Connection to Paynovate and the Merchant s IT infrastructure The merchant will at all times provide the appropriate connection to Paynovate and, among other things develop, configure and integrate interfaces between Paynovate's computer systems and merchant's computer systems to ensure interoperability between merchant's systems and Paynovate's systems necessary for the provision of the Services by Paynovate. The Interfaces shall be developed, configured and integrated in accordance with specifications and guidelines issued by Paynovate from time to time. The merchant acknowledges and agrees that it is solely responsible for the implementation, maintenance, integrity and security of the Merchant's sites, computer infrastructure and equipment used at the POI for the Services, communication lines, power services and all other facilities and infrastructure. The merchant shall take all steps to professionally and adequately protect all elements of the IT infrastructure against virus infection, malfunction and fraudulent use. The merchant shall ensure that it has all necessary intellectual property rights in connection with the execution of the Merchant Agreement. It has all necessary licenses, approvals and consents from Paynovate to use the IT infrastructure. Upon Paynovate's first request, the merchant will take all necessary steps to improve the security and integrity of the IT infrastructure it owns or uses.
