Common use of Impairment of Service Clause in Contracts

Impairment of Service. The characteristics and methods of operation of any circuits, facilities or equipment of SPRINT connected with the services, facilities or equipment of VERIZON pursuant to this Agreement shall not interfere with or impair service over any facilities of VERIZON, its Affiliated companies, or its connecting and concurring carriers involved in its services, cause damage to its plant, violate any applicable law or regulation regarding the invasion of privacy of any communications carried over VERIZON’s facilities or create hazards to the employees of VERIZON or to the public (each hereinafter referred to as an "Impairment of Service"). If SPRINT causes an Impairment in Service, VERIZON shall promptly notify SPRINT of the nature and location of the problem and that, unless promptly rectified, a temporary discontinuance of the use of any circuit, facility or equipment may be required. VERIZON and SPRINT agree to work together to attempt to promptly resolve the Impairment of Service. If the SPRINT is unable to promptly remedy the Impairment of Service, then VERIZON may at its option temporarily discontinue the use of the affected circuit, facility or equipment.