Liability Disclaimer; Patent - Sartorius Stedim Biotech BioWelder Total Containment TC 2000 Bedienungsanleitung

8 General
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Liability disclaimer

Proper use
Sartorius Stedim Biotech will not accept any liability for faults and damage that
occur through improper handling and because of inappropriate use of the device .
Improper handling takes place in the case of noncompliance with the operating
manual, especially instructions for start-up . Return the device only in the original
packaging or in appropriately secure packaging . We accept no liability for transit
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damage . The BioWelder TC was designed for industrial use and may not be used for
human medical applications . We accept no liability for errors made when connecting
the device to a network . The system is intended only for the purpose mentioned in
the manual . Another use above and beyond this or retrofitting of the device without
a written agreement with the Sartorius Stedim Biotech is considered improper use .
Sartorius Stedim Biotech is not liable for any damage resulting from this . The
operator alone bears the risk .
Liability
In the event of intent or gross negligence on the part of legal representatives or
employees at executive level, and in the event of culpable breach of material contrac-
tual duties by the same or other employees, Sartorius Stedim Biotech shall be liable in
accordance with the legal provisions . With regard to any breach of minor contractual
duties by other employees, Sartorius Stedim Biotech shall not be liable, nor in the
event of slight negligence of legal representatives or of employees at executive level .
Sartorius Stedim Biotech shall not be liable for losses that are not typically associated
with this type of contract or that are scarcely foreseeable . This shall apply, in particu-
lar, without being limited to, claims due to missed profit and consequential damages .
With regard to claims under Product Liability Law, such Law shall apply without
restriction . Claims for damages in tort shall only apply if they are caused intentionally
or by gross negligence . This shall also apply with regard to actions of vicarious agents
of Sartorius Stedim Biotech . Sartorius Stedim Biotech shall be liable in accordance
with the statutory provisions in the event of culpable physical injury and hazards to
life and health .
If determination of fault is required for any claim of the customer, the burden of
evidence shall rest with the customer unless otherwise prescribed by law and the
customer cannot reasonably be expected to bear the burden of evidence .
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Patent

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BioWelder Total Containment is a registered trademark of Sartorius Stedim
Biotech GmbH .
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes and improvements in
the product and process described in this manual at any time without notice .
All registered trademarks and patents are the property of their respective owners .