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IBM is an American enterprise technology company providing hardware, software, cloud computing, AI (Watson), and consulting services to businesses and governments, with support delivered through account-based service contracts rather than a general consumer storefront.
Varies by product and support contract; many enterprise support lines operate 24/7 for entitled customers
Return policy
Return windows, requirements, exceptions.
Return window
Not a typical consumer return process; IBM sells primarily through enterprise contracts, resellers, and business partners with terms set per agreement.
Requirements
Return/cancellation terms for hardware or software purchases are governed by the specific IBM sales or licensing agreement rather than a general public policy.
Refund policy
How refunds are processed.
Refund time
Refund method
Warranty
Coverage and claim process.
Coverage
IBM hardware products (e.g. IBM Z, Power Systems, storage) carry a standard limited warranty defined in the applicable sales agreement.
Duration
Varies by product line and contract; details are specified in the product's Statement of Limited Warranty.
Claim process
Warranty and technical support cases are opened by signing in to IBM Support with an IBMid and an eligible product/customer number.
Not covered
Exclusions are defined per product in IBM’s Statement of Limited Warranty and vary by hardware/software line.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions.
IBM primarily serves business and government customers through enterprise contracts and partners rather than general consumer retail.
Sign in to IBM Support with an IBMid and an eligible product or customer number, then open a case under Cases in the support portal.
General inquiries can be directed to 1-800-426-4968; US hardware/software technical support uses 1-800-426-7378.
