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Some may say that coverage for such risk is not needed, because their company uses consequential damages waivers and limitation of liability clauses in their contracts. 0000065954 00000 n 0000005319 00000 n A claim for diminution of value was therefore excluded as a consequential loss. 0000019207 00000 n 46 0 obj <> endobj xref 46 59 0000000016 00000 n For instance, the 2017 version of B101, the owner-architect agreement states as follows: 8.1.3 The Architect and Owner waive consequential damages for claims, disputes, or other matters in question arising out of or relating to … One of the biggest risks contractors and subcontractors face on construction projects is liability for consequential and liquidated damages, although many of them may not even know about that risk, much less understand it. Consequential Damages and Liquidated Damages. 0000008020 00000 n 0000014854 00000 n 0000039610 00000 n ^�S̖���;�;�=r�s*�S�\�K�#;��%�c�C����1.�����m��� L77���S�Xw���Z�ZB7������0^R���ˣw`%+�}�M�z+t� {(��S�)졠���o�짢�Jg���Y�tV8+��Jg���Y�tV8+=�k�Y�Eb%�4L���X�鷟3��B��>�4���a��_� !z�� endstream endobj 61 0 obj [/ICCBased 89 0 R] endobj 62 0 obj <> endobj 63 0 obj <> endobj 64 0 obj <> endobj 65 0 obj <> endobj 66 0 obj <>stream As Ken Adams points out, a waiver of damages that the breaching party could not reasonably have foreseen is what some peo - ple think you accomplish by waiving con- 15.1.7 Waiver of Claims for Consequential Damages. h�b```b``se`c`P�d`@ V�(� v�{+2*��a� 0000068160 00000 n for consequential damages”. en to restricting the waiver to first party claims between the owner and contractor, which are not covered by general liability insurance. The consequential damage waiver does not apply to third parties. From a legal standpoint, an enforceable contract is present when it is: expressed by a valid offer and acceptance, has adequate consideration, mutual assent, capacity, and legality. 0000001476 00000 n By: Werner Sabo Many construction agreements, including the AIA documents, include a waiver of consequential damages. :�� �NNt����W�+��J���_��W�+��J���_��W���_W��K2�W���Cx�6�c�j�׬w�Ә�O+�7&{����ɤU؋� ��� endstream endobj 59 0 obj <> endobj 60 0 obj <>stream 0000010954 00000 n Waiver of Incidental and Consequential Damages Control of Defense Provisions Notice of Third-Party Claims Liability Baskets. 0000003848 00000 n Consequential Damages Waiver: – Neither party will be liable to the other for consequential, indirect, or punitive damages for any cause of action, whether in contract, tort or otherwise. 2012), the same decision that held the subcontractor’s release of bond rights was unenforceable, the court found that the prime contract language clearly flowed down and that the waiver of consequential damages clause was enforceable to prevent the subcontractor from recovering lost profits, loss reputation costs, attorneys fees, etc. Consequential damages, also known as special damages or indirect damages, can be awarded to a party due to the contractual breach of another party in addition to direct damages to compensate for foreseeable damages or losses and traceable to the breach and known to the parties upon the signing of the contract.. 53 0 obj <> endobj 0000009808 00000 n }mY�|�T������R�ܙq��˔+�!����,��z��GQj�& 4��utt@�LJ*.p���i(Hb'P@��q�F m�`% _ ‒ Diminution in value damages are general damages; waiver of damages in the Purchase Agreement foreclosed only consequential damages ‒ Where ^a party purchased a company on the basis of inaccurate warranties, the injured Consequential damages include, but are not limited to, lost profits, lost revenues, and lost business opportunity, whether the other party was or should Commonly, consequential damages include property damage, personal injury, attorneys’ fee, lost profits, loss of use, liability of buyer to customers, loss of goodwill, interest on money withheld by customers, and damages related to third party claims. An example of consequential damages would be a driver getting into a car accident because, instead of paying attention to the road, he was focused on another car accident that had just happened across the street. eM5Q�itcM5�G��&����{����������������������������/�. 0000001833 00000 n Another modification would be to carve out from the waiver third party claims for indemnity or contribution. August 29, 2020 5:00 am Published by Staff | . 