Common use of CBOT Clause in Contracts

CBOT. In any action brought by CME against CBOT, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, CBOT’s liability to CME under this Agreement shall be limited to an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, provided that in the event CME exercises its right to terminate this Agreement under Section 10.1 and receives the liquidated damages specified in that Section 10, CME shall have no other claim for money damages against CBOT. The liability limits provided for in this Section 15.2 shall not apply to liability of CBOT to CME to pay fees owed to CME hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, but subject to the provisions of Section 16 below, CBOT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CME and its directors, officers, employees and agents, in accordance with the procedures described in Section 16.1 below, from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages and claims, and all related costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees), arising from the willful misconduct on the part of CBOT, its directors, officers, employees or agents.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Clearing Services Agreement (Cbot Holdings Inc), Clearing Services Agreement (Cbot Holdings Inc), Clearing Services Agreement (Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc)