Common use of Security and Data Clause in Contracts

Security and Data. 9.1 Abtech shall make all good faith efforts to safeguard and protect equipment, programs, Documentation, and files from damage, loss, or corruption while performing all services but cannot warrant or guarantee complete security. It shall be the sole responsibility of Client to ensure the security of their system, data, programs, and files. Transfer of Client data may be across the public internet and encryption is highly recommended for security. A reliable and verified system backup procedure shall be the responsibility of Client. Client shall have at a minimum, two (2) verified current system backups available prior to Abtech performing any task on Client equipment or Intellectual Property, or the installation of any hardware provided to Client by Abtech, regardless if Abtech personnel are involved in the services to implement such hardware or not. Abtech will not be responsible for loss of data under any circumstance, including but not limited to damage, theft, total or partial loss, corruption, or inaccuracy. If access to data is temporarily disrupted due to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Abtech, Abtech shall, at its own expense and as Client’s sole remedy, restore Client data from Client’s verified current system backup.

Security and Data. 9.1 Abtech shall make all good faith efforts to safeguard and protect equipment, programs, Documentation, and files from damage, loss, or corruption while performing all services but cannot warrant or guarantee complete security. It shall be the sole primary responsibility of Client to ensure the security of their system, data, programs, and files. Transfer of Client data may be across the public internet and encryption is highly recommended for security. A reliable and verified system backup procedure shall be the responsibility of Client. Client shall have at a minimum, two (2) verified current system backups available prior to Abtech performing any task on Client equipment or Intellectual Property, or the installation of any hardware provided to Client by Abtech, regardless if Abtech personnel are involved in the services to implement such hardware or not. Abtech will not be responsible for loss of data under any circumstance, including but not limited to damage, theft, total or partial loss, corruption, or inaccuracy. If access to data is temporarily disrupted due to the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Abtech, Abtech shall, at its own expense and as Client’s sole remedy, restore Client data from Client’s verified current system backup.