0000013334 00000 n H�\��n�0����FB�ڤ���Mf���"59d����# �C��wȥ�춻0̦��n�gsB�e��Λ�? 0000031394 00000 n If a blanket waiver is giv - en, arguably, the indemnity for claims of third parties may be lost, inasmuch as a claim by a third party may be considered consequential damages. In merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions, the definitive purchase agreement (whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement) typically contains representations and warranties and related indemnification covenants. "����D��D2��|{@$w(��a�y@$�]�.&�@��2����6lS,�4����+A$KXM4XX|:��}`������@�q�[��4� �|$�;�10}w�/�!C�g`�x` �{� 0000010432 00000 n 0000009225 00000 n A typical provision to clarify this distinction between direct and third-party claims would be the following sentence added to the end of the above “boilerplate” waiver provision: “The exclusion of consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages Owner consequential damages under the AIA waiver include rental expenses, losses of use, profit, financing, business or reputation, and loss of management or employee productivity. ; 0000007909 00000 n 0000068622 00000 n Mutual Waiver of Consequential Damages. 0000008710 00000 n r�u�AXA�u�A�&p�������������t�p�t�p�t�p�̵�U�]�ve�"K���Rf)��Y�,�GO����U�����g��B�.�> 0000068528 00000 n : Carving out from the consequential damages waiver any claims arising from breach of confidentiality, even if such claims are already exempted from the contractual damages cap; Adding indemnification provisions for third-party claims arising from a breach of confidentiality (and adding a carve out for indemnification to the consequential damages disclaimer); and h�bbd```b``��`v��� 0000063101 00000 n �#ur�� g�����{AS���r����fR��>Bu��xT�*0Vbr�pu��5��Ձ������3���V^�($oj20^�� 0g �e`b� �>�0 �^Pu endstream endobj 47 0 obj <>>> endobj 48 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 603.0 783.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 49 0 obj [50 0 R 51 0 R] endobj 50 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[145.267 91.077 195.0 81.438]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 51 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[27.0 79.077 176.172 69.438]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 52 0 obj <> endobj 53 0 obj <> endobj 54 0 obj <> endobj 55 0 obj <> endobj 56 0 obj <> endobj 57 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>stream 0000052896 00000 n 0000054482 00000 n Waiver of Incidental & Consequential Damages • Giver – Wants waiver of incidental and consequential damages for all claims • Receiver – Wants to exclude the indemnity from the waiver, because otherwise: ⎻The indemnified party must pay for indirect or consequential damages stemming from third-party claims, even if these damages are caused by the indemnifying party's bad acts As such, an indemnity can be overridden by a consequential damage disclaimer that does not properly carve out third party claims. 0000023376 00000 n %PDF-1.6 %���� 0000002753 00000 n 0000002454 00000 n 0000066263 00000 n Another modification would be to carve out from the waiver third party claims for indemnity or contribution. 0000021842 00000 n 0000003276 00000 n claims for consequential damages, these are the types of expenses you will not be able to recover from the party that breaches the contract. 0000017657 00000 n H�\��n�0�����pR�!�����Di">��|�&��w��_L�sۃ_̩��_���zs��~H��t}����/��4&um�_��u���iӍG���?����p6O��g�n���/~XLf�k��S��[3}o.ޤq�˾������{��}��9eڱ�שi��g��Y��M�~����u�a�S���I�����L5�:��,^�S����W��"���-xGށ��o�K�Sb�� ��\��,`K�`%+ؑxCހ_ɯ`�'��Z�+�� Now that you know what is at stake you can decide whether agreeing to a contract containing a waiver of consequential damages is prudent for your business. However, the sec… �| g��v�(>�Pw�����Ä@� 0000004297 00000 n 0000016326 00000 n except for each party’s obligation to indemnify for certain damages awarded to third parties under sections 10.10 and 12 (indemnification) and any breach of section 2.9(e) or 13 (confidentiality), neither party nor its suppliers shall have any liability for incidental, consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages or liabilities of any kind or for loss of palmsource and palmone … H�\�ˊ�0E�� For example, if Party C’s claim for consequential damages is based upon breach of contract, as opposed to tort, then it would appear that Party B was in a position to negotiate a waiver … %PDF-1.4 %���� . damages to a waiver of specifically listed damages for each party. Consequential damages are also known as special damages, and are damages that are not a direct result of an incident itself, but are instead consequences of that incident. The A201 mutual waiver clause has aggravated a perplexing problem — how to define “consequential damages,” the subject of the waiver. Put simply, that belief is … : ; Drafters often over-look this coordination. 