"As Is" and "As Available"

 "As Is" and "As Available"

"As available" applies to goods and services, including those provided online. ... With apps and websites, "As Available" indicates contractual standards only when the product or service is available.

“As Is” alerts a buyer in a sales contract that they accept the purchased item, be it real estate, animals, automobiles or appliances, in its present condition.

It also assumes the buyer has a right to inspect the property first so they can assess any defects and make an informed decision.

“As available” applies to goods and services, including those provided online. At its most simple definition, it refers to products in stock or real estate that remain on the market. Once purchased, there are no guarantees because the product is no longer available. It also refers to store or office hours with a bricks-and-mortar business.

With apps and websites, “As Available” indicates contractual standards only when the product or service is available. An app or website could be restricted from a particular geographic area so users are not guaranteed access. Also, websites and apps could be down for upgrades and maintenance, which also renders its services unavailable. During these times, “As Available” prevents a developer from facing liability.