Hey, i don’t work for WD or make the Warranty Policy.
Read the warranty limitations … and if you disagree, then take it up with WD’s Legal Department.
Your Use of the Product
WD will have no liability for any Product returned if WD determines that:
is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers (unless authorized to do so by Western Digital or an authorized Service Center)), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than WD.