0000001962 00000 n Consequential damages: These are best understood as including all losses sustained by the nonbreaching party that are attributable to any special circumstances of the nonbreaching party that the parties were aware of when they entered into the contract; in other words, consequential damages encompass all contractually recoverable damages that aren’t either direct or incidental damages; also … trailer <]/Prev 133305>> startxref 0 %%EOF 104 0 obj <>stream Again, this broadens consequential damages liability and perhaps the risk since such third party claims might not be covered by insurance. 0000043036 00000 n consequential damages waiver. ; • Reassessing the “Consequences” of Consequential Should the waiver apply to any con-tract indemnities? %%EOF Third parties are not parties to the contract, and they cannot be bound by any consequential damage waiver in the agreement. 0000007334 00000 n r���\��k� 0000046158 00000 n r���\a� W�+�� 0000054828 00000 n 0000055248 00000 n �XԦ��~��s;eZ��]fޅ�X4�)���9���K?�cQ����C8��?���)��i��gfS�������������M��=��t}�oOiͿ;~�&o�|��L7��2���m8���Ҷ6�{�օ���}���}��hj�\U�X�ސ7�-y�x��9��.2�C�\���%ؒ-ؑ�ϲx�U������y~%���f�f�f���š�������������������������0G�#��s9�A�����0Sr&{ z { z ߧ�} (1) general or market damages and (2) special or consequential damages. i Mark Snelson is a Partner with the law firm Wright, 0000011556 00000 n 0000020568 00000 n h�b```c``Z������� Ȁ �,@9��s��9 0000024926 00000 n 0000050248 00000 n The AIA waiver of consequential damages provision is helpful because it gives examples of consequential damages for an owner and a contractor. 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Buyers and sellers often negotiate the scope and types of damages subject to indemnification under the purchase agreement, including whether consequential damag… However, there should be no waiv-er of consequential damages arising from a third-party action against an owner arising from negligence or breach of contract by the contractor because such claims are generally Do You Need Coverage for Third-Party Claims Seeking Lost Profits? 0000006823 00000 n 0000004813 00000 n 0000021460 00000 n Waiver of Incidental and Consequential Damages Control of Defense Provisions Notice of Third-Party Claims Liability Baskets. 0000007796 00000 n 0000006387 00000 n The shipbuilder’s liability was limited to the repair of defects (due to defective materials, design error, construction miscalculation and/or poor workmanship) and to physical damage caused by them - financial loss as a consequence of the physical damage was excluded. 0000008103 00000 n 0000021081 00000 n This raises the further question of whether the Architect’s waiver must include a list of categories of consequential damages, or whether it can be merely a conclusory sentence waiving consequential damages. all third-party claims? 0000062660 00000 n The first car accident cannot be blamed for directly causing the injuries to those in the second car accident. Consequential damages arise when a party to a contract fails to hold up their duties under their contract, ... but they’ll also need to provide enough evidence to support their claim. First party negligence and misconduct. 89 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<1FFD39E9939340C081199A8EECA6ABAA><176ABDF0C9830943883ACC9E4512B075>]/Index[53 68]/Info 52 0 R/Length 156/Prev 223776/Root 54 0 R/Size 121/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream damages and the breadth of the waiver. Indemnification Clauses in Commercial Contracts ... an indemnification provision can shield a party from lawsuits and damages. 120 0 obj <>stream The Contractor and Owner waive all claims against each other for all consequential damages arising out of or relating to this Contract. 