1. A Relying Party shall be held responsible for the consequences of the failure thereof to take the necessary measures to ensure the validity and enforceability of an Authentication Certificate and to observe any restrictions thereon. 2. A Relying Party shall be held responsible for the consequences of the failure thereof to take the necessary measures to ensure the validity and enforceability of a Digital Identity when using it. 3. A Relying Party, in order to trust and rely on an Electronic Signature or Electronic Seal, shall observe the following: a. Determining the security level of the Electronic Signature or Electronic Seal according to the nature, value or importance of the transaction that is intended to be confirmed by the Electronic Signature or Electronic Seal. b. Taking the necessary measures to verify the identity of the Signatory and the validity of the Authentication Certificate. c. Taking the necessary measures to verify that the Electronic Signature or Electronic Seal used meets the requirements. d. Whether it knows, or is supposed to know, that the Electronic Signature, Electronic Seal or Electronic Authentication Certificate has been breached or cancelled. e. Any previous agreement or transaction between the Signatory and the Relying Party that has relied on the Electronic Signature, Electronic Seal or Authentication Certificate. f. Any other relevant factors. 4. If the reliance on the Electronic Signature or Electronic Seal is not acceptable, according to Clause (3) of this Article, the party who has relied on them shall bear the risk of invalidity of such signature or seal and shall be responsible for any damage caused to the owner of the Electronic Signature or Electronic Seal or third parties.
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