Define: Cosmetic Damage

The meaning of “Cosmetic Damage” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Cosmetic Damage defined in a legal contract?

  • Cosmetic Damage means surface flaws or faults that don't affect the operation of the component or system. Seen in 30 SEC filings
  • Cosmetic Damage means a level of physical harm that only affects the look of an item and doesn't affect its function or stop the equipment from being used for its intended purpose. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Cosmetic Damage means impacts that don't obscure the viewing pane, such as dents, scratches, screen cracks, or other forms of harm not affecting the item's functionality. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Cosmetic Damage means dents, scratches, or screen cracks that don't obstruct the viewing pane, or damage on the back panel not affecting the insured item's functionality. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Cosmetic Damage means dents, scratches, screen cracks, or harm on the back that doesn't influence the performance of the insured device. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of cosmetic damage' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Cosmetic Damage means visible flaws or defects which do not impair the functionality or intended use of an item.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Buying or renting property or equipment
  • Resolving disputes over product quality or functionality
  • Assessing the acceptable condition of a rented or leased property or equipment

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Cosmetic Damage means dents, scratches or screen cracks that do not obstruct [item's] operative performance.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Claim disputes in device or vehicle insurance
  • Defining what constitutes damage in warranty or repair situations

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 1

Co-location means using a single support structure to mount two or more transmission equipment for wireless services.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Expanding Telecommunication Infrastructure
  • Shared Use of Infrastructure in Dense Locations
  • Setting Up New Telecommunication Networks

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Co-location means placing multiple sets of communication equipment on a shared tower, structure, or site.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Establishing Telecom Presence in New Geographies
  • Multiple Telecom Providers in the Same Region
  • Implementation of 5G Networks

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Cosmetic Damage'?

Cosmetic Damage means visible flaws or defects which do not impair the functionality or intended use of an item

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