0 0000002486 00000 n 0000067850 00000 n claims . . It does not, however, define what constitutes consequential damages for an Architect. Not parties to the Contract, and they can not be covered by liability. 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The Contractor and Owner waive Claims against each other for consequential damages arising out of or relating to this Contract. Some may say that coverage for such risk is not needed, because their company uses consequential damages waivers and limitation of liability clauses in their contracts. 0000065954 00000 n 0000005319 00000 n A claim for diminution of value was therefore excluded as a consequential loss. 0000019207 00000 n 46 0 obj <> endobj xref 46 59 0000000016 00000 n For instance, the 2017 version of B101, the owner-architect agreement states as follows: 8.1.3 The Architect and Owner waive consequential damages for claims, disputes, or other matters in question arising out of or relating to … One of the biggest risks contractors and subcontractors face on construction projects is liability for consequential and liquidated damages, although many of them may not even know about that risk, much less understand it. 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From a legal standpoint, an enforceable contract is present when it is: expressed by a valid offer and acceptance, has adequate consideration, mutual assent, capacity, and legality. 0000001476 00000 n By: Werner Sabo Many construction agreements, including the AIA documents, include a waiver of consequential damages. :�� �NNt����W�+��J���_��W�+��J���_��W���_W��K2�W���Cx�6�c�j�׬w�Ә�O+�7&{����ɤU؋� ��� endstream endobj 59 0 obj <> endobj 60 0 obj <>stream 0000010954 00000 n Waiver of Incidental and Consequential Damages Control of Defense Provisions Notice of Third-Party Claims Liability Baskets. 0000003848 00000 n Consequential Damages Waiver: – Neither party will be liable to the other for consequential, indirect, or punitive damages for any cause of action, whether in contract, tort or otherwise. 2012), the same decision that held the subcontractor’s release of bond rights was unenforceable, the court found that the prime contract language clearly flowed down and that the waiver of consequential damages clause was enforceable to prevent the subcontractor from recovering lost profits, loss reputation costs, attorneys fees, etc. Consequential damages, also known as special damages or indirect damages, can be awarded to a party due to the contractual breach of another party in addition to direct damages to compensate for foreseeable damages or losses and traceable to the breach and known to the parties upon the signing of the contract.. 53 0 obj <> endobj 0000009808 00000 n }mY�|�T������R�ܙq��˔+�!����,��z��GQj�& 4��utt@�LJ*.p���i(Hb'P@��q�F m�`% _ ‒ Diminution in value damages are general damages; waiver of damages in the Purchase Agreement foreclosed only consequential damages ‒ Where ^a party purchased a company on the basis of inaccurate warranties, the injured Consequential damages include, but are not limited to, lost profits, lost revenues, and lost business opportunity, whether the other party was or should Commonly, consequential damages include property damage, personal injury, attorneys’ fee, lost profits, loss of use, liability of buyer to customers, loss of goodwill, interest on money withheld by customers, and damages related to third party claims. An example of consequential damages would be a driver getting into a car accident because, instead of paying attention to the road, he was focused on another car accident that had just happened across the street. eM5Q�itcM5�G��&����{����������������������������/�. 0000001833 00000 n Another modification would be to carve out from the waiver third party claims for indemnity or contribution. August 29, 2020 5:00 am Published by Staff | . 0000013334 00000 n H�\��n�0����FB�ڤ���Mf���"59d����# �C��wȥ�춻0̦��n�gsB�e��Λ�? 0000031394 00000 n If a blanket waiver is giv - en, arguably, the indemnity for claims of third parties may be lost, inasmuch as a claim by a third party may be considered consequential damages. In merger and acquisition (“M&A”) transactions, the definitive purchase agreement (whether asset purchase agreement, stock purchase agreement, or merger agreement) typically contains representations and warranties and related indemnification covenants. "����D��D2��|{@$w(��a�y@$�]�.