Hitachi 670 Series Installation Manual page 5

Disclaimer
When the products and services provided by Hitachi Energy are designed to be connected to and to
communicate information and data via a network interface with Customer's network or system (Customer
System), it is the sole responsibility of the Customer to provide and continuously ensure a secure
connection between the Customer's System and Customer's network and any other network. It is the
sole responsibility of the Customer to establish and maintain any appropriate measures (e.g., the
installation of firewalls, application of authentication measures, encryption of data, installation of anti-
virus programs, etc.) to protect the Customer's System including its network and external interfaces
against any kind of security breaches, unauthorized access, interference, intrusion, leakage and/or theft
or losses of data or information. As necessary for the provision of work, the Customer will permit Hitachi
Energy's employees, agents, consultants and/or subcontractors to remotely access certain systems
owned, controlled or operated by or on behalf of Customer.
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary and regardless whether the contract is terminated or
not, Hitachi Energy, its subcontractors, its and their affiliates and its and their employees are under no
circumstances liable for and the Customer shall defend and indemnify said parties from and against any
claim for damages and/or losses related to any security breaches, unauthorized access, interference,
intrusion, leakage and/or theft or loss of data or information resulting from Customer's failure to secure
Customer's System. In the event a Security Incident on Customer's System results in Hitachi Energy
Information being disclosed such that notification is required to be made under any applicable laws, or
pursuant to a request or directive from a governmental authority, Customer will coordinate with Hitachi
Energy prior to the disclosure as mutually agreed, except as required by applicable law.
The data, examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for the concept or product
description and are not to be deemed as a statement of guaranteed properties. All persons responsible
for applying the equipment addressed in this manual must satisfy themselves that each intended
application is suitable and acceptable, including that any applicable safety or other operational
requirements are complied with. In particular, any risks in applications where a system failure and/or
product failure would create a risk for harm to property or persons (including but not limited to personal
injuries or death) shall be the sole responsibility of the person or entity applying the equipment, and those
so responsible are hereby requested to ensure that all measures are taken to exclude or mitigate such
risks.
This document has been carefully checked by Hitachi Energy, but deviations cannot be completely ruled
out. In case any errors are detected, the reader is kindly requested to notify the manufacturer. Other than
under explicit contractual commitments, in no event shall Hitachi Energy be responsible or liable for any
loss or damage resulting from the use of this manual or the application of the equipment.