you opened it, this was expressly, absolutely, implicitly and in no event the fault or responsibility of the manufacturer, that the purchaser should consider himself lucky to be allowed to give his money to the manufacturer, and that any attempt to treat what had just been paid for as the purchaser's own property would result in the attentions of serious men with menacing briefcases and very thin watches.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld – The Light Fantastic, 1986
The absurd warranty humorously highlights consumer protection loopholes and corporate negligence.
In simple terms: Warranty language can be ridiculous.
Key Takeaway
Read contracts carefully.
Themes
consumer rights
legal humor
corporate responsibility
absurdity
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- product purchases
- legal advice
- consumer advocacy
- corporate policy
Key Concepts
contract law
satire
consumer protection
Questions to Reflect On
- What protections do you rely on?
- How can consumers demand clearer warranties?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify legal complexities.
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