Common use of Responsible Party Clause in Contracts

Responsible Party. A. The Lessor shall not be responsible or liable for injuries to persons or damage to personal property when such injuries or damage are caused by or result from the Government's use of the premises under the terms of this agreement and are not due to the negligence of the Lessor, its representatives, or assigns. B. The Government shall not be liable for any loss, destruction or damage to the leased premises that is not a direct result of the Government’s or its authorized occupant’s negligent use of the leased premises, including but not limited to acts of nature such as fire, lightning, earthquakes, floods, or severe weather and acts of terrorism or war. The Government’s liability under this clause may not exceed appropriations available for such payment and nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted to require obligations or payments by the United States in violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. 1341, as amended. The provisions of this clause are without prejudice to any rights the Lessor may have to make a claim under applicable laws for any other damages than provided herein.