Quality and Extent of Services The Board considered the terms of the Agreement, including the scope of advisory services provided under the Agreement. The Board noted that, under the Agreement, XXXX provides portfolio management services to the Fund and that, pursuant to a separate administrative services agreement, DIMA provides administrative services to the Fund. The Board considered the experience and skills of senior management and investment personnel and the resources made available to such personnel. The Board also considered the risks to XXXX in sponsoring or managing the Fund, including financial, operational and reputational risks, the potential economic impact to XXXX from such risks and XXXX’s approach to addressing such risks. The Board reviewed the Fund’s performance over short-term and long-term periods and compared those returns to various agreed-upon performance measures, including market index(es) and a peer universe compiled using information supplied by Morningstar Direct (“Morningstar”), an independent fund data service. The Board also noted that it has put into place a process of identifying “Funds in Review” (e.g., funds performing poorly relative to a peer universe), and receives additional reporting from XXXX regarding such funds and, where appropriate, XXXX’s plans to address underperformance. The Board believes this process is an effective manner of identifying and addressing underperforming funds. Based on the information provided, the Board noted that, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2021, the Fund’s performance (Class A shares) was in the 2nd quartile of the applicable Morningstar universe (the 1st quartile being the best performers and the 4th quartile being the worst performers). The Board also observed that the Fund has outperformed its benchmark in the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2021. Fees and Expenses. The Board considered the Fund’s investment management fee schedule, operating expenses and total expense ratios, and comparative information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and the Fee Consultant regarding investment management fee rates paid to other investment advisors by similar funds (1st quartile being the most favorable and 4th quartile being the least favorable). With respect to management fees paid to other investment advisors by similar funds, the Board noted that the contractual fee rates paid by the Fund, which include a 0.097% fee paid to XXXX under the Fund’s administrative services agreement, were higher than the median (3rd quartile) of the applicable Broadridge peer group (based on Broadridge data provided as of December 31, 2021). The Board noted that the Fund’s Class A shares total (net) operating expenses (excluding 12b-1 fees) were expected to be higher than the median (3rd quartile) of the applicable Broadridge expense universe (based on Broadridge data provided as of December 31, 2021, and analyzing Broadridge expense universe Class A (net) expenses less any applicable 12b-1 fees) (“Broadridge Universe Expenses”). The Board also reviewed data comparing each other operational share class’s total (net) operating expenses to the applicable Broadridge Universe Expenses. The Board noted that the expense limitations agreed to by XXXX were expected to help the Fund’s total (net) operating expenses remain competitive. The Board considered the Fund’s management fee rate as compared to fees charged by XXXX to comparable DWS U.S. registered funds (“DWS Funds”), noting that XXXX indicated that it does not provide services to any other comparable DWS Funds. The information requested by the Board as part of its review of fees and expenses also included information about institutional accounts (including any sub-advised funds and accounts) and funds offered primarily to European investors (“DWS Europe Funds”) managed by DWS Group. The Board noted that XXXX indicated that DWS Group does not manage any institutional accounts or DWS Europe Funds comparable to the Fund. On the basis of the information provided, the Board concluded that management fees were reasonable and appropriate in light of the nature, quality and extent of services provided by DIMA.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability The limited warranties provided herein are the exclusive warranties given by Hydrow and supersede any prior, contrary or additional representations, whether oral or written. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THAT APPLY TO ANY PARTS DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF EXPRESS WARRANTIES GIVEN ABOVE FOR THOSE SAME PARTS. HYDROW HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES THOSE WARRANTIES THEREAFTER, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW. HYDROW ALSO HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY NONCONFORMANCE OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF HYDROW OR ITS SUPPLIERS (WHETHER ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR IMPUTED); AND (B) ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT. This disclaimer and release shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails of its essential purpose. IN NO EVENT WILL HYDROW, ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS WARRANTY OR THE PURCHASE, USE, REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT OR PARTS, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ECONOMIC LOSS, LOSS OF PROPERTY OR PROFITS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OR USE, OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER. CREW SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY INCURRED DURING, OR AS A RESULT OF, ANY REPAIR OR ATTEMPTED REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A HYDROW AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS DO NOT AFFECT ANY LIABILITY WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. You agree that the above limitations of liability together with the other provisions in this Warranty that limit liability are essential terms of this Warranty and that Hydrow would not be willing to grant you the rights set forth in this Warranty but for your agreement to the above limitations of liability; you are agreeing to these limitations of liability to induce Hydrow to grant you the rights set forth in this Warranty.
