Contracts
In Hawaii, an 'as-is' clause in a purchase contract means:
AA. The seller has no disclosure obligations whatsoever
BB. The buyer accepts the property in its current condition, but the seller still must disclose known material defects✓ Correct
CC. The buyer waives all inspection rights
DD. The property is exempt from all warranty claims
Explanation
An as-is clause means the buyer accepts the property's current condition, but does not relieve the seller from disclosing known material defects. Sellers cannot hide known defects behind an as-is clause.
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