&�@��2����6lS,�4����+A$KXM4XX|:��}`������@�q�[��4� �|$�;�10}w�/�!C�g`�x` �{� 0000010432 00000 n 0000009225 00000 n A typical provision to clarify this distinction between direct and third-party claims would be the following sentence added to the end of the above “boilerplate” waiver provision: “The exclusion of consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or punitive damages Owner consequential damages under the AIA waiver include rental expenses, losses of use, profit, financing, business or reputation, and loss of management or employee productivity. ; 0000007909 00000 n 0000068622 00000 n Mutual Waiver of Consequential Damages. 0000008710 00000 n r�u�AXA�u�A�&p�������������t�p�t�p�t�p�̵�U�]�ve�"K���Rf)��Y�,�GO����U�����g��B�.�> 0000068528 00000 n : Carving out from the consequential damages waiver any claims arising from breach of confidentiality, even if such claims are already exempted from the contractual damages cap; Adding indemnification provisions for third-party claims arising from a breach of confidentiality (and adding a carve out for indemnification to the consequential damages disclaimer); and h�bbd```b``��`v��� 0000063101 00000 n �#ur�� g�����{AS���r����fR��>Bu��xT�*0Vbr�pu��5��Ձ������3���V^�($oj20^�� 0g �e`b� �>�0 �^Pu endstream endobj 47 0 obj <>>> endobj 48 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 603.0 783.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 49 0 obj [50 0 R 51 0 R] endobj 50 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[145.267 91.077 195.0 81.438]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 51 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[27.0 79.077 176.172 69.438]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 52 0 obj <> endobj 53 0 obj <> endobj 54 0 obj <> endobj 55 0 obj <> endobj 56 0 obj <> endobj 57 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>stream 0000052896 00000 n 0000054482 00000 n Waiver of Incidental & Consequential Damages • Giver – Wants waiver of incidental and consequential damages for all claims • Receiver – Wants to exclude the indemnity from the waiver, because otherwise: ⎻The indemnified party must pay for indirect or consequential damages stemming from third-party claims, even if these damages are caused by the indemnifying party's bad acts As such, an indemnity can be overridden by a consequential damage disclaimer that does not properly carve out third party claims. 0000023376 00000 n %PDF-1.6 %���� 0000002753 00000 n 0000002454 00000 n 0000066263 00000 n Another modification would be to carve out from the waiver third party claims for indemnity or contribution. 0000021842 00000 n 0000003276 00000 n claims for consequential damages, these are the types of expenses you will not be able to recover from the party that breaches the contract. 0000017657 00000 n H�\��n�0�����pR�!�����Di">��|�&��w��_L�sۃ_̩��_���zs��~H��t}����/��4&um�_��u���iӍG���?����p6O��g�n���/~XLf�k��S��[3}o.ޤq�˾������{��}��9eڱ�שi��g��Y��M�~����u�a�S���I�����L5�:��,^�S����W��"���-xGށ��o�K�Sb�� ��\��,`K�`%+ؑxCހ_ɯ`�'��Z�+�� Now that you know what is at stake you can decide whether agreeing to a contract containing a waiver of consequential damages is prudent for your business. However, the sec… �| g��v�(>�Pw�����Ä@� 0000004297 00000 n 0000016326 00000 n except for each party’s obligation to indemnify for certain damages awarded to third parties under sections 10.10 and 12 (indemnification) and any breach of section 2.9(e) or 13 (confidentiality), neither party nor its suppliers shall have any liability for incidental, consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages or liabilities of any kind or for loss of palmsource and palmone … H�\�ˊ�0E�� For example, if Party C’s claim for consequential damages is based upon breach of contract, as opposed to tort, then it would appear that Party B was in a position to negotiate a waiver … %PDF-1.4 %���� . damages to a waiver of specifically listed damages for each party. Consequential damages are also known as special damages, and are damages that are not a direct result of an incident itself, but are instead consequences of that incident. The A201 mutual waiver clause has aggravated a perplexing problem — how to define “consequential damages,” the subject of the waiver. Put simply, that belief is … : ; Drafters often over-look this coordination. 