Common use of Security Testing Clause in Contracts

Security Testing. a. Yahoo, its agents, and/or Yahoo Affiliates, in its sole discretion, has the right at any time to perform remote Security Testing of The System, excluding physical premises. Such Security Testing does not include actions (e.g., penetration testing) that could reasonably be anticipated to cause material harm or damage to The System or materially impair its performance. Security Testing may result in the identification of Security Issues. b. Upon Yahoo’s request, Partner will promptly white list IP addresses provided by Yahoo to allow accurate Security Testing to occur. c. Partner will not impede Yahoo, its agents, and/or Yahoo Affiliates from performing Security Testing; provided, however, that if Partner reasonably believes the Security Testing will cause material harm or damage to The System or materially impair its performance, Partner will (a) take the minimum action necessary to prevent or mitigate such harm or damage; (b) if applicable, contact Yahoo immediately and explain the nature of the harm or damage that occurred; and (c) work with Yahoo so that Security Testing can occur without inflicting material harm or damage to The System or its performance.