Common use of Avoidance Clause in Contracts

Avoidance. We wish to avoid claims of intellectual property infringement. If we believe a product may be subject to a claim for intellectual property infringement, then you will allow us, at our option and expense, to either: (a) secure for you the right to continue using the product; (b) substitute the product with another suitable product with similar functionality; or (c) require you to return the product to us for a refund of the purchase price you paid. In the case of instruments, we will deduct a reasonable amount for the instrument’s use, damage and obsolescence.