Representations Warranties Exclusive Remedies and Disclaimers 10. Mutual Indemnification
Exclusivity of Representations The representations and warranties made by the Seller in this Agreement are the exclusive representations and warranties made by the Seller. The Seller hereby disclaims any other express or implied representations or warranties.
Performance of Service; Limitation of Liability A. FMFS shall exercise reasonable care in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. FMFS shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with matters to which this Agreement relates, including losses resulting from mechanical breakdowns or the failure of communication or power supplies beyond FMFS's control, except a loss arising out of or relating to FMFS's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement or from bad faith, negligence, or willful misconduct on its part in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if FMFS has exercised reasonable care in the performance of its duties under this Agreement, the Trust shall indemnify and hold harmless FMFS from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities (whether with or without basis in fact or law) of any and every nature (including reasonable attorneys' fees) which FMFS may sustain or incur or which may be asserted against FMFS by any person arising out of any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in performing the services hereunder, except for any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities arising out of or relating to FMFS's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement or from bad faith, negligence or from willful misconduct on its part in performance of its duties under this Agreement, (i) in accordance with the foregoing standards, or (ii) in reliance upon any written or oral instruction provided to FMFS by any duly authorized officer of the Trust, such duly authorized officer to be included in a list of authorized officers furnished to FMFS and as amended from time to time in writing by resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Trust. FMFS shall indemnify and hold the Trust harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, expenses, and liabilities (whether with or without basis in fact or law) of any and every nature (including reasonable attorneys' fees) which the Trust may sustain or incur or which may be asserted against the Trust by any person arising out of any action taken or omitted to be taken by FMFS as a result of FMFS's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, its bad faith, negligence, or willful misconduct. In the event of a mechanical breakdown or failure of communication or power supplies beyond its control, FMFS shall take all reasonable steps to minimize service interruptions for any period that such interruption continues beyond FMFS's control. FMFS will make every reasonable effort to restore any lost or damaged data and correct any errors resulting from such a breakdown at the expense of FMFS. FMFS agrees that it shall, at all times, have reasonable contingency plans with appropriate parties, making reasonable provision for emergency use of electrical data processing equipment to the extent appropriate equipment is available. Representatives of the Trust shall be entitled to inspect FMFS's premises and operating capabilities at any time during regular business hours of FMFS, upon reasonable notice to FMFS. Regardless of the above, FMFS reserves the right to reprocess and correct administrative errors at its own expense.
Survival of Representations, Warranties, Etc Each of the representations, warranties, agreements, covenants and obligations herein is material and shall be deemed to have been relied upon by the other party or parties and shall survive indefinitely after the date hereof and after the Closing and shall not merge in the performance of any obligation by any party hereto. All rights to indemnification contained in this Agreement shall survive the Closing indefinitely.
Nature and Survival of Representations All representations, warranties and covenants made by any party in this Agreement shall survive the Closing and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby for one year from the Closing. All of the parties hereto are executing and carrying out the provisions of this Agreement in reliance solely on the representations, warranties and covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and not upon any investigation upon which it might have made or any representation, warranty, agreement, promise or information, written or oral, made by the other party or any other person other than as specifically set forth herein.
WARRANTIES, DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES 6.1 Each party represents that it has validly entered into this Agreement and that it has the power and authority to do so. We warrant that during the Services Period we will perform the Services using commercially reasonable care and skill in all material respects as described in the Service Specifications. If the Services provided to You were not performed as warranted, You must promptly provide us with a written notice that describes the deficiency in the Services (including, as applicable, the service request number notifying us of the deficiency in the Services).
