Common use of Exculpation of Liability of Indemnitees; Good Faith Clause in Contracts

Exculpation of Liability of Indemnitees; Good Faith. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth or implied in this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Director or Officer shall be liable to the Company or the Members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a Director or Officer, unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter in question, such Person acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that such Person’s conduct was criminal. For purposes of this Agreement, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if the action or omission of action was taken with the belief that it was in the best interests of the Company. Any action or omission of action shall be deemed to be in the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders if such Director or Officer believes that such action or omission of action is in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and all of its Shareholders, taken together, or of Cheniere Partners and all of its unitholders, taken together. In addition, when acting in their individual capacities or as directors or officers of CEI, the general partner of Cheniere Partners or any affiliate of CEI, Directors and Officers shall not be obligated to take into account the interests of the Company or its Shareholders when taking or refraining from taking any action or making any recommendation. (b) Subject to its obligations and duties as Board of Directors set forth in this ARTICLE VII, the Board of Directors may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its agents, and the Board of Directors shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed by the Board of Directors in good faith. (c) Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or required by the Delaware Act, neither the Directors nor any other Indemnitee shall have any duties (including fiduciary duties) or liabilities to the Company or to any Member. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate or otherwise modify the duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities of an Indemnitee otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the Members to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Indemnitee, except to the extent inconsistent with applicable federal laws. (d) Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 7.7 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of any Indemnitee under this Section 7.7 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement, Limited Liability Company Agreement (Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC), Limited Liability Company Agreement (Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC)

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Exculpation of Liability of Indemnitees; Good Faith. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth or implied in this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Director or Officer shall be liable to the Company or the Members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a Director or Officer, unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, except for actions or omissions not in respect of the matter in question, such Person acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that such Person’s conduct was criminalgood faith. For purposes of this Agreement, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if the action or omission of action was taken with the subjective belief that it was in in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company. Any action or omission of action shall be deemed to be in in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders if such Director or Officer subjectively believes that such action or omission of action is in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and all of its Shareholders, taken together, or of Cheniere Partners Linn Energy and all of its unitholders, taken together. In addition, when acting in their individual capacities or as directors Directors or officers Officers of CEI, the general partner of Cheniere Partners Linn Energy or any affiliate of CEIother entity, Directors and Officers shall not be obligated to take into account the interests of the Company or its Shareholders when taking or refraining from taking any action or making any recommendation. (b) Subject to its obligations and duties as Board of Directors set forth in this ARTICLE Article VII, the Board of Directors may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its agents, and the Board of Directors shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed by the Board of Directors in good faith. (c) Except as expressly set forth To the extent that, at law or in this Agreement or required by the Delaware Actequity, neither the Directors nor any other an Indemnitee shall have any has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Company or liabilities to the Members, the Directors and any other Indemnitee acting in connection with the Company’s business or affairs shall not be liable to the Company or to any MemberMember for its good faith reliance on the provisions of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate or otherwise modify the duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities of an Indemnitee otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the Members to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Indemnitee, except to the extent inconsistent with applicable federal laws. (d) Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 7.7 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of any Indemnitee under this Section 7.7 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (LinnCo LLC)

Exculpation of Liability of Indemnitees; Good Faith. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth or implied in this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Director or Officer shall be liable to the Company or the Members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a Director or Officer, unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, except for actions or omissions not in respect of the matter in question, such Person acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that such Person’s conduct was criminalgood faith. For purposes of this Agreement, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if the action or omission of action was taken with the subjective belief that it was in in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company. Any action or omission of action shall be deemed to be in in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders if such Director or Officer subjectively believes that such action or omission of action is in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and all of its Shareholders, taken together, or of Cheniere Partners Linn Energy and all of its unitholders, taken together. In addition, when acting in their individual capacities or as directors Directors or officers Officers of CEI, the general partner of Cheniere Partners Linn Energy or any affiliate of CEILinn Energy, Directors and Officers shall not be obligated to take into account the interests of the Company or its Shareholders when taking or refraining from taking any action or making any recommendation. (b) Subject to its obligations and duties as Board of Directors set forth in this ARTICLE Article VII, the Board of Directors may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its agents, and the Board of Directors shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed by the Board of Directors in good faith. (c) Except as expressly set forth To the extent that, at law or in this Agreement or required by the Delaware Actequity, neither the Directors nor any other an Indemnitee shall have any has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Company or liabilities to the Members, the Directors and any other Indemnitee acting in connection with the Company’s business or affairs shall not be liable to the Company or to any MemberMember for its good faith reliance on the provisions of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate or otherwise modify the duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities of an Indemnitee otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the Members to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Indemnitee, except to the extent inconsistent with applicable federal laws. (d) Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 7.7 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of any Indemnitee under this Section 7.7 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (LinnCo LLC)