0000001962 00000 n Consequential damages: These are best understood as including all losses sustained by the nonbreaching party that are attributable to any special circumstances of the nonbreaching party that the parties were aware of when they entered into the contract; in other words, consequential damages encompass all contractually recoverable damages that aren’t either direct or incidental damages; also … trailer <]/Prev 133305>> startxref 0 %%EOF 104 0 obj <>stream Again, this broadens consequential damages liability and perhaps the risk since such third party claims might not be covered by insurance. 0000043036 00000 n consequential damages waiver. ; • Reassessing the “Consequences” of Consequential Should the waiver apply to any con-tract indemnities? %%EOF Third parties are not parties to the contract, and they cannot be bound by any consequential damage waiver in the agreement. 0000007334 00000 n r���\��k� 0000046158 00000 n r���\a� W�+�� 0000054828 00000 n 0000055248 00000 n �XԦ��~��s;eZ��]fޅ�X4�)���9���K?�cQ����C8��?���)��i��gfS�������������M��=��t}�oOiͿ;~�&o�|��L7��2���m8���Ҷ6�{�օ���}���}��hj�\U�X�ސ7�-y�x��9��.2�C�\���%ؒ-ؑ�ϲx�U������y~%���f�f�f���š�������������������������0G�#��s9�A�����0Sr&{ z { z ߧ�} (1) general or market damages and (2) special or consequential damages. i Mark Snelson is a Partner with the law firm Wright, 0000011556 00000 n 0000020568 00000 n h�b```c``Z������� Ȁ �,@9��s��9 0000024926 00000 n 0000050248 00000 n The AIA waiver of consequential damages provision is helpful because it gives examples of consequential damages for an owner and a contractor. Brait Builders Corporation, 972 NE 449 (Mass. 0000007369 00000 n Consequential damages, otherwise known as special damages, are damages that can be proven to have occurred because of the failure of one party to meet a contractual obligation, a breach of contract. 0000009891 00000 n This Note discusses the 0000005858 00000 n 0000063647 00000 n Again, this broadens consequential damages liability and perhaps the risk since such third party claims might not be covered by insurance. Buyers and sellers often negotiate the scope and types of damages subject to indemnification under the purchase agreement, including whether consequential damag… However, there should be no waiv-er of consequential damages arising from a third-party action against an owner arising from negligence or breach of contract by the contractor because such claims are generally Do You Need Coverage for Third-Party Claims Seeking Lost Profits? 0000006823 00000 n 0000004813 00000 n 0000021460 00000 n Waiver of Incidental and Consequential Damages Control of Defense Provisions Notice of Third-Party Claims Liability Baskets. 0000007796 00000 n 0000006387 00000 n The shipbuilder’s liability was limited to the repair of defects (due to defective materials, design error, construction miscalculation and/or poor workmanship) and to physical damage caused by them - financial loss as a consequence of the physical damage was excluded. 0000008103 00000 n 0000021081 00000 n This raises the further question of whether the Architect’s waiver must include a list of categories of consequential damages, or whether it can be merely a conclusory sentence waiving consequential damages. all third-party claims? 0000062660 00000 n The first car accident cannot be blamed for directly causing the injuries to those in the second car accident. Consequential damages arise when a party to a contract fails to hold up their duties under their contract, ... but they’ll also need to provide enough evidence to support their claim. First party negligence and misconduct. 89 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<1FFD39E9939340C081199A8EECA6ABAA><176ABDF0C9830943883ACC9E4512B075>]/Index[53 68]/Info 52 0 R/Length 156/Prev 223776/Root 54 0 R/Size 121/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream damages and the breadth of the waiver. Indemnification Clauses in Commercial Contracts ... an indemnification provision can shield a party from lawsuits and damages. 120 0 obj <>stream The Contractor and Owner waive all claims against each other for all consequential damages arising out of or relating to this Contract. 0 0000002486 00000 n 0000067850 00000 n claims . . It does not, however, define what constitutes consequential damages for an Architect. Not parties to the Contract, and they can not be covered by liability. 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