Common use of CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Clause in Contracts

CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES. 14.1. The Contractor shall have no claim against the Owner for any damages or increased costs from any cause other than intentional, reckless or negligent action by the Owner which results in the damage claimed. The Contractor knowingly and willingly assumes all other risk of damage or loss from any other cause in return for the compensation provided by the Contract. If the Contractor wishes to make a claim, whether for extra compensation, damages or other relief, by reason of any act or omission of the Owner or its agents or representative or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements set forth below. Strict compliance with all claims submission requirements set forth below or in any other provision of the Contract Documents shall be a condition precedent to the Contractor’s right to pursue any claim or to recover or prevail thereon. All time requirements set forth as claims submission requirements shall be deemed to be of the essence. Compliance with all claims submission requirements shall not, however, create any presumption of validity of any claim.