Exculpation of Liability of Indemnitees; Good Faith. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth or implied in this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Director Manager or Officer officer shall be liable to the Company or Company, the Members or any other Person bound by this Agreement for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty losses sustained or liabilities incurred as a Director result of any act or Officeromission of such Manager or officer, unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter in question, such Person acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that such Person’s conduct was criminal. For purposes of this Agreement, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if the action or omission of action was taken with the belief that it was in the best interests of the Company. Any action or omission of action shall be deemed to be in the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders if such Director Manager or Officer officer believes that such action or omission of action is in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and all of its Shareholders, taken together, or of Cheniere Partners and all of its unitholders, taken together. In addition, when acting in their individual capacities or as directors or officers of CEI, the general partner of Cheniere Partners or any affiliate of CEI, Directors and Officers shall not be obligated to take into account the interests of the Company or its Shareholders when taking or refraining from taking any action or making any recommendationCompany. (b) Subject to its obligations and duties as Board of Directors set forth in this ARTICLE VIIAgreement, the Board of Directors may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its agents, and the Board of Directors shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed by the Board of Directors in good faith. (c) Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or required by the Delaware Act, neither the Directors Managers nor any other Indemnitee shall have any duties (including fiduciary duties) or liabilities to the Company or to any Member. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate or otherwise modify the duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities of an Indemnitee otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the Members Member to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Indemnitee, except to the extent inconsistent with applicable federal laws. (d) Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 7.7 3.16 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of any Indemnitee under this Section 7.7 3.16 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement (Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC)

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Exculpation of Liability of Indemnitees; Good Faith. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth or implied in this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Director or Officer shall be liable to the Company or the Members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a Director or Officer, unless there has been a final and non-appealable judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction determining that, in respect of the matter in question, such Person acted in bad faith or engaged in fraud, willful misconduct or, in the case of a criminal matter, acted with knowledge that such Person’s Xxxxxx's conduct was criminal. For purposes of this Agreement, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if the action or omission of action was taken with the belief that it was in the best interests of the Company. Any action or omission of action shall be deemed to be in the best interests of the Company and its Shareholders if such Director or Officer believes that such action or omission of action is in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company and all of its Shareholders, taken together, or of Cheniere Partners and all of its unitholders, taken together. In addition, when acting in their individual capacities or as directors or officers of CEI, the general partner of Cheniere Partners or any affiliate of CEI, Directors and Officers shall not be obligated to take into account the interests of the Company or its Shareholders when taking or refraining from taking any action or making any recommendation. (b) Subject to its obligations and duties as Board of Directors set forth in this ARTICLE VII, the Board of Directors may exercise any of the powers granted to it by this Agreement and perform any of the duties imposed upon it hereunder either directly or by or through its agents, and the Board of Directors shall not be responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any such agent appointed by the Board of Directors in good faith. (c) Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or required by the Delaware Act, neither the Directors nor any other Indemnitee shall have any duties (including fiduciary duties) or liabilities to the Company or to any Member. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate or otherwise modify the duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities of an Indemnitee otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the Members to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Indemnitee, except to the extent inconsistent with applicable federal laws. (d) Any amendment, modification or repeal of this Section 7.7 or any provision hereof shall be prospective only and shall not in any way affect the limitations on the liability of any Indemnitee under this Section 7.7 as in effect immediately prior to such amendment, modification or repeal with respect to claims arising from or relating to matters occurring, in whole or in part, prior to such amendment, modification or repeal, regardless of when such claims may arise or be asserted.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Limited Liability Company Agreement

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