Define: Service Interruption

The meaning of “Service Interruption” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Service Interruption defined in a legal contract?

  • Service Interruption means a halt in the supply of electricity to an entity exceeding the time allowable under the applicable service standards which is not in agreement with the terms of a contract. Seen in 65 SEC filings
  • Service Interruption means the cessation of electricity to an entity for a duration of number or more, other than de-energization of the entity. Seen in 54 SEC filings
  • Service Interruption means the loss of picture or sound on one or more cable channels. Seen in 45 SEC filings
  • Service Interruption means a break in transmission that renders a service unusable for transmission and reception. The interruption period starts when a customer reports an interruption and ends when the affected part has been restored and the issue has been resolved. The time of interruption does not include breaks of less than number minutes. Seen in 24 SEC filings
  • Service Interruption means an interruption in transmission that renders a service unusable due to a total loss of signal for the service. The service is considered ""available"" in the absence of a service interruption. Seen in 22 SEC filings
  • Service Interruption means loss or substantial impairment of picture and/or sound on one or more cable television channels. Seen in 20 SEC filings
  • Service Interruption means the loss of picture or sound on one or more cable channels. Seen in 17 SEC filings
  • Service Interruption means a disruption in the provision of water to a customer affecting the quality or quantity of the water available. Seen in 15 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of service interruption' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Service Interruption means a stopping or significant impairment of a stipulated service for a duration exceeding the permitted time under relevant standards.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Emergencies causing interruptions
  • Equipment failures resulting in service disruptions
  • Maintenance works impacting service availability

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Service Interruption means a loss or noticeable degradation of quality or quantity in a provided service.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Changes in service specifications causing degradation
  • Equipment malfunctions leading to partial service interruptions

Relevant Sectors

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Service Interruption means a stopping or significant impairment of a stipulated service for a duration exceeding the permitted time under relevant standards

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