Common use of Limitation of Liability Clause in Contracts

Limitation of Liability. DELL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE, OR SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER. WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE LIABILITY FOR THE FOLLOWING, (1) LOSS OF REVENUE, INCOME, PROFIT, OR SAVINGS; (2) LOST OR CORRUPTED DATA OR SOFTWARE, LOSS OF USE OF A SYSTEM OR NETWORK OR THE RECOVERY OF SUCH; (3) LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY; (4) BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR DOWNTIME; OR (5) SERVICES, DELL PRODUCTS, OR THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE. DELL'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING ANY PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, OR SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER) IN ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER DURING THE PRIOR 12 MONTHS OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE SPECIFIC SOFTWARE OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM(S).