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INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT OR USE OF PRODUCTS, HOWEVER CAUSED ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER OR NOT AZTECA SYSTEMS OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. 7.2 General Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 8—INFRINGEMENT INDEMNITY, THE TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF AZTECA SYSTEMS AND ITS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR HEREUNDER, FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATION, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY LICENSEE DURING THE CURRENT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT PERIOD, FOR THE PRODUCTS THAT GIVE RISE TO THE CAUSE OF ACTION. 7.3 Applicability of Disclaimers and Limitations. Licensee agrees that the limitations of liability and disclaimers set forth in this License Agreement will apply regardless of whether Licensee has accepted Products or any other product or service delivered by Azteca Systems. The parties agree that Azteca Systems has set its fees and entered into this License Agreement in reliance on the disclaimers and limitations set forth herein, that the same reflect an allocation of risk between the parties, and that the same form an essential basis of the bargain between the parties. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT BE VALID IN SOME JURISDICTIONS AND APPLY ONLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN LICENSEE'S JURISDICTION. LICENSEE MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS UNDER LAW THAT MAY NOT BE WANED OR DISCLAIMED. AZTECA SYSTEMS DOES NOT SEEK TO LIMIT LICENSEE'S WARRANTY OR REMEDIES TO ANY EXTENT NOT PERMITTED BY LAW. ARTICLES—INFRINGEMENTINDEMNITY 8.1 Azteca Systems shall defend, indemnify as described below, and hold Licensee harmless from and against any loss, liability, cost, or expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out any claims, actions, or demands by third party legally alleging that Licensee's licensed use of Software or Online Services infringe a US patent, copyright, or trademark, provided: a. Licensee promptly notifies Azteca Systems in writing of the claim; b. Licensee provides documents describing the allegations of infringement; C. Azteca Systems has sole control of the defense of any action and negotiation related to the defense or settlement of any claim; and d. Licensee reasonably cooperates in the defense of the claim at Azteca Systems' request and expense. 8.2 If Software or Online Services are found to infringe a US patent, copyright, or trademark, Azteca Systems, at its own expense, may either (i) obtain rights for Licensee to continue using the Software or Online Services or (ii) modify the allegedly infringing elements of Software or Online Services while maintaining substantially similar functionality. If neither alternative is commercially reasonable, the license shall terminate, and Licensee shall cease accessing infringing Online Services and shall uninstall and return to Azieca Systems any infringing item(s). Azteca Systems entire liability shall then be to indemnify Licensee pursuant to Section 8. land refund the unused portion of fees paid, prorated for the current maintenance and support period. 8.3 Azteca Systems shall have no obligation to defend Licensee or to pay any resultant costs, damages, or attomcys' fees for any claims or demands alleging direct or contributory infringement to theextent arising out of (i) the combination or integration of Software or Online Services with a product, process, or system not supplied by Azteca Systems or specified by Azteca Systems in its Documentation; (ii) material alteration of Software or Online Services by anyone other than Azteca Systems or its subcontractors; or (iii) use of Software or Online Services after modifications have been provided by Azteca Systems for avoiding infringement or use after a return is ordered by Azteca Systems under Section 8.2. Standard License & Maintenance Agreement Page 6 of 14 10116ed. 25K-58