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Neither party shall have any liability under this Article IX in an amount greater that Sync's market capitalization as of the date of this Agreement.", "hash": "60e5045c6e53c597cf084ca8da5b039b", "id": 8}, {"samples": [{"hash": "iMqoFvwxT6f", "uri": "/contracts/iMqoFvwxT6f#minimum-liability", "label": "Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (Protherics PLC)", "score": 18.0, "published": true}], "size": 1, "snippet_links": [], "snippet": "13 6.5 Aggregate minimum liability ........................................ 13", "hash": "2e31600c8a94a5348e98e7d3f6462be1", "id": 9}, {"samples": [{"hash": "4SCb2utCpQj", "uri": "/contracts/4SCb2utCpQj#minimum-liability", "label": "Settlement Agreement", "score": 24.9291381836, "published": true}, {"hash": "k5JVOuoCRxo", "uri": "/contracts/k5JVOuoCRxo#minimum-liability", "label": "Settlement Agreement", "score": 24.2037353516, "published": true}], "size": 3, "snippet_links": [{"key": "pursuant-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [0, 11]}, {"key": "code-section", "type": "definition", "offset": [18, 30]}, {"key": "economic-benefit", "type": "clause", "offset": [112, 128]}, {"key": "discharge-violation", "type": "clause", "offset": [179, 198]}, {"key": "state-water-resources-control-board", "type": "definition", "offset": [204, 239]}, {"key": "water-quality", "type": "clause", "offset": [240, 253]}, {"key": "enforcement-policy", "type": "definition", "offset": [254, 272]}, {"key": "minimum-liability-amount", "type": "definition", "offset": [312, 336]}, {"key": "cost-savings", "type": "definition", "offset": [435, 447]}, {"key": "exhibit-a", "type": "definition", "offset": [515, 524]}], "snippet": "Pursuant to Water Code section 13385(e), at a minimum, liability shall be assessed at a level that recovers the economic benefit or savings, if any, derived from the unauthorized discharge violation. The State Water Resources Control Board Water Quality Enforcement Policy (Enforcement Policy) requires that the minimum liability amount imposed not to be below a Discharger\u2019s economic benefit plus ten percent. The Discharger realized cost savings of approximately $10,000. Applying the methodology as set forth in Exhibit A, the minimum liability in this matter is $11,000.", "hash": "46a9cc9b8e3d53b00a46d39d399ec596", "id": 2}, {"samples": [{"hash": "4SCb2utCpQj", "uri": "/contracts/4SCb2utCpQj#minimum-liability", "label": "Settlement Agreement", "score": 24.9291381836, "published": true}, {"hash": "k5JVOuoCRxo", "uri": "/contracts/k5JVOuoCRxo#minimum-liability", "label": "Settlement Agreement", "score": 24.2037353516, "published": true}], "size": 3, "snippet_links": [{"key": "enforcement-policy", "type": "definition", "offset": [16, 34]}, {"key": "minimum-liability-amount", "type": "definition", "offset": [53, 77]}, {"key": "economic-benefit", "type": "clause", "offset": [103, 119]}, {"key": "liability-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [171, 184]}], "snippet": "Discussion: The Enforcement Policy requires that the minimum liability amount imposed not be below the economic benefit plus ten percent. The minimum administrative civil liability for the violation set forth in this complaint is $11,000. 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In this case, the Discharger realized an economic benefit of approximately $179,000 in the form of cost savings for delaying the construction and replacement of the failed force main for nine years. The State Water Resources Control Board\u2019s Water Quality Enforcement Policy (Enforcement Policy) recommends the Regional Water Board assess liability at least 10 percent higher than the economic benefit so that liabilities are not construed as the cost of doing business and that the assessed liability provides a meaningful deterrent to future violations. Accordingly, the minimum administrative civil liability for the Discharger\u2019s SSO is $196,469. 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In practice, this means that even if other provisions cap or limit liability, the party cannot be held liable for less than the specified minimum amount, such as a fixed dollar value or a percentage of the contract price. This clause ensures that the non-breaching party is guaranteed a certain level of compensation in the event of loss or damage, thereby providing a safety net and addressing concerns about insufficient remedies."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}