Encore Domestic, Asian and European Software 1-year subscription kit provides a year of frequent and valuable updates for new coverage, coverage enhancements, repair information, application improvements and includes the Diagnostics for Life* lifetime hardware warranty. The "hardware warranty" applies to the scan tool tablet only. Accessories, such as cables, adapters, batteries and case remain the 90 Day factory warranty from purchase. *Diagnostics for Life lifetime hardware warranty applies to tool owners who purchase and continuously maintain, without interruption, an OTC Encore software subscription.