DAMAGE TO THE PROPERTY If the property is damaged, by fire or other casualty, after the Effective Date and before the Closing, the Seller will bear the risk of loss and the Buyer may cancel this Agreement without liability and the Escrow Money shall be returned to the Buyer. Alternatively, the Buyer will have the option of purchasing the Property at the agreed-upon Purchase Price and the Seller will credit the deductible, if any, and transfer to the Buyer at Closing any insurance proceeds or Seller's claim to any insurance proceeds payable for the damage. The Seller will cooperate with and assist the Buyer in collecting any such proceeds. The Seller shall not settle any insurance claim for damage caused by casualty without the consent of the Buyer.