Common use of Interconnections Clause in Contracts

Interconnections. Without limiting Supplier’s other obligations hereunder, at Kraft’s request, Supplier shall connect new Eligible Recipients and Authorized Users to the Kraft voice and data networks and systems as soon as practicable. If Supplier determines that the Systems used by such new Eligible Recipients or Authorized Users are incompatible in any material respect with the Kraft Standards or any other requirements for interconnection with the Kraft voice and data networks and systems, Supplier shall promptly notify Kraft prior to proceeding with such connection. Kraft shall have the right to require that Supplier proceed with the interconnection notwithstanding Supplier’s concerns regarding incompatibility. Supplier’s failure to meet the Service Levels or its other obligations shall be excused if and to the extent such failure is attributable to the connection of such new Eligible Recipients and Authorized Users to the Kraft voice and data networks and systems upon Kraft’s authorization, and despite Supplier’s notice that such connection may cause such failure as a result of the reported technical incompatibility.