Common use of Critical Applications Clause in Contracts

Critical Applications. LICENSED MATERIALS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE FAIL-SAFE AND ARE THEREFORE NOT WARRANTED FOR USE, AS PROGRAMMED ON TO LICENSED PRODUCTS, AS THE PRINCIPAL MECHANISM IN LIFE-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS, DEVICES, OR SYSTEMS OR OTHER APPLICATIONS THAT INVOKE POTENTIAL RISKS OF DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (“CRITICAL APPLICATIONS”). USE OF LICENSED MATERIALS IN SUCH CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE FULLY AT LICENSEE’S OWN RISK.