Common use of Monitoring Service Clause in Contracts

Monitoring Service. Monitoring service consists solely of the calling by telephone of governmental agencies or the telephone number supplied by you in writing (“Proper Authorities”) upon receipt of signals transmitted from the System which are codes identified in writing (hereinafter “Listed Codes”) or voice communication received from your Premises. No monitoring service shall be rendered for signals received which are not Listed Codes or for voice communication which does not request assistance. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, you understand and agree that upon receipt of a Listed Code and prior to telephoning any other person or entity, Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion and without any liability, contact or attempt to contact your Premises to verify the necessity to report the receipt of a Listed Code to any other person. You understand and agree that Company's efforts to notify Proper Authorities shall be satisfied by advice by telephone to any person answering the telephone at the telephone number(s) provided to Company in writing or by leaving a message with a telephone answering service or any mechanical, electrical, electronic or other technology permitting the recording of voice or data communications.