Property Damage Clarification Clause
It is understood and agreed that this Policy shall be subject to the following Property Damage Clarification Clause:
Property damage covered under this Policy shall mean physical damage to the substance of property.
Physical damage to the substance of property shall not include damage to data or software, in particular any detrimental change in data, software or computer programs that is caused by a deletion, a corruption or deformation of the original structure.
Consequently, the following excluded from this Policy:
- Loss of or damage to data or software, in particular any detrimental change in data, software or computer programs that is caused by a deletion, a corruption or a deformation of the original structure and any business interruption losses resulting from such loss or damage. Notwithstanding this exclusion, loss of or damage to data or software which is the direct consequence of insured physical damage to the substance of property shall be covered.
- Loss or damage resulting from an impairment in the function, availability, range of use or accessibility of data, software or computer programs and any business interruption losses resulting from such loss or damage.