Limitations on liability
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What is the common cap amount (as a percentage of purchase price)?

Frequency/market practice: It is commonly less than 100%. Bigger deals in terms of purchase price tend to have a lower aggregate cap.

Does the cap (and other liability limitations) apply to the whole agreement or just warranties (or particular terms)?

Frequency/market practice: This is determined on a case-by-case basis, but a liability cap on warranties only is more common.

What are the common exceptions to the cap?

Frequency/market practice: A waiver/limitation of liability for fraud and gross negligence is void under Philippine law; carve-outs of key or fundamental warranties (e.g., title, capitalization, authority) from the liability cap are more common.

Is a deductible or basket common?

Frequency/market practice: Fairly common.

Is a de minimis common?

Frequency/market practice: Fairly common.

How long does seller liability survive?

Frequency/market practice: A cap on the period of survival is fairly common, but the period varies case by case.

Are there any common carve-outs from limitation on seller liability (e.g., fraud, tax, key warranties)?

Frequency/market practice: Carve-outs on survival of liability for tax and fraud are common.

Is warranty insurance common?

Frequency/market practice: Rarely.