Terms and Conditions - Virtual Collocation Clause Samples
The 'Terms and Conditions - Virtual Collocation' clause defines the rules and requirements governing the use of virtual collocation services, where a customer’s equipment or data is hosted remotely by a service provider rather than on the customer’s own premises. This clause typically outlines the responsibilities of both parties, such as access protocols, security measures, service levels, and any limitations on use or liability. By clearly establishing these terms, the clause ensures both parties understand their obligations and helps prevent disputes related to service delivery, access, or data management.
Terms and Conditions - Virtual Collocation. 8.2.2.1 Qwest is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing virtually collocated equipment for the purpose of Interconnection or to access UNEs, ancillary and Finished Services. When providing Virtual Collocation, Qwest shall install, maintain, and repair collocated equipment within the same time periods and with failure rates that are no greater than those that apply to the performance of similar functions for comparable equipment of Qwest.
8.2.2.2 CLEC will not have physical access to the virtually collocated equipment in the Qwest Premises. However, CLEC will have physical access to the Demarcation Point in the Qwest Premises.
8.2.2.3 CLEC will be responsible for obtaining and providing to Qwest administrative codes (e.g., common language codes) for all equipment provided by CLEC and installed in Qwest Premises.
8.2.2.4 CLEC shall ensure that upon receipt of CLEC’s virtually collocated equipment by Qwest, all warranties and access to ongoing technical support are passed through to Qwest at CLEC’s expense. CLEC shall advise the manufacturer and seller of the virtually collocated equipment that CLEC’s equipment will be possessed, installed and maintained by Qwest.
8.2.2.5 CLEC’s virtually collocated equipment must comply with Telcordia Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ safety standards and any statutory (local, state or federal) and/or regulatory requirements in effect at the time of equipment installation or that subsequently become effective. CLEC shall provide Qwest interface specifications (e.g., electrical, functional, physical and software) of CLEC’s virtually collocated equipment. Such safety and engineering standards shall apply to CLEC equipment only to the degree that they apply to Qwest equipment located in Qwest’s Premises.
8.2.2.6 CLEC must specify all software options and associated plug-ins for its virtually collocated equipment.
8.2.2.7 CLEC will be responsible for payment of Qwest’s initial direct training charges associated with training Qwest employees for the maintenance, operation and installation of CLEC’s virtually collocated equipment when such equipment is different than the standard equipment used by Qwest in that Premises. This includes per diem charges (i.e., expenses based upon effective Qwest labor agreements), travel and lodging incurred by Qwest employees attending a vendor-provided training course.
8.2.2.8 CLEC will be responsible for payment of reasonable charges incurred in the maintenance and/...
Terms and Conditions - Virtual Collocation. 8.2.2.1 CenturyLink is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing virtually collocated equipment for the purpose of Interconnection or to access UNEs, ancillary and Finished Services. When providing Virtual Collocation, CenturyLink shall install, maintain, and repair collocated equipment within the same time periods and with failure rates that are no greater than those that apply to the performance of similar functions for comparable equipment of CenturyLink.
8.2.2.2 CLEC will not have physical access to the virtually collocated equipment in the CenturyLink Premises. However, CLEC will have physical access to the Demarcation Point in the CenturyLink Premises.
8.2.2.3 CLEC will be responsible for obtaining and providing to CenturyLink administrative codes (e.g., common language codes) for all equipment provided by CLEC and installed in CenturyLink Premises.
8.2.2.4 CLEC shall ensure that upon receipt of CLEC's virtually collocated equipment by CenturyLink, all warranties and access to ongoing technical support are passed through to CenturyLink at CLEC's expense. CLEC shall advise the manufacturer and seller of the virtually collocated equipment that CLEC's equipment will be possessed, installed and maintained by CenturyLink.
8.2.2.5 CLEC's virtually collocated equipment must comply with Telcordia Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇ safety standards and any statutory (local, state or federal) and/or regulatory requirements in effect at the time of equipment installation or that subsequently become effective. CLEC shall provide CenturyLink interface specifications (e.g., electrical, functional, physical and software) of CLEC's virtually collocated equipment. Such safety and engineering standards shall apply to CLEC equipment only to the degree that they apply to CenturyLink equipment located in CenturyLink's Premises.
8.2.2.6 CLEC must specify all software options and associated plug-ins for its virtually collocated equipment.
8.2.2.7 CLEC will be responsible for payment of CenturyLink's initial direct training charges associated with training CenturyLink employees for the maintenance, operation and installation of CLEC's virtually collocated equipment when such equipment is different than the standard equipment used by CenturyLink in that Premises. This includes per diem charges (i.e., expenses based upon effective CenturyLink labor agreements), travel and lodging incurred by CenturyLink employees attending a vendor- provided trainin...
Terms and Conditions - Virtual Collocation. Qwest is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing Virtual Collocated equipment for the purpose of Interconnection or to access UNEs, ancillary and finished services. When providing Virtual Collocation, Qwest shall install, maintain, and repair collocated equipment within the same time periods and with failure rates that are no greater than those that apply to the performance of similar functions for comparable equipment of Qwest.