<p>It is noted and agreed that this insurance shall not be in validated in the event of the failure of any detection, protection and/or extinguishment system due to any defect in the said system or any cause extraneous to the premises or, in the case of Goods in Transit, to the vehicle unknown to or beyond the control of the Insured, provided that all the reasonable precautions have been taken by the Insured to prevent such failure, and provided that notice is given to the Insurer as soon practicable.</p>

<p>The Insured shall use due diligence in keeping in good order all their works, machinery and the like but it is understood and agreed that in the event of any damage being caused or increased by any deficiencies in works machinery and the like, this Insurance shall not be prejudiced thereby and shall continue to apply in its entirely.</p>
