Defect

Nonconformity (3.6.9) related to an intended or specified use Note 1 to entry: The distinction between the concepts defect and nonconformity is important as it has legal connotations, particularly those associated with product (3.7.6) and service (3.7.7) liability issues. Note 2 to entry: The intended use as intended by the customer (3.2.4) can be affected by the nature of the information (3.8.2), such as operating or maintenance instructions, provided by the provider (3.2.5).